2002 HONDA INSIGHT change time

it
only helps with steering control
during braking. You should always
maintain a saf e f ollowing distance
f rom other vehicles.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed f or the road and
weather conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your car to veer into
oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a car without anti-lock.
Slow down and allow a greater
distance between cars under those
conditions.
The ABS is self -checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page ). This means the anti-lock
f unction of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible.48
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
A BS Indicat or
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the car,
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.A car with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
The Braking System
Driving148
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Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lif t f or this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the
black cover under the engine.
Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.
Do not loosen the smaller bolt
located above the drain bolt.
1.
2.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Engine Oil
Maint enance167
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Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a body
wax to the painted surf aces that
mate with the door and hatch seals. Drive your car every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse (5-
speed manual) or Park (CVT). 167
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Maint enance
St oring Your Car
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Î.......................................
CD Player .108
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Certif ication Label .240
............................................
Chains .195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .57
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .167
......................................
When to .156
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Changing a Flat Tire .215
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Changing Engine Coolant . 171
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Charging System Indicator . 56
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 117
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Child Saf ety .19
Child Seats ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Cleaner Element, Air . 181
Cleaning ......................................
Exterior .206
.......................................
Interior .209
...................................
Seat Belts .209
...........................................
Vinyl .209
....................................
Windows .210
.........................
Clock, Setting the .103
...................................
Clutch Fluid .179
........................
CO in the Exhaust .248
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 133
..............................
Compact Spare .214 ...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 254
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Controls, Instruments and . 60
Coolant ........................................
Adding .169
....................................
Checking .123
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Proper Solution .173
...................................
Replacing .171
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Temperature Gauge . 58
....................
Corrosion Protection .210
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .248
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Current Fuel Mileage .55
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 254
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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 . 258
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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 .242
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Dimming the Headlights . 61Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .122
..........................
Directional Signals .63
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .168
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Display Change Button . 50
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 71
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .134
.....................................
Drive Belts .189
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .131
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Economy .124
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In Bad Weather .149
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In Foreign Countries . 247
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DustandPollenFilter . 189
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Economy, Fuel .124
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Emergencies on the Road . 213
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Battery, Jump Starting . 222
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Brake System Indicator . 230
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Changing a Flat Tire . 215
Index
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Keys .67
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature .58
...............................................
Fuel .58
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Speedometer .50
.................................
Tachometer .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .138
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .134
..............................
Glass Cleaning .210
........................................
Glove Box .80
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 198
Hatch .................................
Opening the .71
...................
Open Monitor Light . 47
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 65
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 62
..................
High Beam Indicator . 47
........................
Reminder Beeper .61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 198...................................
Turning on .63
.............................................
Heating .84
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High Altitude, Starting at . 133
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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Hood Latch .182
.......................
Hood, Opening the .120
....................................................
Horn .3
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .179
.................................
Hydroplaning .149
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 240
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .67
...........................................
Switch .69
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Timing Control System . 249
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 45
Inf ant Seats ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 190
.........................
Normal Driving .191
...................................
Inside Mirror .79
.............................
Inspection, Tire .192
............................
Instrument Panel .45 ........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
...........................
Interior Cleaning .209
...................................
Interior Light .82
........................................
Introduction .i
........................
Jacking up the Car .215
.......................................
Jack, Tire .215
................................
Jump Starting .222
.......................
Label, Certif ication .240
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 63
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .34
....................
Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .198
.......................................
Indicator .47
.........................................
Parking .46
..................................
Turn Signal .63
Index
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 224
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System .98
...........................
Storing Your Car .204
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,36
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Servicing .39
.........................
SRS Indicator .34 ,46
...................
System Components . 36
..................................
Synthetic Oil .166
.....................................
Tachometer .58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 201
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .213
....................................
Tape Player .104
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 248
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .246
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .250
.......................
Temperature Gauge .58 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 250
..........................
Time, Setting the .103
....................................
Tire Chains .195
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 193
...............................................
Tires .190
..............................
Air Pressure .191
.........................
Checking Wear .192
..........................
Compact Spare .214
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
......................................
Inf lation .190
..................................
Inspection .192
...................................
Replacing .193
......................................
Rotating .193
...........................................
Snow .195
............................
Specif ications .243
................................
Tire Chains .195
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 215
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .150
................
Emergency Wrecker . 236
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 176
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .178 ...........................
Fluid Selection .178
..............
Identif ication Number . 241
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 134
.....................................
Treadwear .244
.....................................
Trip Meters .53
....................................
Trip Mileage .54
....................................
Turn Signals .63
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .206
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .213
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .118
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .209
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 168
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 129
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Vehicle Dimensions .242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
.............................
Vehicle Storage .204
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