2022 Honda Insight Transmission

Introduction

The Honda Insight of 2022 is equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), a form of automated transmission that delivers power from the engine to the wheels using a system of belts and pulleys. This transmission system optimizes the trade-off between power delivery and smooth operation, improving fuel efficiency, making it a good fit for a hybrid car like the Honda Insight. The 2022 Insight’s CVT enhances the vehicle’s overall performance and aids in achieving remarkable fuel economy numbers while enhancing the driving experience.

Transmission

Creeping
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission, this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Kickdown
The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown switch. When you depress the accelerator pedal to the point at which the switch is activated, the vehicle will suddenly accelerate with greater power, similar to what happens in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.

Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

Shift Button Positions

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 (P is shown on the shift position indicator.

While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the High Voltage battery temperature is low, regenerative braking may become less effective.

To Prevent Malfunction And Unintended Engagement

• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift buttons.
• Do not let passengers or children operate the shift buttons.

You may occasionally find that it takes longer than usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select (R, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not indicate a vehicle malfunction.

P (Parking) Button

• The shift position changes to (P when you press the (P button while the vehicle is parked with the power mode in ON.
• The indicators on the sides of the (P button come on.

Shifting
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when you depress the accelerator pedal with the transmission in (N.

Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages 

• Put the transmission into (D or (R with the brake pedal depressed.
• When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures (−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you are in the correct gear before driving.

Shift Operation

NOTICE

• When you change D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift button before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
• Use the shift position indicator and the shift button indicator to check the shift position before selecting a shift button.
• If the indicator of the currently selected shift position, or all the shift position indicators are blinking simultaneously, there is a problem with the transmission.
• Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
• The beeper sounds once when you change to R.

When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the shift position automatically changes to P;

• The vehicle is stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or slower.
• The transmission is other than P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

If you manually put the transmission from P with the brake pedal depressed, the transmission will automatically return to P once you release the brake pedal.

• When turning off the power mode
  If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in other than (P, the shift position automatically changes to (P.

When opening the driver’s door
While the system is designed to automatically change the shift position to (P under the described conditions, in the interest of safety you should always select (P before opening the driver’s door. Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

When Stopped

• If you want to drive the vehicle after the shift position has automatically changed to (P under the described conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt, depress the brake pedal, then change the shift position.
• If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system and lock the doors.

If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode] With the power system on

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
   Press and release the (N button.
2. (N (Neutral) hold mode will appear on the driver information interface. Press the N button again and hold it for two seconds.
   • The vehicle will enter car wash mode, which must be used when your vehicle is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

If the POWER button is pressed after car wash mode has been activated, the power mode will change to ACCESSORY and a message will be displayed on the driver information interface.

• For 15 minutes the transmission remains in (N with the power mode will remain in ACCESSORY. After that, the transmission automatically changes to
  (P and the power mode changes to OFF.
• Manually changing to (P cancels ACCESSORY mode. The (P indicator comes on and the power mode changes to OFF. You must always put the transmission into (P when car wash mode is no longer needed.

1If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode
To keep the vehicle in (N position, you can also follow this procedure:

• While the power mode is on, select (N, and then within five seconds, press the POWER button.

Note that the transmission may not stay in (N position while any of the following indicators is on:

• Transmission system indicator.
• Malfunction indicator lamp.
• Charging system indicator.

Restrictions On Selecting a Shift Position
You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the transmission is in:	1. Under these circumstances:	2. If you try to change to the following:	3. The transmission remains in/changes to:	How to change the transmission
P	The brake pedal is not depressed.	Other transmission	P	Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
	The accelerator pedal is depressed.
N	The vehicle is moving at low speed without the brake pedal depressed.		N
	The vehicle is moving at low speed with the accelerator pedal depressed.
N or D	The vehicle is moving forward.	R		Stop your vehicle in a safe place, depress the brake pedal, and select the appropriate transmission.
R or N	The vehicle is moving backward.	D
R, N or D	The vehicle is moving.	P
P or N	The READY indicator is not on.	A shift position other than P or N	P or N	Make sure that the READY indicator comes on.

FAQs

Useful Links

View full PDF: 2022 Honda Insight |Auto User Guide