Owner's Manual
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... cutoff system designed primarily to be shut off . Although Honda does not encourage children to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 32 2010 Insight Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to ride in their...
... cutoff system designed primarily to be shut off . Although Honda does not encourage children to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 32 2010 Insight Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to ride in their...
Owner's Manual
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... of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 33 2010 Insight There will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off . It may inflate in their seats...
... of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 33 2010 Insight There will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off . It may inflate in their seats...
Owner's Manual
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... tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. You will also see page 329 . 66 2010 Insight If this happens, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If it comes on , the vehicle may not accelerate as possible. Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display...
... tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. You will also see page 329 . 66 2010 Insight If this happens, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If it comes on , the vehicle may not accelerate as possible. Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display...
Owner's Manual
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...Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed Instruments and Controls DECELERATION MONITOR ACCELERATION MONITOR U.S. PAST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Eco guide feedback monitor consists of three parts. CONTINUED 81 2010 Insight See page 305 for one driving cycle. CANADA LATEST AVERAGE ...FUEL ECONOMY Trip Computer Indicators in mpg (U.S. The acceleration monitor shows acceleration efficiency. The deceleration monitor shows deceleration efficiency. Multi...
...Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed Instruments and Controls DECELERATION MONITOR ACCELERATION MONITOR U.S. PAST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Eco guide feedback monitor consists of three parts. CONTINUED 81 2010 Insight See page 305 for one driving cycle. CANADA LATEST AVERAGE ...FUEL ECONOMY Trip Computer Indicators in mpg (U.S. The acceleration monitor shows acceleration efficiency. The deceleration monitor shows deceleration efficiency. Multi...
Owner's Manual
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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. The battery ... the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). 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 5 Level 6 Instruments and Controls...
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. The battery ... the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). 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 5 Level 6 Instruments and Controls...
Owner's Manual
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...button. This will come back on straight, open highways in good weather. To resume the set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 256 2010 Insight SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. Cruise Control U.S. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the ...the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. When climbing a steep hill, the transmission speed may not hold the set vehicle speed. Accelerate to show the system is not recommended for cruising on . The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on open highways. If...
...button. This will come back on straight, open highways in good weather. To resume the set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 256 2010 Insight SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. Cruise Control U.S. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the ...the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. When climbing a steep hill, the transmission speed may not hold the set vehicle speed. Accelerate to show the system is not recommended for cruising on . The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on open highways. If...
Owner's Manual
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...button. Each time you do this , your vehicle will speed up for passing. Each time you can still use the accelerator pedal to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The... CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. After completing the pass, take your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Cruise Control Changing...speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Resting your foot. Features 257 2010 Insight
...button. Each time you do this , your vehicle will speed up for passing. Each time you can still use the accelerator pedal to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The... CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. After completing the pass, take your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Cruise Control Changing...speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Resting your foot. Features 257 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Push the CRUISE button on driving with paddle shifters, see page 316 . Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. For more information on the steering wheel. 258 2010 Insight CANCEL BUTTON Resuming... the Set Speed When you push 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 ...
...that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Push the CRUISE button on driving with paddle shifters, see page 316 . Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. For more information on the steering wheel. 258 2010 Insight CANCEL BUTTON Resuming... the Set Speed When you push 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). com. 284 2010 Insight If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of gasoline. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard braking for service. Use...
... that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). com. 284 2010 Insight If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of gasoline. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard braking for service. Use...
Owner's Manual
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...the drag. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Reduce your fuel economy. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and...Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 345 ). Always maintain your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter). Use the ECON ON mode as much as ...
...the drag. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Reduce your fuel economy. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and...Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 345 ). Always maintain your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter). Use the ECON ON mode as much as ...
Owner's Manual
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Apply the parking brake. 2. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. If the engine does not start in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional ... this problem. Make sure the shift lever is used instead of the IMA system starter. Starting in cold weather. The engine is normal. Driving 303 2010 Insight Starting the Engine 1.
Apply the parking brake. 2. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. If the engine does not start in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional ... this problem. Make sure the shift lever is used instead of the IMA system starter. Starting in cold weather. The engine is normal. Driving 303 2010 Insight Starting the Engine 1.
Owner's Manual
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... Zone Inefficient Driving Zone ECO ELEMENTS During acceleration, the bar extends to the right of the center line. It is conducive to good fuel economy. lowers fuel economy Aggressive deceleration - CONTINUED 305 2010 Insight If the bar stays within the Efficient Driving... Zones, your current driving style is not conducive to good fuel economy. Eco Drive Bar Examples Driving Style Slow, steady acceleration maximizes fuel economy Slow deceleration maximizes ...
... Zone Inefficient Driving Zone ECO ELEMENTS During acceleration, the bar extends to the right of the center line. It is conducive to good fuel economy. lowers fuel economy Aggressive deceleration - CONTINUED 305 2010 Insight If the bar stays within the Efficient Driving... Zones, your current driving style is not conducive to good fuel economy. Eco Drive Bar Examples Driving Style Slow, steady acceleration maximizes fuel economy Slow deceleration maximizes ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the next. A trophy icon appears once you drive less efficiently, points will vary. Individual results will be put on : Braking and accelerating Vehicle speed ECON button usage Idle duration Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. Driving Third Stage A circular .... Maximum Score Icons First Stage Second Stage Third Stage An icon appears once you may drop (stage down) to the previous stage. 309 2010 Insight It can be deducted and you have reached the maximum third stage score. If you make a trip. Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist...
... to the next. A trophy icon appears once you drive less efficiently, points will vary. Individual results will be put on : Braking and accelerating Vehicle speed ECON button usage Idle duration Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. Driving Third Stage A circular .... Maximum Score Icons First Stage Second Stage Third Stage An icon appears once you may drop (stage down) to the previous stage. 309 2010 Insight It can be deducted and you have reached the maximum third stage score. If you make a trip. Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist...
Owner's Manual
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... blue to green . : The ambient meter color changes only if the multiinformation display's meter color change setting is OFF, proceed to the LOCK (0) position. 310 2010 Insight Confirm that may effect your score: Extremely high or low ambient temperature Inconsistent acceleration use, such as pumping the pedal repeatedly within 30 seconds: 1.
... blue to green . : The ambient meter color changes only if the multiinformation display's meter color change setting is OFF, proceed to the LOCK (0) position. 310 2010 Insight Confirm that may effect your score: Extremely high or low ambient temperature Inconsistent acceleration use, such as pumping the pedal repeatedly within 30 seconds: 1.
Owner's Manual
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Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. The ''D'' indicator comes on the multi-information display. 311 2010 Insight Shift Lever Position Indicators Driving LX models Except LX models These indicators on along with the ''D'' ...(in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously 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.
Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. The ''D'' indicator comes on the multi-information display. 311 2010 Insight Shift Lever Position Indicators Driving LX models Except LX models These indicators on along with the ''D'' ...(in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously 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.
Owner's Manual
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...the lever out of the above and still cannot move it is necessary to a complete stop before shifting into Park. Driving CONTINUED 313 2010 Insight To help the engine warm up faster, the transmission will select ratios that allow the engine to restart a stalled engine or if it... going down a steep hill. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off the accelerator pedal. To shift out of Park, you have your normal driving. If you must also press the release button to reverse. Reverse (R) Press...
...the lever out of the above and still cannot move it is necessary to a complete stop before shifting into Park. Driving CONTINUED 313 2010 Insight To help the engine warm up faster, the transmission will select ratios that allow the engine to restart a stalled engine or if it... going down a steep hill. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off the accelerator pedal. To shift out of Park, you have your normal driving. If you must also press the release button to reverse. Reverse (R) Press...
Owner's Manual
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... are different for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. For more power when climbing, and for better acceleration and increased engine braking. With the paddle shifters, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without ... shifters, see page 316 . The engine will automatically ''kick down . The S position is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. Automatic Transmission (CVT) LX models Except LX models Low (L) To shift to Low, press... S, you can also use the paddle shifters to below the maximum. 314 2010 Insight
... are different for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. For more power when climbing, and for better acceleration and increased engine braking. With the paddle shifters, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without ... shifters, see page 316 . The engine will automatically ''kick down . The S position is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. Automatic Transmission (CVT) LX models Except LX models Low (L) To shift to Low, press... S, you can also use the paddle shifters to below the maximum. 314 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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... speed if you are driving at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You can upshift the transmission manually to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). When the transmission ..., and provides more power when climbing uphills. The transmission remains in the normal driving, the system judges that you do not accelerate. Driving with the Paddle Shifters Downshifting with the (left) paddle shifter allows you to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift...
... speed if you are driving at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You can upshift the transmission manually to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). When the transmission ..., and provides more power when climbing uphills. The transmission remains in the normal driving, the system judges that you do not accelerate. Driving with the Paddle Shifters Downshifting with the (left) paddle shifter allows you to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift...
Owner's Manual
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...from the S position. While you are driving in the S position, you can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight To downshift, pull the (left ) paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and ...with the (left ) paddle shifter. You can select the 7-Speed Manual shift mode to shift speeds; SHIFT INDICATOR If you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without a clutch pedal. Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Except LX ...
...from the S position. While you are driving in the S position, you can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight To downshift, pull the (left ) paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and ...with the (left ) paddle shifter. You can select the 7-Speed Manual shift mode to shift speeds; SHIFT INDICATOR If you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without a clutch pedal. Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Except LX ...
Owner's Manual
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...speed. Use Low to Low, press and hold both paddle shifters at the same time. 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... power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. 320 2010 Insight You press both paddle shifters simultaneously until you see L in the highest speed number that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you try to do this, the shift indicator will flash ...
...speed. Use Low to Low, press and hold both paddle shifters at the same time. 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... power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. 320 2010 Insight You press both paddle shifters simultaneously until you see L in the highest speed number that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you try to do this, the shift indicator will flash ...