Honda Insight (2019 year). Instruction

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POWER Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

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P and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

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POWER Button

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
remote is out of the vehicle. If the buzzer
continues even after the remote is put back
inside, place it to be within its operational
range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the remote is taken out of the vehicle, and
all doors are closed, a warning buzzer sounds
from both inside and outside the vehicle. A
warning message on the driver information
interface notifies the driver inside that the
remote is outside of the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

If the remote is taken out of the vehicle, and
all the doors are closed, a warning buzzer
sounds from outside the vehicle.

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Remote Reminder

Remote Reminder

When the remote is within the system’s operational
range, and the driver’s door is closed, the warning
function cancels.

If the remote is taken out of the vehicle after the
power system has been turned on, you can no longer
change the POWER button mode or restart the
power system. Always make sure if the remote is in
your vehicle when you operate the POWER button.

Removing the remote from the vehicle through a
window does not activate the warning buzzer.

Do not put the remote on the dashboard or in the
glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go off.
Under some other conditions that can prevent the
vehicle from locating the remote, the warning buzzer
may also go off even if the remote is within the
system’s operational range.

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.

Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

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Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to
discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

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The headlights comes on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO.

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.

Light Sensor

Models without automatic
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

Models with automatic
intermittent wipers

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Bright

Dark

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO or OFF.
• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, the system may not respond to the lights
properly:

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The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

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Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

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Other light sources, such as street lights and
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

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The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

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The road is bumpy or with many curves.

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A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.

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Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer or disable the system.

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The headlight switch is in
AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam
position.

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The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are
driving at night.

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The vehicle speed is above
25 mph (40 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

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Auto High-Beam

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To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.

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The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the system off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever toward you while driving. To turn the system back on,
repeat one of the procedures.

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Operating the System

Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

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Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

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Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

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Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

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Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

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Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

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Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:

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Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight Switch

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Auto High-Beam

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Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked with the power mode in ON
and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever toward you and hold it for at least 40
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever toward you and hold it for at least
30 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in
the meter will blink once.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you start the
power system.

AUTO Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

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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 automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, 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 setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this 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

/AUTO

OFF

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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Wipers and Washers

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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.

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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

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up 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.

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:

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Cleaning the windshield

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Driving through a car wash

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No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low Sensitivity

High Sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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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.

Rear 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 outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

Models without SYNC button

Models with SYNC button

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Brightness Control

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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.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.

Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are 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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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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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.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

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.

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.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

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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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 auto indicator comes on.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Daytime
Position

Night
Position

Tab

Down

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

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Auto Button

Sensor

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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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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