Owner's Manual
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...beeper stops, the indicator will also see pages 30 and 31 ). When no one is sitting in all seating positions. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2010 Insight This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to the ON (II) position. The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how... much weight is on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners...
...beeper stops, the indicator will also see pages 30 and 31 ). When no one is sitting in all seating positions. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2010 Insight This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to the ON (II) position. The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how... much weight is on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners...
Owner's Manual
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Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (1) (11) (8) (2) (3) (10) (9) Driver and Passenger Safety (5) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (6) (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (11) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator (4) (7) (5) (4) CONTINUED 25 2010 Insight
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (1) (11) (8) (2) (3) (10) (9) Driver and Passenger Safety (5) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (6) (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (11) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator (4) (7) (5) (4) CONTINUED 25 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to a possible problem with less force (see page 34 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2010 Insight An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that alerts you that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or ...less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag. Emergency backup power in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 30 ). An...
...passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to a possible problem with less force (see page 34 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2010 Insight An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that alerts you that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or ...less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag. Emergency backup power in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 30 ). An...
Owner's Manual
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... liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2010 Insight The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the front seats. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. For both advanced airbags to...any objects or metal items under the seat. The main purpose of the driver's seating position. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If there is a problem with less force...
... liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 30 2010 Insight The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the front seats. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. For both advanced airbags to...any objects or metal items under the seat. The main purpose of the driver's seating position. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If there is a problem with less force...
Owner's Manual
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... ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will not come on. Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 31 2010 Insight Hanging heavy items on the seat or floor behind it. Driver and Passenger Safety This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on (see page...not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat. When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in this situation will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the...
... ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will not come on. Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 31 2010 Insight Hanging heavy items on the seat or floor behind it. Driver and Passenger Safety This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on (see page...not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat. When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in this situation will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the...
Owner's Manual
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...the indicator will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off . CONTINUED 35 2010 Insight If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff... threshold. Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on ....
...the indicator will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off . CONTINUED 35 2010 Insight If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff... threshold. Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on ....
Owner's Manual
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... of the seat-back. Take your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact. The SRS indicator alerts you must be replaced along with the weight sensors. If your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If no parts you ignore...dealer as soon as possible. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no obstructions are operating properly. 36 2010 Insight Any airbag that has deployed must also be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. If you can safely service. This ...
... of the seat-back. Take your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact. The SRS indicator alerts you must be replaced along with the weight sensors. If your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If no parts you ignore...dealer as soon as possible. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no obstructions are operating properly. 36 2010 Insight Any airbag that has deployed must also be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. If you can safely service. This ...
Owner's Manual
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...not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. another liquid soaks into a seatback, it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to liquid. Driver and Passenger Safety 37 2010 Insight This could cause the airbags to ...deactivate your dealer. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not...
...not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. another liquid soaks into a seatback, it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to liquid. Driver and Passenger Safety 37 2010 Insight This could cause the airbags to ...deactivate your dealer. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not...
Owner's Manual
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...properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-...be very seriously injured during a frontal collision. Child Seat Type An infant must be used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. CONTINUED 43 2010 Insight It could be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front. Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants...
...properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-...be very seriously injured during a frontal collision. Child Seat Type An infant must be used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. CONTINUED 43 2010 Insight It could be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front. Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants...
Owner's Manual
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... placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 44 2010 Insight Always place a rear-facing child seat in serious injury or death during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with a passenger's...for the seat. Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Placing a forward-facing child seat in a back...
... placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 44 2010 Insight Always place a rear-facing child seat in serious injury or death during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with a passenger's...for the seat. Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Placing a forward-facing child seat in a back...
Owner's Manual
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... repeat these steps. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that the belt is required or available. 50 2010 Insight To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. ANCHORAGE POINTS A ...to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using one is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt. After confirming that it to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up to remove any seating position in any slack from the...
... repeat these steps. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that the belt is required or available. 50 2010 Insight To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. ANCHORAGE POINTS A ...to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using one is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt. After confirming that it to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up to remove any seating position in any slack from the...
Owner's Manual
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... as possible, use if one is needed , have the child put on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? 52 2010 Insight Checking Seat Belt Fit Allowing a child age 12 or under to use a booster seat if needed , and important precautions for a forward-facing child seat, the... child should sit in front. Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
... as possible, use if one is needed , have the child put on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? 52 2010 Insight Checking Seat Belt Fit Allowing a child age 12 or under to use a booster seat if needed , and important precautions for a forward-facing child seat, the... child should sit in front. Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
Owner's Manual
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... uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. Driver and Passenger Safety 53 2010 Insight If you intend to ride on a booster seat. Some states, Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder... to stay seated like this height should ride in the states, provinces and A child may continue using a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
... uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. Driver and Passenger Safety 53 2010 Insight If you intend to ride on a booster seat. Some states, Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder... to stay seated like this height should ride in the states, provinces and A child may continue using a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
Owner's Manual
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... airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. You will also alert you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to...message on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. You will also see page 34 . 64 2010 Insight For more information, see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when you to the ON (II) position, and START (III)...
... airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. You will also alert you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to...message on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. You will also see page 34 . 64 2010 Insight For more information, see a ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on for a few seconds when you to the ON (II) position, and START (III)...
Owner's Manual
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... out the cover from direct sunlight. Interior Convenience Items Cargo Area Cover To retract the cover, slip the rods out of the hatch opening. 150 2010 Insight Do not store parcels on it rolls back fully into its housing. The cover may break if...
... out the cover from direct sunlight. Interior Convenience Items Cargo Area Cover To retract the cover, slip the rods out of the hatch opening. 150 2010 Insight Do not store parcels on it rolls back fully into its housing. The cover may break if...
Owner's Manual
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... racks are more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle It puts a heavier load on your speed and you reduce the drag. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy ...Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. Avoid carrying excess weight in your fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and ...
... racks are more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle It puts a heavier load on your speed and you reduce the drag. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy ...Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. Avoid carrying excess weight in your fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and ...
Owner's Manual
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....) (5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on your vehicle's placard. (2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers... that will be riding in your vehicle. (3)Subtract the combined weight of the ...or XXX lbs. This figure includes the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in...Determining Correct Load Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg ... hurt or killed. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity...
....) (5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on your vehicle's placard. (2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers... that will be riding in your vehicle. (3)Subtract the combined weight of the ...or XXX lbs. This figure includes the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in...Determining Correct Load Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg ... hurt or killed. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity...
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Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. Before Driving Example 1 Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (550 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (250 lbs) Example 3 Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (100 lbs) 297 2010 Insight Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. Before Driving Example 1 Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (550 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (250 lbs) Example 3 Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (100 lbs) 297 2010 Insight Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Owner's Manual
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...Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. It is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your Insight. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines''. Adding Engine Oil The oil viscosity or weight... is formulated to help your engine use less fuel. 349 2010 Insight Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional ...
...Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. It is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your Insight. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines''. Adding Engine Oil The oil viscosity or weight... is formulated to help your engine use less fuel. 349 2010 Insight Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional ...
Owner's Manual
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... mats. Replace them if you find signs of soot in the rubber, and areas that are properly positioned. It should be used . 370 2010 Insight If you use a non-Honda floor mat, make sure it fits properly and that it can be replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if you drive... rear floor mats are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used with the seat operation and make the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades If you remove a floor mat, make sure to re-anchor it when you put additional...
... mats. Replace them if you find signs of soot in the rubber, and areas that are properly positioned. It should be used . 370 2010 Insight If you use a non-Honda floor mat, make sure it fits properly and that it can be replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if you drive... rear floor mats are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used with the seat operation and make the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades If you remove a floor mat, make sure to re-anchor it when you put additional...