2001 HONDA INSIGHT check engine light

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
The engine running generates the
oil pressure.
When the auto idle stop is
activated, the engine is stopped.
But the low oil pressure indicator
does not light.
1. 2. 3. 4.
124 167 239
Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
228
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 128
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Accessories . 128
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Additional Safety Precaution . 129
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Modif ications . 129
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 70
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Accessory Power Socket . 80
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Additives, Engine Oil . 168
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 47
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Air Conditioning System . 90
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Maintenance . 190
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Usage . 90
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 90
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Air Pressure, Tires . 192
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Normal Driving . 192
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 248
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Antif reeze . 171
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 69
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Appearance Care . 207
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Audio System . 98
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Auto Idle Stop . 137, 145
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Automatic Transmission . 140
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Capacity, Fluid . 244 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 178
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Shif ting . 140
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 140
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Shif t Lever Positions . 140
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 229
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Jump Starting . 225
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Maintenance . 185
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Specif ications . 245
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Bef ore Driving . 119
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 80
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Body Repairs . 213
Brakes
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Fluid . 181
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Bulb Replacement . 203
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Parking . 79
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System Indicator . 46, 231
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Wear Indicators . 148
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Braking System . 149 ........................
Break-in, New Car . 120
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights . 61
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 203
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Brake Light . 203
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Front Parking Lights . 201
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Front Side Marker Lights . 201
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Headlights . 200
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Interior Light . 205
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License Plate Lights . 204
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Specif ications . 245
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Turn Signal Lights . 201
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Bulbs, Halogen . 200
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Capacities Chart . 244
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Carrying Cargo . 130
Cassette Player
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Care . 118
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Operation . 104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
Index
A
B
C
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CD Changer . 114
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CD Player . 108
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Certif ication Label . 242
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Chains . 197
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 57
Changing Oil
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How to . 169
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When to . 158
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Changing a Flat Tire . 195
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Changing Engine Coolant . 173
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Charging System Indicator . 56
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 119
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Child Saf ety . 19
Child Seats
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Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Cleaner Element, Air . 183
Cleaning
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Exterior . 208
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Interior . 211
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Seat Belts . 211
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Vinyl . 211
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Windows . 212
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Clock, Setting the . 103
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Clutch Fluid . 181
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CO in the Exhaust . 250
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135 ..............................
Compact Spare . 216
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Consumer Inf ormation . 256
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Controls, Instruments and . 60
Coolant
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Adding . 171
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Checking . 124
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Proper Solution . 175
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Replacing . 177
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Corrosion Protection . 212
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 250
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Current Fuel Mileage . 55
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 256
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Economy, Fuel . 126
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Emergencies on the Road . 215
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Battery, Jump Starting . 224
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Brake System Indicator . 232
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Changing a Flat Tire . 217
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 44
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 260
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Def og and Def rost . 84
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
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Defrosting the Windows . 84
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Dimensions . 244
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Dimming the Headlights . 61 Dipstick
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Engine Oil . 124
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Directional Signals . 63
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 148
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Disposal of Used Oil . 170
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Display Change Button . 50
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 71
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 136
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Drive Belts . 191
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 133
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Economy . 126
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In Bad Weather . 151
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In Foreign Countries . 249
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DustandPollenFilter .191
Index
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CONT INUED
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 227
Steering Wheel
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System . 98
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Storing Your Car . 200
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,36
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Servicing . 39
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SRS Indicator . 34, 46
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System Components . 36
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Synthetic Oil . 168 .....................
Underside, Cleaning . 208
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 215
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Unleaded Gasoline . 120
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Upholstery Cleaning . 211
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 170
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 131
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Vehicle Dimensions . 244
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 242
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Vehicle Storage . 206
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Tachometer . 58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 203
Taking Care of the
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Unexpected . 215
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Tape Player . 104
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Emissions Control Systems . 250
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Oxygenated Fuels . 248
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 252
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Temperature Gauge . 58 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 252
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Time, Setting the . 103
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Tire Chains . 197
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 195
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Tires . 192
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Air Pressure . 193
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Checking Wear . 194
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Compact Spare . 216
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Inf lation . 192
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Inspection . 194
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Replacing . 195
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Rotating . 195
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Snow . 197
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Specif ications . 244
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Tire Chains . 197
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Tools, Tire Changing . 217
Towing
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A Trailer . 152
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Emergency Wrecker . 238
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 178
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 180 ...........................
Fluid Selection . 180
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Identif ication Number . 243
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear . 246
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Trip Meters . 53
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Trip Mileage . 54
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Turn Signals . 63
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