windshield wipers HONDA INSIGHT 2022 Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 499)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 192, 516)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 160)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 198)
❚Headlights (P 185, 512)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 515)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P 173)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 171)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 184, 188, 512)
❚Fog Lights* (P 188, 512)
❚Trunk Release Button (P 172)
❚Brake Lights (P 513)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 513)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 513)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 514)
❚How to Refuel (P 486)
❚Tires (P 519, 541, 547)
❚Taillights (P 514)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 483)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 515)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 184, 512)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P 185, 512)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P 185, 512)
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P 184)
Lights (P 185)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 192)
*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 196)
●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 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
INs
*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 stop 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 buildup of snow, park 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
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Re gularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, pr omptly 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 nozzl e 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. 516
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. 395
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Index
Automatic Intermittent Wipers............... 193
Automatic Lighting .................................. 186
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 137
Average Fuel Economy Records ............... 150
Average Speed .......................................... 139
B
Belts (Seat).................................................. 44
Beverage Holders ...................................... 211
Blind spot information System ................ 411
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 279
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 349
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 78
Brake System ............................................. 468
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 476
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 473
Brake Assist System ................................. 477
Fluid ........................................................ 510
Foot Brake ............................................... 472
Indicator .............................. 83, 84, 572, 573
Parking Brake .......................................... 468
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 195
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 512
Back-Up Lights......................................... 514
Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 513
Fog Lights ................................................ 512
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 512
Headlights ............................................... 512
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 515 Rear License Plate Light ........................... 515
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 513
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 512
Taillights.................................................. 514
Bulb Specifications ................................... 588C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 79
Carrying Cargo ................................. 377, 379
Certification Label .................................... 590
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 512
Charging System Indicator ................. 89, 570
Child Safety ................................................. 66
Childproof Door Locks............................. 169
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 173
Child Seat .................................................... 66
Booster Seats ............................................ 78
Child Seat for Infants................................. 68
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 69
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 73
Larger Children ......................................... 77
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 68
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 70
Using a Tether ........................................... 75
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 169
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 534
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 532 Climate Control System
........................... 216
Changing the Mode................................ 216
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 219
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 531
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 218
Sensors ................................................... 222
Synchronized Mode ................................ 221
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 216
Clock ......................................................... 156
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 418
Coat Hooks ............................................... 214
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 418
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 541, 589
Console Compartment ............................. 210
Controls .................................................... 155
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 506
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 507
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 506
Overheating ............................................ 567
Cooling System ......................................... 506
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 507
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 506
Overheating ............................................ 567
Creeping ................................................... 390
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 480
Cup Holders .............................................. 211
Customer Service Information ................ 598
Customized Features ............................... 326
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Index
WindshieldCleaning ......................................... 532, 535
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 219
Washer Fluid ........................................... 511
Wiper Blades........................................... 516
Wipers and Washers ............................... 192
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 527
Tire Chains.............................................. 527
Wipers and Washers ................................ 192
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 193
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 516
WMA ......................................................... 276
Worn Tires ................................................ 519
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