2002 HONDA INSIGHT fuel

2002 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction
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................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
......................................... ii
Your Car at a Glance ........................................................................\
................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...................................... 5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint\
System.
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
......................................... 43
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to us e dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
........................ 83
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
.......................................................... 117
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 131
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance ........................................................................\
............................................................. 151
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the\
dealer.
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...................................................... 205
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever n\
eeds body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................................\
.............................. 213
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and\
how to handle them.
Technical Information ........................................................................\
............................................. 239
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................253
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.............................. 257
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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 ....................................
Mileage .54
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Turning Of f the Mileage ....................................
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 ...................................
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 .....................................
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 rols43

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 rols48
U.S. Canada

This display shows the current, or
instantaneous fuel mileage you are
getting.The trip meters show the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset them.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances. To change
the display to show Trip A, Trip B, or
the odometer, press the Trip button
repeatedly.To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the Trip button until
the numbers reset to 0.0.
You can turn off this display at any
time. See page . To change the meter reading in the
display, push the display change
button.
(U.S.: miles per hour and mpg,
Canada: kilometer per hour and
l/100 km) 55
CONT INUED
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Current Fuel Mileage T rip Meters
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When you reset a trip meter, the
average fuel mileage for that trip
meter also resets. When a trip meter is displayed, the
average fuel mileage you have been
getting during that trip is shown in
the Fuel Mileage display. This
number is updated once per minute.
This display can be turned of f at any
time. See page .You can use this f unction to display
the distance and average f uel
mileage f or a segment of a trip.
To display the segment distance and
f uel mileage, press and release the
FCD Select button. The Segment
Display indicator will come on to
remind you that this is the segment
distance and fuel mileage display.
To reset the display, press and hold
the FCD Select button until the
display resets to zero and dashes.
The system then begins displaying
the distance and average f uel
mileage f rom that point. The display
is updated once per minute.
To switch between the segment
display and the Trip Meter/
Odometer display, press and release
the FCD Select button.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trip Mileage Segment Distance and Fuel
Mileage
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You can temporarily turn off the
Current Fuel Mileage and Fuel
Mileage displays.
To turn them off:
When the odometer is displayed, the
Fuel Mileage display shows the
lif etime f uel mileage. This is the
average f uel mileage your vehicle
has gotten since the last time the
display was reset. To reset this display, turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If the
engine is running, make sure the
transmission is in neutral and the
parking brake is set. Use the Trip
button to display the odometer. Then
press and hold the Trip button until
the Lif etime Fuel Mileage Display
begins to blink (approximately f ive
seconds). Release the Trip button,
then press it again while the display
is blinking and hold it until the
display clears to dashes.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
If the engine is running, make
sure the transmission is in neutral
andtheparkingbrakeisset.
Use the Trip button to select Trip
A, Trip B, or the odometer.
Press and hold the FCD Select
button f or approximately three
seconds. The Current Fuel
Mileage display will turn of f .
Press and hold the FCD Select
button again. The Fuel Mileage
display f or the meter you are
displaying (Trip A, Trip B, or
odometer) will turn of f .
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
T urning Of f the Mileage Displays
Lifetime Fuel Mileage
55

This shows how much f uel you have.
It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly
more or less than the actual amount
whenyouaredrivingoncurvyor
hilly roads.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
mark, pull saf ely to the side of the
road. Turn to page for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine f rom
damage, never drive with the
tachometerreadingintheredzone.
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Temperature Gauge
Fuel Gauge T achometer
Gauges
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Bef ore you begin driving your Honda,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important f luids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The inf ormation in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your car,
please read the inf ormation in this
section f irst..............................
Break-in Period .118
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Gasoline .118
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Service Station Procedures . 119
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 119
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Opening the Hood .120
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Oil Check .122
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Engine Coolant Check . 123
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Fuel Economy .124
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Vehicle Condition .124
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Driving Habits .124
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Accessories and Modif ications . 126
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Carrying Cargo .128
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Load Limit .129
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving117