HONDA INSIGHT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: INSIGHT, Model: HONDA INSIGHT 2020Pages: 675, PDF Size: 36.95 MB
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off.  If you want to turn the system off or 
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry  out the following procedures while the 
vehicle is stationary.
To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever 
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds. 
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks 
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in  AUTO, pull the lever 
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds. 
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks 
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High  message 
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary,  also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cool s down the area around 
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield  message 
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the au to high-beam system off, the system 
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before  turning the system off or 
on.
AUTO  Position
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper 
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull  the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one  second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.
*1: Models with manual  intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an  overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently,  the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay se tting ( ) and the  LO setting become 
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull to 
use 
washer.
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to  AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to  AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity  of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to  an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to  OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in  the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned  OFF before the 
following situations in order to prevent severe 
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity
High Sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated  Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically 
switch off.1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not 
use the system for a long time while the power 
system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt 
battery, making it difficult to turn the power system 
on.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside 
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door 
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
Models without SYNC button
Models with SYNC button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the brightness control dial to adjust 
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten:  Turn the dial up.
Dim:  Turn the dial down.
You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to  the previous screen.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver 
information interface while you are adjusting 
it.
1 Brightness Control
The brightness of the in strument panel will be 
reduced when the following conditions:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The light switch is in any position other than  OFF 
and it is da rk outside.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights ar e on, turn the dial up until 
the brightness display is up to max, the beeper 
sounds.
The brightness can be set  differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Dial
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and 
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lock
Lever
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare 
from headlights behind you when driving 
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces 
the glare from headlights behind you, based 
on inputs from the mirror sensor. Press the 
auto button to turn this  function on and off. 
When activated, the au to indicator comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 207
Daytime 
Position Night 
Position
Tab
Up
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in (R.
Auto Button
Sensor
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch:  Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch:  Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.
Selector 
Switch
Adjustment Switch
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to ma intain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seat(s)*
1 Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm)  between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
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  while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient 
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Height Adjustment 
(Driver’s seat only)
Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment
Driver’s seat is shown
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uFront Seats
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Controls
■Adjusting the front manual seat(s)*1Adjusting the front manual seat(s)*
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and 
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.
Height Adjustment(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever 
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to 
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown.
* Not available on all models
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