2013 Honda Insight Owner's Manual
2013 Honda Insight Manual
2013 Honda Insight manual content summary:
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a 2013 Honda Insight was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 2
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 3
and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards Instructions such as Driver and Passenger Safety. how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. please read This entire book is filled with important safety information it carefully. 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 4
) ...347 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...377 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...393 Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) (how to order) ...397 Index ...I Service Information Summary 2013 Insight 1 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 5
instructions on how to check them. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 6
DISPLAY (P.72, P.75) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON(P.125) NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM (P.168) 2 PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.162) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.271) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.248) 1 USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.197, P.205) 1 CONTINUED 2013 Insight 3 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 7
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.218) 2 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.128) EX model with navigation system is shown. 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 8
and Lock the Doors ...12 2. Adjust the Front Seats ...14 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...15 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ...16 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...17 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 2013 Insight 5 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 9
short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 338 ). TOC Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 7 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor (2) (1) (2) 8 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 12
a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts. Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 2013 Insight 9 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Features Airbags TOC Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to in the outer rear seating positions during a - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 14
vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. The rest of this section system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Teens Introduction The following pages provide TOC instructions on how to properly protect the hatch is not tightly closed. You will see the appropriate indicator(s) for each condition. See pages 38 55 for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants hatch are open. 12 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 16
chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and more doors or the hatch are not tightly closed, the corresponding indicator for each condition will come on. The above example shows the front right and rear left - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 17
dashboard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada . In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel airbags as possible. Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it the front seats. Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Safety Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seat- back to a comfortable, upright position. 2013 Insight 15 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 19
positioned properly before driving. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. See page 142 for how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver's well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible. 16 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 20
crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. If the seat pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. 2013 Insight 17 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 21
back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, See page 21 for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. 18 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 22
, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2013 Insight 19 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 23
crash. Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Devices intended to improve crash. hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. 20 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 24
SEAT BELT'' message. This remains displayed if you ignore it and do not fasten the seat belt while driving. When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or an infant or small child is riding there, the indicator may not come on and the beeper may not sound. CONTINUED 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 25
to secure a child seat (see page 49 ). Any items under the front passenger's seat. Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket. Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of the seat-back. If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 22 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 26
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked. For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 27
that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details. If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 28
System Components TOC (13) (1) (8) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver's Seat (8) (2) (11) Driver and Passenger Safety (14) (5) (4) (16) (4) (14) (16) (7)(12) CONTINUED (15) 2013 Insight 25 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 29
front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 21 ). A driver's seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page 30 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 26 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 30
has been turned off (see page 34 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 35 ). Emergency backup power in case your vehicle's electrical system is disconnected in a crash. TOC Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 27 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 31
How Your Front Airbags Work TOC During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and 's airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 35 ). Driver their laps. 28 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 32
can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/or other factors. Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 29 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 33
system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 34
front passenger's seat. Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it. Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket. Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 2013 Insight 31 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 35
seats. Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger's seat. Although Honda the airbag's deployment path. Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off. Driver - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 36
should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. There will system from working properly. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 37
the indicator stays on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags. When you seat, have the system checked. You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. U.S. Canada 34 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 38
's seat. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on. If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on. CONTINUED 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 39
a knowledgeable body shop. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly. 36 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 40
, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1-888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. another liquid soaks into a seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 37 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 41
killed in a crash. Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children. 38 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 42
system that seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page 52 for important information about protecting larger children.) CONTINUED 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 43
airbag hazards, and that TOC children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 40 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 44
enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 52 ). Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page 141 ). Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page 18 ). Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 17 ). 2013 Insight 41 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 45
seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat Never let two children use the same seat belt. If they do, they adult . could be very seriously injured in a crash. Use the childproof door locks to prevent - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 46
be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby's head, neck, and back. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 43 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Safety Protecting Small Children and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat. Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown. We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 48
a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner's manual for proper installation instructions. 2013 Insight 45 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 49
and Tethers for CHildren) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash. 2. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured. After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure. 46 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 50
3. Secure the child in the child seat. TOC Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker's instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash. The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 51
. 4. Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit. 5. Lift the head restraint (see page 142 ), then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seatback, making sure the strap is not twisted. 48 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 52
activated to secure a child seat. 1. With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion of the belt. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 49 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 53
upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps. To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 50 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 54
seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat available. 1. After properly securing the child seat (see page 49 ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat Tighten the strap according to the seat maker's instructions. If the tether strap is too - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 55
back against the seat? 2. Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat? The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front. 52 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 56
seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster. Some states, Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current 2013 Insight 53 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 57
: Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information. Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position. Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor. Check that the child's seat belt is properly - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 58
the neck. This could result Do not put any accessories on a seat belt. Devices intended to in serious neck injuries during a crash. Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm. This could improve a child's comfort or reposition the shoulder part of - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 59
speed to high. 4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in a crash that may have damaged the underside. 56 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 60
. Driver and Passenger Safety DASHBOARD U.S. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement. Canadian models RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED 2013 Insight 57 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Safety Labels TOC DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 62
System...130 Floor Storage ...153 Floor Storage Compartments .. 153 Beverage Holders ...154 Accessory Power Socket ...155 Console Compartment ...155 Glove Box ...156 Center Tray ...156 Center Pockets...157 Coat Hook ...158 Sun Visors ...158 Vanity Mirror ...158 Interior Lights ...159 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 63
CONTROL SYSTEM (P.162) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.271) PARKING BRAKE LEVER (P.151) 1 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.248) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.276) EX model with navigation system is shown. 1 : If equipped 2 : Refer to the navigation system manual. USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.197, P.205) 1 60 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 64
LAMP (P.62, P.365) 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, P.364) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62, P.363) : If equipped Instruments and Controls SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.65) AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P.66, P.281, P.283) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.70) SEAT BELT REMINDER LOW TIRE PRESSURE - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 65
. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, and you will see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 363 . Instruments and Controls 62 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 66
fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 366 . 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 67
with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. For more information, see page 34 . You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 89 ). Instruments and Controls 64 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Canada Assist (VSA) System Indicator This is a problem with the VSA or hill start assist system. Take VSA system. If release the brake on an incline. You will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' or ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. This indicator normally comes - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 69
more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Refer to page 374 for more information. 2. If this indicator begins to flash, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. The - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 70
of the road and turn off the engine. See page 360 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Low Temperature Indicator This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. If there is no problem, this indicator comes on when the engine is cold. If it comes on - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 71
any other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine. The indicator will stay on, closed tightly (see page 12 ). TOC Instruments and Controls 68 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 72
to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver's door. Cruise Main Indicator On LX and EX models TOC This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 73
in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. Security System Indicator On LX and EX models TOC Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 74
on. You will also see the symbol on the multi-information display with ECON ON or ECON OFF (see page 75 ). TOC Instruments and Controls 2013 Insight 71 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 75
see page 73 ). The speedometer also has an ambient meter. The color of the ambient meter changes automatically according to your driving style (see page 266 ). You can Controls CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB U.S. model is shown. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY SEL/RESET - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 76
SEL/RESET KNOB KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging and hold the km/mile change knob, the speedometer reading switches between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). 2013 Insight 73 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 77
system function on the multiinformation display (see page 84 ). If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery's output power to protect the battery the IMA battery's output engine, the pointer stays in the assist gauge (upper part of the gauge). When the IMA battery - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 78
trouble-free driving. There are three types of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system position (see page 127 ). If you do not fasten your seat belt, you will see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display when you turn the ignition - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Display INFO BUTTONS ( / ) SEL/RESET BUTTON TOC Instruments and Controls U.S. model is shown. SEL/RESET BUTTON LX and EX models INFO ( / ) BUTTON Insight model The multi-information display changes to the blank display shown above several seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the ON - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 80
mode, the upper and middle segments display trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s). Instruments and Controls U.S. model is shown. LOWER - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Display HFL (See page 87) TOC Ecological Average Fuel Drive Display Economy Record (See page 81) (See page 81) Instruments and Controls Trip Computer (See page 81) Engine Oil Life (See page 80) IMA System Power Flow Monitor/ IMA Battery Level Indicator (See page 84, 85) Outside Temperature - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 82
-Information Display Odometer U.S. Canada Trip Meter TRIP METER A TRIP METER B TOC When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset. In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset when - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 83
be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust engine oil life. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions. For more information, see page 299 . 80 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Fuel Economy Records U.S. Canada LATEST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Trip Computer Indicators in the trip computer show: Average Fuel Economy Instant Fuel Economy fuel economy records display shows the average fuel economy (0) for the current driving cycle and (1-3) for the last three driving cycles in mpg - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 85
's 12 volt battery goes dead or is disconnected. You can customize the Trip A and Average Fuel Economy A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 99 ). This shows your vehicle's instant fuel economy in l/100 km. When you turn off the engine, the instant fuel economy (mpg or 1/100 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 86
This shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. This shows the accumulated traveling - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 87
) are represented by arrows on the display. The battery level indicator shows the state of charge of the IMA battery. Only engine is powering vehicle. The system is consuming fuel. Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is charging IMA battery. The system is consuming fuel. 84 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 88
the battery level reading. The battery level reading may drop near the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for a long time, such as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill. The IMA motor will recharge the battery as you continue driving. CONTINUED 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 89
of the battery level gauge is normal and does not indicate a problem. If the IMA battery develops a problem or becomes deteriorated, the IMA system indicator will come on. If this happens, have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Instruments and Controls 86 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 90
, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. Instruments and Controls You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 2013 Insight 87 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 91
the problem is corrected. If the system message problem with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages. 88 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 92
See page 365 See page 151 See page 319 See page 364 See page 287 See page 363 See page 64 See page 66 CONTINUED Canada Instruments and Controls See page 13 See page 13 See page 21 See page 21 See page 34 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 93
See page 80 See page 293 See page 68 U.S. only Instruments and Controls See page 289 See page 290 See page 360 See page 271 Canada only See page 131 See page 131 See page 132 See page 317 U.S. only 90 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 94
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change PARK TO CHANGE SETTINGS'' message and you cannot change the settings. more than 3 seconds. To change the settings, the ignition switch TOC If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 95
trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. Changes the displayed measurement on the multiinformation display. Turn the ambient meter feature on or off. Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 96
UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 114 115 117 2013 Insight 93 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 97
SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR SETUP If you do not make any changes, select ''EXIT.'' The display returns to the normal display. When you want to change the on page 117 . Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown on the next page. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Multi-Information Display NORMAL DISPLAY U.S. TOC METER SETUP See page 96 Instruments and Controls : Press the INFO button : Press the INFO button Canada LIGHTING SETUP See page 104 DOOR SETUP See page 108 : Press and hold the INFO ( / ) button. : Press the SEL/RESET button... 2013 Insight 95 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 99
LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A RESET with REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET DISPLAY KM/MILES METER COLOR CHANGE While ''METER SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time . : Press the INFO button . : Press the INFO button . 96 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 100
French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions: You can choose this item to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 101
or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by following these instructions: You can choose this item to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by the desired value. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 102
To cause Trip A and average fuel for trip A to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions: You can choose this item the SEL/ RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 103
the selections. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls 100 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 104
item screen. To change the displayed measurement in the trip computer and trip information and to switch between kilometers and miles, follow these instructions: You can choose this item to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 101 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Display AUTO: When you press the km/mile change knob in the instrument panel to switch the speedometer selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the ''DISPLAY - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 106
RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the ''METER COLOR CHANGE SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to ''METER COLOR CHANGE'' and repeat the procedure again. 2013 Insight 103 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 107
lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes button. : Press the INFO button . : Press the INFO button . 104 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 108
button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' and repeat the procedure again. / CONTINUED 2013 Insight 105 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 109
the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels is dark. Instruments and Controls You can choose this item to customize from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/ - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Instruments and Controls When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' and repeat the procedure again. 2013 Insight 107 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 111
the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, Press the INFO button : Press the INFO button . . See page 114 108 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 112
selecting mode. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 Insight 109 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 113
when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed. TOC Instruments and Controls When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. 110 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 114
by pressing the INFO ( / ) button. For example, you choose ''DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to P,'' you will see the above display. TOC Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 Insight 111 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 115
to enter your selection. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the remote transmitter or the key, follow these instructions. You can choose this item to customize from ''DOOR SETUP'' by pressing the - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 116
desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. 2013 Insight 113 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 117
to verify that the doors and the hatch are locked and the security system has set (see page 221 ). You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound. You can choose this enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Instruments and Controls 114 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 118
doors within 30 seconds, the doors and the hatch, automatically relock, and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds. Instruments and Controls When from ''DOOR SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 115 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 119
desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. 116 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 120
not successfully completed, ''FAILED'' is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to SETUP. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL. 2013 Insight 117 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 121
WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS(P.128) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS 2 (P.76) EX model with navigation system is shown. 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 118 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 122
speed. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. OFF The wipers are not activated. ADJUSTMENT RING EX model is shown. INT The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle's speed. EX models Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 123
two sweeps. The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. 1. Turn Signal 2. OFF 3. Parking and interior lights 4. AUTO 5. Headlights on 6. High Beams 7. Flash high beams : EX models Turn Signals and Headlights TOC Instruments and Controls 120 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 124
a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to the center when you release it or lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 125
long tunnels or parking facilities. To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 106 . LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it. 122 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 126
revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch. If you see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. TOC Instruments and Controls 2013 Insight 123 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 127
night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the or position. Turning the knob to the switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on. When you turn the knob, the multiinformation display changes to vertical bars that show you the current level. You - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 128
hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 2013 Insight 125 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 129
heaters on or off. For more information, see page 148 . Instruments and Controls U.S. EX model is shown. The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the windows. Push the defogger button to turn it turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle. 126 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 130
button turns the ECON mode on and off. The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions. When the ECON mode is on: Engine performance will be different The climate control system will have greater temperature fluctuations In addition, when the ECON mode is on - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 131
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 Instruments and Controls 1. Pull . Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. 128 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 132
lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth. 2013 Insight 129 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 133
the engine's fuel system is disabled. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 134
has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). ACCESSORY (I) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) position with the driver's door closed, you will see an ''ACCESSORY (I) POSITION'' message on - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 135
on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position. START (III) Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) the key from the ignition switch. TOC Instruments and Controls 132 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 136
key in the driver's door. To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The remaining doors and the hatch unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds. red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 133 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 137
the driver's door. Unlock Instruments and Controls Lock LEVER The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 134 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Remote Transmitter LED LOCK BUTTON On LX and EX models TOC If you press the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a horn to verify that the security system has set. UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver's door (or all the doors and the hatch depending on the door lock - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 139
attract attention; the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR1616 Instruments and Controls 136 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 140
Instruments and Controls SCREW To replace the battery: 1. Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips on the edge with a coin. 4. Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing down), then insert it - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Remote Transmitter An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. This device complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards. See page 392 for more information. TOC Instruments and Controls 138 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 142
the release, and lift up. To close the hatch, use the handle to lower it, then press down on the back edge. Keep the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the hatch and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 56 . 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 143
flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the hatch. Push the release lever to the lower left as shown, and push the hatch to open it. If you need to unlock the hatch manually, it means there is a problem with the hatch. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 140 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 144
position, and release the bar. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position. The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly. 2013 Insight 141 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 145
and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries. LEGS SEAT-BACK Instruments and Controls RELEASE BUTTON They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button and push the restraint down. 142 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 146
The seat-back must be folded forward (see page 145 ) to get ceiling clearance for removal of the head restraints. When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, the center head restraint should be adjusted up or down, to match the passenger's height. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 143 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 147
crash. Always replace the head restraints before driving. When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release inspected by a Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls The driver's and front passenger's seats have active - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 148
genuine Honda replacement head restraints. Instruments and Controls LEVER 2. Unlock the seat-back by pulling up the release lever on the outer side of each rear seat-back. 3. Fold the seat-back forward. Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down. CONTINUED 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 149
see the red indicator behind the release lever as shown on the previous page. Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat-backs. U.S. LX and EX models TOC Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 150
select the day or night position. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 2013 Insight 147 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 151
mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the rear window defogger button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters and the defogger off. 148 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 152
, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go down or up all the way. To stop the . To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 153
themselves by operating the windows unintentionally. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. The switch will pop out. The windows and the main switch feature will operate for up to 10 minutes after you you continuously pull up the switch. TOC Instruments and Controls 150 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 154
gear with the parking brake on. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 63 ). 2013 Insight 151 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 155
and Controls FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX CARGO AREA : If equipped UNDER FLOOR STORAGE SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE HOLDERS AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTER TRAY / CENTER POCKET EX model with navigation system is shown. 152 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Compartments STRAP CARGO FLOOR Instruments and Controls LID To open the cargo floor, fold the cargo floor forward. To use the storage compartment located on the left side of the cargo area floor, hold the strap and raise the lid. Close the lid by pressing until it latches. 2013 Insight 153 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders FRONT TOC FRONT REAR Instruments and Controls BEVERAGE HOLDERS EX model BEVERAGE HOLDERS Insight model and LX model BEVERAGE HOLDERS Insight model and Canadian LX the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. 154 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 158
. This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). On EX and U.S. LX models To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the armrest. To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches. 2013 Insight 155 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Interior Convenience Items Glove Box 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 position on the center console. The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on. 156 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 160
On all models On EX models To open the center pocket, press the release button. The lid will unlatch and swing up. To close it, push the lid down until it latches. To open the center pocket, push on the knob. To close it, push the lid up until it latches. 2013 Insight 157 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook COAT HOOK TOC Sun Visors Vanity Mirror Instruments and Controls EX at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the EX models and Canadian models To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover. 158 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 162
change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' setting, see page 105 . Spotlights SPOTLIGHTS Instruments and Controls Push Push EX model with navigation system The ceiling light open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after about 15 minutes. Turn on a spotlight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Interior Lights Cargo Area Light SPOTLIGHTS TOC Instruments and Controls Push Push U.S. LX model CARGO AREA LIGHT Your vehicle has a cargo area light on the left side panel of the cargo area. It comes on when you open the hatch. 160 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 164
vandalism and theft of your vehicle. Climate Control System ...162 Audio System ...168 Insight model Playing the AM/FM Radio ...169 Playing a Disc ...173 Disc Player Error Messages ...180 LX model and EX model without navigation system Features Playing the FM/AM Radio ...181 Playing a Disc - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Features AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTON FAN CONTROL BAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON U.S. EX model and Canadian models ON/OFF BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON 162 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 166
temperature to your preference. During the auto idle stop, the air conditioning system will be turned off. If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be turned off. Temperature Control Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow. Features CONTINUED 2013 Insight 163 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 167
fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out. Fan Control Press the side of the bar to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the side of the bar to decrease them. Features 164 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. When the fresh air indicator is on, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle. The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 165 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 169
is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the floor vents. Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Features 166 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Sunlight, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors TOC Features SUNLIGHT SENSOR Insight model and LX model EX models SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 171
LX and EX models without navigation system For Insight model, see pages 169 through 180 . For LX and EX models without navigation system, see pages 181 through 211 . For EX model with navigation system, see navigation system manual for how to operate the audio system. Features 168 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Insight model) AM FM BUTTON BUTTON TOC Features POWER/ VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB A.SEL/SCAN BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR PRESET BUTTONS 2013 Insight 169 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Insight model) To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available release system - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 174
A. SEL/SCAN bar. You will see A. SEL flashing in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and the presets you originally set. TOC Features For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 212 . 2013 Insight 171 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 175
page 124 ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. BASS Adjusts the bass. Adjusts the treble. Features TREBLE Adjusts the front-to-back FADER strength of the sound. BALANCE Adjusts the side-toside strength of the sound. 172 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 176
Playing a Disc (Insight model) CD/AUX BUTTON TOC EJECT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON Features LOAD INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB A.SEL/SCAN BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR DISP BUTTON 2013 Insight 173 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 177
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. TOC You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD/ AUX button. You will see ''CD'' in the display. This audio system or display some text data. Features Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 178
of the current folder and file are shown. The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes. You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system. Each time you press the DISP button, the DISP button until the next 10 characters are shown. Features CONTINUED 2013 Insight 175 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 179
of the next track (file in MP3 or WMA mode). Press and release the side, to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. When you change the audio mode to play a disc with text data or in MP3 or WMA. When you insert a disc, and the system begins to play. Features 176 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 180
the display. The system continuously replays the current folder. Press the RPT button again to turn it off. Pressing the RDM button, or selecting a different folder with the TUNE knob also turns off the repeat feature. Each time you press and release the RPT button, the mode changes from file repeat - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 181
system plays normally. Pressing either side of the SEEK/ SKIP bar, selecting a different folder with the TUNE knob, or pressing the SCAN bar, also turns off folder scan. Each time you press and release the SCAN bar, the mode changes from scan to folder scan, then to normal play. Features 178 2013 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Insight model) To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system the disc player. If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the disc will begin - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 183
information on damaged discs, see page 215 . The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and the player. TOC Features Servo Error The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically. 180 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) BUTTON TOC Features PRESET BUTTONS VOL/SELECT KNOB FM/AM BUTTON BUTTON A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SEEK BUTTON BUTTON 2013 Insight 181 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the FM/AM button. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/SELECT knob. TOC TUNE Use the SEEK button to - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 186
(LX model and EX model without navigation system) Preset Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. TOC AUTO SELECT If you are traveling and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 187
LX model and EX model without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name provided by the radio data system Features To switch the function between on and off, press and release the TITLE button. With the system - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 188
LX model and EX model without navigation system) Radio Data System , the selected category is canceled. Features RDS CATEGORY With the FM band News, information, sports, talk shows, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information CONTINUED 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) RDS Program Search RDS Program SCAN TOC This function searches a frequency for a strong signal from the frequency that carry the selected RDS category information. This - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 190
124 ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the system is turned off. Features TREBLE Adjusts the front-to-back FADER strength of the sound. BALANCE Adjusts the side-toside strength of the sound. Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the VOL/SELECT - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) BUTTON CD BUTTON BUTTON DISC SLOT EJECT BUTTON TOC Features RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SEEK BUTTON BUTTON 188 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Play a Disc You operate the in-dash disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Load a folder and file are shown. The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes. You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system. For information on how to handle text data. Features 190 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) If you press and hold the TITLE button again, the display shows the first 15 characters again. If any letter is not available, it is replaced with '' . '' (dot) . To turn it off, press the button. CONTINUED Features 2013 Insight 191 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/ holding the RDM button. Each time you press and release the RDM button, the mode changes from folder random play, to within a disc random play, then to normal play. Features 192 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) SCAN The SCAN function samples all the tracks on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc (all files in the current folder in MP3 or WMA mode). To activate the scan feature, press and release the SCAN button. You will see '' - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 197
(LX model and EX model without navigation system) The Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT Features Mechanical Error FOCUS Error CHECK DISC TOC Error 194 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) iPod INDICATOR USB INDICATOR BUTTON AUX BUTTON TOC Features BUTTON RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK (SKIP ) BUTTON SEEK (SKIP BUTTON ) BUTTON 2013 Insight 195 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 199
LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Play an iPod This audio system vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it. Do not accessory adapter to supply power to your device. TOC Features This system may not work with all software versions of these devices. 196 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Connecting an iPod USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE TOC If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. If the audio system still does not recognize - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 201
an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Text Data Display shown. To Change or Select Files Use the SKIP button while an iPod is playing to change files. SKIP Each time you press the (SKIP ) button, the system skips forward to ) of the SKIP button. Features 198 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 202
an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) The display again. SHUFFLE ALL This feature plays all available files in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. To activate the shuffle all feature, press the RDM button. . CONTINUED 2013 Insight 199 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 203
LX model and EX model without navigation system) SHUFFLE ALBUM This feature plays all available albums in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. The files in each album are played in the recorded order. To activate the shuffle album feature iPod's instructions on how - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 204
Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected No files in iPod Solution There is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) BUTTON USB INDICATOR AUX BUTTON TOC Features BUTTON VOL/SELECT BUTTON RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK (SKIP BUTTON ) SEEK (SKIP BUTTON BUTTON ) 202 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can operate the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the in-dash disc player. To play a USB flash - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 207
LX model and EX model without navigation system) NOTE: Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as the device or your files may be damaged. TOC Do not keep a USB flash memory device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat equipped with your vehicle. Features 204 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device USB CONNECTOR When the USB flash memory device is connected, the USB indicator is shown in the display. TOC Features USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE 1. Unclip the USB - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Text Data Display Change or Select Files Use the SKIP button while a USB flash memory device is playing to change files. SKIP Each time you press the (SKIP ) button, the system SKIP button. Features 206 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 210
USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Select a File and scan modes by using the RPT button, RDM button, or SCAN button. Features Track Selection Press the VOL/SELECT knob. You can also select a folder or file your selection. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 207 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) This feature REPEAT continuously plays a file. To activate the repeat feature, press the RPT button. You will see ''RPT'' in the display. To turn it off, press and hold the RPT button. TOC This feature FOLDER REPEAT replays - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 212
LX model and EX model without navigation system) FOLDER RANDOM This feature plays the files in the current folder in random order. To activate the folder random feature, release the SCAN button, the mode changes from file scan to folder scan, then to normal play. TOC Features 2013 Insight 209 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 213
the USB flash memory device's instructions when you remove it. When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing, the display shows ''USB NO DATA.'' If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off. Features 210 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 214
CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected Solution There is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Features - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 215
cover these frequencies: TOC Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions identify the station as ''FM101.'' Features Driving very near the transmitter of - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 216
poor radio reception in city driving. Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions. 2013 Insight 213 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 217
to be used by the system. Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped discs may jam in the drive or cause other problems. Handle your discs properly to or pen. Never try to insert foreign objects in the disc player. Features Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 218
the audio unit. Examples of these discs are shown to the right: 1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs TOC Features Bubbled/ Wrinkled With Label/ Sticker Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring 2. Damaged discs 3. Poor quality discs Chipped/ Cracked Warped - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 219
. TOC Features 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Fingerprints, scratches, etc. Audio unit may not play the following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions. Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip. Can Shape Arrow Shape 216 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 220
reached, then release it. The MODE button changes the mode change stations. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system or ( ), the system goes into the seek device, the system skips to Features VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON On U.S. LX model and EX models Three controls for the audio system - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Auxiliary Input Jack TOC Features On Insight model and EX model with navigation system On LX model and EX model without navigation system Your vehicle has the auxiliary input jack on the front panel. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 222
number. If you do not have the serial number with you, ask your dealer how to retrieve it. On models with navigation system Features We recommend that you register the security code at Owner Link (owners. honda.com). If you lose the Antitheft Identification Card before registering the code at - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 223
the A.SEL/SCAN bar) EX model without navigation system and LX model HOUR BUTTON (PRESET 1) TOC Features MINUTE BUTTON (PRESET 5) For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00 1:52 will reset to 2:00 When you set the time, the ignition switch must be ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. 220 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 224
System On LX and EX models TOC The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights display, manually check the hood. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Features Once the security system is sets - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 225
a crash. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather. SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on. 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 222 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 226
Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the Features 2013 Insight 223 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. Features SET/DECEL BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake pedal. Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. 224 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 228
procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. com or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. Using HFL HFL Buttons HFL TALK BUTTON For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how to - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Peter.'' To change the volume level of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls. TOC Features MICROPHONE Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone. Adjust or close them as necessary. 226 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 230
(Models without navigation system) Help Features Information Display To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone or setting up the system, say ''Tutorial.'' TOC As an incoming call notification, you will see the following display: SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS Some - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 231
or ''Random'' number (See page 233) Features ''Call'' or ''Dial'' ''123-555''Jim Smith'' '' Enter desired phone number (See page 234) Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here. (See page 234) Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. 228 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ''Redial'' TOC Redial the last number '' ''Send'' Press HFL Talk button Features ''Phonebook'' ''Delete'' ''Receive Contact'' ''List'' Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 229 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 233
to French (See page 242) Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page 227) Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command (See page 227) Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. : Canadian models 230 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 234
manual. Up to six phones can be paired. Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL. If after three minutes your phone is not ready to pair or a phone is not found, the system will time out and return to idle. 1. Press and release phone. Features CONTINUED 2013 Insight 231 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 235
want to delete. Follow the HFL prompts to continue with the deletion. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ''Phone setup.'' 2. Say the system, HFL will ask you which phone's name you want to change. Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone. Features 232 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 236
navigation system) To hear which paired phone is currently linked: To change from the currently linked phone to another paired phone: To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. TOC Press and release linked to the system. Features 2013 Insight 233 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 237
navigation system) Making a Call You can make calls using a name in the HFL phonebook or any phone number. You can also redial the last number called. TOC To make a call using a name in the HFL phonebook: To make a call using a phone number: Press and release battery. Features 234 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 238
called by HFL: Press and release the HFL Talk button and say ''Redial.'' TOC Receiving a Call When you receive a call, an incoming call notification (if activated) will play and interrupt the audio system if it is on. and answer the new call, press the HFL Back button. Features 2013 Insight 235 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 239
a Call HFL allows you to send numbers or names during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven phone system. To send a name or number during a call: Features Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ''Send.'' 2. Follow the HFL prompts and say the name or number you - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 240
(Models without navigation system) Phonebook You can the new number for that name. 5. Follow the HFL prompts to complete the edit. TOC Features Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ''Phonebook .'' 2. Say ''Store'' to store the entry. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 237 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 241
navigation system) To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number from your cell phone directly to the HFL phonebook (available on some phones): Press and release . 5. Follow the HFL prompts if you want to store another number. Features 238 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 242
start the vehicle. If you forget the code, your dealer will have to reset it for you, or you will have to clear the entire system (see page 241 ). Features CONTINUED 2013 Insight 239 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 243
position. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ''System setup.'' 2. Say ''Auto transfer'' after the prompts. 3. HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off, depending on the previous setting. Follow the HFL prompts to change the setting. Features 240 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 244
the passcode, say ''System clear.'' Paired phones, all names in the HFL phonebook and all imported phonebook data will be lost. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say the language you want to change to in that language. 2. Follow the HFL prompts. Features 2013 Insight 241 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 245
(Models without navigation system) Change Language Canadian models only To change the system language between English and French: Bluetooth Wireless Technology The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Fuel Recommendation ...244 Service Station Procedures ...245 Refueling...245 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...247 Opening and Closing the Hood ...248 Oil Check ...249 Engine Coolant Check ...250 Fuel Economy ...251 Accessories and Modifications ...254 Carrying Cargo ...256 Before Driving 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 247
. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. To help prevent harmf ul f uel system and engine deposits, use - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 248
avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission control system. For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at owners.honda.com. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 249
This leaves some room in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 250
several days of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off. TOC Before Driving CONTINUED 2013 Insight 247 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Service Station Procedures If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 252
end into the designated hole in the hood. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 249 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 253
below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Oil on page 310 . MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 315 for information on adding the proper coolant. 250 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 254
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 255
per liter). Use the ECON mode as much as possible. Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 256
use of the air conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. TOC Checking Your Fuel Economy Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 257
have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Before Driving 254 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 258
that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy. Raising your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling, stability, and reliability. Before Driving 2013 Insight 255 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 259
box Door pockets Seat-back pockets Under floor storage Floor storage compartment Center tray Console compartment Center pocket(s) Cargo area TOC Before Driving CARGO AREA UNDER FLOOR STORAGE SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER TRAY / CENTER POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT EX with navigation system model is shown - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 260
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. CONTINUED Before Driving This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. 2013 Insight 257 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 261
total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed 68 kg x 4 = 272 kg) Cargo Weight 250 lbs (113 kg) Example 3 Max Load 850 lbs (385 kg) Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight 100 lbs (45 kg) 258 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 262
the hatch, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. To avoid the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on page 56 . If you fold the rear seats down, tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop. Keep all cargo below the bottom of - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 263
AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar. Do not block this air intake. Doing so may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat, causing the IMA to shut down. It will start working again after it cools. 260 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 264
tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmissions (CVT). It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Before Driving - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 265
your vehicle. 1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice. TOC 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 17 ). 10.When you start the engine, check the Driving 262 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 266
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start right away, pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again. The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to this problem. Before Driving 2013 Insight 263 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 267
style. The system monitors your driving style, and can display how it impacts your vehicle's fuel economy. You can then make adjustments to your driving style to maximize fuel economy. (For additional information on fuel economy, see page 251 .) Your vehicle's fuel economy may improve more with - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Eco Assist System Eco Drive Bar Center Position Acceleration Deceleration Monitor Monitor Eco fuel economy Slow deceleration maximizes fuel economy Moderate acceleration Moderate deceleration Aggressive/ Inconsistent acceleration - lowers fuel economy Aggressive deceleration - lowers fuel economy - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Eco Assist System Ambient Meter Meter Background Color AMBIENT METER (Background Color) Green Fuel Economy High TOC Before Driving Blue Green U.S. model is shown. The Ambient Meter (the light behind the speedometer) changes color to show the effects of your driving style. This feature can be - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Assist Scoring A point system is used so you can monitor your driving style and the impact on fuel economy. Points are: Accumulated when your driving style is fuel efficient TOC Real Time Score FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE THIRD STAGE Deducted when your style is not fuel efficient Before Driving - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Eco Assist System Drive Cycle Score The score from your just completed trip is represented on the Eco Score screen by the ''plant'' icons. Lifetime ICON TROPHY TOC Before Driving DRIVE CYCLE SCORE LIFETIME POINTS STAGE-DOWN RECOGNITION ICON When turning off the ignition switch 268 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 272
system for points is based fuel efficient driving style, your score remains at the highest stage. If you drive less efficiently, points will be deducted and you may drop (stage down) to the previous stage. Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change 2013 Insight 269 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 273
to the ON ON (II) position again. Do not run the engine. Complete the following steps within 30 seconds: 1. Press and release the brake pedal at least two times. The ambient meter color changes from blue to green . 2. Press and release the ECON button two times (ECON mode comes on, then goes off - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Transmission (CVT) Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of power. It is electronically controlled for more precise operation and better fuel economy. TOC Shift Lever Position Indicators Before Driving EX models Insight and LX models These - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting Insight and LX models To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to L L to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. Press the release button. EX models To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 276
the best speed for driving conditions. To help the engine warm up faster, the transmission will select ratios that allow the engine to run at higher speeds when it is cold. Insight and LX models TOC Before Driving Second (S) To shift into the S position, press the release button on the front of - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Insight and LX models EX models Low (L) To shift to Low, press the release button on the front of the shift lever. Use Low to make better use of engine power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. TOC For faster acceleration when in - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 278
the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the left side. Insert the key into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. If you need to use the shift lock release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have it checked by your dealer. 2013 Insight 275 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 279
the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) On EX models TOC When you are driving in the down through seven-stages manually with the paddle shifters. Downshifting gives you more power when climbing, and provides engine braking when going CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. 276 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 280
you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. TOC The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. When you press the - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 281
You upshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest problem in the transmission while you are driving with the paddle shifters, the D indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). Before Driving 278 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 282
, pull the (left) paddle shifter. Downshifting with the (left) paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 279 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 283
with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission (CVT) will not allow you to shift if: You downshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. Before Driving 280 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 284
maximize fuel economy, your vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop function. Depending on environmental conditions and vehicle operation, the engine will four steps on the horizontal fan speed indicators). The IMA battery charge is low. The engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop with - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 285
. The climate control system starts to dehumidify the interior The climate control system is dehumidifying the air. The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly. When the ECON button is on, the engine is more likely to stop. See page 127 for the ECON button. Before Driving 282 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 286
climate control system on. TOC Before Driving AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR This indicator blinks when the auto idle stop system is in operation. If the driver's door is opened while the indicator is blinking, the buzzer sounds to notify that the auto idle stop system is active. 2013 Insight 283 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 287
in the transmission. Parking Tips Make sure the windows are closed. Turn off the lights. Place any packages, valuables, etc. in the cargo area or take them with you. Lock the doors and the hatch. LX and EX models If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. Make - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 288
System when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness. Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot lightly, builds up heat, reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. It also keeps your brake lights - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 289
brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels. The following features are also equipped: Creep Aid System TOC With the shift lever in D, S or L, this feature applies brake pressure briefly as you release the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 290
display. If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, test the brakes as shown on page 366 . The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading. Before Driving CONTINUED 2013 Insight 287 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 291
brake system indicator come on together, and the parking brake is fully released, the EBD system may also be shut down. Test your brakes as instructed on fast or making a sudden lane change. Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions. ABS cannot prevent a loss of 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Because tire pressure varies by temperature and other conditions, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on unexpectedly. CONTINUED Before Driving 2013 Insight 289 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 293
is cold, and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the vehicle placard and in the owner's manual (see page 339 ). TPMS System Failure TOC Before Driving If there is a problem with the TPMS, you will see the above message on the multi-information display. If you see this - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 294
compact spare tire, the TPMS system message will also be displayed on the multi-information display after several miles (kilometers) driving. Changing a Tire with TPMS If you always have your tires serviced by your dealer or qualified technician. TOC Before Driving CONTINUED 2013 Insight 291 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Never use a puncture-repairing agent in a flat tire. If used, you will have to replace the tire pressure device complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards. See page 392 for more information. TOC Before Driving 292 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Reset the system by restarting the engine. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on while driving, have the VSA system inspected by your dealer. If the indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position, there may be a problem with the VSA system. Have - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 297
SYSTEM'' message with the indicator flashing (see page 290 ), the VSA system automatically turns on even if the VSA system system engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle. In certain unusual conditions systems switched off. VSA OFF SWITCH Before To turn the VSA system on and off, - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 298
System Your vehicle is equipped with a hill start assist feature downhill. Release the brake engine before exiting the vehicle. The VSA system indicator will come on when there is a problem in the hill start assist system. With the VSA system indicator on, the hill start assist system 2013 Insight 295 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. TOC Before Driving 296 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 300
...309 Adding Engine Oil ...310 Changing the Oil and Filter ...312 Engine Coolant ...315 Windshield Washers ...317 Automatic Transmission Fluid...318 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...318 Brake Fluid ...319 Lights ...321 Audio Antenna ...331 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...331 Floor Mats ...331 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 301
battery or compressed air. Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before touching any parts. Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 302
perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Based on the engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. Engine Oil Life Display ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY The remaining engine oil life - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 303
MAIN ITEM CODE(S) TOC When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent, the multi-information display shows a ''SERVICE DUE SOON'' message along with the maintenance item code(s) indicating the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change. Refer to page 308 for a complete list - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 304
on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. The message ''SERVICE,'' along with ''5%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the multi-information display when the calculated engine oil life is 1 5 percent (see page 299 ). Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 Insight 301 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 305
0%. Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. The message ''SERVICE,'' along with ''0%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the multi-information display when the calculated engine oil life is 0 1 percent. Maintenance 302 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 306
code(s). When you press the SEL/RESET button to select the engine oil life, the message ''SERVICE,'' along with the maintenance item code(s) and the total negative distance traveled after the oil life became 0%, will be displayed on the multi-information display. Maintenance 2013 Insight 303 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Sub Items MESSAGE DISPLAY ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. You will see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the code. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see page 308 . 304 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 308
the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to reset the engine oil life display. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to ''100.'' If you want to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 Insight 305 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 309
or reset the display without doing the service, the system will not show the correct maintenance intervals. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have an accurate record of when maintenance is needed. TOC Your authorized Honda dealer knows your vehicle best and can - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 310
display. TOC Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 249 . Engine coolant level Check - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 311
spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 TOC : If the message ''SERVICE'' does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP TOC ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) Maintenance WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 2013 Insight 309 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. TOC Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the valve cover. Pour the oil slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately. Spilled oil could damage components in the engine compartment. Maintenance 310 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 314
that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines''. Ambient Temperature Maintenance A very low-viscosity, fuel-efficient 0W-20 oil is the engine lubricant for your Insight. This oil is formulated to - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 315
until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it off. 2. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. SCREW SCREWS CLIP TOC 3. Remove the screws with a Phillipshead screwdriver, and clips with a flat-tip screwdriver, then pull the under-cover down. Maintenance 312 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. Make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck to the contacting surface of the engine. If it is, remove it before installing a new oil filter. 8. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 Insight 313 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 317
. Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmf ul to the environment. If you change your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a trash bin or dump it on the ground. TOC Maintenance 314 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 318
your Honda dealer f or more inf ormation on the proper coolant. TOC RESERVE TANK Maintenance If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line, add coolant to bring it up to between the MIN and MAX lines. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 315 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 319
coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. Maintenance 316 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 320
washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will help to condition them. Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield available windshield washer f luid. TOC Maintenance On U.S. models Check the fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge. 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 321
(CVT) Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Start the engine, let it run until the radiator fan comes on, then shut off the engine. level should be between the upper and lower marks on the HOT side. Maintenance 318 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 322
components in the engine compartment. Always use Honda CVTF (continuously variable transmission fluid). 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely. The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service 2013 Insight 319 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 323
DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. 1. Open the hood. To change the bulb on the right side, remove the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 325
washer reservoir tank in the reverse order of removal. COVER TOC 4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down. 5. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Maintenance 322 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 326
headlights to test the new bulb. TOC CONNECTOR Maintenance 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down. 3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 2013 Insight 323 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 327
on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. (Right side) 6. Install the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank in the reverse order of removal. SOCKET TOC 1. Open the hood. To change the bulb new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Maintenance 324 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 328
lights to make sure the new bulb is working. COVER TOC BOLTS NOTCH 1. Place a cloth on the notch of the light assembly garnish to prevent scratches. Remove the cover the front turn signal light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 7. Install the light assembly in the reverse - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 329
the socket until it bottoms. 4. Install the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 5. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. TOC SOCKET Maintenance 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 330
the trim and light assembly carefully with a flat-tip screwdriver to detach the lower hooks. 4. Make sure that all hooks are removed from the light assembly. Unclip the top half of the trim from the body by pulling it out. Then unclip the bottom half. Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 Insight 327 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 331
is burned out: back-up light, turn signal, or side marker. 8. Pull the whole light assembly outwards from the body carefully. 9. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 10.Remove the burned out bulb by pulling it straight out of its socket. Maintenance 328 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 332
in the socket until it bottoms. 12.Reinstall the socket into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 13.Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. TOC 14.When reinstalling the areas of the trim as shown in the illustration above. Maintenance 2013 Insight 329 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 333
plate has two lights above it. The bulbs should be replaced by your dealer. High-mount Brake Light The high-mount brake light should be replaced by your dealer. Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights. The lights should be replaced by your dealer. TOC Maintenance 330 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 334
the belts air dry before you use the vehicle. Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol. On LX and EX models The driver's floor mat that - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 335
the floor mat will interfere with the seat operation and make the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Dust and Pollen Filter This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control system. Have your dealer replace the filter when this service - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Wiper Blades WIPER ARM WIPER ARMS TOC COVER To replace a wiper blade: 1. Raise each wiper arm off the tab carefully with a flat-tip screwdriver. Pivot the blade assembly toward the wiper arm until it releases from the wiper arm. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 337
the blade is completely installed. Maintenance Make sure the two rubber tabs inside the blade fit to each notch of the reinforcement, as shown. 334 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 338
installed and that its edge is not bunched up. 8. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger's side first, then the driver's side. COVER TOC REAR To replace a rear wiper blade: 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 2. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 339
the edge of the new blade. REINFORCEMENT TOP BLADE TOC WIPER ARM BLADE 3. Push the blade assembly toward the base of the arm. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down inside the blade fit to each notch of the reinforcement, as shown. 336 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 340
wiper blade on the end of the blade assembly, and slide the blade onto the assembly. Make sure the blade is completely installed. Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 Insight 337 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 341
than 1 mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if needed, to match the recommended cold tire pressures. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 342
air pressure. The tire will be underinflated. You should get your own tire pressure gauge and use it whenever you check your tire pressures. This will make it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem you find either of these conditions. Cuts, splits, or 2013 Insight 339 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 343
recommended that all tires, including the spare, be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear. The last four digits of the can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. 340 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 344
the vehicle. Tire size and construction can affect wheel speed and may cause the system to activate. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. the tire pressure monitoring system will not work. Replacement wheels are available at your dealer. Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 Insight 341 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 345
this owner's manual. TOC Mount tire chains on your tires when required by driving conditions or local laws. Install them only on the front tires. Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, Honda strongly with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations. Maintenance 342 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 346
chains, can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding the selection and use of tire chains. Wheels Clean wheels, use a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge. Maintenance 2013 Insight 343 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 347
condition of the 12 volt battery monthly by looking at the test indicator window. The label on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. If additional 12 volt battery maintenance is needed, see your dealer or a qualified technician. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 348
the code (see page 219 ). On vehicles with navigation system The navigation system will also disable itself. The next time you turn on the ignition switch, the system will require you to enter a PIN before it can be used. Refer to the navigation system manual. TOC Maintenance 2013 Insight 345 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 349
IMA battery charged and in good condition. If possible, periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on and off twice). Preferably, do this once a month. Wash and dry the exterior completely. Clean the interior. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 350
not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed. Compact Spare Tire...348 Changing a Flat Tire ...349 If the Engine Won't Start ...356 Jump Starting ...358 If the Engine Overheats ...360 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...363 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ...364 Malfunction - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 351
put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can. Check the air pressure of the compact spare tire every time you check the other tires. ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. This is normal; the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure. Manually check the 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 352
the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. HOLDER FLOOR TOC 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the transmission in Park. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Changing a Flat Tire BOX JACK KNOB SPARE TIRE CASING TOC SPARE TIRE COVER WHEEL NUT WRENCH 5. Take the box out of the spare tire. 6. Take the spare tire casing out of the cargo area. 7. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well. 8. Remove the jack compartment cover by - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 354
resting in the jack notch. Insight and LX models 12.Remove the wheel cover by carefully prying under its edge with the flat tip of the extension. 13.Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground. 14.Remove the wheel - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Changing a Flat Tire try to tighten the wheel nuts fully. 17.Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack. TOC 15.Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the wheel nuts to: 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Changing a Flat Tire CARPET BOX WING BOLT For normal tire CENTER CAP SPARE TIRE CASING SPACER CONE For compact spare tire EX models TOC 19.Remove the center cap (if equipped) before storing the flat tire in the cargo of the flat tire. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2013 Insight 353 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 357
TOC 27.Place the cargo area floor in its original position. Close the hatch. U.S. models only Taking Care of the Unexpected 28.Your vehicle's original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. To replace a tire, refer to Changing a Tire with TPMS (see page 291 ). 354 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Changing a Flat Tire Installing a wheel cover WIRE SUPPORT RING CLIPS TOC CLIPS Insight and LX models 1. Make sure the wire support ring is hooked into the clips around the edge of the wheel cover. 2. Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tire valve on the wheel, then install the wheel - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 359
immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly (see page 130 ). Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 263 . Do you have fuel? Check the fuel gauge; the low fuel indicator may not be working. There may be an electrical problem, such - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 360
the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 374 . Taking Care of the Unexpected 2013 Insight 357 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 361
. 2. Turn off all the electrical accessories: climate control, audio system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Park, and set the parking brake. BOOSTER BATTERY TOC The numbers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables. Taking Care of the Unexpected 358 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 362
( ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine. 5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an , you may cause an electrical short. Taking Care of the Unexpected 2013 Insight 359 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 363
the Engine Overheats If your vehicle's 12 volt battery is disconnected or goes dead, the IMA battery minutes. If the Engine Overheats The high temperature indicator should be off under most conditions. If the engine coolant temperature gets engine. Taking Care of the Unexpected 360 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 364
engine running, and check the high temperature indicator. If the high heat is due to overloading, the engine tank, you may need to add coolant to the radiator. Let the engine cool accessories, and turn on the hazard warning lights. TOC Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2013 Insight 361 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 365
9. Start the engine, and set the temperature to maximum heat (climate control to AUTO at '' ''). Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 366
not measure the oil level. Check your vehicle's oil level at each refueling. Taking Care of the Unexpected Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn of f the engine as soon as you can saf ely get the vehicle stopped. 2013 Insight 363 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 367
CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 89 ). Immediately turn off all electrical accessories. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running; starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly. Go to a service - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 368
If the indicator comes on while driving, it means one of the engine's emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle's performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage. If - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 369
if it feels normal. If it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop at a service station (see page 319 ). If the fluid level is low, take your vehicle to a dealer, and have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. Taking Care of the Unexpected 366 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 370
behind the dashboard on the driver's side. The interior fuse box label is attached on the back side of the cover. To see the interior fuse box label, remove the cover by pulling it toward you while holding the bottom center part of cover. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2013 Insight 367 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 371
the battery) TAB TAB Next to the battery TOC The under-hood fuse is on the positive terminal of the battery. To open it, push the tabs as shown. The under-hood fuse box is located next to the battery. To open it, push the tab as shown. Taking Care of the Unexpected 368 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 372
the headlights and all other accessories are off. 2. Remove the cover from the underhood fuse box located on the battery (see page 368 ). 3. interior fuse box by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2013 Insight 369 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 373
problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory . The fuse puller is in the interior fuse box. Taking Care of the Unexpected 370 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 374
your vehicle checked by a qualified technician. When the audio system is disabled, the clock setting in the audio system is canceled. You need to reset the clock according to the instructions in the audio system section in this owner's manual. TOC Taking Care of the Unexpected 2013 Insight 371 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Transmission SOL OPDS Not Used A/C ABS/VSA IMA ACC Socket Accessory Daytime Running Light Rear Wiper Front Passenger's Power Window Rear Passenger's Side Power Window Rear Driver's Side Power Window Fuel Pump Washer Meter No. Amps. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Beam DBW IMA 2 Not Used Heated Mirror 2, 3 Front Wiper Blower Battery, Main, ACG EPS Horn, Stop, Hazard No. Amps. 1 2 15 A 15 A Circuits Protected Ignition Coil (EX) Ignition Coil (IN) Taking Care of the Unexpected 1 : Insight model and U.S. LX model 2 : Canadian models 3 : EX models 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 377
ground, do this: Start the engine. Shift to the D position and hold for 5 seconds, then to N. Turn off the engine. Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY engine, your vehicle must be transported with the f ront wheels of f the ground. With the front wheels on the ground - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 378
the towing hook: 1. Remove the cover from the front bumper using your fingers, or pry it off using a cloth and a flat-tip screwdriver to prevent scratches. 2. Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench from the tool case in the cargo area. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected 2013 Insight 375 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 379
tighten it with the wheel nut wrench. Taking Care of the Unexpected To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Controls ...388 PGM-FI System ...388 Ignition Timing Control System...388 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System ...388 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...388 Replacement Parts...388 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...389 Emissions Testing ...390 Devices that Emit Radio Waves...392 2013 Insight 377 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 381
vehicle for warranty purposes. top of the dashboard. You can see engine bulkhead. Remove the cover on the engine compartment bulkhead to view the VIN. Always close the cover when finished. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) COVER TOC Technical Information CERTIFICATION LABEL 378 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. ENGINE NUMBER IMA MOTOR NUMBER TOC TRANSMISSION NUMBER Technical Information 2013 Insight 379 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Change Automatic transmission Total fluid (CVTF) U.S. Vehicles Windshield Canada Vehicles washer reservoir Engine coolant Engine oil Front Rear 172.3 in - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant oil type Lights Headlights 12 Volt Battery Capacity HFC-134a (R-134a) 15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10 12 V 12 V 35 AH/20 HR 28 AH/5 HR Fuses Interior 12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 55 W (H11) 12 V 21 W (Amber) 12 V 5W 12 V 5W LED - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 385
. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. TOC Technical Information 382 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 386
's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can Tire Identification Number (TIN) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load CONTINUED 2013 Insight 383 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 387
type code. Date of manufacture. Year Week T Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile R 15 Tire construction code (R indicates radial). Rim diameter in inches. EUYU 384 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 388
of the tread. TOC Required Federal Explanation As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPM S) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when tire inflation pressure for those tires.) Technical Information CONTINUED 2013 Insight 385 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 389
System (TPMS) Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel indicate when the system is not operating properly. The telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, illuminated, the system may not be able - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 390
, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured. intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned. Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 391
vehicle. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more information. The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 392
CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle's three way catalytic converters. Technical Information 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 393
'' that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions. If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Testing 7. Select a nearby lightly this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat engine off for 30 minutes. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. TOC Technical Information 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 395
System Remote Transmitter Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described as follows: TOC Technical Information 392 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 396
Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information...394 Warranty Coverages ...395 Reporting Safety Defects...396 Authorized Manuals ...397 Warranty and Customer Relations 2013 Insight 393 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 397
or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Service. U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 398
booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2013 warranty manual that came with your vehicle. warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. Honda accessories are covered under this - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 399
or Honda Canada Inc. To contact Transport Canada's Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf ety. TOC Warranty and Customer Relations 396 2013 Insight - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Service Manual 2013 Honda Insight Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2013 Model Series Honda Insight Body Repair Manual 2013 Honda Insight Owner's Manual 2013 Honda Insight Navigation System Owner's Manual 2013 Honda Insight Honda Service History 2013 Honda Insight Technology Reference Guide (LX/EX - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Y Z Accessories...254 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...131 Accessory Power Socket ...155 Active Head Restraints ...144 Additives, Engine Oil...311 Airbag (SRS) ...10, 25 Airbags, Additional Information ...25 Additional Safety Precautions ...37 Advanced Airbag System ...30 Airbag Service ...36 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 402
222 Customer Service ...394 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 60 Daytime Running Lights...123 Defects, Reporting Safety...396 Defogger, Rear Window ...126 Defrosting the Windows...165, 166 Dimensions ...380 Dimming the Headlights ...120 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...318 Engine Oil - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Fumes ...56 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...19 F Fan, Interior...164 Features ...161 Filling the Fuel Tank ...245 Filters Dust and Pollen ...332 Oil ...313 Flashers, Hazard Warning...125 Flat Tire, Changing a ...349 Floor Mats ...331 Fluids Automatic Transmission...318 Brake ...319 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 404
, Filling the...245 Fuses, Checking the ...369 G H Gas Mileage, Improving...251 Gasoline ...244 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...70 Gauge ...73 Octane Requirement ...244 Tank, Filling the...245 Gas Station Procedures...245 Gauges Charge/Assist ...74 Fuel ...73 Gearshift Lever Positions ...271 Automatic - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Z Indicators, Messages (MID) Lights On ...69 Low Fuel ...70 Low Oil Pressure ...62, 363 Low Temperature (Coolant) ...67 Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS ...66, 289 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...365 Security System ...70 Side Airbag Off ...65 Seat Belt ...21, 62 SRS ...34, 64 System Message ...70 TPMS ...66 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 406
...304 Minder...299 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...307 Safety...298 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 62, 365 Meters, Gauges...61, 72 Methanol in Gasoline ...244 Mirrors ...147 Adjusting...147 Heated ...148 N Oil Change, How to ...312 Change, When to ...299 Checking Engine ...249 Pressure Indicator - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 407
Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...332 Engine Oil and Filter ...312 Fuses ...369 Light Bulbs ...321 Maintenance MinderTM...299 Tires ...341 Wiper Blades ...332 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...24 Reporting Safety Defects...396 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...250, 315 Restraint, Child ...38 - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 408
Servicing ...36 SRS Indicator...34, 64 System Components...25 SVC ...187 Synthetic Oil ...311 T Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...330 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 347 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading ...382 Emissions Control Systems ...387 Emissions Testing ...390 Oxygenated Fuels - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Cable ...205 USB Flash Memory Device ...203 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...314 WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...57 Warranty Coverages ...395 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...317 Operation ...119 Wheels Adjusting the Steering ...128 INDEX 2013 Insight IX - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20 detergent oil (see page 360 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid ( - 2013 Honda Insight | Owner's Manual - Page 411
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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder
shown in
the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it
preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in
mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many
systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations! Your selection of a
2013 Honda Insight
was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
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