Honda Insight (2019 year). Instruction

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When Driving

SPORT Mode

Driving

SPORT Mode

To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.

The SPORT mode increases engine performance.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.

The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.

SPORT Button

SPORT Mode Indicator

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

Deceleration Paddle Selector

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
three stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereby allowing you to keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead as well as utilize engine braking.

The default deceleration stage is

. Each

paddle selector operation makes a single
stage deceleration change.

The deceleration stage may not change if
you pull the paddle selector
continuously.

To select the different stages of deceleration:
• Pull back the

(

+ selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.

• Pull back the

(

- selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.

Pull the

(

+ selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration

paddle selector.

Deceleration Paddle Selector

If you are descending a hill when you select stage

the vehicle may enter stage

If you pull back right and left paddle selector at the
same time, the deceleration stage may not change.

CAUTION

Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle
can cause the tires to skid, resulting in a
crash that could injure or kill someone.

Always maintain a reasonable rate of
deceleration.

Decrease

Increase

Deceleration
Stage

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

Deceleration Paddle Selector

In the following situations, the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the
selector. The deceleration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:

•

The high voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.

•

The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.

•

Hybrid system protection is needed.

•

The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle is
stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.

If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with LSF
will cancel automatically.

When to use

Shift position is in

(

When SPORT mode is OFF,
the deceleration stage
appears.

Deceleration Stage

When SPORT mode is ON,
the deceleration stage
and M appear.

Increase the deceleration
stage when pulling the

(

paddle selector (left side)

Paddle Selector

Decrease the deceleration
stage when pulling the

(

paddle selector (right side)

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

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When SPORT mode is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in the driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the

(

+ selector

(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.

■

When SPORT mode is ON

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with M will appear in the driver information interface. The deceleration
stage is not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the

(

+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,

deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappear.

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ECON Mode

Driving

ECON Mode

The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the climate control system and the accelerator pedal response.

ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Driving

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Alerts pedestrians when a vehicle is propelled solely by electricity, approaching at
speeds around 12 mph (20 km/h) or less.

Press the button to turn the system on and
off.

The indicator in the button comes on
when the system is off.

The system is turned on every time you turn
the power system on, even if you turned it off
the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF Button

Canadian models

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Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine and motor output and selectively applying the
brakes.

When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine and motor does not respond to the
accelerator. You may also notice some noise
from the hydraulic system. You will also see
the indicator blink.

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VSA® Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System

The VSA® may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

The vehicle stability assist® (VSA®) system, vehicle
stability assist® (VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF), safety support
and low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on
in amber along with a message in the driver
information interface when you set the power mode
to ON after re-connecting a 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

VSA® System
Indicator

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Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA® functionality/features,
press and hold it until you hear a beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.

To restore VSA® functionality/features, press
the

(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA® is turned on every time you turn the
power system on, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.

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VSA® On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if
you are not able to free it when the VSA® is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA® system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.

VSA® OFF Indicator

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Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.

Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 582

Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The transmission is in

(

• The power mode is in ON.

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TPMS Calibration

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Tire chains are used.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the
customized features on the driver information
interface.
1. Roll the left selector wheel controls to select

Vehicle Settings, then push the left
selector wheel.

TPMS Calibration appears on the
display.

2. Push the left selector wheel.

The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select Cancel or Calibrate.

3. Roll the left selector wheel controls to select

Calibrate, then push the left selector
wheel.

Calibration Started screen appears,
then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.

• If the Calibration Failed to Start message

appears, repeat steps 2–3.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire

is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,
than the condition at calibration.

•

Tire chains are used.

TPMS Calibration

•

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire

is installed.

•

The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between
30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).

•

During this period, if the power mode is set to ON
and the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds,
you may notice the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on briefly. This is normal and
indicates that the calibration process is not yet
complete.

Models without Display Audio

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 262

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the

button.

3. Select Settings.
4. Select Vehicle.
5. Select TPMS Calibration.
6. Select Calibrate.

• If the Calibration Failed To Start.

message appears, repeat steps 5-6.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

TPMS Calibration

If the tire chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.

The vehicle stability assist® (VSA®) system, vehicle
stability assist® (VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF), safety support
and low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on
in amber along with a message in the driver
information interface when you set the power mode
to ON after re-connecting a 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models with Display Audio

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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High Voltage Battery

Driving

High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery gradually discharges even if the vehicle is not in use. As a
result, if your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, the battery charge
level will become low. Extended periods of time at a low state of charge will shorten
battery life. To maintain the battery state of charge, drive your vehicle for more than
30 minutes at least once every three months.
Extreme high temperatures can affect the battery life. You can minimize the effects
by parking the vehicle in the shade during the summer.

High Voltage Battery

Be careful not to let the High Voltage battery drain
too much. If the battery level becomes close to zero,
it will make it impossible to start the power system.

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LaneWatch

Driving

LaneWatch

LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear
areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these
areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use
of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience
while driving.

LaneWatch

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headlights and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:

•

Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.

•

Your tires are over or under inflated.

•

Your tires or wheels are of varied size or construction.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Camera

Audio/Information Screen

Move the turn signal
lever to the passenger
side.

Press the LaneWatch
button.

Pull the turn signal
lever back.

Press the LaneWatch
button again.

The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information screen.

The system activates when you:

The system deactivates when you:

* Not available on all models

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