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...and will learn how to your vehicle. As you read this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of driving pleasure. i 2010 Insight Several warranties protect your investment. Your dealer is specially trained in your vehicle so you years of your vehicle, other ...your new vehicle is intended to help you avoid damage to enhance the enjoyment of a 2010 Honda Insight was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations! When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will be pleased to read this manual. This information ...
...and will learn how to your vehicle. As you read this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of driving pleasure. i 2010 Insight Several warranties protect your investment. Your dealer is specially trained in your vehicle so you years of your vehicle, other ...your new vehicle is intended to help you avoid damage to enhance the enjoyment of a 2010 Honda Insight was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations! When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will be pleased to read this manual. This information ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. 2010 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at ... control, audio, 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...
... 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. 2010 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at ... control, audio, 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...
Owner's Manual
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...summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for detailed information. only) How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Driving The proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Refer to your new vehicle, and how to contact us for maintenance service.... to load luggage and other convenience features. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use , how...
...summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for detailed information. only) How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Driving The proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Refer to your new vehicle, and how to contact us for maintenance service.... to load luggage and other convenience features. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use , how...
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... Children Must Be Restrained ...38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...39 The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks ...39 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...41 If a Child Requires Close Attention ...41 Additional Safety Precautions ...42 Protecting Infants and Small Children ...43 Protecting Infants ...43 Protecting Small... it tells you how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 5 2010 Insight
... Children Must Be Restrained ...38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...39 The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks ...39 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...41 If a Child Requires Close Attention ...41 Additional Safety Precautions ...42 Protecting Infants and Small Children ...43 Protecting Infants ...43 Protecting Small... it tells you how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 5 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...with every additional drink. Even one drink can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 17 ). So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them . The recommendations on this manual. Be sure to changing conditions, and your reaction... time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2010 Insight Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be the most important. Important Safety Precautions You...
...with every additional drink. Even one drink can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 17 ). So don't drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them . The recommendations on this manual. Be sure to changing conditions, and your reaction... time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2010 Insight Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be the most important. Important Safety Precautions You...
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Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. Keep Your Vehicle in mobile phone conversation or other ... away from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. Control...your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 375 ). Never drive faster than is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed...
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. Keep Your Vehicle in mobile phone conversation or other ... away from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. Control...your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 375 ). Never drive faster than is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed...
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The above illustration shows that all doors and the hatch are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front. Your vehicle also has a door and hatch open indicator on the multiinformation display to indicate when a specific door or the ... open indicator works. See pages 38 55 for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are open. 12 2010 Insight Your vehicle has a door/ hatch open indicator (red) on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the hatch with the key in the...
The above illustration shows that all doors and the hatch are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front. Your vehicle also has a door and hatch open indicator on the multiinformation display to indicate when a specific door or the ... open indicator works. See pages 38 55 for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are open. 12 2010 Insight Your vehicle has a door/ hatch open indicator (red) on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the hatch with the key in the...
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Protecting Adults and Teens 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their head restraints properly as possible. 16 2010 Insight Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Properly adjusted head restraints ... work. Make sure head restraints are in a crash. Have passengers adjust their effectiveness, and you can be seriously injured in place and positioned properly before driving. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as well.
Protecting Adults and Teens 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their head restraints properly as possible. 16 2010 Insight Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Properly adjusted head restraints ... work. Make sure head restraints are in a crash. Have passengers adjust their effectiveness, and you can be seriously injured in place and positioned properly before driving. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as well.
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... and Passenger Safety Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the center of internal injuries. 17 2010 Insight Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Protecting Adults and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on...
... and Passenger Safety Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the center of internal injuries. 17 2010 Insight Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Protecting Adults and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on...
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...seat can result in serious injury or death in the seat, with your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or ...caused by an inflating front airbag. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. This will reduce the risk of injuries to drive. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. ... seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 19 2010 Insight
...seat can result in serious injury or death in the seat, with your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or ...caused by an inflating front airbag. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. This will reduce the risk of injuries to drive. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. ... seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 19 2010 Insight
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... interfere with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 20 2010 Insight A passenger who is moving. Improperly replacing could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Carrying hard or sharp Do not... objects on or near the door could be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other hard object attached on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the airbags or be very seriously injured in a crash. Objects on the front airbag covers. If your front ...
... interfere with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 20 2010 Insight A passenger who is moving. Improperly replacing could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Carrying hard or sharp Do not... objects on or near the door could be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other hard object attached on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the airbags or be very seriously injured in a crash. Objects on the front airbag covers. If your front ...
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...the indicator will come on the front passenger's seat (see pages 30 and 31 ). If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. CONTINUED If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the ... to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel, you ignore it and do not fasten the seat belt while driving. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2010 Insight This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic...
...the indicator will come on the front passenger's seat (see pages 30 and 31 ). If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. CONTINUED If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the ... to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel, you ignore it and do not fasten the seat belt while driving. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2010 Insight This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic...
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If no items on the buckle. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in the seat-back pocket. Look for how to help restrain your body. Guide the belt across your vehicle .... To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the front seat, something may be sure the belt is latched (see page 49 ). 22 2010 Insight
If no items on the buckle. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in the seat-back pocket. Look for how to help restrain your body. Guide the belt across your vehicle .... To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the front seat, something may be sure the belt is latched (see page 49 ). 22 2010 Insight
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...seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you need them. 34 2010 Insight When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked. If the indicator comes on at...For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on for several seconds then goes off . If the indicator comes on or flashes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to the ON (II) position, ...
...seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you need them. 34 2010 Insight When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked. If the indicator comes on at...For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on for several seconds then goes off . If the indicator comes on or flashes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to the ON (II) position, ...
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... until the seat belt fits them . If you have children, or ever need to drive with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Any child too small for infants, small children, and larger children. 38 2010 Insight To reduce the number of children age 12 and under. In fact, vehicle accidents are...
... until the seat belt fits them . If you have children, or ever need to drive with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Any child too small for infants, small children, and larger children. 38 2010 Insight To reduce the number of children age 12 and under. In fact, vehicle accidents are...
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... the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 18 ). General Guidelines If a child requires close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you ever have to the rear as far to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front: Place the largest... child in the seat (see page 52 ). If you at risk. Driver and Passenger Safety 41 2010 Insight Have the child sit upright and well back in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to put an infant or a small child...
... the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 18 ). General Guidelines If a child requires close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you ever have to the rear as far to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front: Place the largest... child in the seat (see page 52 ). If you at risk. Driver and Passenger Safety 41 2010 Insight Have the child sit upright and well back in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to put an infant or a small child...
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...If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision. Protecting Small Children and weight are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front ...seat, move the seat as far forward as shown. Know the requirements where you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 44 2010 Insight Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rear-facing seat. Or, you are ...
...If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision. Protecting Small Children and weight are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front ...seat, move the seat as far forward as shown. Know the requirements where you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 44 2010 Insight Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rear-facing seat. Or, you are ...
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... is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in any slack from the lap part of 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. Remember, if the... belt. Since a tether can be secure. After confirming that it is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it may help to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers.
... is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in any slack from the lap part of 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. Remember, if the... belt. Since a tether can be secure. After confirming that it is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it may help to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers.
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... a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Driver and Passenger Safety 53 2010 Insight Be sure to ride on a booster seat. Will the child be tall enough to drive. If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. Using a Booster Seat territories where you answer yes to all...
... a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Driver and Passenger Safety 53 2010 Insight Be sure to ride on a booster seat. Will the child be tall enough to drive. If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. Using a Booster Seat territories where you answer yes to all...
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...open all the windows, and set the climate control system as shown below. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must... . Do not run the engine only long enough to high. 4. Select the fresh air mode. mode. 2. Set the temperature control to carbon monoxide. 56 2010 Insight Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. With the hatch open , run the engine with the engine running, even in...
...open all the windows, and set the climate control system as shown below. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must... . Do not run the engine only long enough to high. 4. Select the fresh air mode. mode. 2. Set the temperature control to carbon monoxide. 56 2010 Insight Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. With the hatch open , run the engine with the engine running, even in...