Owner's Manual
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... in your vehicle so you avoid damage to your new vehicle. In it preserves your rights and responsibilities. i 2010 Insight Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of your investment. Your selection of your new vehicle is to read...maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will give you understand the coverages and are aware of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to enhance the enjoyment of a 2010 Honda Insight...
... in your vehicle so you avoid damage to your new vehicle. In it preserves your rights and responsibilities. i 2010 Insight Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of your investment. Your selection of your new vehicle is to read...maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will give you understand the coverages and are aware of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to enhance the enjoyment of a 2010 Honda Insight...
Owner's Manual
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..., and other convenience items) ...159 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...283 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...301 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...335 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ... to order) ...435 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TM8-6000 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 2010 Insight and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...431 Authorized Manuals (U.S.
..., and other convenience items) ...159 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...283 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...301 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...335 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ... to order) ...435 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TM8-6000 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 2010 Insight and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...431 Authorized Manuals (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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..., and how to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Refer to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to use and care of your warranty manual for maintenance service. Driver and Passenger Safety Important...
..., and how to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Refer to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to use and care of your warranty manual for maintenance service. Driver and Passenger Safety Important...
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...Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...22 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Seat Belt Maintenance ...24 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...25 Airbag System Components ...25 How Your Front Airbags Work...28 How Your Side Airbags Work...32 ...Doors ...12 2. It explains how your passengers. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 5 2010 Insight Adjust the Head Restraints ...16 5. It shows you how to protect yourself and your airbags work.
...Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...22 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Seat Belt Maintenance ...24 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...25 Airbag System Components ...25 How Your Front Airbags Work...28 How Your Side Airbags Work...32 ...Doors ...12 2. It explains how your passengers. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 5 2010 Insight Adjust the Head Restraints ...16 5. It shows you how to protect yourself and your airbags work.
Owner's Manual
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...the maximum speed posted. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 375 ). Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other vehicles... attention away from paying close attention to a crash. Keep Your Vehicle in crash injuries and deaths. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2010 Insight Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
...the maximum speed posted. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 375 ). Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other vehicles... attention away from paying close attention to a crash. Keep Your Vehicle in crash injuries and deaths. Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2010 Insight Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Owner's Manual
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The dealer should be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2010 Insight If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may...work properly when needed . Any belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced. Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check your seat belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining seat belts... and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. See your dealer. ...
The dealer should be replaced as soon as possible. 24 2010 Insight If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may...work properly when needed . Any belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced. Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check your seat belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining seat belts... and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. See your dealer. ...
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... riding there, something may not operate properly. Any object on the seat or in the seat-back pocket. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 36 2010 Insight Take your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates.
... riding there, something may not operate properly. Any object on the seat or in the seat-back pocket. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 36 2010 Insight Take your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates.
Owner's Manual
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... is inserted into the ignition switch. Some of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. Others help you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 75 2010 Insight These messages go off several seconds after the key is On. If you do not fasten...
... is inserted into the ignition switch. Some of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. Others help you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 75 2010 Insight These messages go off several seconds after the key is On. If you do not fasten...
Owner's Manual
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... you can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 91 ). Multi-Information Display In the multi-information display, the system message is shown. CONTINUED 77 2010 Insight In the normal display mode, the upper and middle segments display trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. The lower segment displays...
... you can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 91 ). Multi-Information Display In the multi-information display, the system message is shown. CONTINUED 77 2010 Insight In the normal display mode, the upper and middle segments display trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. The lower segment displays...
Owner's Manual
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... to how you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. com. 284 2010 Insight Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...
... to how you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. com. 284 2010 Insight Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...
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..., see Adding Engine Oil on page 348 . Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 345 for information on adding the proper coolant. 289 2010 Insight If it is between the upper and lower marks. Before Driving UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MIN 4. Remove the dipstick...
..., see Adding Engine Oil on page 348 . Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 345 for information on adding the proper coolant. 289 2010 Insight If it is between the upper and lower marks. Before Driving UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MIN 4. Remove the dipstick...
Owner's Manual
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...Avoid excessive idling Idling results in your fuel economy. Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Poor maintenance can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine...and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter).
...Avoid excessive idling Idling results in your fuel economy. Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Poor maintenance can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine...and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. For example: CONTINUED 291 2010 Insight Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter).
Owner's Manual
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... section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...336 Maintenance Minder ...337 Fluid Locations...347 Adding Engine Oil ...348 Changing the Oil and Filter ...350 Engine Coolant ...353 ...Filter ...370 Wiper Blades ...370 Tires ...375 Checking the 12 Volt Battery ...381 Vehicle Storage ...383 Maintenance 335 2010 Insight This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on your dealer. See page 435...
... section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...336 Maintenance Minder ...337 Fluid Locations...347 Adding Engine Oil ...348 Changing the Oil and Filter ...350 Engine Coolant ...353 ...Filter ...370 Wiper Blades ...370 Tires ...375 Checking the 12 Volt Battery ...381 Vehicle Storage ...383 Maintenance 335 2010 Insight This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on your dealer. See page 435...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you have the tools and skills required. Always follow the procedures and precautions in performing maintenance. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Be sure there is off. Potential Vehicle...related parts. However, we cannot warn you should be seriously hurt or killed. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 336 2010 Insight Important Safety Precautions To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before you begin,...
... the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you have the tools and skills required. Always follow the procedures and precautions in performing maintenance. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Be sure there is off. Potential Vehicle...related parts. However, we cannot warn you should be seriously hurt or killed. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 336 2010 Insight Important Safety Precautions To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before you begin,...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 337 2010 Insight Engine Oil Life Display ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY The remaining engine oil life is displayed. Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the multi-information display to the ON (II) position, and press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel ... 51% 60% 50% 41% 50% 40% 31% 40% 30% 21% 30% 20% 16% 20% 15% 11% 15% 10% 6% 10% 5% 1% 5% 0% 0% REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE Maintenance To see the current engine oil life displayed on the multi-information display, turn the ignition switch to show you when you should have your...
CONTINUED 337 2010 Insight Engine Oil Life Display ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY The remaining engine oil life is displayed. Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the multi-information display to the ON (II) position, and press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel ... 51% 60% 50% 41% 50% 40% 31% 40% 30% 21% 30% 20% 16% 20% 15% 11% 15% 10% 6% 10% 5% 1% 5% 0% 0% REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE Maintenance To see the current engine oil life displayed on the multi-information display, turn the ignition switch to show you when you should have your...
Owner's Manual
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... oil life is 15 to select the engine oil life information. Refer to page 346 for scheduled maintenance. Along with the message, the system message indicator comes on the multi-information display. 338 2010 Insight Once you that your vehicle will soon be due for a complete list of the... maintenance main items and sub items. Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to 6 percent, the ...
... oil life is 15 to select the engine oil life information. Refer to page 346 for scheduled maintenance. Along with the message, the system message indicator comes on the multi-information display. 338 2010 Insight Once you that your vehicle will soon be due for a complete list of the... maintenance main items and sub items. Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to 6 percent, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... message indicator comes on (see this message will go off. The message ''SERVICE,'' along with ''5%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. CONTINUED 339 2010 Insight Maintenance When the remaining oil life is 1 5 percent (see page 337 ). Press the SEL/RESET button on...
... message indicator comes on (see this message will go off. The message ''SERVICE,'' along with ''5%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. CONTINUED 339 2010 Insight Maintenance When the remaining oil life is 1 5 percent (see page 337 ). Press the SEL/RESET button on...
Owner's Manual
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To see page 70 ). Along with ''0%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the multi-information display when the calculated engine oil life is 0 1 percent. 340 2010 Insight The message ''SERVICE,'' along with the message, the system message indicator comes on (see the message again, ...or 10 km (for U.S. If the indicated maintenance service is less than 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0%. Maintenance Minder These messages will show the message ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' and the maintenance item code(s). Immediately have the service performed,...
To see page 70 ). Along with ''0%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the multi-information display when the calculated engine oil life is 0 1 percent. 340 2010 Insight The message ''SERVICE,'' along with the message, the system message indicator comes on (see the message again, ...or 10 km (for U.S. If the indicated maintenance service is less than 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0%. Maintenance Minder These messages will show the message ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' and the maintenance item code(s). Immediately have the service performed,...
Owner's Manual
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... service is displayed again when you press the SEL/RESET button to select the engine oil life, the message ''SERVICE,'' along with the maintenance item code(s) and the total negative distance traveled after the oil life became 0%, will show a ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' message, the total...as described on the multi-information display. 341 2010 Insight When you drive over 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the remaining oil life became 0%, and the maintenance item code(s). TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE U.S. models) or 10 km (for U.S. Maintenance Minder This message is not done and the ...
... service is displayed again when you press the SEL/RESET button to select the engine oil life, the message ''SERVICE,'' along with the maintenance item code(s) and the total negative distance traveled after the oil life became 0%, will show a ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' message, the total...as described on the multi-information display. 341 2010 Insight When you drive over 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the remaining oil life became 0%, and the maintenance item code(s). TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE U.S. models) or 10 km (for U.S. Maintenance Minder This message is not done and the ...
Owner's Manual
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...life is done by someone other than 10 seconds. Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MESSAGE DISPLAY ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will be shown on the multiinformation display. 342 2010 Insight You will see page 346 . 2. Turn the ...ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the display the next time you ...
...life is done by someone other than 10 seconds. Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MESSAGE DISPLAY ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will be shown on the multiinformation display. 342 2010 Insight You will see page 346 . 2. Turn the ...ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the display the next time you ...