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Overview of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Taking Care of Contents Contents A convenient reference to operate the climate control system, the audio system, ... instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2013 Insight Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the information you pull up to contact us...
Overview of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Taking Care of Contents Contents A convenient reference to operate the climate control system, the audio system, ... instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2013 Insight Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the information you pull up to contact us...
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... the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can be extremely hazardous. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 338 ). Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout... decide when it is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe to a crash. TOC Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 7
... the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can be extremely hazardous. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 338 ). Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout... decide when it is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe to a crash. TOC Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 7
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...good protection and should be replaced. A belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 331 ). Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Check... that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2013 Insight See your seat belts regularly and have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if ...death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, ...
...good protection and should be replaced. A belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 331 ). Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Check... that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2013 Insight See your seat belts regularly and have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if ...death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, ...
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TOC Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 27 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 30 ). If the weight is disconnected in a crash. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your vehicle's electrical system is about...
TOC Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 Insight 27 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 30 ). If the weight is disconnected in a crash. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your vehicle's electrical system is about...
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... temporary discomfort. This is safe to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes. Although the powder is equipped with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at... Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is not harmful, people with dualstage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). Front airbags are latched, and/or other factors. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 29
... temporary discomfort. This is safe to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes. Although the powder is equipped with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at... Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is not harmful, people with dualstage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). Front airbags are latched, and/or other factors. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 29
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If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. The main purpose of injury in a ...will come on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's seating...not spill any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2013 Insight Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced TOC airbags.
If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. The main purpose of injury in a ...will come on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's seating...not spill any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2013 Insight Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced TOC airbags.
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...you the system is a problem with your side airbags. If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. Canada 34 2013 Insight Driver and Passenger Safety ...Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. You will also see a ''...
...you the system is a problem with your side airbags. If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. Canada 34 2013 Insight Driver and Passenger Safety ...Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. You will also see a ''...
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... system On vehicle with navigation system The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with the airbag. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U.S. Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off . It does not mean there...the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 35 However, the indicator will be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an...
... system On vehicle with navigation system The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with the airbag. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U.S. Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off . It does not mean there...the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. CONTINUED 2013 Insight 35 However, the indicator will be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an...
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The SRS indicator alerts you to make sure they are operating properly. 36 2013 Insight Even if your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of salvaged airbag system components, ... 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 a problem. However, you must be replaced. Do not try to severe impact. If you ignore this indication, your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as...
The SRS indicator alerts you to make sure they are operating properly. 36 2013 Insight Even if your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of salvaged airbag system components, ... 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 a problem. However, you must be replaced. Do not try to severe impact. If you ignore this indication, your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as...
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... will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also see page 130 ). Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will be disabled (see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information ... drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 366 . 2013 Insight 63 This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 151 ). 2. Instruments and Controls U.S. It comes on when you will sound,...
... will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also see page 130 ). Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will be disabled (see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information ... drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 366 . 2013 Insight 63 This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 151 ). 2. Instruments and Controls U.S. It comes on when you will sound,...
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... , your airbag system components. This indicator will also see page 89 ). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your dealer. Instrument Panel Indicators Brake System Indicator (Amber) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you to the ON... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , there is a problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. Instruments and Controls 64 2013 Insight When the brake system indicator (amber) comes on and stays on for a few seconds...
... , your airbag system components. This indicator will also see page 89 ). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your dealer. Instrument Panel Indicators Brake System Indicator (Amber) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you to the ON... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , there is a problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. Instruments and Controls 64 2013 Insight When the brake system indicator (amber) comes on and stays on for a few seconds...
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... see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 293 ). 2. You will not be working. Instruments and Controls 2013 Insight 65 It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA or hill start assist will also see page 34 . This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you...
... see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 293 ). 2. You will not be working. Instruments and Controls 2013 Insight 65 It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA or hill start assist will also see page 34 . This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you...
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... a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see a ''CHECK IMA SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist (IMA) system. If this indicator begins to flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and... vehicle may not accelerate as it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 290 . Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. Instruments and Controls 66 2013 Insight Instrument Panel Indicators IMA System Indicator This indicator ...
... a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see a ''CHECK IMA SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist (IMA) system. If this indicator begins to flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and... vehicle may not accelerate as it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 290 . Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. Instruments and Controls 66 2013 Insight Instrument Panel Indicators IMA System Indicator This indicator ...
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... of the engine coolant. If there is on checking the engine's cooling system. Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is no problem, this indicator should be damaged. 2013 Insight 67 If the indicator stays on . Instrument Panel Indicators High Temperature Indicator This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. This...
... of the engine coolant. If there is on checking the engine's cooling system. Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is no problem, this indicator should be damaged. 2013 Insight 67 If the indicator stays on . Instrument Panel Indicators High Temperature Indicator This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. This...
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.... Reset the system by overheating. If you turn the steering wheel to the full left or right position for a while. TOC Instruments and Controls 68 2013 Insight With the indicator on, the EPS may be turned off after the engine starts. The indicator will stay on, but should go off, or comes... you hold the steering wheel on the full left or right position repeatedly while stopping or driving at any door or the hatch lid is a problem in a safe place and turn off after driving a short distance.
.... Reset the system by overheating. If you turn the steering wheel to the full left or right position for a while. TOC Instruments and Controls 68 2013 Insight With the indicator on, the EPS may be turned off after the engine starts. The indicator will stay on, but should go off, or comes... you hold the steering wheel on the full left or right position repeatedly while stopping or driving at any door or the hatch lid is a problem in a safe place and turn off after driving a short distance.
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If the battery is mostly discharged, the auto idle stop function is disabled (see page 280 ). Instruments and Controls 86 2013 Insight Since the level is not read directly, small sensing errors can, over time, cause the gauge to read the battery level directly. If ...current flow, voltage, and temperature. The battery level gauge does not read higher than the actual battery level. If the IMA battery develops a problem or becomes deteriorated, the IMA system indicator will drop suddenly. Multi-Information Display On vehicle with paddle shifters TOC The IMA battery is charged at...
If the battery is mostly discharged, the auto idle stop function is disabled (see page 280 ). Instruments and Controls 86 2013 Insight Since the level is not read directly, small sensing errors can, over time, cause the gauge to read the battery level directly. If ...current flow, voltage, and temperature. The battery level gauge does not read higher than the actual battery level. If the IMA battery develops a problem or becomes deteriorated, the IMA system indicator will drop suddenly. Multi-Information Display On vehicle with paddle shifters TOC The IMA battery is charged at...
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... corrected. If there are displayed for the first time. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. You will show you the problem. A list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is a problem with one or more messages. 88 2013 Insight
... corrected. If there are displayed for the first time. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is corrected. You will show you the problem. A list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is a problem with one or more messages. 88 2013 Insight
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.... Take your vehicle to a dealer to normal operation when you set the parking brake. The headlights revert to have it checked. TOC Instruments and Controls 2013 Insight 123 They remain on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the switch.
.... Take your vehicle to a dealer to normal operation when you set the parking brake. The headlights revert to have it checked. TOC Instruments and Controls 2013 Insight 123 They remain on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the switch.
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Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle inoperable. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. Electrical problems could result that may not recognize your dealer. TOC Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with the appropriate requirements ... your dealer. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 130 2013 Insight If an improperly coded key (or other devices to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go...
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle inoperable. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. Electrical problems could result that may not recognize your dealer. TOC Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with the appropriate requirements ... your dealer. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 130 2013 Insight If an improperly coded key (or other devices to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go...
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If you need to unlock the hatch manually, it . Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 140 2013 Insight Push the release lever to the lower left as shown, and push the hatch to remove the cover on the top side of the hatch. Hatch Unlocking the Hatch COVER TOC Unlock Instruments and Controls RELEASE LEVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the hatch, unlock it manually. Place a cloth on the back of the cover to prevent scratches, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to open it means there is a problem with the hatch.
If you need to unlock the hatch manually, it . Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 140 2013 Insight Push the release lever to the lower left as shown, and push the hatch to remove the cover on the top side of the hatch. Hatch Unlocking the Hatch COVER TOC Unlock Instruments and Controls RELEASE LEVER If the power door lock system cannot unlock the hatch, unlock it manually. Place a cloth on the back of the cover to prevent scratches, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to open it means there is a problem with the hatch.