2021 Honda Insight Seats and Seat Belt
Introduction
In the realm of automotive comfort and safety, the 2021 Honda Insight’s seats and seat belts intertwine seamlessly, creating a sanctuary that blends ergonomic design with cutting-edge protection. As you settle into the driver’s or passenger’s seat, you embark on a journey that not only promises luxurious comfort but also underscores the commitment to your well-being. In this exploration, we delve into the intricacies of the 2021 Honda Insight’s seats and seat belts, unveiling the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into each element. From the plush upholstery that cradles you during every drive to the state-of-the-art seat belt technology that stands as a sentinel of safety, every aspect is designed with your utmost comfort and protection in mind.
Join us as we navigate through the contours of the seats, exploring adjustability, lumbar support, and advanced features that enhance your driving experience. Beyond this, we dive into the integral role of the seat belts, detailing their intelligent restraint systems and the critical part they play in safeguarding you and your passengers. As you embark on your journey in the 2021 Honda Insight, let us illuminate the intricacies of its seats and seat belts, showcasing how they synergize form and function, and how they embody the fusion of luxury, safety, and innovation.
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- Frontal impacts
Side impacts
Rear impacts
Rollovers
Lap/shoulder seat belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body.
The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
If a passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.
If you extend the seat belt too quickly, it will lock in place. If this happens, slightly retract the seat belt, then extend it slowly.
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.
Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
- All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
Seat Belt Reminder
The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind the driver or a front passenger or both to fasten their seat belts.
If you set the power mode to ON and a seat belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. After a few seconds, the beeper will stop and the indicator will come on and remain illuminated until the seat belt is fastened.
The beeper will periodically sound and the indicator will blink while the vehicle is moving until the seat belt is fastened.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after the power mode is set to ON.
When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not sound.
The indicator also may not come on and the beeper may not sound when the occupant is not heavy enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such occupants (e.g., infants and smaller children) should be moved to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will injure or kill them.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.
During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.
Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:
- Pull the seat belt out slowly.
- Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
- Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
- Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
- If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
If the seat belt appears to be locked in a fully retracted position, firmly pull out on the shoulder belt once, then push it back in. Then smoothly pull it out of the retractor and fasten. If you are unable to release the seat belt from a fully retracted position, do not allow anyone to sit in the seat, and take your vehicle to a dealer for repair.
WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing door.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
- Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
- Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
- If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.
WARNING
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
FAQs
Up to five passengers can generally ride in the Honda Insight in 2021.
Depending on the model level, the 2021 Honda Insight’s seats are frequently covered in a combination of cloth and/or synthetic materials.
Yes, you may usually modify the front seats to reach your ideal seated position for comfort and vision.
The Honda Insight’s heated front seats are available on some model levels for added comfort during colder months.
The Honda Insight from 2021 does not frequently include ventilated seats.
The 2021 Honda Insight’s rear seats often offer a split-folding feature that enables you to increase the cargo area by lowering one or both sections of the rear seatback.
Yes, the 2021 Honda Insight frequently has a center armrest with cup holders in the backseat region for increased convenience.
The Insight’s seat belt reminder system normally sounds an alarm if the driver and passengers fail to buckle up while the car is moving, which promotes good safety habits.
In order to safely install child safety seats, the rear seatbelts typically come with child seat anchors.
When a collision occurs, seat belt pretensioners instantly retract the seat belts, keeping passengers firmly in place and reducing forward movement.
Yes, it is frequently possible to change the height of the front seat belts to guarantee a snug and tight fit.
Yes, a lot of seat belts in the 2021 Honda Insight include load limiters, which lessen the force a belt exerts during a collision in order to reduce injury risk.
The cleanliness of the seats can be preserved with regular vacuuming and the use of a light upholstery cleaner. For detailed care instructions, always refer to the owner’s handbook.
Yes, side airbags are frequently installed in the front seats as part of the vehicle’s safety system.
Although aftermarket seat covers can be installed, make sure they are made to operate with the seat’s airbags and do not interfere with safety features.
Useful Links
View Full Manual: 2021 Honda Insight User Manual | Auto User Guide
Download Manual: Manuals and Warranty | MyGarage | Honda