2001 HONDA INSIGHT fuel

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates one of the
engine’s emissions control systems
may have a problem. Even though
you may f eel no dif f erence in your
car’s perf ormance, it can reduce
your f uel economy and cause your
car to put out excessive emissions.
Continued operation may cause
serious damage.Youshouldalsohavethedealer
inspect your car if this indicator
comes on repeatedly, even though it
may turn of f as you continue driving.
If you have recently ref ueled your
car, the cause of this indicator
coming on could be a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap. Check the cap
and tighten it until it clicks several
times. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is
missing. Tightening the cap will not
make the indicator turn of f
immediately; it takes one driving trip.
If the indicator remains on past one
driving trip, or the f uel cap was not
loose or missing, have the car
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. Drive moderately until the
dealer has inspected the problem.
Avoid full-throttle acceleration and
driving at high speed.
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If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your car’s emissions controls
and engine. Those repairs may not be
covered by your car’s warranties.

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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
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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
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 23456789
10 50 A
80 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A IG1 Main
Battery
ABS Motor
Hazard
IMA
Horn Stop
Fuel Pump
Lef t Headlight
Not used
Right Headlight 1112131415161718192030 A
40 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
7.5 A 20 A Cooling Fan
Heater Motor
Rear Defroster
ABS F/S
Power Steering
Back Up, ACC
Power Window
IMA ECU
Condenser Fan
Spare Fuse
Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 242
................................
Specif ications . 244
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 246
Unif orm Tire Quality
..................................
Grading . 246
.................................
Treadwear . 246
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Traction . 246
.............................
Temperature . 247 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 248
......
Driving in Foreign Countries . 249
.......................
Emissions Controls . 250
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The Clean Air Act . 250
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 250
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 250
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 250
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 251
....................
PGM-FI System . 251
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 251
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 251
....................
Replacement Parts . 251
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 252
..............
State Emissions Testing . 253
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Specif ications
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Weights
Engine
Capacities
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
53.3 in (1,355 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
52.2 in (1,325 mm)
2.8x3.21in(72x81.5mm) 60.8 cu-in (995 cm
)
10.8 : 1 10.6 US gal (40
, 8.8 Imp gal)
155.0 in (3,938 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC3-cylinder gasoline engine 0.61 US gal (2.3, 0.51 Imp gal)
1.06 US gal (4.0, 0.88 Imp gal)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs ILZFR5A-11 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
, 0.09 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.4 US qt (2.3
, 2.0 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
10.3 : 1 5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual transmission
fluid
Automatic transmission
fluid (CVT)
Windshield washer reservoir
Front Rear
Approx.
1:
2 : Contact your Honda dealer when replacement is necessary. MTCVT ChangeTotal
Change
Without filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
2 : U.S. model
2 21
Including filter

Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthepump.If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties.
Oxygenated Fuels
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If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
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The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These
three systems work together to
control the engine’s combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO and NOx produced.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
or the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much f uel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Genuine Honda replacement parts or
their equivalent f or repairs. Using
lower quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your car.
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2
Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
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