climate control HONDA INSIGHT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 39
For Safe Driving P. 40 Seat Belts P. 44 Airbags P. 51
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 128
2Controls P. 163
Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Moonroof* P. 189
Adjusting the Seats P. 207
2 Features P. 233
Audio System P. 234 Audio System Basic Operation P. 241, 262
Customized Features P. 359, 366 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 386
2 Driving P. 441
Before Driving P. 442 Towing a Trailer P. 447
Parking Your Vehicle P. 542 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 544
2Maintenance P. 551
Before Performing Maintenance P. 552 Maintenance MinderTM P. 555
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 579
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 594
2Handling the Unexpected P. 603
Tools P. 604 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 605
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 633 Fuses P. 641
When You Cannot Op en the Trunk P. 649
2Information P. 651
Specifications P. 652 Identification Numbers P. 654
Emissions Testing P. 657 Warranty Coverages P. 658
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Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 205
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 215 Climate Control System P. 225
Audio Error Messages P. 332General Information on the Audio System P. 337
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389, 414 Refuel Recommend P. 439
When Driving P. 448 Honda Sensing® P. 480 Braking P. 532
Refueling P. 547 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 550
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 562 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582 12-Volt Battery P. 591 Remote Transmitter Care P. 593
Cleaning P. 595 Accessories and Modifications P. 601
Power System Won’t Start P. 625 Jump Starting P. 628 Overheating P. 631
Emergency Towing P. 647 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 648
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 656
Authorized Manuals P. 660 Customer Service Information P. 661
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 39
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 233
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 551
Handling the UnexpectedP. 603
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 663
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 470)
❚Safety Support Switch (P 486, 520)
❚Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF Button* (P 468)
❚TRIP Button (P 133)
❚System Indicators (P 80)
❚Gauges (P 128)
❚Driver Information Interface (P 131)
❚Brightness Control (P 203)
❚POWER Button (P 190)
❚Climate Control System (P 225)
❚Rear Defogger (P 202)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button (P 202)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Audio System (P 234)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator
(P 62)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P 223)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 548)
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Quick Reference Guide
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode
Drive)
Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator. The High Voltage battery can be charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combination of the two.
The system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it. Under certain circumstances, pressing the
EV button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.
●Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficien cy and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
●Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
●Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle's gasoline engine automatically stops running duri ng vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, au to engine stop may not activate.
•The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
•The climate control system is in heavy use.•The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
●Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle’s powertrain, fuel, and clim ate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generate d by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent f rom a
vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able t o detect any
new or unusual noise should one develop.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
•Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 225)
●Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.●Press the button to tu rn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
AUTO Button Floor vents
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor and
defroster
vents
Models without SYNC button
Temperature Control Dial
(Recirculation) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
Fan Control Dial (ON/OFF) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
MODE Control Button
Floor vents
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor and
defroster
vents
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO Button
(ON/OFF) Button
(Recirculation) Button
MODE Control Button
Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Dial
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
(Windshield De froster) Button
Fan Control Button
Models with SYNC button
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
12-Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator•Comes on when the 12-volt battery
is not charging.• Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 634
Shift Position
Indicator•Indicates the current shift position.
2 Shifting P. 457—
Deceleration
Paddle Selector
Indicator
•Comes on when the paddle selector
is pulled.
• Blinks when deceleration does not
occur while pulling the paddle
selector.
• Comes on with M when SPORT
mode is selected and pulling the
paddle selector.
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 464—
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Safety Support
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on when RDM and/or
CMBSTM shuts itself off.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when
passing through an enclosed space, such
as tunnel.
●The area around the radar sensor is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place and wipe the debris
off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator does not go off even after
you have cleaned the radar sensor.
2Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 483
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 529
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