2001 HONDA INSIGHT warning lights

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

If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
See page .
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethecartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should f lash.
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling. This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
This light comes on if either door or
the hatch is not closed tightly.
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Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Low Fuel Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
48 U.S. Canada

Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard to the right of the
center air vents.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights to show the def ogger is
on. If you do not turn it of f , the
def ogger will shut itself of f af ter
about25minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
Push the button to the right of the
center vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your car is disabled.
To turn on the rear window wiper,
turn the ring clockwise to ON. To
also use the rear window washer,
turn the ring clockwise past ON. The
washer will spray as long as you hold
the ring in this position. If you turn
the ring counterclockwise f rom the
OFF position, the washer will spray
without activating the rear window
wiper.
CONT INUED
Manual Operation
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols 65

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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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed217
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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.

Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.
If your car’s battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
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T he Starter Operates Normally Jump Starting
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
224 A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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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