2002 HONDA INSIGHT oil pressure

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
The engine running generates the
oil pressure.
When the auto idle stop is
activated, the engine is stopped.
But the low oil pressure indicator
does not light.
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2.
3. 4.
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Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed226
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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Accessories and Modif ications . 126
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Accessories .126
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Additional Safety Precaution . 127
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Modif ications .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .70
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Accessory Power Socket . 81
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Additives, Engine Oil . 166
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 47
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Air Conditioning System . 90
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Maintenance .188
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Usage .90
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Air Outlets (Vents) .90
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Air Pressure, Tires .190
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Normal Driving .191
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Alcohol in Gasoline .246
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Antif reeze .169
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .69
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Appearance Care .205
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Audio System .98
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Auto Idle Stop .135, 143
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid .242 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 176
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Shif ting .138
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 142
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 227
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Jump Starting .223
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Maintenance .183
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Specif ications .243
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Bef ore Driving .117
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .80
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Body Repairs .211
Brakes .............
Break-in, New Linings . 118
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Fluid .179
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Bulb Replacement .201
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Parking .79
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System Indicator . 46,230
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Wear Indicators .146
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Braking System .147 ........................
Break-in, New Car .118
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Light .201
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Front Parking Lights . 199
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Front Side Marker Lights . 199
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Headlights .198
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Interior Light .203
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License Plate Lights . 202
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Specif ications .243
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Turn Signal Lights . 199
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Carrying Cargo .128
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .115
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Operation .104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
Index
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C
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Charging System Indicator . 227
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Checking the Fuses . 232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 226
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 228
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Overheated Engine . 224
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Emergency Brake .79
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Emergency Flashers .65
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emissions Controls .248
Engine ............................................
Belts .189
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 58
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .48, 228
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 165
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Overheating .224
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Specif ications .242
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Starting .133
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,141
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Ethanol in Gasoline .246
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 248
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Exhaust Fumes .40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 206 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 124
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Gasohol .246
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Gasoline .118
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 48
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Gauge .50
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Octane Requirement . 118
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Tank, Filling the .119
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Gas Station Procedures . 119
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Fabric, Cleaning .209
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Fan, Interior .84
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .83
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 119
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .189
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Oil .165
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 178
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Shif ting the .134
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 65
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 215
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .176
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Brake .179
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Clutch .180
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Manual Transmission . 178
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Windshield Washer . 175
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .112
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 247
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Four-way Flashers .65 .................................................
Fuel .124
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Fill Door and Cap .119
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 118
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Oxygenated .246
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Reserve Indicator .58
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Tank, Filling the .119
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Fuses, Checking the .232
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
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Storing Your Car .204
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,36
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Servicing .39
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SRS Indicator .34 ,46
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System Components . 36
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Synthetic Oil .166
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Tachometer .58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 201
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .213
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Tape Player .104
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 248
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Oxygenated Fuels .246
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .250
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Temperature Gauge .58 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 250
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Time, Setting the .103
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Tire Chains .195
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 193
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Tires .190
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Air Pressure .191
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Checking Wear .192
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Compact Spare .214
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation .190
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Inspection .192
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Replacing .193
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Rotating .193
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Snow .195
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Specif ications .243
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Tire Chains .195
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Tools, Tire Changing . 215
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .150
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Emergency Wrecker . 236
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 176
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .178 ...........................
Fluid Selection .178
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Manual . 134
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meters .53
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Trip Mileage .54
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Turn Signals .63
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Underside, Cleaning .206
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .213
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline .118
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Upholstery Cleaning .209
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 168
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 129
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Vehicle Dimensions .242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage .204
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
10.6 US gal (40
, 8.8 Imp gal)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 0W-20
viscosity (see page ). Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Spare Tire: Rear: Front:
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
Capacity (including differential): Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
38 psi (260 kPa)
35 psi (240 kPa)
60 psi (420 kPa)
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