2001 HONDA INSIGHT radio

Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.)When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper car operation or
perf ormance.
Bef ore installing any accessory:
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operation
of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
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129
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
128 Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.If an automatic car wash has tire
cleaning brushes, remove the skirts
covering the rear wheels so they will
not be damaged. See page f or
how to remove and install the skirts.
218
Exterior Care
Appearance Care
Roof A ntenna Rear Wheel Skirt 208

This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories: A/C, rear def ogger, etc.
Try not to use other electrically-
operated controls such as the radio.
Keep the engine running and take
extra care not to stall it. Starting the
engine will discharge the battery
rapidly.
Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
229
CCHHAARRGGIINNGGSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR

Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your car.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your car checked
by a qualif ied mechanic.
If you cannot drive the car without
f ixing the problem, and you do not
have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the
same rating or a lower rating f rom
one of the other circuits. Make sure
youcandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
5. 6.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
235
BBLLOOWWNN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a replace-
ment f use with the proper rating f or the
circuit, install one with a lower rating.

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
1 23456789
10 10 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 20 A SRS
Fuel Pump, SRS
Front Wiper
FI-ECU
Turn Light
Meter
IG Coil
Power Window, Passenger
Starter Signal
Power Window, Driver ACC Radio
ACC Socket
Not used
Not used
Small Light
Air Conditioning, R/C
Mirror
Daytime Running Light
Back Up Light
Interior Light
Radio
Daytime Running Light
Door Lock
Tailgate Lock
IMA
Not used
Rear Wiper
Back Light
111213141516 17 18192021222324252627
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A
: Canadian model only
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
236
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
240 Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.

CONT INUED
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Charging System Indicator . 229
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Checking the Fuses . 233
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 228
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
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Overheated Engine . 227
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Emergency Brake . 79
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Emergency Flashers . 65
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Emergency Towing . 239
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Emissions Controls . 250 Engine
............................................
Belts . 191
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 58
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 48, 230
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 167
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Overheating . 227
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Specif ications . 244
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Starting . 135
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Engine Speed Limiter . 139, 143
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 248
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 250
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Exhaust Fumes . 40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 208 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 211
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Fan, Interior . 84
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 83
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 121
Filter
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Dust and Pollen . 191
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Oil . 167
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 180
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Shif ting the . 136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 65
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 217
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) . 178
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Brake . 181
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Clutch . 181
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Manual Transmission . 180
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Windshield Washer . 177
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 112
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 249
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Four-way Flashers . 65 .................................................
Fuel . 126
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Fill Door and Cap . 121
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Oxygenated . 248
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 121
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Fuses, Checking the . 233
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol . 248
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Gasoline . 120
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 48
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Gauge . 50
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Tank, Filling the . 121
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Gas Station Procedures . 121
Index
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 34
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 259
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
..................................
Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 41
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 34
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Additional Information . 34
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Cleaning . 208
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 34
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Maintenance . 35
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 34, 46
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System Components . 34
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the . 76
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Serial Number . 242
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Service Intervals . 156
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Service Manual . 259 .........
Service Station Procedures . 121
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Setting the Clock . 103
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 140
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
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Signaling Turns . 63
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Snow Tires . 197
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 209
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Sound System . 98
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 216
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Specif ications . 245
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Specif ications Charts . 244
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Speedometer . 50
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 36
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 39
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works . 38
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How Your Airbags Work . 36
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SRS Components . 36
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SRS Service . 39
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SRS Indicator . 34, 46
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 70
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Starting the Engine . 135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 135
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With a Dead Battery . 224
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Radiator Overheating . 227
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 98
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 203
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Rear View Mirror . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 65
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Rear Window Washer . 65
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Rear Window Wiper . 65
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 76
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 183
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Engine Coolant . 173
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Engine Oil and Filter . 169
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Fuses . 233
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Light Bulbs . 203
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Schedule . 156
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Drive Belt . 191
...........................................
Tires . 195
.............................
Wiper Blades . 187
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 35
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 124, 173
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Restraint, Child . 19
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Rotation, Tire . 195
Index
RS
VI