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Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER TOC If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls EX model is shown. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 63 ). 2013 Insight 151

Section	Page
2013 Insight	1
Introduction	1
A FewWordsAbout Safety	3
Contents - HOME	4
Overview of Contents	5
Your Vehicle at a Glance	6
Driver and Passenger Safety	8
Additional Information About Your Airbags	28
Airbag System Components	28
How Your Front AirbagsWork	31
How Your Side Airbags Work	35
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work	36
How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works	37
How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works	38
Airbag Service	39
Additional Safety Precautions	40
Protecting Children General Guidelines	41
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks	42
Protecting Children - General Guidelines	42
All Children ShouldSit in a Back Seat	42
The Passenger’s Front AirbagCan Pose Serious Risks	42
If YouMust Drive with Several Children	44
If a Child Requires Close Attention	44
Additional Safety Precautions	45
Protecting Infants and Small Children	46
Protecting Infants	46
Protecting Small Children	47
Selecting a Child Seat	48
Important considerations when Installing a Child Seat selecting a child seat	49
Installing a Child Seat	49
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH	50
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt	52
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether	54
Protecting Larger Children	55
Checking Seat Belt Fit	55
Using a Booster Seat	56
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front	57
Additional Safety Precautions	58
Carbon Monoxide Hazard	59
Safety Labels	60
Instruments and Controls	62
Control Locations	63
Instrument Panel	64
Instrument Panel Indicators	65
Gauges	75
Multi-Information Display	78
Controls Near the Steering Wheel	121
Windshield Wipers and Washers	122
Turn Signals and Headlights	124
Daytime Running Lights	126
Instrument Panel Brightness	127
Rear Window Defogger	129
ECON Button	130
Steering Wheel Adjustments	131
Keys and Locks	132
Immobilizer System	133
Ignition Switch	134
Door Locks	136
Childproof Door Locks	137
Remote Transmitter	138
Hatch	142
Unlocking the Hatch	143
Seats	144
Front Seat Adjustments	144
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment	144
Head Restraints	145
Folding the Rear Seats Down	148
Armrest	149
Mirrors	150
Adjusting the Power Mirrors	150
Power Mirror Heaters	151
Power Windows	152
Parking Brake	154
Interior Convenience Items	155
Under Floor Storage	156
Floor Storage Compartments	156
Beverage Holders	157
Accessory Power Socket Console Compartment	158
Console Compartment	158
Glove Box	159
Center Tray	159
Center Pockets	160
Coat Hook	161
Sun Visors	161
Vanity Mirror	161
Ceiling Light	162
Spotlights	162
Cargo Area Light	163
Interior Lights	163
Features	164
Climate Control System	165
Audio System - Insight model	171
Playing the AM/FM Radio	172
Playing the AM/FM Radio	175
Playing a Disc	176
Disc Player Error Messages	183
Audio System - LX model & EX w/o navi	184
Playing the FM/AM Radio	186
Playing a Disc	191
Disc Player Error Messages	197
Playing an iPod	198
iPod Error Messages	204
To Play a USB Flash Memory Device	206
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages	214
FM/AM Radio Reception	215
Protecting Your Discs	217
Remote Audio Controls	220
Auxiliary Input Jack	221
Radio Theft Protection	222
Setting the Clock (Models w/o navi)	223
Security System	224
Cruise Control	225
HandsFreeLink (Models w/o navi)	228
Before Driving	246
Break-in Period	247
Fuel Recommendation	247
Service Station Procedures	248
Refueling	248
Tighten Fuel Cap Message	250
Opening and Closing the Hood	251
Oil Check	252
Engine Coolant Check	253
Fuel Economy	254
Accessories & Modifications	257
Carrying Cargo	259
Driving	264
Preparing to Drive	265
Starting the Engine	266
Eco Assist System	267
Automatic Transmission (CVT)	274
Driving with the Paddle Shifters	279
Auto Idle Stop	284
Parking	287
Braking System	288
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	292
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )	296
Hill Start Assist System	298
Towing a Trailer	299
Maintenance	300
Maintenance Safety	301
Maintenance Minder	302
Fluid Locations	312
Adding Engine Oil	313
Changing the Oil and Filter	315
Engine Coolant	319
Windshield Washers	320
Automatic Transmission Fluid	321
Brake Fluid	323
Lights	324
Audio Antenna	334
Cleaning the Seat Belts	334
Floor Mats	334
Dust & Pollen Filter	335
Wiper Blades	336
Tires	341
Checking the 12 Volt Battery	347
Vehicle Storage	349
Taking Care of the Unexpected	350
Compact Spare Tire	351
Changing a Flat Tire	352
If the EngineWon’t Start	359
Jump Starting	361
If the Engine Overheats	364
Low Oil Pressure Indicator	366
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	368
Fuses	370
Fuse Locations	375
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck	379
Technical Information	380
Identification Numbers	381
Specifications	383
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)	385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	385
Treadwear	385
Traction	385
Temperature	386
Tire Labeling	387
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation	389
Emissions Controls	390
The Clean Air Act	390
Crankcase Emissions Control System	390
Evaporative EmissionsControl System	390
Onboard RefuelingVapor Recovery	390
Exhaust Emissions Controls	391
Replacement Parts	391
ThreeWay Catalytic Converter	392
Testing of Readiness Codes	393
Emissions Testing	393
Devices that Emit RadioWaves	395
Warranty and Customer Relations	396
Customer Service Information	397
Warranty Coverages	398
Reporting Safety Defects	399
AuthorizedManuals	400
Index	403
Service Information Summary	410