2002 HONDA INSIGHT ECU

Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass
cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a sof t cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surf aces.
If you use a liquid air f reshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive. If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air f resheners contain chemi-
cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and fabric to crack or
discolor. Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your car:
Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin
hollowsontheundersideof the
car stays damp, promoting
corrosion in that area.
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the car.
Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Honda. You can
help keep your car f rom corroding
by perf orming some simple periodic
maintenance: 1.
2.
Windows
A ir Fresheners Corrosion Protection
Int erior Care, Corrosion Prot ect ion
Appearance Care210
The rear window def ogger wires are
bonded to the inside of the glass.
Wiping vigorously up-and-down can
dislodge and break the def ogger wires.
When cleaning the rear window, use
gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.

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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: Tighten the two stud fasteners.
Do not catch your clothes or
hands on the hooks on the rear
f ender when you replace the
wheel. To install the rear wheel skirt,
place the skirt against the body.
Line up the slots on the skirt with
the tabs in the body, then push the
skirt upward.
Make sure the wheel skirt is
installed correctly.
Alignthe marksonthestud
fastener with the marks on the
wheel skirt.
11.
12.13.
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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) It is not recommended to drive your car
without the wheel skirts.
It will af f ect the f uel consumption.

Store the jack and tool kit back in
the spare tire well.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the spare tire well. Make
sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.
Remove the center cap.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Lower the cargo area f loor, then
close the hatch. Install the storage box in the cargo
area well.
15.
16. 17.
14. 19.
20. 18.
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Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
7.5 A
10 A
20 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 ACC Radio
ACC Socket
Not used
LAF Heater
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
: Canadian model only
Fuses
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 50 A
80 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A IG1 Main
Battery
ABS Motor
Hazard
IMA
Horn Stop
Fuel Pump
Lef t Headlight
Not used
Right Headlight 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2030 A
40 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
7.5 A 20 A Cooling Fan
Heater Motor
Rear Defroster
ABS F/S
Power Steering
Back Up, ACC
Power Window
IMA ECU
Condenser Fan
Spare Fuse
Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

If your car gets stuck in sand, mud,
or snow, call a towing service to pull
it out (see page ).To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the
bumper. Remove the towing hook and
wheel wrench f rom the tool box.
Screw the towing hook into the
hole and tighten it securely by
hand.
For very short distances, such as
freeing the car, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
1. 2.
3.
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