wheel HONDA INSIGHT 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with f ront
airbags to help protect the heads and
chests of the driver and a passenger
during a moderate to severe frontal
collision (see page f or more
information on how your airbags
work).The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
To do their job, airbags must
inf late with tremendous f orce. So
while airbags help save lives, they
can cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly. Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar back f rom the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing f ull control of the vehicle. A
passenger should move the seat as
f ar back f rom the dashboard as
possible.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your saf ety.
Remember, however, that no saf ety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Airbags
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Front airbags of f er no protectionin side impact s, rear impact s,rollovers, or minor collisions.
Airbags can pose serious hazards. What you should do:Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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µIf you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
The f ollowing pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, an adult
passenger or teenage child large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in your vehicle. See pages
f or important guidelines on
how to properly protect a small or
larger child.
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while allowing you to
maintain f ull control of the vehicle.
Have a passenger adjust his or her
seat as far to the rear as possible.
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked. Locking the doors reduces the
chance of someone being thrown out
of the vehicle during a crash, and it
helps prevent a passenger f rom
accidentally opening a door and
f alling out.
Locking the doors also helps prevent
an outsider f rom unexpectedly
opening a door when you come to a
stop.
See page f or how to lock the
doors, and page f or how the
monitor indicator works.
Your vehicle has a door
monitor indicator on the
instrument panel to indicate when
either door or the hatch is not tightly
closed. 25 37
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Protecting A dults and Teens
Adjust the Seats
Introduction
Close and L ock the Doors
1. 2.
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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust the
seats.
A passenger should also adjust the
seat-back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
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Protecting A dults and Teens
Adjust the Seat-Backs
3.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.

Your airbag system includes:Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ). Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the passenger’s
airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’ An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and passenger’s
f ront airbags.
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, and the
airbag activators when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. 19
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Airbag System Components
How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .42
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Instrument Panel .43
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 44
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Gauges .48
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Fuel Gauge .49
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Odometer .49
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Display Change Button . 49
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Current Fuel Mileage . 50
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Trip Meters .50
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Trip Mileage .50
Segment Distance and Fuel ....................................
Mileage .51
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 51
Turning Of f the Mileage ....................................
Displays .52
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Battery Level Gauge . 53
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 53
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .54
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 55
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 57
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Hazard Warning Button . 57
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Rear Window Def ogger . 58
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Keys and Locks .59 ........................
Immobilizer System .60
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Ignition Switch .61
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Door Locks .62
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Hatch .63
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Remote Transmitter .64
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Seats .66
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Power Windows .67
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Mirrors .68
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Parking Brake .69
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Interior Convenience Items . 70
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Storage Box .71
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Beverage Holder .71
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Glove Box .71
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Accessory Power Socket . 71
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Interior Lights .72
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN ECON BUTTON
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 67) (P.68)
(P.55)
(P.75) (P.
57)
(P.80)
(P. 58)
(P. 115)
(P.
56) DRIVE MODE BUTTONS
(CVT model only)

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, push it in slightly. If your
vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
Ignition Switch
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
LOCK (0) ST A RT (III)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode. On vehicles with
climate control, the system also
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
off to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to the maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial to your pref erence.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to them. This
will send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C on
vehicles with climate control. (The
A/C indicator stays off.) Adjust the temperature control
dial so the airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
When mode is selected, the
auto idle stop f unction will not
activate.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
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2. 3.
4.
On vehicles with climate control
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Def og and Def rost To Dehumidify the Interior
Features
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Lowering your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components. If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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Use this position f or
normal driving. The drive position
has two modes, Drive (D) and
Second (S). You can select the
desired mode with the two select
buttons on the steering wheel. The
‘‘D’’ indicator remains lit in either
mode. Usethismodefor
everyday driving. The transmission
automatically adjusts to keep the
engine at the best speed f or driving
conditions. To help the engine warm
up f aster, the transmission will select
ratios that allow the engine to run at
higher speeds when it is cold.
In this mode, the
transmission selects a lower range of
ratios to give better acceleration.
Usethismodefordrivingupor
downhill. Along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, the ‘‘S’’ indicator comes on
as a reminder.
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Drive (D)
Drive Mode
Second (S) Mode
Driving
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DRIVE MODE BUTTON
SECOND MODE BUTTON
‘‘D’’ INDICATOR
‘‘S’’ INDICATOR