Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2010 Insight instrument panel is shown. Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) (ABS) INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) HIGH BEAM...) (P.64) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 332) VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.65, 332) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 403) 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 402) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62, 401) : If equipped SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.65) AUTO IDLE...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 61 2010 Insight instrument panel is shown. Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) (ABS) INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) HIGH BEAM...) (P.64) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 332) VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.65, 332) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 403) 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 402) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62, 401) : If equipped SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.65) AUTO IDLE...
Owner's Manual
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... GAUGE This gauge shows you the charge/ discharge status 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 to normalize the IMA battery's output power depending on the weather. Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge IMA ASSIST GAUGE You can also check the status of the...
... GAUGE This gauge shows you the charge/ discharge status 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 to normalize the IMA battery's output power depending on the weather. Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge IMA ASSIST GAUGE You can also check the status of the...
Owner's Manual
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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 U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... flow monitor shows the status of the IMA battery. The system is powering vehicle. Only engine is consuming fuel. 84 2010 Insight Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is charging IMA battery. IMA system is charging IMA battery. The energy source, and powering status of the engine and IMA motor (engine operation icon and IMA battery) are represented by arrows on the...
... flow monitor shows the status of the IMA battery. The system is powering vehicle. Only engine is consuming fuel. 84 2010 Insight Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is charging IMA battery. IMA system is charging IMA battery. The energy source, and powering status of the engine and IMA motor (engine operation icon and IMA battery) are represented by arrows on the...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 85 2010 Insight When the battery level reading is high, the IMA battery is recharged and discharged by the IMA motor depending on the driving conditions. This battery is well charged. The battery level reading may drop near the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). The position of the battery level reading...
CONTINUED 85 2010 Insight When the battery level reading is high, the IMA battery is recharged and discharged by the IMA motor depending on the driving conditions. This battery is well charged. The battery level reading may drop near the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). The position of the battery level reading...
Owner's Manual
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... gauge does not read higher than the actual battery level. If this happens, IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by your dealer as soon as possible. 86 2010 Insight Multi-Information Display On vehicle with paddle shifters The IMA battery is charged at a higher rate when the transmission is...
... gauge does not read higher than the actual battery level. If this happens, IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by your dealer as soon as possible. 86 2010 Insight Multi-Information Display On vehicle with paddle shifters The IMA battery is charged at a higher rate when the transmission is...
Owner's Manual
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Do not block this air intake, it may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. It will start working again after it . Carrying Cargo Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it cools. 299 2010 Insight This may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat, causing the IMA to shut down. Before Driving AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar.
Do not block this air intake, it may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. It will start working again after it . Carrying Cargo Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air intake or insert any foreign objects in it cools. 299 2010 Insight This may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat, causing the IMA to shut down. Before Driving AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar.
Owner's Manual
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...the engine's f uel system is in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional starter is used instead of the IMA system starter. The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Also, the thinner air f ound at ...least 10 seconds before trying again. Press on the battery. 3. This is harder to start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 127 . Apply the parking... to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. Driving 303 2010 Insight The engine is normal. Starting in Park. Starting the Engine 1.
...the engine's f uel system is in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional starter is used instead of the IMA system starter. The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Also, the thinner air f ound at ...least 10 seconds before trying again. Press on the battery. 3. This is harder to start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 127 . Apply the parking... to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 4. Driving 303 2010 Insight The engine is normal. Starting in Park. Starting the Engine 1.
Owner's Manual
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... you come to a stop with the brake pedal pressed. Driving 321 2010 Insight See page 124 for the ECON button. The engine will not stop . The engine may not stop automatically under the following conditions: The IMA battery charge is low The IMA battery temperature is excessively high or low The ECON button is in the...
... you come to a stop with the brake pedal pressed. Driving 321 2010 Insight See page 124 for the ECON button. The engine will not stop . The engine may not stop automatically under the following conditions: The IMA battery charge is low The IMA battery temperature is excessively high or low The ECON button is in the...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while stopped on an incline The IMA battery charge becomes low The climate control system starts to notify that the Auto Idle Stop system is in operation. 322 2010 Insight If the driver's door is opened while the indicator is blinking, the buzzer sounds to...
... brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while stopped on an incline The IMA battery charge becomes low The climate control system starts to notify that the Auto Idle Stop system is in operation. 322 2010 Insight If the driver's door is opened while the indicator is blinking, the buzzer sounds to...
Owner's Manual
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.... Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do the battery maintenance. Wash your vehicle's 12 volt battery is needed, see your vehicle's electrical system. Maintenance 381 2010 Insight To remove it off with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you need to... soda and water. Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for at the test indicator window. It will show the correct level after handling. If additional battery maintenance is disconnected or goes dead, the IMA battery level gauge reading will show less than the...
.... Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do the battery maintenance. Wash your vehicle's 12 volt battery is needed, see your vehicle's electrical system. Maintenance 381 2010 Insight To remove it off with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you need to... soda and water. Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for at the test indicator window. It will show the correct level after handling. If additional battery maintenance is disconnected or goes dead, the IMA battery level gauge reading will show less than the...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a ''breathable'' cover, one month, the service lif e of the 100V Nickel-Metal Hydride battery will keep the IMA battery charged and in Park. Support the front wiper blade arms with the door and hatch seals. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray ...Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are off the ground. Reconnect the 12 volt battery and drive your vehicle indoors. This will be reduced and the battery may be permanently damaged. 383 2010 Insight Non-porous materials, such If the vehicle is to be stored for a longer period, it ...
... the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a ''breathable'' cover, one month, the service lif e of the 100V Nickel-Metal Hydride battery will keep the IMA battery charged and in Park. Support the front wiper blade arms with the door and hatch seals. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray ...Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are off the ground. Reconnect the 12 volt battery and drive your vehicle indoors. This will be reduced and the battery may be permanently damaged. 383 2010 Insight Non-porous materials, such If the vehicle is to be stored for a longer period, it ...
Owner's Manual
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If the Engine Won't Start The engine normally starts with the IMA motor. An improperly coded key will not operate. Do you using the proper starting procedure? Check the fuel .... Are you using a properly coded key? Check all the fuses (see page 127 ). If the engine does not start while the IMA battery charge is normally sufficient, check the following: Check the transmission interlock. Are you have fuel? Refer to the fuel pump. The transmission ... starter will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly (see page 405 ). 394 2010 Insight
If the Engine Won't Start The engine normally starts with the IMA motor. An improperly coded key will not operate. Do you using the proper starting procedure? Check the fuel .... Are you using a properly coded key? Check all the fuses (see page 127 ). If the engine does not start while the IMA battery charge is normally sufficient, check the following: Check the transmission interlock. Are you have fuel? Refer to the fuel pump. The transmission ... starter will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly (see page 405 ). 394 2010 Insight
Owner's Manual
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...OK, there is discharged. Check the condition of the 12 volt battery and terminal connections (see page 396 ). If the headlights are very dim or do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 395 2010 Insight See Emergency Towing on the headlights, and check their brightness. If... the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. If you find the problem. If the Engine Won't Start When the IMA battery charge is low...
...OK, there is discharged. Check the condition of the 12 volt battery and terminal connections (see page 396 ). If the headlights are very dim or do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 395 2010 Insight See Emergency Towing on the headlights, and check their brightness. If... the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. If you find the problem. If the Engine Won't Start When the IMA battery charge is low...
Owner's Manual
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...coming from under most conditions. Or you turn the ignition switch to your vehicle's 12 volt battery is disconnected or goes dead, the IMA battery level gauge reading will blink. If the Engine Overheats The high temperature indicator should determine the ...reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). It will show the correct level after you should take immediate action. Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats If your engine. 398 2010 Insight...
...coming from under most conditions. Or you turn the ignition switch to your vehicle's 12 volt battery is disconnected or goes dead, the IMA battery level gauge reading will blink. If the Engine Overheats The high temperature indicator should determine the ...reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). It will show the correct level after you should take immediate action. Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats If your engine. 398 2010 Insight...
Owner's Manual
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...You will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on if the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery charge drops below 20 °F ( 30°C). 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running... ; The charging system indicator may blink after you can get technical assistance. It will discharge the battery rapidly. starting the engine will stop blinking when the IMA battery warms up. 402 2010 Insight...
...You will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on if the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery charge drops below 20 °F ( 30°C). 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running... ; The charging system indicator may blink after you can get technical assistance. It will discharge the battery rapidly. starting the engine will stop blinking when the IMA battery warms up. 402 2010 Insight...
Owner's Manual
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...Lock Not Used Condenser Fan Motor Left Headlight High Beam Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) Right Headlight High Beam DBW IMA 2 Not Used Heated Mirror 2 Front Wiper Blower Motor ABS/VSA 3 Motor Rear Defogger 1 Rear Defogger 2 Not Used IG Main UNDER-HOOD ...FUSE BOXES On the battery Next to the battery No. Amps. 1 2 3 100 A 60 A 20 A Circuits Protected Battery, Main, ACG EPS Horn, Stop, Hazard No. models except LX model and all Canadian models 3 : EX models 411 2010 Insight Amps. 1 2 15 A 15 A Circuits Protected Ignition Coil ...
...Lock Not Used Condenser Fan Motor Left Headlight High Beam Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) Right Headlight High Beam DBW IMA 2 Not Used Heated Mirror 2 Front Wiper Blower Motor ABS/VSA 3 Motor Rear Defogger 1 Rear Defogger 2 Not Used IG Main UNDER-HOOD ...FUSE BOXES On the battery Next to the battery No. Amps. 1 2 3 100 A 60 A 20 A Circuits Protected Battery, Main, ACG EPS Horn, Stop, Hazard No. models except LX model and all Canadian models 3 : EX models 411 2010 Insight Amps. 1 2 15 A 15 A Circuits Protected Ignition Coil ...
Owner's Manual
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......73 Gearshift Lever Positions ...311 Automatic Transmission...311 Glove Box ...154 I Identification Number, Vehicle...416 Ignition Keys...126 Switch ...128 Timing Control System ...426 IMA System Power Flow Monitor ...84 Immobilizer System...127 Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...62 Indicators, Messages (MID) ...62, 89 ABS (Anti-lock...12, 68 DRL (Daytime Running Lights)...120 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .. 68 ECON Mode ...71 High Beam...69 High Temperature (Coolant) ...67 IMA Battery Level ...85 IMA System...66 Key (Immobilizer System) ...63 IV 2010 Insight
......73 Gearshift Lever Positions ...311 Automatic Transmission...311 Glove Box ...154 I Identification Number, Vehicle...416 Ignition Keys...126 Switch ...128 Timing Control System ...426 IMA System Power Flow Monitor ...84 Immobilizer System...127 Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...62 Indicators, Messages (MID) ...62, 89 ABS (Anti-lock...12, 68 DRL (Daytime Running Lights)...120 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .. 68 ECON Mode ...71 High Beam...69 High Temperature (Coolant) ...67 IMA Battery Level ...85 IMA System...66 Key (Immobilizer System) ...63 IV 2010 Insight