open hood HONDA INSIGHT 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 68Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 81Safety Labels P. 82
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 186 Security System P. 189 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 192
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 196 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 212
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 222 Climate Control System P. 232
Audio Error Messages P. 338General Information on the Audio System P. 343
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 395, 420 Refuel Recommend P. 445
When Driving P. 454 Honda Sensing® P. 487 Braking P. 539
Refueling P. 557 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 560
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 572 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 585
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 592 12-Volt Battery P. 601 Remote Transmitter Care P. 603
Cleaning P. 605 Accessories and Modifications P. 611
Power System Won’t Start P. 635 Jump Starting P. 638 Overheating P. 641
Emergency Towing P. 657 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 658
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 665 Reporting Safety Defects P. 666
Authorized Manuals P. 671 Customer Service Information P. 672
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 169
FeaturesP. 239
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 561
Handling the UnexpectedP. 613
InformationP. 661
IndexP. 674
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Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 192)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P 184)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 213)
❚Trunk Opener (P 186)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P 655)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 573)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 56)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 212)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P 393)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 228)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 56)
❚USB Port(s) (P 241)
❚Glove Box (P 224)
❚ECON Button (P 473)
❚SPORT Button (P 469)
❚EV Button (P 14)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 463)
❚Rear Seat Heater Buttons* (P 231)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 544)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 539)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 572)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 207, 589)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 175)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 213)
❚Headlights (P 200, 585)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 588)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P 188)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 186)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 199, 203, 585)
❚Fog Lights* (P 203, 585)
❚Trunk Release Button* (P 187)
❚Brake Lights (P 586)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 586)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 586)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 587)
❚How to Refuel (P 558)
❚Tires (P 592, 615, 621)
❚Taillights (P 587)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 554)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 588)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 199, 585)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P 200, 585)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P 200, 585)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 613)
Flat Tire (P 615)
●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 643)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with optional spare tire
Power System Won’t
Start
(P 635)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 651)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 641)
●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 657)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
178
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• With the remote on you, move out of the
auto lock function operation range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The remote is not located within a radius of about
5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get out of
the vehicle and close the doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The remote is put inside the vehicle through a
window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the remote. Then, open/close a door and
confirm the auto lock ac tivation beeper sounds once.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or smart entry system*, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter
or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the power mo de is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 592
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
456
Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the button on the remote.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minute s during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the power system
turns on successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the power system
turns on unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit* malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The power system may be turned off while it is
running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the remote.
•The power system is turned off by using the
remote.
•The security system alarm is activated.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The 12-volt battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
•You press the POWER button without depressing
the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
Press and hold the
button for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the power system turned off
successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The power system will not be turned off.
* Not available on all models
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561
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 562
Safety When Performing Maintenance ...563Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 564
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 565
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 572
Opening the Hood ........................... 573
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 574
Oil Check ......................................... 575
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 576
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 577
Cooling System ................................ 579
Inverter Coolant ............................... 581
Transmission Fluid ............................ 582
Brake Fluid ....................................... 583
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 584
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 585
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 589
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 592
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 593
Tire Labeling .................................... 593
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 595
Wear Indicators ............................... 597
Tire Service Life ................................ 597
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 598
Tire Rotation .................................... 599
Winter Tires ..................................... 600
12-Volt Battery ................................. 601
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 603
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 604Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 605
Exterior Care.................................... 607
Accessories and Modifications ........ 611
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