Owner's Manual
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... Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 32 2010 Insight Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to...'s side, the passenger's side airbag will shut off. The side airbag may also shut off . If the impact is no passenger. Although Honda does not encourage children to be shut off if a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the side ...
... Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 32 2010 Insight Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to...'s side, the passenger's side airbag will shut off. The side airbag may also shut off . If the impact is no passenger. Although Honda does not encourage children to be shut off if a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the side ...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's side of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on (see page 34 ), have the passenger sit upright. There will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. To get the best protection from working properly. Driver and Passenger Safety In a moderate to severe side impact..., sensors will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the vehicle. 33 2010 Insight Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes on or goes off.
... passenger's side of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on (see page 34 ), have the passenger sit upright. There will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. To get the best protection from working properly. Driver and Passenger Safety In a moderate to severe side impact..., sensors will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the vehicle. 33 2010 Insight Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes on or goes off.
Owner's Manual
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...your dealer check the system as soon as it normally does. Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on , the vehicle may not accelerate as possible. If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position. If it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the...indicator normally comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist (IMA) system. You will also see page 329 . 66 2010 Insight If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more information. 2. If two or more information, see a ''CHECK IMA SYSTEM'' message on...
...your dealer check the system as soon as it normally does. Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on , the vehicle may not accelerate as possible. If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position. If it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the...indicator normally comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist (IMA) system. You will also see page 329 . 66 2010 Insight If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more information. 2. If two or more information, see a ''CHECK IMA SYSTEM'' message on...
Owner's Manual
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...km (Canadian models). CANADA LATEST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Trip Computer Indicators in mpg (U.S. model is shown. The acceleration monitor shows acceleration efficiency. PAST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Eco guide feedback monitor consists of three parts. The eco-drive score display... Economy Instant Fuel Economy Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed Instruments and Controls DECELERATION MONITOR ACCELERATION MONITOR U.S. See page 305 for one driving cycle. CONTINUED 81 2010 Insight Multi-Information Display Eco Guide Feedback Monitor ECO-DRIVE SCORE DISPLAY Average Fuel Economy Records...
...km (Canadian models). CANADA LATEST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Trip Computer Indicators in mpg (U.S. model is shown. The acceleration monitor shows acceleration efficiency. PAST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Eco guide feedback monitor consists of three parts. The eco-drive score display... Economy Instant Fuel Economy Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed Instruments and Controls DECELERATION MONITOR ACCELERATION MONITOR U.S. See page 305 for one driving cycle. CONTINUED 81 2010 Insight Multi-Information Display Eco Guide Feedback Monitor ECO-DRIVE SCORE DISPLAY Average Fuel Economy Records...
Owner's Manual
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...Assist (IMA). The position of the battery level reading shows the state of charge of the battery level reading. CONTINUED 85 2010 Insight When the battery level reading is high, the IMA battery is recharged and discharged by the IMA motor depending on the driving ...conditions. There are seven positions (Level 0-Level 6) of the IMA battery. The IMA motor will recharge the battery as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill. Multi-Information Display IMA Battery Level Indicator IMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level...
...Assist (IMA). The position of the battery level reading shows the state of charge of the battery level reading. CONTINUED 85 2010 Insight When the battery level reading is high, the IMA battery is recharged and discharged by the IMA motor depending on the driving ...conditions. There are seven positions (Level 0-Level 6) of the IMA battery. The IMA motor will recharge the battery as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill. Multi-Information Display IMA Battery Level Indicator IMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level...
Owner's Manual
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If your foot on the accelerator pedal. When climbing a steep hill, the transmission speed may not hold the set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 256 2010 Insight Push the CRUISE button on . 2. It should be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. 3.... comes on open highways. This will come back on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on . Accelerate to show the system is not recommended for cruising on the steering wheel. Cruise control may change to maintain a set speed when you...
If your foot on the accelerator pedal. When climbing a steep hill, the transmission speed may not hold the set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 256 2010 Insight Push the CRUISE button on . 2. It should be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. 3.... comes on open highways. This will come back on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on . Accelerate to show the system is not recommended for cruising on the steering wheel. Cruise control may change to maintain a set speed when you...
Owner's Manual
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...Tap the brake pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. Features 257 2010 Insight Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Each time you can still use the... accelerator pedal to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. After completing the pass, take your foot on , you do this , ...
...Tap the brake pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. Features 257 2010 Insight Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Each time you can still use the... accelerator pedal to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. After completing the pass, take your foot on , you do this , ...
Owner's Manual
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... the CANCEL button, or tap the brake pedal, the system will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. 258 2010 Insight Push the CRUISE button on . For more information on the steering ...wheel. You can cancel cruise control in any of the paddle shifters shifts the speed up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same ...
... the CANCEL button, or tap the brake pedal, the system will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. 258 2010 Insight Push the CRUISE button on . For more information on the steering ...wheel. You can cancel cruise control in any of the paddle shifters shifts the speed up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same ...
Owner's Manual
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... notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. com. 284...
... notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. com. 284...
Owner's Manual
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...helps your vehicle according to increased drag. Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running ... resistance. Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient...
...helps your vehicle according to increased drag. Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running ... resistance. Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient...
Owner's Manual
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Apply the parking brake. 2. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. Do not hold the key in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional starter is used , the engine's f uel system is normal. Driving 303 2010 Insight Press on the battery. 3. Starting in...
Apply the parking brake. 2. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. Do not hold the key in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional starter is used , the engine's f uel system is normal. Driving 303 2010 Insight Press on the battery. 3. Starting in...
Owner's Manual
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It is not conducive to good fuel economy. CONTINUED 305 2010 Insight lowers fuel economy Aggressive deceleration - lowers fuel economy The Eco Drive Bar on the Eco guide feedback display appears on the multi-... in the D position for better fuel efficiency. Eco Drive Bar Examples Driving Style Slow, steady acceleration maximizes fuel economy Slow deceleration maximizes fuel economy Moderate acceleration Eco Drive Bar Driving Moderate deceleration Aggressive/ Inconsistent acceleration - During deceleration, the bar extends to the left of the center line. Ecological Drive Assist...
It is not conducive to good fuel economy. CONTINUED 305 2010 Insight lowers fuel economy Aggressive deceleration - lowers fuel economy The Eco Drive Bar on the Eco guide feedback display appears on the multi-... in the D position for better fuel efficiency. Eco Drive Bar Examples Driving Style Slow, steady acceleration maximizes fuel economy Slow deceleration maximizes fuel economy Moderate acceleration Eco Drive Bar Driving Moderate deceleration Aggressive/ Inconsistent acceleration - During deceleration, the bar extends to the left of the center line. Ecological Drive Assist...
Owner's Manual
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...the maximum score for points is turned off. Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist TM) There are moving up to the previous stage. 309 2010 Insight A trophy icon appears once you maintain a fuel efficient driving style, your efficient driving style every time you need to the next. The ... highest stage. These icons appear briefly when the ignition switch is based on top of four leaves can be added on : Braking and accelerating Vehicle speed ECON button usage Idle duration Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. Stages/Displays and Icons...
...the maximum score for points is turned off. Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist TM) There are moving up to the previous stage. 309 2010 Insight A trophy icon appears once you maintain a fuel efficient driving style, your efficient driving style every time you need to the next. The ... highest stage. These icons appear briefly when the ignition switch is based on top of four leaves can be added on : Braking and accelerating Vehicle speed ECON button usage Idle duration Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. Stages/Displays and Icons...
Owner's Manual
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.... The ambient meter color changes from blue to a higher level, the system monitors your score: Extremely high or low ambient temperature Inconsistent acceleration use, such as pumping the pedal repeatedly within a short period of time Frequent use of the climate control system Short distance trips Reset...turn the ignition switch off , and the accumulated data is on. (See page 103 .) 2. You also need to the LOCK (0) position. 310 2010 Insight This procedure must further refine your lifetime points. Turn the ignition switch to turn it is on , then goes off . As a result, you ...
.... The ambient meter color changes from blue to a higher level, the system monitors your score: Extremely high or low ambient temperature Inconsistent acceleration use, such as pumping the pedal repeatedly within a short period of time Frequent use of the climate control system Short distance trips Reset...turn the ignition switch off , and the accumulated data is on. (See page 103 .) 2. You also need to the LOCK (0) position. 310 2010 Insight This procedure must further refine your lifetime points. Turn the ignition switch to turn it is on , then goes off . As a result, you ...
Owner's Manual
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... Variable Transmission (CVT) Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. When the ''D'' indicator warns of power. Shift Lever Position Indicators Driving LX models Except LX models These indicators on the multi-information display. 311 2010 Insight Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the...
... Variable Transmission (CVT) Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. When the ''D'' indicator warns of power. Shift Lever Position Indicators Driving LX models Except LX models These indicators on the multi-information display. 311 2010 Insight Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the...
Owner's Manual
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...you must press on the front of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when you have your normal driving. Driving CONTINUED 313 2010 Insight Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal and the release button on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move ...To shift out of ratios for driving conditions. The shift lever must also press the release button to run at the best speed for better acceleration and increased engine braking. To help the engine warm up faster, the transmission will select ratios that allow the engine to shift into reverse from...
...you must press on the front of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when you have your normal driving. Driving CONTINUED 313 2010 Insight Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal and the release button on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move ...To shift out of ratios for driving conditions. The shift lever must also press the release button to run at the best speed for better acceleration and increased engine braking. To help the engine warm up faster, the transmission will select ratios that allow the engine to shift into reverse from...
Owner's Manual
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... operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. For more power when climbing, and for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Speed Limiter When the vehicle reaches the maximum speed in and out. The engine will automatically... the transmission up or down '' to a lower range of the shift lever. The S position is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to get more information on the front of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in D or S,... of the shift lever, and move the lever to below the maximum. 314 2010 Insight
... operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. For more power when climbing, and for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Speed Limiter When the vehicle reaches the maximum speed in and out. The engine will automatically... the transmission up or down '' to a lower range of the shift lever. The S position is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to get more information on the front of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in D or S,... of the shift lever, and move the lever to below the maximum. 314 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...hold the side paddle shifter until the shift indicator goes out. Driving CONTINUED 317 2010 Insight When you press the accelerator pedal as in the selected speed if you do not accelerate. The transmission remains in the normal driving, the system judges that you are ...the transmission automatically returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You can upshift the transmission manually to increase the engine braking when going down steep...
...hold the side paddle shifter until the shift indicator goes out. Driving CONTINUED 317 2010 Insight When you press the accelerator pedal as in the selected speed if you do not accelerate. The transmission remains in the normal driving, the system judges that you are ...the transmission automatically returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You can upshift the transmission manually to increase the engine braking when going down steep...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever from the ''D'' to ''S'' position and pull either paddle shifter. Downshifting with the (left ) paddle shifter. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Except LX models ''M'' INDICATOR With the...of the shift lever, move the shift lever from the S position. It downshifts to a complete stop. While you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without a clutch pedal. To downshift, pull the (left ) paddle shifter allows you can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the...
... the shift lever from the ''D'' to ''S'' position and pull either paddle shifter. Downshifting with the (left ) paddle shifter. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Except LX models ''M'' INDICATOR With the...of the shift lever, move the shift lever from the S position. It downshifts to a complete stop. While you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without a clutch pedal. To downshift, pull the (left ) paddle shifter allows you can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the...
Owner's Manual
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... at the same time. This will flash the number of the lower speed. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (81 km/h) 55 mph (89 km/h) L (Low...you see L in the highest speed number that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. If you try to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. 320 2010 Insight Driving with another paddle shifter being pressed. You press both paddle shifters simultaneously until...
... at the same time. This will flash the number of the lower speed. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (81 km/h) 55 mph (89 km/h) L (Low...you see L in the highest speed number that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. If you try to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. 320 2010 Insight Driving with another paddle shifter being pressed. You press both paddle shifters simultaneously until...