seats HONDA INSIGHT 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, the
center head restraint should be
adjusted up or down, to match the
passenger’s height. The seat-back must be f olded
forward (see page ) to get ceiling
clearance f or removal of the head
restraints.
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For Rear Seat Head Restraints
Removing t he Head Rest raint
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
143
LEGS SEAT-BACK
SEAT-BACK
LEGS RELEASE
BUTTON
Rear Outer Position
Rear Center Position
CUSHION
RELEASE
BUTTON
CUSHION

Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it. When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Seats
144
Failure to reinstall, or correctly
reinstall, the head restraints can
result in severe injury during a
crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.

Fold the seat-back forward. Unlock the seat-back by pulling up
the release lever on the outer side
of each rear seat-back.
The rear seat-backs can be f olded
down f or more cargo room.
Each side f olds down separately, so
you can still carry one or two
passengers in the rear seat.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back,
and make sure there are no items on
the f loor bef ore f olding down the
seats.
Lower the rear head restraints to
their lowest positions. If you f old
down the right side seat-back, also
adjust the rear center head
restraint to its lowest position.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints. Install each restraint in its proper
location. Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
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Folding the Rear Seats Down
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RED INDICATOR
LEVER

The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down. Reverse this procedure to return the
seat-back to the upright position. Pull
on the seat-back to make sure it is
latched. If the seat-back is not
latched f ully, the seat belt will not
work properly and you will see the
redindicatorbehindtherelease
lever as shown on the previous page. 258
U.S. LX and EX models
Armrest
Carrying Cargo
Seats
146

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the hatch, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Trytosecuretheitemswithrope
or cord so they will not shif t while
you are driving.
Do not place items on the cargo
area cover (if equipped), or stack
objects higher than the top of the
back seat. They could block your
view and be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
hatch, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfoldtherearseatsdown,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Keep all cargo below
the bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Refer to page for folding rear
seats.
Do not spill any liquids on or
around the IMA battery. Spilled
liquids may damage the IMA
battery. If you accidentally spill
liquids on or around the battery,
ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up at the earliest possible
time. 56
145
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
261

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Braking System . 287
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 246
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights . 329
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Brake Lights . 332
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Front Side Marker Lights . 328
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 327
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Headlights . 323
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Parking Lights . 326
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 329
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Specif ications . 383
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Bulbs, Halogen . 323
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Cargo Area Cover . 153
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Cargo Area Light . 162
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Capacities Chart . 382
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo . 258
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Ceiling Light . 161
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Center Pockets . 159
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Center Tray . 158 ........................
Certif ication Label . 380
............................................
Chains . 314
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Changing a Flat Tire . 351
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 314
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When to . 301
...
Charging System Indicator . 63, 366
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 264
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Child Saf ety . 38
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
.............................
Lower Anchor . 47
............................
Tether Anchor . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
.............................
Climate Control . 164
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Clock, Setting the . 222
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CO in the Exhaust . 389
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 265
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Compact Spare . 350
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Console Compartment . 158
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 317
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Checking . 252
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Proper Solution . 317
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Temperature Indicator . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 389
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Cruise Control Operation . 224
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Customer Service . 396
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
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Def rosting the Windows . 167, 168
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Dimensions . 382
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Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 320
..................................
Engine Oil . 251
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Directional Signals . 120
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 288
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Disc Player . 190
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Disposal of Used Oil . 316
Index
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Indicators, Messages (MID).....................................
Lights On . 69
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Low Fuel . 70
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Low Oil Pressure . 62, 365
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Low Temperature (Coolant) . 67
Low Tire Pressure/
...............................
TPMS . 66, 291
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 367
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Security System . 70
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Side Airbag Of f . 65
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Seat Belt . 21, 62
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SRS . 34, 64
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System Message . 70
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TPMS . 341, 342
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning . 69
12 Volt Battery Charging ..............................
System . 63, 366
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VSA Off . 65
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VSA System . 65
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Inf ant Restraint . 43
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors . 47
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Tether Anchors . 51 .....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 341
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Pressures . 341
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Inf ormation Display . 72
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Inside Mirror . 147
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Inspection, Tire . 341
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Interior Lights . 161
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 197
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Keys . 129
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Label, Certif ication . 380
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Lane Change, Signaling . 121
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 22 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 323
.......................................
Indicator . 69
.......................................
Parking . 118
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Turn Signal . 118
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Load Limits . 259
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 131
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 131
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Fuel Fill Door . 248
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Hatch . 139
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Power Door . 133
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Low Coolant Level . 252
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Low Fuel Indicator . 70
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Lower Anchors . 47
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 365
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 382
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 353
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Jack, Tire . 352
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Jump Starting . 360
Index
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Saf ety Belts . 9, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 398 .................................
Saf ety Features . 8
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Airbags . 10
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Seat Belts . 9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 9, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 23
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Cleaning . 333
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17, 22
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Maintenance . 24, 333
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 21, 62
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System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 17, 22
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Seats, Adjusting the . 141
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Security System . 223
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Serial Number . 380
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Service Intervals . 310
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Service Manual . 399
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Service Station Procedures . 247
..........................
Setting the Clock . 222
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 273 ........................
Shif t Lock Release . 277
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Side Airbags . 10, 32
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Of f Indicator . 34, 65
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Side Curtain Airbags . 33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 328
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Signaling Turns . 121
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Snow Tires . 344
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating . 350
............................
Specif ications . 383
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Specif ications Charts . 382
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Speed Control . 224
Speed-Sensitive Volume ...............
Compensation (SVC) . 189
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Spotlights . 161
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 141
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Recommended Shif t Points . 282
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Remote Audio Controls . 219
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Remote Transmitter . 135
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 334
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Engine Oil and Filter . 314
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Fuses . 371
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Light Bulbs . 323
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Maintenance Minder . 301
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Tires . 340
.............................
Wiper Blades . 337
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 24
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 398
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 252, 317
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Restraint, Child . 38
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Reverse Gear Position . 275
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Rotation, Tire . 343
Index
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