Owner's Manual
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...order) ...435 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TM8-6000 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2010 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger ... 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 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire...
...order) ...435 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TM8-6000 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2010 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger ... 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 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire...
Owner's Manual
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... sections in your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Taking Care of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the...
... sections in your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Taking Care of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Insight Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the...
Owner's Manual
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...seats have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off. Have your back. Sitting improperly can result in serious injury or death. See page 21 for additional information about your seat belts... not working properly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens RELEASE BUTTONS Never place the shoulder portion of them. 18 2010 Insight No one or both feet up or down , turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should sit in a crash....
...seats have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off. Have your back. Sitting improperly can result in serious injury or death. See page 21 for additional information about your seat belts... not working properly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens RELEASE BUTTONS Never place the shoulder portion of them. 18 2010 Insight No one or both feet up or down , turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should sit in a crash....
Owner's Manual
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... injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to a possible problem. If the indicator comes on after the engine starts. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as... possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. 34 2010 Insight If the indicator stays on at all, you should come on after you drive. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position...
... injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to a possible problem. If the indicator comes on after the engine starts. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as... possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. 34 2010 Insight If the indicator stays on at all, you should come on after you drive. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position...
Owner's Manual
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... with the garage door closed. The vehicle was in the sound of the garage. Select the 3. Even with the door open, run the engine with the hatch open, open , airflow can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. If you must sit in your vehicle ...collision that expose you maintain your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in normal driving if you to move the vehicle out of the exhaust. You notice a change . Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. 56 2010 Insight If you . Avoid any enclosed areas or activities ...
... with the garage door closed. The vehicle was in the sound of the garage. Select the 3. Even with the door open, run the engine with the hatch open, open , airflow can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. If you must sit in your vehicle ...collision that expose you maintain your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in normal driving if you to move the vehicle out of the exhaust. You notice a change . Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. 56 2010 Insight If you . Avoid any enclosed areas or activities ...
Owner's Manual
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...BELT'' message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 403 . For more information, see page 401 . 62 2010 Insight If either of you do not fasten your vehicle. If you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The... A beeper also sounds if you important information about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is running, and you will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multiinformation display. You will see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on about your seat belt before fastening your seat...
...BELT'' message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 403 . For more information, see page 401 . 62 2010 Insight If either of you do not fasten your vehicle. If you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The... A beeper also sounds if you important information about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is running, and you will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multiinformation display. You will see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on about your seat belt before fastening your seat...
Owner's Manual
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...you will also see page 148 ). 2. Instrument Panel Indicators 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running , or if it comes on while driving, it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the... message on the multi-information display (see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display. Instruments and Controls 63 2010 Insight For more information, see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If it can damage the brakes and tires. If it is...
...you will also see page 148 ). 2. Instrument Panel Indicators 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running , or if it comes on while driving, it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the... message on the multi-information display (see a ''BRAKE FLUID LOW'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display. Instruments and Controls 63 2010 Insight For more information, see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If it can damage the brakes and tires. If it is...
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...of uphill driving, this indicator may be damaged. 67 2010 Insight This means the engine coolant temperature is warm (normal operating temperature), have the vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as very hot weather or a long period of the engine coolant. See page 398 for instructions and precautions on ... not blink or stay on , pull safely to slow down . In normal driving conditions, this indicator comes on when the engine is on when the engine is high. If the indicator begins to prevent overheating. Instruments and Controls If the indicator begins to blink or stays on, you...
...of uphill driving, this indicator may be damaged. 67 2010 Insight This means the engine coolant temperature is warm (normal operating temperature), have the vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as very hot weather or a long period of the engine coolant. See page 398 for instructions and precautions on ... not blink or stay on , pull safely to slow down . In normal driving conditions, this indicator comes on when the engine is on when the engine is high. If the indicator begins to prevent overheating. Instruments and Controls If the indicator begins to blink or stays on, you...
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If it comes on at very low speed, you may be turned off the engine. Reset the system by overheating. The indicator will also see a ''CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If you turn the steering ... again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. If it does not go off after the engine starts. You will also see page 12 ). 68 2010 Insight Door/Hatch Open Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display to indicate which door and/ or the hatch is...
If it comes on at very low speed, you may be turned off the engine. Reset the system by overheating. The indicator will also see a ''CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. If you turn the steering ... again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. If it does not go off after the engine starts. You will also see page 12 ). 68 2010 Insight Door/Hatch Open Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display to indicate which door and/ or the hatch is...
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Running out of the multi-information display between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). 73 2010 Insight For more or less than the actual amount. Instruments and Controls SEL/RESET KNOB KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB Avoid driving with the outside temperature and ... an extremely low f uel level. The needle returns to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. To switch the lower segment of f uel could cause the engine to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Each time you have. It may show slightly more information, see page 78 . Gauges Sel/Reset...
Running out of the multi-information display between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). 73 2010 Insight For more or less than the actual amount. Instruments and Controls SEL/RESET KNOB KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB Avoid driving with the outside temperature and ... an extremely low f uel level. The needle returns to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. To switch the lower segment of f uel could cause the engine to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Each time you have. It may show slightly more information, see page 78 . Gauges Sel/Reset...
Owner's Manual
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... stays in the assist gauge (upper part of the gauge). Therefore, if the motor assist is assisting the engine, the pointer stays in the charge gauge (lower part of the gauge). 74 2010 Insight When the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery's output power...
... stays in the assist gauge (upper part of the gauge). Therefore, if the motor assist is assisting the engine, the pointer stays in the charge gauge (lower part of the gauge). 74 2010 Insight When the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery's output power...
Owner's Manual
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Others help you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 75 2010 Insight You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. ECON is... buttons on the multiinformation display according to the previous ECON setting when you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Some of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. These messages go off several seconds after the key is Off. Normal Display Messages ECON is ...
Others help you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 75 2010 Insight You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. ECON is... buttons on the multiinformation display according to the previous ECON setting when you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Some of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. These messages go off several seconds after the key is Off. Normal Display Messages ECON is ...
Owner's Manual
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The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s). MIDDLE SEGMENT UPPER SEGMENT Instruments and Controls U.S. LOWER SEGMENT The multi-information display consists of an upper segment, a middle ... page 91 ). In the normal display mode, the upper and middle segments display trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. CONTINUED 77 2010 Insight Multi-Information Display In the multi-information display, the system message is shown.
The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s). MIDDLE SEGMENT UPPER SEGMENT Instruments and Controls U.S. LOWER SEGMENT The multi-information display consists of an upper segment, a middle ... page 91 ). In the normal display mode, the upper and middle segments display trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. CONTINUED 77 2010 Insight Multi-Information Display In the multi-information display, the system message is shown.
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U.S. Multi-Information Display HFL (See page 87) Eco Guide Feedback Average Fuel Monitor Economy Record (See page 81) (See page 81) Trip Computer (See page 81) Engine Oil Life (See page 80) IMA System Power Flow Monitor/ IMA Battery Level Indicator (See page 84/85) Outside Temperature (See page 80) : Press the INFO button . : Press the INFO button . : Press the SEL/RESET button. model is shown. : This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is activated. 78 2010 Insight
U.S. Multi-Information Display HFL (See page 87) Eco Guide Feedback Average Fuel Monitor Economy Record (See page 81) (See page 81) Trip Computer (See page 81) Engine Oil Life (See page 80) IMA System Power Flow Monitor/ IMA Battery Level Indicator (See page 84/85) Outside Temperature (See page 80) : Press the INFO button . : Press the INFO button . : Press the SEL/RESET button. model is shown. : This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is activated. 78 2010 Insight
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...Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S. CANADA OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE This shows the outside temperature display (see page 337 . 80 2010 Insight This shows the remaining engine oil life. The temperature reading can be affected by ...heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. In certain weather conditions...
...Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is in Canadian models. Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S. CANADA OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE This shows the outside temperature display (see page 337 . 80 2010 Insight This shows the remaining engine oil life. The temperature reading can be affected by ...heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. In certain weather conditions...
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... ECONOMY A INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY CANADA CANADA AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY B Mile indication (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset trip computer B. 82 2010 Insight You can customize the Trip A and Average Fuel Economy A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 99 ). : This shows your vehicle's instant fuel... Economy A : This shows your vehicle's instant fuel economy in mpg. Average Fuel Economy B The average fuel economy will be reset when you turn off the engine, the instant fuel economy (mpg or L/100 km) is disconnected.
... ECONOMY A INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY CANADA CANADA AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY B Mile indication (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset trip computer B. 82 2010 Insight You can customize the Trip A and Average Fuel Economy A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 99 ). : This shows your vehicle's instant fuel... Economy A : This shows your vehicle's instant fuel economy in mpg. Average Fuel Economy B The average fuel economy will be reset when you turn off the engine, the instant fuel economy (mpg or L/100 km) is disconnected.
Owner's Manual
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...The system is charging IMA battery. The system is consuming fuel. IMA battery is discharging and the system is consuming fuel. 84 2010 Insight Example The table in the next column shows the basic monitoring display examples and their descriptions. The IMA system power flow monitor shows ...IMA battery) are represented by arrows on the display The battery level indicator shows the state of charge of the IMA system. Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is powering vehicle. Multi-Information Display IMA System Power Flow Monitor POWER FLOW Powering Status Descriptions...
...The system is charging IMA battery. The system is consuming fuel. IMA battery is discharging and the system is consuming fuel. 84 2010 Insight Example The table in the next column shows the basic monitoring display examples and their descriptions. The IMA system power flow monitor shows ...IMA battery) are represented by arrows on the display The battery level indicator shows the state of charge of the IMA system. Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is powering vehicle. Multi-Information Display IMA System Power Flow Monitor POWER FLOW Powering Status Descriptions...
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...It does this by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Most of all messages: If there is a problem with one or more messages. 88 2010 Insight If the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel, you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on. To ...will show you the problem. Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on...
...It does this by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Most of all messages: If there is a problem with one or more messages. 88 2010 Insight If the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel, you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on. To ...will show you the problem. Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on...
Owner's Manual
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When you may get more Ecological Drive Assist points (see page 304 ). 124 2010 Insight Press the ECON button again to activate the ECON mode. When the ECON mode is on: Engine performance will be displayed on , you turn it off . ECON OFF will have greater temperature fluctuations In addition, ... the ECON mode indicator will illuminate in the instrument panel. ECON Button Press the ECON button to turn off and then restart the engine, the ECON mode setting remains the same as previously set. ECON BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ECON MODE INDICATOR The ECON button turns the...
When you may get more Ecological Drive Assist points (see page 304 ). 124 2010 Insight Press the ECON button again to activate the ECON mode. When the ECON mode is on: Engine performance will be displayed on , you turn it off . ECON OFF will have greater temperature fluctuations In addition, ... the ECON mode indicator will illuminate in the instrument panel. ECON Button Press the ECON button to turn off and then restart the engine, the ECON mode setting remains the same as previously set. ECON BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ECON MODE INDICATOR The ECON button turns the...
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... tag with your vehicle. Two ignition keys come with a soft cloth. 126 2010 Insight Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Protect the keys from liquids. You will not work to... get wet, dry them immediately with your vehicle. You should have to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. These...
... tag with your vehicle. Two ignition keys come with a soft cloth. 126 2010 Insight Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Protect the keys from liquids. You will not work to... get wet, dry them immediately with your vehicle. You should have to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. These...