HONDA INSIGHT 2019 (in English) Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2019, Model line: INSIGHT, Model: HONDA INSIGHT 2019Pages: 675, PDF Size: 36.97 MB
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Quick Reference Guide
When SPORT mode is 
ON, the deceleration 
stage and M appear.
(- Paddle 
Selector( + Paddle 
Selector
Deceleration Paddle Selector (P464)
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration 
without releasing your hands from the  steering wheel. Using the deceleration 
paddle selector situated on the steering  wheel, you can sequentially shift through 
three stages of deceleration.
Pull the 
( + selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration 
paddle selector.
● When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change 
temporarily, and the stage will appear in the instrument panel.
● When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and 
the stage along with  M will appear in the instrument panel.
Deceleration stage
When SPORT mode is 
OFF, the deceleration 
stage appears.
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VSA® On and Off (P 470)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering, and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time 
you turn on the power system.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ® 
function, press and ho ld the button until 
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off 
(P 486)
● When a possible collision is likely 
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to 
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity 
of the collision.
● The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you 
turn on the power system.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, use the 
safety support switch.
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 
(P 472)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and 
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically 
every time you turn on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be 
performed when certain conditions arise.
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Refueling (P 546)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
aPress the fuel fill door release button.
uPlease Wait  appears for a few seconds on the 
driver information interface.
bWhen the message changes to Ready , the fuel 
fill door automatically opens.
cTurn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
dPlace the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
eAfter refueling, screw the cap back on until it 
clicks at least once. Fuel Fill Door Release 
Button
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Honda Sensing® (P 480)
Honda Sensing ® is a driver support system 
which employs the use of two distinctly 
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor 
located at the lower part of the front 
bumper and a front sensor camera mounted 
to the interior side of the windshield, 
behind the rearview mirror.
Front Sensor 
Camera The camera is located 
behind the rearview 
mirror.
Radar Sensor The radar sensor is at 
the lower part of the 
front bumper.
Collision Mitigation 
Braking System
TM 
(CMBS
TM) (P 483)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of 
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The 
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a 
potential collision is determined, as well as 
to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is 
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) 
(P492)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a 
set following-interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected 
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and 
stop your vehicle, without you having to keep 
your foot on the brake or the accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 
(P 509)
Provides steering input to help keep the 
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 
provides tactile and visual alerts if the 
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) System 
(P 517)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the 
system detects a possibility of your vehicle 
unintentionally crossing over detected lane 
markings and/or leaving the roadway 
altogether.
Traffic Sign Recognition 
System 
(P522)
Reminds you of road sign information, such as 
the current speed limit, your vehicle has just 
passed through, showing it on the driver 
information interface.
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Maintenance (P 551)
Under the Hood (P 562)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and 
windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever,  push it to the side, and then 
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you 
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood  and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.
Lights (P 575)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 579)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks 
across the windshield.
Tires (P 582)
● Inspect tires and  wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter 
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P 603)
Flat Tire (P 605)
● Park in a safe location and replace the 
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the 
trunk.
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat 
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On 
(P 633)
●Identify the indicator and consult the 
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Power System Won’t 
Start 
(P 625)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start 
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 642)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 631)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see 
steam under the hood, open the hood, 
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing 
(P 648)
●Call a professional towing service if you 
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  (P539)
The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the 
lock position. If so, open the rear door 
with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the lever 
up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock 
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper 
sound when I open the 
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does a beeper sound 
when I walk away from the 
vehicle after I close the 
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock 
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®)  (P171)
Why does the beeper 
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are 
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric 
parking brake switch does 
not release the parking 
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake  switch with the brake pedal 
depressed.
I’m seeing an amber 
indicator of a tire with an 
exclamation point. What is 
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring Syst em (TPMS) needs attention. If 
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate 
the system.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  (P472)
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Depressing the accelerator 
pedal does not release the 
parking brake 
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other 
position.
Why does the shift position 
automatically change to 
(P 
when I open the driver’s 
door to check for parking 
space lines when 
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver’s door and manually change the shift 
position.
2 When opening the driver’s door  (P460)
Why do I hear a screeching 
sound when I apply the 
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.
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