Owner's Manual
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... (P.130) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.146) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.287) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)(P.311) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.316) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.153) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.183, 191) : If equipped CONTINUED...
... (P.130) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.146) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.287) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)(P.311) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.316) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.153) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.183, 191) : If equipped CONTINUED...
Owner's Manual
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Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS(P.62) GAUGES (P.72) ECON BUTTON (P.124) DOOR LOCK TAB (P.130) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P.72, 75) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.122) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.166, 198) NAVIGATION SYSTEM POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.146) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.311) PARKING BRAKE LEVER (P.148) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.316) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.183,191) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.287) Model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped 60 2010 Insight
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS(P.62) GAUGES (P.72) ECON BUTTON (P.124) DOOR LOCK TAB (P.130) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P.72, 75) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.122) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.166, 198) NAVIGATION SYSTEM POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.146) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.311) PARKING BRAKE LEVER (P.148) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.316) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.183,191) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.287) Model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped 60 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...under various conditions, and how to Drive ...302 Starting the Engine...303 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco AssistTM) ...304 Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 311 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...316 Auto Idle Stop ...321 Parking ...323 Braking System...324 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ... System (TPMS) ...328 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...332 Towing a Trailer ...334 Driving 301 2010 Insight Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, and the tire pressure...
...under various conditions, and how to Drive ...302 Starting the Engine...303 Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco AssistTM) ...304 Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 311 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...316 Auto Idle Stop ...321 Parking ...323 Braking System...324 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ... System (TPMS) ...328 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...332 Towing a Trailer ...334 Driving 301 2010 Insight Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, and the tire pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... along with the automatic transmission control system. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on for more precise operation and better fuel economy. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of a possible problem with the transmission, you turn the ignition switch to the ON... the shift lever is in the transmission. Shift Lever Position Indicators Driving LX models Except LX models These indicators on the multi-information display. 311 2010 Insight
... along with the automatic transmission control system. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on for more precise operation and better fuel economy. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of a possible problem with the transmission, you turn the ignition switch to the ON... the shift lever is in the transmission. Shift Lever Position Indicators Driving LX models Except LX models These indicators on the multi-information display. 311 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal, press the release button on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 312 2010 Insight Move the lever. Except LX models To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this : Press the ...brake pedal and press the release button. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER LX models To shift from: P to R R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to N D to S N to D R to N Do this ...
... the brake pedal, press the release button on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 312 2010 Insight Move the lever. Except LX models To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this : Press the ...brake pedal and press the release button. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER LX models To shift from: P to R R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to N D to S N to D R to N Do this ...
Owner's Manual
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Always shift to the Park position if you have your normal driving. Use Second when you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Driving CONTINUED 313 2010 Insight Use Park whenever you are moving the shift lever from neutral. If you need to another position. Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you are going down a ... lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the front of the shift lever to a complete stop briefly with the engine idling. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission.
Always shift to the Park position if you have your normal driving. Use Second when you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Driving CONTINUED 313 2010 Insight Use Park whenever you are moving the shift lever from neutral. If you need to another position. Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you are going down a ... lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the front of the shift lever to a complete stop briefly with the engine idling. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission.
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..., you may feel the engine cut in D or S, you reduce the speed to below the maximum. 314 2010 Insight For more power when climbing, and for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Automatic Transmission (CVT) LX models Except LX models Low (L) To shift to Low, press the release button on driving with the...
..., you may feel the engine cut in D or S, you reduce the speed to below the maximum. 314 2010 Insight For more power when climbing, and for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Automatic Transmission (CVT) LX models Except LX models Low (L) To shift to Low, press the release button on driving with the...
Owner's Manual
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... on the notch of the cover to move the shift lever out of Park to use the shift lock release, it means your dealer. 315 2010 Insight SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Driving 4. If you press the release button on the key while you need to neutral. 6. Put a cloth on the left side... the normal method of the shift lock release slot cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is developing a problem. COVER RELEASE BUTTON 3. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release This allows you to remove it. Set the parking brake. 2.
... on the notch of the cover to move the shift lever out of Park to use the shift lock release, it means your dealer. 315 2010 Insight SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Driving 4. If you press the release button on the key while you need to neutral. 6. Put a cloth on the left side... the normal method of the shift lock release slot cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is developing a problem. COVER RELEASE BUTTON 3. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release This allows you to remove it. Set the parking brake. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... more power when climbing, and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill. Pull the (right) paddle shifter to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. 316 2010 Insight When the transmission returns to upshift. You can shift the transmission up or down through seven-stages manually with the Paddle Shifters...
... more power when climbing, and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill. Pull the (right) paddle shifter to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. 316 2010 Insight When the transmission returns to upshift. You can shift the transmission up or down through seven-stages manually with the Paddle Shifters...
Owner's Manual
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When the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). The transmission remains in the normal driving, the system judges that you are driving at a constant ... your driving conditions. Under these conditions, D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission automatically returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. When you press the accelerator pedal as in the selected speed if you do not accelerate. ... going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. Driving CONTINUED 317 2010 Insight
When the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). The transmission remains in the normal driving, the system judges that you are driving at a constant ... your driving conditions. Under these conditions, D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission automatically returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), the displayed shift indicator disappears. When you press the accelerator pedal as in the selected speed if you do not accelerate. ... going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. Driving CONTINUED 317 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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... to a higher speed. You press both paddle shifters at the same time. The transmission downshifts to first speed and returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT) when the vehicle comes to change shift if: You downshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed. You upshift before... two paddle shifters with the paddle shifters, the D indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). 318 2010 Insight If you to a complete stop and the vehicle speed is about 6 mph (10 km/h).
... to a higher speed. You press both paddle shifters at the same time. The transmission downshifts to first speed and returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT) when the vehicle comes to change shift if: You downshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed. You upshift before... two paddle shifters with the paddle shifters, the D indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). 318 2010 Insight If you to a complete stop and the vehicle speed is about 6 mph (10 km/h).
Owner's Manual
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... paddle shifter, the speed will not automatically return to the ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). Driving When you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without a clutch pedal. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight To cancel the 7-speed manual shift mode and return to the ordinary automatic transmission... (CVT), move the lever to the S position, then pull either paddle shifter, the shift ...
... paddle shifter, the speed will not automatically return to the ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). Driving When you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without a clutch pedal. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight To cancel the 7-speed manual shift mode and return to the ordinary automatic transmission... (CVT), move the lever to the S position, then pull either paddle shifter, the shift ...
Owner's Manual
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... press both paddle shifters simultaneously until you effective emissions control. You pull one of the two paddle shifters with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission (CVT) will flash the number of the lower speed several times, then return to change shift if: You downshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest.../h) 55 mph (89 km/h) L (Low) mode To shift to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. 320 2010 Insight
... press both paddle shifters simultaneously until you effective emissions control. You pull one of the two paddle shifters with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission (CVT) will flash the number of the lower speed several times, then return to change shift if: You downshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest.../h) 55 mph (89 km/h) L (Low) mode To shift to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. 320 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Oil ...348 Changing the Oil and Filter ...350 Engine Coolant ...353 Windshield Washers ...355 Automatic Transmission Fluid...356 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...356 Brake Fluid ...357 Lights ...359 Roof Antenna ...369 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...369 Floor Mats ...369 Dust and Pollen Filter ......370 Wiper Blades ...370 Tires ...375 Checking the 12 Volt Battery ...381 Vehicle Storage ...383 Maintenance 335 2010 Insight See page 435 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to take ...
... Engine Oil ...348 Changing the Oil and Filter ...350 Engine Coolant ...353 Windshield Washers ...355 Automatic Transmission Fluid...356 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...356 Brake Fluid ...357 Lights ...359 Roof Antenna ...369 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...369 Floor Mats ...369 Dust and Pollen Filter ......370 Wiper Blades ...370 Tires ...375 Checking the 12 Volt Battery ...381 Vehicle Storage ...383 Maintenance 335 2010 Insight See page 435 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to take ...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it...the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. HOT Range UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Clean up any . Always use Honda CVTF (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid). For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) ... and lower marks. If the level is a HOT side and a COLD side on the HOT side. 356 2010 Insight DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. There is below the lower mark, add fluid into ...
Automatic Transmission Fluid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it...the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. HOT Range UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Clean up any . Always use Honda CVTF (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid). For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) ... and lower marks. If the level is a HOT side and a COLD side on the HOT side. 356 2010 Insight DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. There is below the lower mark, add fluid into ...
Owner's Manual
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... System ...166 Auto Door Locking ...107 Auto Door Unlocking ...108 Auto Idle Stop...321 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Automatic Speed Control...257 Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 311 Capacity, Fluid ...418 Checking Fluid Level ...356 Paddle Shifters in the D Position ...316 Paddle Shifters in the S Position ...319 Recommended Shift Points ...320 Shifting... (ABS) ...326 Break-in, New Linings ...284 Bulb Replacement ...365 Fluid ...357 Pad Wear Indicator...325 Parking ...148 System Indicator ...63, 64, 404 CONTINUED INDEX I 2010 Insight
... System ...166 Auto Door Locking ...107 Auto Door Unlocking ...108 Auto Idle Stop...321 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Automatic Speed Control...257 Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 311 Capacity, Fluid ...418 Checking Fluid Level ...356 Paddle Shifters in the D Position ...316 Paddle Shifters in the S Position ...319 Recommended Shift Points ...320 Shifting... (ABS) ...326 Break-in, New Linings ...284 Bulb Replacement ...365 Fluid ...357 Pad Wear Indicator...325 Parking ...148 System Indicator ...63, 64, 404 CONTINUED INDEX I 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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Oil change capacity (including filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVTF): Use Honda CVT Fluid (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid) only Fluid change capacity: 3.0 US qt (2.8 ) 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 348 ). 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 Insight Fuel Tank ...
Oil change capacity (including filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVTF): Use Honda CVT Fluid (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid) only Fluid change capacity: 3.0 US qt (2.8 ) 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 348 ). 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 Insight Fuel Tank ...