Honda 2013 Insight Bedienungsanleitung

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and

Engaging in mobile phoneconversation or other activities thatkeep you from paying close attentionto the road, other vehicles andpedestrians could lead

▲▼▲▼Language SelectionThere are three language selectionsyou can make: English, French, andSpanish. To choose the language youwant, follow these instr

▲▼▲▼Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayIf you sometimes find that thetemperature reading is a fewdegrees above or below the actualtemperature, you can adjust

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then enteryour selection by pressing the SEL/RE

▲▼▲▼−−−Elapsed Time ResetYou can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’by pressing the INFO ( / )button repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET butt

▲▼When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customizable item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING

▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.Select AUTO, KM, or MILES bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then enter your selection by pressingthe

▲▼▲▼You can turn the ambient meterfeature on or off (see page ).You can choose this item tocustomize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’by pressing the INFO ( / )but

▲▼▲▼▼▲There is one custom setting for thelighting setup:Each time you press the INFO ( /) button, the screen changes asshown in the illustration. Pres

▲▼▲▼Interior Light Dimming TimePress the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes assho

−−−−−▲▼▲▼The headlights automatically comeon when the headlight switch is inthe AUTO position and the ambientlight reaches a changeable level. Youcan

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.The following pages explain how youcanta

When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customizable item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING IN

▲▼▲▼▲▼AUTO DOOR LOCKHere are the five custom settings forthe door setup:While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ is shown,press the SEL/RESET button toenter the customize

−▲▼▲▼−−Auto Door LockThere are three settings you canchoose from:SHIFT FROM PThe doors lock whenever you movethe shift lever out of Park.Select the de

−−When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes back tothe customizable item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING

−−▲▼▲▼−DRIVER DOOR WITH IGN OFFThe driver’s door unlocks when youturn the ignition switch to the LOCK(0) position.ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF Allthe doors

▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button toenter your selection.When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display changes asshown above, and then goes bac

▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button toenter the selecting mode.Select the desired setting bypressing the INFO ( / ) button,then enter your selection by press

▲▼▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button toenter the selecting mode.Select ON or OFF by pressing theINFO ( / ) button, then enteryour selection by pressing the

▲▼Security Relock TimerYou can change this relock timefrom 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.When your selection is successfullycompleted, the display ch

▲▼If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’message appears, go back to‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ andrepeat the procedure again.When your selection is successfullyc

−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (

▲▼▲▼If you want to set the default settings,press the INFO ( / ) button toselect DEFAULT ALL, then pressthe SEL/RESET button.If you want to cancel DEF

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation syst

−−−−−−−−−Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.The wipers are not activated.The

＊＊Rotate the switch counterclockwise also to spray the window washerand turn the wiper on.Hold past ON to activate the rearwindow wiper a few times an

−− −Push down on theleft lever to signal a left turn and upto signal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever andhold it. The l

−The automatic lighting feature iscontrolledbyasensorlocatedontopof the dashboard. Do not cover thissensor or spill liquids on it.The automatic lighti

With the headlight switch off or inthe position, the high beamheadlights and the high beamindicator come on with reducedbrightness when you turn theig

To reduce glare at night, theinstrument panel illumination dimswhen you turn the light switch to theor position. Turning theknob to the right until yo

If you do not insert the key in theignition switch after opening thedriver’s door, the illumination turnsoff about 30 seconds after you closethe door.

The defogger will shut itself offwithin about 10 to 30 minutesaccording to the outside temperature(over 32°F, 0°C).Make sure all rear windows are clea

Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger du

Press the ECON button to activatethe ECON mode. ECON ON will bedisplayed on the multi-informationdisplay and the ECON modeindicator will illuminate in

Move the steering wheel so itpoints toward your chest, nottoward your face. Make sure youcan see the instrument panelgauges and indicators.Make any st

These keys contain electroniccircuits that are activated by theimmobilizer system. They will notwork to start the engine if thecircuits are damaged.Pr

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. E

−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).You canoperate the audio system and the accessory power soc

−− Use this positiononly to start the engine. The switchreturns to the ON (II) position whenyou let go of the key.You will hear a reminder beeper ifyo

When the door is unlocked, you canseetheredindicatoronthelocktababove the inner door handle.You can customize the door lock/unlock settings (see page

The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever ne

−−The ceiling light and the dooractivated spotlights come on whenyou press the UNLOCK button if thelights are in the door activatedposition. If you do

−Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperatures.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.To dotheir job, airbags must inflate wi

＋Be careful when removing this screw as thehead of the screw can strip out.Remove the screw at the base ofthe transmitter with a smallPhillips-head s

An improperly disposed of batterycan hurt the environment.Always confirm local regulations forbattery disposal.This device complies with theappropriat

The hatch will lock or unlock whenyou lock/unlock the driver’s doorwith the key, the remote transmitter,the master door lock switch, or thelocktabonth

If the power door lock system cannotunlock the hatch, unlock it manually.If you need to unlock the hatchmanually, it means there is aproblem with the

−The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat,repeatedly pull up the lever on theoutside of the seat cushion. To lowerthe seat, pu

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.16Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in a

To remove a head restraint forcleaning or repair, pull it up as far asit will go. Push the release button,then pull the restraint out of the seat-back

After a collision, the activatedrestraint should return to its normal position.If the restraints do not return to theirnormal position, or in the eve

Fold the seat-back forward.Unlock the seat-back by pulling upthe release lever on the outer sideof each rear seat-back.The rear seat-backs can be fold

The lid of the console compartmentcanbeusedasanarmrest.Make sure all items in the cargo areaare secured. Loose items can flyforward and cause injury i

−See pages for importantguidelines on how to properlyprotect infants, small children, andlarger children who ride in yourvehicle.The following pages p

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.The inside mirror has day a

The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)position, turn on the heaters bypressing the rear window

−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anywindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitch when you

−Auto reverse stops sensing when thewindow is almost closed. You shouldalways check that all passengers andobjects are away from the windowbefore clos

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Interior Convenience Items152FRONT DOORPOCKETCENTER CONSOLECOMPARTMENTFLOOR STORAGECOMPARTMENTCARGO AREA: If equippedEX model with navigation s

To open the cargo floor, fold thecargo floor forward.To use the storage compartmentlocatedontheleftsideofthecargoarea floor, hold the strap and raiset

Spilled liquids can damage theupholstery, carpeting, and electricalcomponents in the interior.Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spi

Your vehicle has an accessory powersocket in the front console panel.To use an accessory power socket,the ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I)

There is a tray in the front of thecenter console. You can also take thepartition out to extend the tray.When you use the front beverageholders, you n

Locking the doors reduces thechance of someone being thrown outof the vehicle during a crash, and ithelps prevent passengers fromaccidentally opening

To open the center pocket, push onthe knob. To close it, push the lid upuntil it latches.To open the center pocket, press therelease button. The lid w

Tousethevanitymirroronthebackof the sun visor, pull up the cover.To use the sun visor, pull it down.You can also use the sun visor at theside window.

The ceiling light has a three-positionswitch: ON, Door Activated, andOFF. In the Door Activated (center)position, the light comes on whenyou:After all

Your vehicle has a cargo area lighton the left side panel of the cargoarea. It comes on when you open the hatch.Cargo Area LightInterior Lights160Pus

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adjust theirse

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steerin

Adjust the driver’s head restraintso the center of the back of yourhead rests against the center ofthe restraint.Have passengers adjust their headrest

Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash

Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This let

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.If a seat belt does not seem to workproperly, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.Using a seatb

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep th

Carrying hard or sharpobjects on your lap, or driving witha pipe or other sharp object inyour mouth, can result in injuriesif your front airbag inflat

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners.

If the indicator comes on or thebeeper sounds when the driver’s seatbelt is latched and there is no frontseat passenger and no items on thefront seat,

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.Pull each belt out fully, and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat t

CONTINUEDAirbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your Airbags25(1)(3)(5)(4)(5)(6)(10)(13)(9) (8)(14)(2)(16)(4)(15)(16)(14)(8)(11)(7)(12)(

Your Airbag System includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

−−−−−−To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This inf

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you that thepassenger’s side airbag has beenturned off (see page ).An indicator on the dashboard thata

After inflating, the front airbagsimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother con

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is notharmful, people with respi

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with les

Be aware that objects placed on thepassenger’s seat can also cause theairbag to be turned off.When the passenger airbag getsturned off by the weight s

To get the best protection from theside airbags, front seat occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.Your veh

If the side airbag off indicator comeson (see page ), have thepassenger sit upright. Once thepassenger is out of the airbag’sdeployment path, the syst

If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:When you turn the

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less(the weight of an

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.Even if yourairbags do

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(main controls)(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)(climate control,

If water oranother liquid soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the sideairbag cutoff system from working properly.Tampering could causethe airbags

−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have

−According to crash statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in aback seat.Whenever possible,larger children should

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer toPlacing a child in the front seatexposes the child to hazards in afrontal collision, and paying closeattention to a ch

−If they do, theycould be very seriously injured inIf you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent thedriver or a front passenger frommoving their seat as far back asrecommended, or from

In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward

Even with advanced front airbagsthat automatically turn thepassenger’s front airbag off (seepage ), a back seat is the safestplace for a small child.I

A child seat secured with a seat beltshould be installed as firmly aspossible. However, it does not needto be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-sidemovemen

A summary of the information youneed when you pull up to the fuelpump.How to order manuals and othertechnical literature.A convenient reference to the

CONTINUEDTo install a LATCH-compatibleMove the seat belt buckleor tongue away from thelower anchors.Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors tha

Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strapthrough the legs of the headrestraint and over the seat-back, making sure thestrap is n

CONTINUEDWith the child seat in the desiredseating position, route the beltthrough the child seat accordingto the seat maker’s instructions,then inser

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If thechi

If the tether strap is too long andcannot be tightened firmly, find aroute where the strap can betightened securely.Tighten the strap according to the

To determine if a lap/shoulderbelt properly fits a child, have thechild put on the seat belt,then ask yourself:Does the child sit all the way backagai

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates in a moderate to severefrontal collision, the airbag can causeserious injuries to a child who isunrestrained,

This could resultin serious neck injuries duringThis couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the child will s

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly

＊＊＊＊＊Refer to the navigation system manual.1:2:If equippedCONTINUEDYour Vehicle at a Glance3MULTI-INFORMATIONDISPLAY(P.72)(P.62)INSTRUMENT PANEL INDIC

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab

U.S. models Canadian modelsSafety Labels58DOORJAMBS12/07/13 16:44:25 31TM8630_063Driver and Passenger SafetyTOC2013 Insight

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

＊＊＊＊＊If equippedRefer to the navigation system manual.1:2:Control Locations60(P.72) (P.72, P.75)EX model with navigation system is shown.HAZARD WARNIN

＊＊＊＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument Panel61LIGHTS ON INDICATORSEAT BELT REMI

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.If your front passenger does notfasten their seat belt, th

If it stays on after you have fullyreleased the parking brake whilethe engine is running, or if itcomes on while driving, it canindicate a problem in

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, and START (III) position.When the brake sys

This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on atany other time, it indicates that thepasseng

If this happens, pull to the side of theroad when it is safe, check which tirehas lost pressure, and determine thecause. If it is because of a flat ti

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of the stee

If the indicator begins to blink orstays on, you will also see a ‘‘WATERTEMP HOT’’ message on the multi-information display. This warningwill alert yo

This indicator normally comes onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position and goes offafter the engine starts. If it comes onat any oth

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn theignition switc

This indicator is in the fuel gauge. Itcomesonasareminderthatyoumust refuel soon. You will also see a‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-information dis

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. When you turn the econmode on by pressing t

This shows your speed in kilometersper hour (km/h) or miles per hour(mph) depending on the selectedspeedometer display. You can switchthe display betw

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignit

This gauge shows you the charge/discharge status of the IntegratedMotor Assist (IMA). When the IMAis assisting the engine, the pointerstays in the ass

The multi-information display in theinstrument panel displays variousinformation and messages when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position. Some

▲▼▲▼▲▼The multi-information displaychanges to the blank display shownabove several seconds afteryou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position.Wi

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

In the multi-information display, thesystem message is also displayed(see page ) and you cancustomize your vehicle controlsettings (see page ).The mul

＊▼▲＊Multi-Information Display78U.S. model is shown.:This display will be shown when theBluetoothHandsFreeLink is activated.IMA System PowerFlow Monito

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

This shows the outside Fahrenheittemperature in U.S. models, andCelsius temperature in Canadianmodels.In certain weather conditions,temperature readin

Ecological drive display consists ofthree parts. The eco-drive scoredisplay shows the accumulatedacceleration efficiency. The de-celeration monitor sh

Mile indication (U.S. models):Kilometer indication (Canadian models):Average Fuel Economy A:Average Fuel Economy B:This shows your vehicle’s instantfu

This shows the average speed youare traveling in miles per hour (mph)for U.S. models or kilometers perhour (km/h) for Canadian models.This shows the a

The IMA system power flow monitorshows the status of the IMA system.The energy source, and poweringstatus of the engine and IMA motor(engine operation

The IMA battery level indicatorshows you the state of charge ofthe battery for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This battery isrecharged and discha

On vehicle with paddle shiftersOn vehicle without paddle shiftersThe IMA battery is charged at ahigher rate when the transmission isin L (Low) mode (s

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

To use the system, your cell phoneand the HFL system must be linked.Not all cell phones are compatiblewith this system. Refer to page 225for instructi

▲▼▲▼▲▼If there is a problem with yourvehicle, for example the engine oillevel is low or a door is not fullyclosed, the multi-information displaywill s

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▲▼You can customize some vehiclecontrol settings. To enter thecustomizing mode, press and holdeither INFO button ( / ) for morethan 3 seconds. To chan

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊−∼± ∼−∼± ∼＊Group Setup Menu Item Description PageSetting OptionMETER SETUP(P.96)LIGHTING SETUP(P.104)LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DI

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊DescriptionMenu ItemGroup Setup PageSetting OptionChanges when the doors automatically lock.Changes when the doors automatically unlock.Changes

▲▼▲▼▲▼You can customize some of thevehicle control settings to yourpreference. Here are the settingsyou can customize:METER SETUPWhen you want to chan

▼▲▲▼Multi-Information Display95NORMAL DISPLAYU.S.METER SETUPSeepage96LIGHTING SETUPSeepage104: Press the SEL/RESET button.: Press the INFO button .: P

▲▼▲▼▼▲LANGUAGE SELECTIONADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.DISPLAYHere are the four custom settingsforthemetersetup:TRIP A RESET with REFUELEach time you press the I