heating HONDA INSIGHT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features .161
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Driving .261
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Maintenance .297
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .347
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T echnical Inf ormation .377
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .393
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .397
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Owner's Identification Form
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Bo ok Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance
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If the indicator begins to blink or
stays on, you will also see a ‘‘WATER
TEMP HOT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. This warning
will alert you that the engine should
be cooled down.
This indicator shows the
temperature of the engine coolant. It
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and goes of f af ter a f ew
seconds. In normal driving
conditions, this indicator should not
blink or stay on. In severe driving
conditions, such as very hot weather
or a long period of uphill driving, this
indicator may blink. This means the
engine coolant temperature is high.
If the indicator begins to blink while
you are driving, be sure to slow down
to prevent overheating. If the
indicator stays on, pull safely to the
side of the road and turn of f the
engine. See
pagef or instructions
and precautions on checking the
engine’s cooling system. Do not drive the vehicle while the
indicator is on or the engine may be
damaged.This indicator shows the
temperature of the engine coolant. If
there is no problem, this indicator
comes on when the engine is cold. If
itcomesonwhentheengineiswarm
(normal operating temperature),
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer as soon as possible.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
High T emperature
Indicator Low Temperature
Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will stay on,
but should go of f af ter driving a
short distance. If it does not go of f ,
or comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer.If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage
to the steering system caused by
overheating. This may also happen if
you hold the steering wheel on the
f ull lef t or right position f or a while.
This indicator comes on red if
any door or the hatch lid is not
closed tightly.
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/
or the hatch is not closed tightly (see
page
).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. 12
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
When you adjust a f an control, the
f an is taken out of AUTO mode.
Press the side of the bar to
increase the f an speed and airf low.
Press the side of the bar to
decrease them. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To turn the system completely of f ,
press the ON/OFF button. Each time you press this button, the
climate control system switches
betweenonandoff.Turningonthe
system with this button selects your
last climate control selection.
Climate Control System
Semi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
To Turn Everything OffON/OFF Button
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FeaturesTOC
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CONT INUED
Doors...................
Auto Door Locking . 109
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Auto Door Unlocking . 110
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Locking and Unlocking . 133
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .261
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Economy .251
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 332 ...................................
Fan, Interior .164
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Features .161
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .332
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Oil .313
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 349
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Floor Mats .331
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
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Brake .319
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Windshield Washer . 317
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .212
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Four-way Flashers .125
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Front Airbags .10, 25
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Eco Assist System .264
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Ecological Drive Display . 81
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ECON Button .127
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ECON Mode .127
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Economy, Fuel .251
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Emergencies on the Road . 347
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Battery, Jump Starting . 358
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Brake System Indicator . 63,366
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Changing a Flat Tire . 349
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 364
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Checking the Fuses . 369Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator .62, 363
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
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Overheated Engine . 360
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .125
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Emergency Hatch Opener . 140
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Emergency Towing .374
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Emissions Controls .387
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Emissions Testing .390
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 315
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
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If It Won’t Start .356
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
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Oil Lif e Display .299
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 363
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 310
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Overheating .360
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Specif ications .380
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Speed Limiter .274
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Starting .263
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 387...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
INDEX
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IndexA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Maintenance .297
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Main Items and Sub Items . 304
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Minder .299
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .307
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Saf ety .298
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 365
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Meters, Gauges .61, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 244
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Mirrors .147
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Adjusting .147
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Heated .148
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Neutral Gear Position . 273
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New Vehicle Break-in . 244
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 378..............................
Paddle Shif ters .276
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Panel Brightness Control . 124
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Park Gear Position .273
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Parking .284
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Parking Brake .151
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 63, 366
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Parking Lights .120
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 284.............................
PGM-FI System .388
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Playing the Radio . 169, 181
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Playing a Disc .173, 188
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PlayinganiPod
. 195
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .202
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Pollen Filter .332
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 244
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Odometer .79 Oil
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Change, How to .312
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Change, When to .299
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Checking Engine .249
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 363
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 311
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 132
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .387
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Outside Mirrors .147
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 80
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Overheating, Engine .360
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 307
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Oxygenated Fuels .244
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Radiator Overheating . 360
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Radio/Disc/Sound System . 168
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Radio Thef t Protection . 219
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Readiness Codes . 365, 390
Rear Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .327
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Rear View Mirror .147
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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