Honda Insight (2019 year). Manual

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Honda Sensing®

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Driving

The speed limit sign icon is displayed on the right half of the screen.

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Selecting to display traffic signs when main mode is off

You can continue displaying reduced-size traffic sign icon on the driver information
interface even while the main mode is not selected.

2 Customized Features P. 153, 359, 366

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Signs Displayed on the Driver information interface

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When main mode is selected

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When main mode is not selected

Speed Limit Sign

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Honda Sensing®

Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, CMBS

and traffic

sign recognition system, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the
systems to operate its functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or the front grille that could
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making
even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor
Camera

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Honda Sensing®

Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Honda Sensing®

Radar Sensor

Driving

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is at the lower part of the
front bumper.

Radar Sensor

Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.

For the CMBS

to work properly:

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.

Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by using the safety
support switch and take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 CMBS

On and Off P. 486

If the vehicle is involved in any of the following
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

•

Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision

•

Your vehicle drives through deep water or is
submerged in deep water

•

Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,
or embankment that could jar the radar sensor

Radar
Sensor

The radar sensor is
at the lower part of
the front bumper.

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Driving

Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

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To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.

The indicator in the switch comes on.

The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on.

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Parking Brake

Braking

When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
12-volt battery goes dead.

2 Jump Starting P. 628

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake
system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the
switch should be released.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

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To release

The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.

The indicator in the switch goes off.

The parking brake indicator (red) goes
off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.

Parking Brake

In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.

•

When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
LSF.

•

When the power system is turned off while ACC
with LSF is activated.

•

When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and the automatic brake
hold is applied.

•

When the power system is turned off while the
automatic brake hold is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the automatic brake
hold system while brake hold is applied.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Automatic parking brake feature operation

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to

VEHICLE OFF.

• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake indicator

(red) is on.

2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 534

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To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.

The indicator in the switch goes off.

The parking brake indicator (red) goes
off.

You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• The transmission is not in

(

P or

(

Parking Brake

If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.

The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission system indicator

The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:

•

Brake system indicator

•

VSA® system indicator

•

ABS indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode is in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1. Put the transmission into

(

2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release the parking brake switch.

Check that the parking brake indicator (red) has come on.

3. Pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound,

release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

4. When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the

switch.

Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the engine.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake
indicator (red) is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature for when putting your vehicle
through a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the

parking brake switch.

Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with LSF and the automatic brake hold system.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake
indicator (red) is on.

Parking Brake

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in
place if applied.

When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is
deactivated.

Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.

2 Brake Assist System P. 540
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 539

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Foot Brake

Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.

Applying constant pressure to the brakes while going
down a long hill can cause the brakes to heat up,
resulting in a loss of stopping power. Therefore,
when descending a long hill, release the accelerator
pedal and allow regenerative braking to slow the
vehicle down. To adjust the rate of deceleration, use
the deceleration paddle selector.

2 POWER/CHARGE Gauge P. 130
2 High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

P. 129

2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 464

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

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Automatic Brake Hold

Automatic Brake Hold

WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.

WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in

(

and applying the parking

brake.

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.

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The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in

(

D or

(

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The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.

●

Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on.

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Canceling the system

Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission must be in

(

D. The system is

canceled and the vehicle
starts to move.

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The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.

Accelerator Pedal

Brake Pedal

Automatic Brake
Hold Button

Goes
Off

U.S.

Canada

Comes
On

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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The system automatically cancels when:

• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into

(

P or

(

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The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The power system is turned off.
• Brake Hold System Problem. Apply Brake When Stopped. See Your

Dealer. appears on the driver information interface.

• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the
power system or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.

2 When Stopped P. 541

Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the power
system is off.

Braking

Brake System

538

Driving

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.

Turning off the automatic brake hold system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.

Automatic Brake
Hold Button

Goes
Off

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Braking

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”

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ABS operation

You may hear an operating noise when the ABS is working. Depress the brake pedal
and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press
on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the
ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

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ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.

If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system. While normal
braking will not be affected, there is a possibility that
the ABS will not be operating. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.

•

The tires are equipped with tire chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

•

Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
power system has been turned on and while the
vehicle accelerates.

•

Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.

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Braking

Brake Assist System

Driving

Brake Assist System

Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

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Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Driving

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake switch slowly,

but fully.

3. Change the shift position to

(

4. Turn off the power system.

Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an
incline.

Parking Your Vehicle

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

When Stopped

NOTICE

The following can damage the driveline:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.

•

Changing to

(

P before the vehicle stops

completely.

When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat
and fail.

WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that

(

is shown

on the shift position indicator.

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