Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Oil
................................... ........................ ............................................ ....................
How to When to
........................................ ......................................
Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Child Seats
............ .....................................
...
. 350
. 337
. 63, 402
. 302
. 38
LATCH Anchor System Lower Anchor Tether Anchor
............. ............................. ............................ ................ ............................. ......................... ........................ ............ .............................. ................. .............
Childproof Door Locks Climate Control Clock, Setting the CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Console Compartment Controls, Instruments and Coolant
. 47
. 47
. 50
. 131
. 160
. 254
. 425
. 303
. 386
. 154
. 59
Adding Checking Proper Solution
........................................ .................................... .........................
. 353
. 289
. 353
Temperature Indicator
...............
. 67
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Cruise Control Operation Customer Service
........................................ ............ .........................
. 425
. 256
. 432
...............
DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick
................................... .............. ............ .............. .............. .................................... .............
Automatic Transmission Engine Oil
.......... .................................. ........................
Directional Signals Disc Brake Pad Wear
. iii
. 3, 60
. 120
. 434
. 123
. 163
. 418
. 119
. 356
. 288
. 118
Indicators Disc Player Disposal of Used Oil
................................... ............................
. 325
. 173, 204
. 352
.....................
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Index
Doors
........... .......
Auto Door Locking Auto Door Unlocking Childproof Door Locks Locking and Unlocking DOT Tire Quality Grading Driver and Passenger Safety Driving
........................................... .................................... ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter
Economy
............ ............ ..........
. 107, 130
. 108, 130
. 131
. 130
. 421
. 5
. 301
. 290
. 370
...........
Eco Guide Feedback Monitor Ecological Drive Assist System
.......
. 73
(ECON Assist)
.......................... ................................ .................................. .............................. ............ ............. .....
ECON Button ECON Mode Economy, Fuel Emergencies on the Road Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator Changing a Flat Tire Charging System
. 304
. 124
. 124
. 290
. 385
. 396
. 63, 404
. 387
................
Indicator
...........................
Checking the Fuses
..................
. 63, 402
. 407
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
...........................
. 62, 401
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
................................
Overheated Engine
Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Hatch Opener Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine
.................. ......................... .................... ........... ...................... ....................... ........................
. 62, 403
. 398
. 148
. 122
. 137
. 412
. 425
. 428
Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Temperature
............
. 353
Indicator
................................... .........................
. 67
. 394
If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
.........................
................................
. 62, 403
. 337
. 62, 401
........
. 348
..............
. 398
...............................
. 418
............................
. 314
............................
.......................................
. 303
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 425
Oil Life Display Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting
Exhaust Fumes Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
...............................
Belts by
........................................
. 19
. 56
Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters
................................... ......................................... ....................
Dust and Pollen Oil
......................... ............................................... ........... ................... .....................................
Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids
. 162
. 159
. 285
. 370
. 350
. 122
. 387
. 369
Automatic Transmission Brake Windshield Washer
.......... .......................................... ..................
. 356
. 357
. 355
FM Stereo Radio
Reception
Four-way Flashers Front Airbags
................................... ........................
............................
. 246
. 122
. 10, 25
CONTINUED
III
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Index
Fuel
Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the
................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ .....................
. 284
. 285
. 73
. 284
. 284
. 70
. 285
. 407
Fuses, Checking the
Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline
............... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................
Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the
Gas Station Procedures Gauges
Charge/Assist Fuel
............................. ............................................... ............ .......... ......................................
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission
Glove Box
. 290
. 284
. 70
. 73
. 284
. 285
. 285
. 74
. 73
. 311
. 311
. 154
. 359
. 259
. 136
. 136
. 68
. 122
Opening Open Indicator
Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink Hatch
............. ........................... .............................................. ...................................... ............................ ............
Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Beeper Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on
........................................ ......... .................. ...................... ........ ................................. ............................ ............................. ............. ............... .......................
Head Restraints Heated Mirrors High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch Hood, Opening the Horn
....................................................
. 359
. 120
. 69
. 119
. 359
. 119
. 139
. 145
. 303
. 118
. 287
. 4
Identification Number, Vehicle . 416
...
IV
Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System IMA System Power Flow
............................................ ......................................... ............
Monitor
........................................ ......................
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Indicators, Messages (MID)
. 126
. 128
. 426
......... ......... ...
. 84
. 127
. 6
. 62
. 62, 89
. 64
. 66
............... ..............................
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) Auto Idle Stop Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System)
............................. .................................
Cruise Control Cruise Main Door/Hatch Open DRL (Daytime Running
................
. 63, 404
. 69
. 69
. 12, 68
Lights)
....................................
. 120
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
................................
. 71
ECON Mode
. 69
High Beam
...................................
. 67
High Temperature (Coolant)
....
. 85
IMA Battery Level
......................
. 66
IMA System
.................................
........
Key (Immobilizer System)
. 63
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Index
Indicators, Messages (MID)
.....
..................................... ......................................
Lights On Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure Low Temperature (Coolant) Low Tire Pressure/
. 69
. 70
. 62, 401
. 67
................
TPMS
...............................
... .......................... ...........................
. 66, 328
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 403
. 70
Security System
. 65
Side Airbag Off
Seat Belt
. 21, 62
. 34, 64
SRS
System Message
. 70
TPMS
. 328, 329
Turn Signal and Hazard
................................. .........................................
.................................
.........................
Warning
...................................
. 69
12 Volt Battery Charging
System VSA Off VSA System Infant Restraint Infant Seats
.............................. ........................................ ................................. ...............................
. 63, 402
. 65
. 65
. 43
LATCH Anchorage System Lower Anchors Tether Anchors
...... ........................... ...........................
. 47
. 47
. 51
Pressures
Inflation, Recommended Tire
..... ................................... ........................ ................................. ............................. ............................ ................ ...... ...............................
Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction iPod
. 376
. 376
. 72
. 144
. 376
. 61
. 62
. 121
. 157
. i
. 181, 229
........................................
.......................................
Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting
................. ....................................... ................................
. 389
. 388
. 396
Keys
................................................
. 127
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling
....................... ...............
. 416
. 119
Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH Anchorage System Lights
..................
. 17, 22
. 47
...........
Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal
.................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................ .................................... ....
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
. 359
. 62
. 118
. 118
. 296
. 128
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Hatch Power Door
..... ............................ .......................................... ............................... ........................ ......................... ................................
Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Lower Anchors Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart
. 128
. 286
. 136
. 130
. 289
. 70
. 47
. 62, 401
. 418
...
CONTINUED
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Index
Maintenance
.................................. ...... ........................................
Main Items and Sub Items Minder Owner’s Maintenance
. 335
. 342
. 337
Safety
Checks
.........................
................................... ..........................................
. 345
. 336
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 403
. 61, 72
Meters, Gauges
Methanol in Gasoline
. 284
. 144
Mirrors
. 144
. 145
MP3/WMA . 175, 190, 206, 217, 239
................... ........................................... .................................... ........................................
Adjusting Heated
...
Odometer Oil
.........................................
. 73
........................ Change, How to ...................... Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine .............. Pressure Indicator Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 350
. 337
. 288
. 62, 401
. 349
.......
.........
. 128
ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
....................................
. 425
............................
Outside Mirrors
. 144
....
Outside Temperature Indicator
. 80
. 398
Overheating, Engine
....................
. 345
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
....
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels
. 284
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... ..................
................... ...............
. 313
. 284
. i
. 416
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284
...
VI
Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............................. ............ ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 316
. 121
. 313
. 323
. 148
System Indicator
.................
Parking Lights
...............................
. 63, 404
. 118
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 323
PGM-FI System
. 426
.............................
. 166, 198
Playing the Radio
. 173, 204
Playing a Disc
. 181, 229
Playing an iPod
Playing a PC Card
. 215
Playing a USB Flash Memory
.................. ........................ ................... .........................
Device
................................
Pollen Filter Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens
. 188, 237
. 370
. 19
. 12
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
. 19
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 38
. 43
. 52
. 44
................................... ......... ......... ... ..... ........................ ....................... ....... .........
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children
...................
Radiator Overheating
. 398
Radio/Disc/Sound System . 166, 198
Radio Theft Protection
. 253
Readiness Codes
. 403, 428
Rear Lights, Bulb
...................
.................
Replacement
..............................
. 365
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Index
.......................... ............... .............. ......... ................ .....................
Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Recommended Shift Points Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Tires Wiper Blades
.............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ................ ........................................... .............................
Replacing Seat Belts After a
. 144
. 123
. 138
. 320
. 251
. 132
. 370
. 350
. 407
. 359
. 337
. 375
. 370
Crash
............................................ .............
Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine
. 24
. 434
Coolant
...............................
Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire
............................... .................. ................................
. 289, 353
. 38
. 313
. 378
Safety Belts
..................................
. 9, 21
............
Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
Airbags Seat Belts
................................. ......................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts
.....................................
. 434
. 8
. 10
. 9
. 57
. iii
. 9, 21
. 21
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
...............
Tensioners
............................... .....................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and
................ ........................
. 23
. 369
. 17, 22
. 24, 369
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
................... ...............
. 21, 62
. 21
. 19
Belt
.....................................
Seats, Adjusting the Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock
...................... ............................ ............................... ........................... ............................. ......... ..........................
. 17, 22
. 138
. 255
. 416
. 346
. 435
. 285
. 254
Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
... ........................
.............................. ..........................
Off Indicator
Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb
......................
. 311
. 315
. 10, 32
. 34, 65
. 33
.............................. ............................. .....................................
. 359
. 119
. 379
Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................................... ............................ .................... ................................
. 386
. 419
. 418
. 256
Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Spotlights
.......................................
.......
. 172, 202
. 157
CONTINUED
VII
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Index
SRS, Additional Information
. 25
..........
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
...
. 30
Advanced Airbag System
..........
Airbag Service
. 36
.............................
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................
Indicator Works
. 35
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
......................
. 34
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
..
How Your Front Airbags
. 28
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain
......................................... ...
Work
.......................... ........................
Airbags Work SRS Components
. 33
. 25
SRS Indicator
. 34, 64
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 128
.......................
. 303
Starting the Engine
.............................
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
.................................. ................ ........
. 303
. 396
. 398
With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel
Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock
................................ ........... ....................
Storing Your Vehicle
. 125
. 128
. 383
VIII
. 156
Sun Visors Supplemental Restraint
......................................
...................................... ......................................
System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
......................... ............
.........................................
. 25
. 36
. 34, 64
. 10, 25
. 172, 202
. 349
..................................
SVC Synthetic Oil
Taillights, Changing
Bulbs
..........................................
. 365
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 385
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels State Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic
...... ..... ..................... ..........
. 420
. 425
. 284
. 428
Converter
. 427
...............................
. 67
...................
Temperature Indicator
. 50
..............
Tether Anchorage Points
Theft Protection
............................
. 253
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 427
Tighten Fuel
Cap Message
............................. .......................... .................................... ......... ........................... .................................
Time, Setting the Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Information Tire Labeling Tire Pressure Monitoring
. 286
. 254
. 379
. 387
. 420
. 421
System (TPMS)
............
.............................
Check TPMS Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator
. 328, 423
. 329
. 66, 328
Required Federal
Explanation ............................ ............................................... .............................. ........................................ ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ................................
Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Service Life
. 423
. 375
. 376
. 379
. 377
. 386
. 420
. 375
. 376
. 377
. 378
. 378
. 377
Tires
2010 Insight08/12/27 12:23:54 31TM8600 0450
Index
Tires
Snow Specifications
........................................... ............................ ...................
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer Emergency Towing
..................................... ..................
. 379
. 419
. 388
. 334
. 412
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic
.............................. ........................... .............. ............. ..................................... .................................
..................................
Treadwear Trip Meter Turn Signals
. 356
. 356
. 417
. 312
. 377
. 78, 79
. 119
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
. 385
..........................................
. 420
....
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
. 284
........................
Unleaded Gasoline
USB Adapter Cable
..............
. 191, 240
USB Flash Memory Device . 189, 238
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
. 352
.......
. 156
. 296
. 418
. 416
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )
................................ ................. ...................... ....
System
....................................
VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator
.........................
........
...
Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil
............................. ..................................... ................................................. ..................................
. 332
. 65, 332
. 333
. 65, 332
. 383
. 163
. 416
. 349
Alignment and Balance Cleaning Compact Spare Nut Wrench
............ ..................................... .......................... ...............................
. 377
. 380
. 386
. 388
Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ .........................
. 147
. 146
. 163
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
..................................... ................................... .....................................
. 117
. 164
. 117
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ................................... .................................... .....
. 370
. 117
. 376
. 413
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............ ......... ....................
. iii
. 57
. 433
Checking the Fluid Level Operation
........ ...................................
. 355
. 117
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering
.............
. 125
IX
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Service Information Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVTF): Use Honda CVT Fluid (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid) only
Fluid change capacity:
3.0 US qt (2.8 )
Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 0W-20
348
detergent oil (see page
).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2 )
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page
357
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2010 Insight08/12/27 11:26:03 31TM8600 0001
Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the Insight. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
2010 Insight