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2010 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main..., steering wheel, security, cruise control, 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 ...Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TM8-6000 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...431 Authorized Manuals (U.S. All Rights Reserved...
2010 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main..., steering wheel, security, cruise control, 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 ...Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TM8-6000 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...431 Authorized Manuals (U.S. All Rights Reserved...
Owner's Manual
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...Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Driving The proper way to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you need to... and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information...
...Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Driving The proper way to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you need to... and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information...
Owner's Manual
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...can be very seriously injured in a crash. Do not put any accessories on top of a foldeddown back seat. Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on seat belts. If your side airbags from the airbag covers. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your wearing a seat ...belt during a side impact. 20 2010 Insight If they do , they Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. If a side airbag or a could be thrown against...
...can be very seriously injured in a crash. Do not put any accessories on top of a foldeddown back seat. Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on seat belts. If your side airbags from the airbag covers. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your wearing a seat ...belt during a side impact. 20 2010 Insight If they do , they Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. If a side airbag or a could be thrown against...
Owner's Manual
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... front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it. Driver and Passenger Safety This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the front passenger's seat. Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 31 2010 Insight To ensure that the passenger's advanced front...
... front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it. Driver and Passenger Safety This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the front passenger's seat. Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 31 2010 Insight To ensure that the passenger's advanced front...
Owner's Manual
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... ...144 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ...144 Power Mirror Heaters...145 Power Windows ...146 Parking Brake ...148 Interior Convenience Items ...149 Cargo Area Cover ...150 Under Floor Storages ...152 Floor Storage Compartment ...152 Beverage Holders ...153 Accessory Power Sockets...153 Console Compartment ...... Center Pockets...155 Coat Hook ...156 Sun Visors ...156 Vanity Mirror ...156 Interior Lights ...157 Instruments and Controls 59 2010 Insight All the essential controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that...
... ...144 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ...144 Power Mirror Heaters...145 Power Windows ...146 Parking Brake ...148 Interior Convenience Items ...149 Cargo Area Cover ...150 Under Floor Storages ...152 Floor Storage Compartment ...152 Beverage Holders ...153 Accessory Power Sockets...153 Console Compartment ...... Center Pockets...155 Coat Hook ...156 Sun Visors ...156 Vanity Mirror ...156 Interior Lights ...157 Instruments and Controls 59 2010 Insight All the essential controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that...
Owner's Manual
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If you fold down for more cargo room. If the seat-back is folded down. LEVER 2. Fold the seat-back forward. Seats Folding the Rear Seats Down The rear seat-backs can ...-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all rear shoulder belts are no items on the outer side of the rear seat-backs. 142 2010 Insight Unlock the seat-back by pulling up the release lever on the floor before folding down the seats. 1. Each side folds down separately, so you...
If you fold down for more cargo room. If the seat-back is folded down. LEVER 2. Fold the seat-back forward. Seats Folding the Rear Seats Down The rear seat-backs can ...-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all rear shoulder belts are no items on the outer side of the rear seat-backs. 142 2010 Insight Unlock the seat-back by pulling up the release lever on the floor before folding down the seats. 1. Each side folds down separately, so you...
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Armrest Instruments and Controls EX models only The lid of the console compartment can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page 295 ). Seats Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can be used as an armrest. 143 2010 Insight
Armrest Instruments and Controls EX models only The lid of the console compartment can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page 295 ). Seats Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can be used as an armrest. 143 2010 Insight
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CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE HOLDERS CONTINUED 149 2010 Insight Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK REAR DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER CARGO AREA COVER FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT USB ADAPTER CABLE VANITY MIRROR FRONT DOOR POCKET SUN VISOR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX Instruments and Controls AUXILIARY INPUT JACK CENTER TRAY CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK POCKETS UNDER FLOOR STORAGES : If equipped EX model is shown.
CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE HOLDERS CONTINUED 149 2010 Insight Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK REAR DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER CARGO AREA COVER FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT USB ADAPTER CABLE VANITY MIRROR FRONT DOOR POCKET SUN VISOR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX Instruments and Controls AUXILIARY INPUT JACK CENTER TRAY CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK POCKETS UNDER FLOOR STORAGES : If equipped EX model is shown.
Owner's Manual
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...the hooks and guide the cover so it . To extend the cargo area cover, pull 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 weight is placed on the cargo area cover.
...the hooks and guide the cover so it . To extend the cargo area cover, pull 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 weight is placed on the cargo area cover.
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... housing unit is securely placed so it will not come loose while you more cargo space. Release each side of the housing unit by pushing one end of the unit in the holder on both sides of the cargo area floor. You can be removed to give you are driving. LID HOUSING... cover holder lids located on the side panel, then push it into its holder. CONTINUED 151 2010 Insight Interior Convenience Items To reinstall the cargo area cover housing unit, place one end of the unit toward the other end into the side panel slightly and insert the other end and ...
... housing unit is securely placed so it will not come loose while you more cargo space. Release each side of the housing unit by pushing one end of the unit in the holder on both sides of the cargo area floor. You can be removed to give you are driving. LID HOUSING... cover holder lids located on the side panel, then push it into its holder. CONTINUED 151 2010 Insight Interior Convenience Items To reinstall the cargo area cover housing unit, place one end of the unit toward the other end into the side panel slightly and insert the other end and ...
Owner's Manual
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Reinstall the cargo floor lid. Close the lid by pressing until it latches. 152 2010 Insight To use the storage compartment located on the left side of the cargo area floor, hold the strap and raise the lid. Interior Convenience Items Under Floor Storages CARGO AREA COVER STORAGES CARGO FLOOR Floor Storage Compartments STRAP LID 3. To open the cargo floor, fold the cargo floor forward. Store the cover in its holders as shown in the illustration above. 4.
Reinstall the cargo floor lid. Close the lid by pressing until it latches. 152 2010 Insight To use the storage compartment located on the left side of the cargo area floor, hold the strap and raise the lid. Interior Convenience Items Under Floor Storages CARGO AREA COVER STORAGES CARGO FLOOR Floor Storage Compartments STRAP LID 3. To open the cargo floor, fold the cargo floor forward. Store the cover in its holders as shown in the illustration above. 4.
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EX model CARGO AREA LIGHT Your vehicle has a cargo area light on when you open the hatch. 158 2010 Insight It comes on the left side panel of the cargo area. Interior Lights Cargo Area Light SPOTLIGHTS Push Push U.S.
EX model CARGO AREA LIGHT Your vehicle has a cargo area light on when you open the hatch. 158 2010 Insight It comes on the left side panel of the cargo area. Interior Lights Cargo Area Light SPOTLIGHTS Push Push U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Cap Message ...286 Opening and Closing the Hood ...287 Oil Check ...288 Engine Coolant Check ...289 Fuel Economy ...290 Accessories and Modifications ...293 Carrying Cargo ...295 Before Driving 283 2010 Insight
... Fuel Cap Message ...286 Opening and Closing the Hood ...287 Oil Check ...288 Engine Coolant Check ...289 Fuel Economy ...290 Accessories and Modifications ...293 Carrying Cargo ...295 Before Driving 283 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...storage areas: Glove box Door pockets Seat-back pockets 1 Under floor storages Floor storage compartment Center tray Console compartment 1 Coin pocket 2 Cargo area However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. GLOVE BOX...COMPARTMENT 1 : EX models only 2 : LX models only EX model is shown. 1 FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS COIN POCKET 2 CENTER TRAY Before Driving CARGO AREA UNDER FLOOR STORAGES SEAT-BACK POCKETS 1 1 : EX models only 2 : LX models only 295 2010 Insight
...storage areas: Glove box Door pockets Seat-back pockets 1 Under floor storages Floor storage compartment Center tray Console compartment 1 Coin pocket 2 Cargo area However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. GLOVE BOX...COMPARTMENT 1 : EX models only 2 : LX models only EX model is shown. 1 FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS COIN POCKET 2 CENTER TRAY Before Driving CARGO AREA UNDER FLOOR STORAGES SEAT-BACK POCKETS 1 1 : EX models only 2 : LX models only 295 2010 Insight
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... (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. This figure includes the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in which you are towing a trailer. 296 2010 Insight Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load... Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on the vehicle. ...
... (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. This figure includes the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in which you are towing a trailer. 296 2010 Insight Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load... Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on the vehicle. ...
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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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... gas can enter the passenger area. Keep all items that could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop. Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Cargo Area Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the hatch, placing the heaviest items on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the... seats and interfere with the driver's ability to page 142 for folding rear seats. 298 2010 Insight If it is higher, it is open,...
... gas can enter the passenger area. Keep all items that could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop. Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Cargo Area Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the hatch, placing the heaviest items on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the... seats and interfere with the driver's ability to page 142 for folding rear seats. 298 2010 Insight If it is higher, it is open,...
Owner's Manual
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Do not block this air intake, it . Carrying Cargo Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. Before Driving AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar. It will start working again after it cools. 299 2010 Insight This may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat, causing the IMA to shut down.
Do not block this air intake, it . Carrying Cargo Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. Before Driving AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar. It will start working again after it cools. 299 2010 Insight This may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat, causing the IMA to shut down.
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... are closed. Lock the doors. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. This keeps the vehicle from the curb. 323 2010 Insight in the cargo area or take them with the parking brake partially set can overheat or damage the rear brakes. Parking Always use the parking brake when...
... are closed. Lock the doors. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. This keeps the vehicle from the curb. 323 2010 Insight in the cargo area or take them with the parking brake partially set can overheat or damage the rear brakes. Parking Always use the parking brake when...
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... required. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the tab to unlock it with your skin or hard objects. If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, readjustment may be done by pulling it straight up. 2. High Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIP CONNECTOR Maintenance Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit... the back of the windshield washer reservoir tank. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or another qualified technician. CONTINUED 359 2010 Insight
... required. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the tab to unlock it with your skin or hard objects. If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, readjustment may be done by pulling it straight up. 2. High Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIP CONNECTOR Maintenance Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit... the back of the windshield washer reservoir tank. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or another qualified technician. CONTINUED 359 2010 Insight