2001 HONDA INSIGHT lock

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Remove the storage box from the
cargo area well.
Take the tool kit f rom the spare
tire well. Remove the jack (in the
jack cover) f rom the inside of the
spare tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the car on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traf f ic. Put the transmission in
Reverse (5-speed manual) or Park
(CVT). Apply the parking brake.
Open the hatch. Raise the cargo
area f loor by lif ting up on the back
edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.
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The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyoneunderneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.

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Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the car
until the f lat tire is of f the ground.
Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Temporarily place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace of the wheel f acing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
putitfacedown.
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If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open thehood.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks. If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ). Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
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125 239
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Overheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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No. Amps.
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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
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Fuses
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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
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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.

The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
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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
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