2014 Honda Insight 2014 Insight Technology Reference Guide (EX) - Page 8

PADDLE SHIFTING Paddle Modes Manually shift your vehicle's speeds up or down. Useful for engine braking, when driving in hilly terrain, or cornering. Available on EX. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) How It Works Monitors the vehicle's tire pressures. Pull (-) to shift down. Pull (+) to shift up. When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels, the low tire pressure indicator comes on and "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" appears on the MID. What to Do D-Paddle Shift Mode • Shift into Drive (D). • Pull (+) or (-) to temporarily switch from automatic to manual shift mode. • The speed number is displayed on the shift indicator. • When the vehicle's speed is constant, the mode returns to automatic. 1. Visually inspect the tires for damage. 2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure. 3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver's doorjamb. • Shift into Second (S). • Pull (+) or (-) to switch to manual shift mode. • The M indicator and speed number are displayed on the shift indicator. • Pull and hold (+) to cancel this mode. 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode L (Low) Mode • Shift into Second (S). • Pull and hold (+) and (-) at the same time until L is displayed on the shift indicator. • Use this mode to get more power when going up hills and more engine braking when going down hills. • Pull and hold again to cancel this mode. 12 13