windshield wipers HONDA INSIGHT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 562)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 200, 579)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 169)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 206)
❚Headlights (P 193, 575)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 578)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P 182)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 180)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 193, 196, 575)
❚Fog Lights* (P 196, 575)
❚Trunk Release Button* (P 181)
❚Brake Lights (P 576)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 576)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 576)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 577)
❚How to Refuel (P 548)
❚Tires (P 582, 605, 611)
❚Taillights (P 577)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 544)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 578)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 193, 575)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P 193, 575)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P 193, 575)
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P 193)
Lights (P 193)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 200)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without auto matic intermittent
wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
(- : Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
(+ : Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
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
Steering Wheel (P 204)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
toward you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
To lock
To adjust
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you fo r flashing the high beams th en release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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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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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position. 2 Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber P. 579
Air Intake Vents
1Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a convey or, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 461
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Index
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 537
Indicator ............................................ 84, 537
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ............................................ 84, 537
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 201
Automatic Lighting .................................. 194
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 136
Average Fuel Economy Records ............... 149
Average Speed .......................................... 138
B
Belts (Seat).................................................. 44
Beverage Holders ...................................... 219
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 258, 311
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 389, 414
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 76
Brake System ............................................. 532
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 540
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 537
Brake Assist System ................................. 541
Fluid ........................................................ 573
Foot Brake ............................................... 536
Indicator .............................. 81, 82, 636, 637
Parking Brake .......................................... 532
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 203
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 575
Back-Up Light .......................................... 577
Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 576
Fog Lights ................................................ 575 Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 575
Headlights ............................................... 575
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 578
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 578
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................. 576
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 575
Taillights.................................................. 577
Bulb Specifications ................................... 652C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 77
Carrying Cargo ................................. 443, 445
Certification Label .................................... 654
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 575
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 634
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks............................. 178
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................ 76
Child Seat for Infants................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 71
Larger Children ......................................... 75
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Using a Tether ........................................... 73 Childproof Door Locks
............................. 178
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 597
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 595
Climate Control System ........................... 225
Changing the Mode................................ 225
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 228
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 594
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 227
Sensors ................................................... 231
Synchronized Mode ................................ 230
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 225
Clock ......................................................... 164
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 483
Coat Hooks ............................................... 222
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 483
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 605, 653
Console Compartment ............................. 218
Controls .................................................... 163
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 569
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 570
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 569
Overheating ............................................ 631
Cooling System ......................................... 569
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 570
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 569
Overheating ............................................ 631
Creeping ................................................... 456
Cup Holders .............................................. 219
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Index
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ®.............. 469
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 244, 269
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...... 102
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 633
Warning Labels .......................................... 78
Warnings .................................................. 140
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 658
Watts ........................................................ 652
WAV .......................................................... 255
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 587
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 608
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 322
Window Washers ..................................... 200
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 574
Switch .................................................... 200
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 595, 598
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 228
Washer Fluid ........................................... 574
Wiper Blades........................................... 579
Wipers and Washers ............................... 200
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 590
Tire Chains.............................................. 590
Wipers and Washers ................................ 200
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 201 Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 579
WMA ................................................. 255, 308
Worn Tires ................................................. 582
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