2001 HONDA INSIGHT glove box

To remind you of the airbag hazards,
your car has warning labels on the
driver’s and passenger’s visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
To remind you of the passenger’s
airbag hazards, your car has warning
labels hanging f rom the glove box
andonthedriver’sandpassenger’s
visors. Please read and f ollow the
instructions on these labels.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Protecting Children
U.S. Models Canadian Models
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.U.S. models Canadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety 41
BATTERY
SUN VISOR
GLOVE BOX
HOOD RADIATOR CAP

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 44
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Indicator Lights . 45
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Gauges . 50
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Speedometer . 50
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Display Change Button . 50
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Odometer . 50
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Current Fuel Mileage . 53
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Trip Meters . 53
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Trip Mileage . 54
Segment Distance and Fuel
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Mileage . 54
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Turning Of f the Mileage
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Displays . 55
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Battery Level Gauge . 56
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 57
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Fuel Gauge . 58
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Tachometer . 58
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 60
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Headlights . 61
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62 ................................
Turn Signals . 63
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Windshield Wipers . 63
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Windshield Washers . 64
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 65
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Hazard Warning . 65
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Rear Window Def ogger . 65
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Keys and Locks . 67
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Keys . 67
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Immobilizer System . 68
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Ignition Switch . 69
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Door Locks . 71
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Hatch . 71
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Remote Transmitter . 73
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Seat Adjustments . 76
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Front Seat Adjustments . 76
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Power Windows . 77
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Mirrors . 78
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Parking Brake . 79
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Storage Box . 79
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Glove Box . 80
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Beverage Holder . 80
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Accessory Power Socket . 81
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Interior Light . 82
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 43

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key. Your car also comes with two remote
transmitters; see page for an
explanation of the operation.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
 Ignition
 Doors
Hatch
Glovebox The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the glove box and the hatch
locked when you leave your car and
the valet key at a parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a saf e place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. 73
Keys
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67
KKEEYYNNUUMMBBEERRPPLLAATTEE
VVAALLEETTKKEEYY((GGRREEYY))
MMAASSTTEERRKKEEYY((BBLLAACCKK))

Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passenger. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Glove Box, Beverage Holder
Beverage Holder
Glove Box
80
GGLLOOVVEEBBOOXX An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Î
ÎÎYour car has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
The glove box, rear center pocket
and seat-back pocket are designed
f or small, lightweight items. The
cargo area is intended f or larger,
heavier items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your car’s handling, stability and
operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the f ollowing pages.
Do not store large objects in the
rear center pocket. It will be
broken when you adjust the seats
backwards.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
130
CCAARRGGOOAARREEAAGGLLOOVVEEBBOOXX
SSTTOORRAAGGEEBBOOXX
SSEEAATT--BBAACCKKPPOOCCKKEETT
RREEAARRCCEENNTTEERRPPOOCCKKEETT

This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry:Add up the weight of all occupants.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry. Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.
Do not stack objects higher than
the tops of the seat-backs. They
could block your view and be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Tie down items that could be
thrown about the car during a
crash or sudden stop.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 400 lbs (185 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 400 lbs
(185 kg).
CONT INUED
Load Limit
Carrying Items in the Passenger
CompartmentCarrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
131
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in thismanual.

GaugesEngine Coolant ...........................
Temperature . 58
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Fuel . 58
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Speedometer . 50
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Tachometer . 58
Gearshif t Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) . 140
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 136
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Glass Cleaning . 212
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Glove Box . 80
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 200
Hatch
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Opening the . 71
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Open Monitor Light . 47
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 65
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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High Beam Indicator . 47
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Reminder Beeper . 61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 200 ...................................
Turning on . 63
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Heating . 84
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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Hood Latch . 184
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Hood, Opening the . 122
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Horn . 3
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Hydraulic Clutch . 181
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Hydroplaning . 151
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 242
Ignition
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Keys . 67
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Switch . 69
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Timing Control System . 251
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 45
Inf ant Seats
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 192
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Normal Driving . 193
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Inside Mirror . 78
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Inspection, Tire . 194
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Instrument Panel . 45 ........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
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Interior Cleaning . 211
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Interior Light . 82
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 217
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Jack, Tire . 217
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Jump Starting . 224
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Keys . 67
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Label, Certif ication . 242
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Lane Change, Signaling . 63
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 34
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 203
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Indicator . 47
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Parking . 46
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Turn Signal . 63
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