Honda Insight (2022 year). Manual in english - page 13

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Adjusting the Seats

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Head Restraints

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the 
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

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Removing and Reinstalling the Front Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Front Head Restraints

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the 
head restraints can result in severe injury 
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before 
driving.

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Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

To adjust:

Slide the armrest to desired position.

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:

•

When any of the doors are opened.

•

You unlock the driver’s door.

•

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the 
following situations:

•

When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

 P. 326

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

•

When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

•

When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the 12-volt battery, do not leave 
the interior lights on for an extended length of time 
when the power system is off. 

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15 
minutes.

Door Activated Position

OFF

Front

*

Door Activated 

Position

ON

OFF

Rear

* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights

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The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position and any door is open, the map light will not 
go off when you press the lens.

Models with moonroof

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Interior Convenience Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.

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Your vehicle has a multi-function center 
console. It includes a storage compartment, 
an armrest, and a sliding tray

*

.

Slide the armrest to the rearmost position. Pull 
the handle to open the console compartment.

You can put small items in the sliding tray

*

 

located in the console compartment lid. Slide 
the sliding tray

*

 forward or rearward.

You can create more storage space by 
removing the removable beverage holder tray 
and a divider.

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Console Compartment

Sliding Tray

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Removable 

Beverage 

Holder Tray

Divider

* Not available on all models

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front 
seats.

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Move the armrest rearward to use the 
beverage holders.

To place a short beverage container: 

Move the removable beverage holder tray 
forward.

To place a tall beverage container: 

Move 

the removable beverage holder tray rearward.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, 
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of the front and rear 
door side pockets.

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Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.

Front

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The accessory power socket can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or 
ON.

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Accessory power socket (console panel)

Open the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Socket

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Accessory Power Socket

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 
180 watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent 12-volt battery drain, only use the power 
socket with the power system on.

When the accessory power socket is not in use, close 
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from 
getting into the accessory power socket.

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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab 
handle. Pull it down to use it.

There are coat hooks on the left and right 
door pillars.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

When the power mode is turned on after it is 
turned off, the previous setting is maintained.

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Seat Heaters

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Seat Heaters

*

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the 
power system is off. Under such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making it difficult to 
turn the power system on.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for 
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced 
by one level at a time until the front seat heaters 
shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the 
interior environment.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 

Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.

* Not available on all models

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers 
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the power system is on.

1.

Press the 

AUTO

 button.

2.

Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.

3.

Press the 

 (ON/OFF) button to cancel.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate 
control system in auto, the function of the button 
that was pressed will take priority.
The 

AUTO

 indicator will go off, but functions 

unrelated to the button that was pressed will be 
controlled automatically.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the 
fan may not start immediately when the 

AUTO

 

button is pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by partially opening the windows, 
turning the system on auto, and setting the 
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to 
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit, 

Lo

 or 

Hi

 is displayed.

Pressing the 

 button switches the climate 

control system between on and off. When turned on, 
the system returns to your last selection.

While ECON mode is active, the climate control 
system may have reduced cooling performance.

Floor and 

defroster 

vents

Floor vents

Dashboard 

and floor 

vents

Dashboard 

vents

AUTO

 Button

 (Recirculation) 

Button

Fan Control 

Dial

A/C

 (Air Conditioning) 

Button

 (ON/OFF) 

Button

Temperature 

Control Dial

Models without SYNC button

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Use the system when the power system is on.

1.

Press the 

AUTO

 button.

2.

Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side 
temperature control dial.

3.

Press the 

 (ON/OFF) button to cancel.

Models with SYNC button

Floor and 

defroster 

vents

Floor vents

Dashboard 

and floor 

vents

Dashboard 

vents

 (ON/OFF) Button

Driver’s Side 

Temperature 

Control Dial

AUTO

 Button

A/C

 (Air Conditioning) 

Button

Passenger’s Side 

Temperature 

Control Dial

SYNC

 

(Synchronization) 

Button

Fan Control Button

 (Recirculation) Button

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Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the 

 (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on 

environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through 
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in 
fresh air mode in normal situations.

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Pressing the 

 button turns the air 

conditioning system on and automatically 
switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the 

 button again to turn off, the 

system returns to the previous settings.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that 
the air hits the side windows.

Models without SYNC button

Models with SYNC button

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1.

Press the 

 button.

2.

Press the 

 button.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air 
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, 
the windows may fog up from humidity. This 
impedes visibility.

Models without SYNC button

Models with SYNC button