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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation. Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day. If you think a
tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge. 289
On U.S. models On U.S. models
On all Canadian models
T ires Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
338
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure.
Maximum Load Rating Means the
load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inf lation pressure f or
that tire.
Recommended Inf lation Pressure
The cold tire inf lation pressure
recommended by the manuf acturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI)
Means the projections within the
principal grooves designed to give a
visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)
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U.S. models only
Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(T PMS) Required Federal
Explanation
T echnical Inf ormation
385

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repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
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Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
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2013 Honda Insight Owner’s Manual 2013 Honda Insight
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Doors...................
Auto Door Locking . 109
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Auto Door Unlocking . 110
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Locking and Unlocking . 133
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .261
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Economy .251
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 332 ...................................
Fan, Interior .164
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Features .161
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .332
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Oil .313
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 349
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Floor Mats .331
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
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Brake .319
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Windshield Washer . 317
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .212
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Four-way Flashers .125
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Front Airbags .10, 25
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Eco Assist System .264
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Ecological Drive Display . 81
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ECON Button .127
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ECON Mode .127
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Economy, Fuel .251
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Emergencies on the Road . 347
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Battery, Jump Starting . 358
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Brake System Indicator . 63,366
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Changing a Flat Tire . 349
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 364
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Checking the Fuses . 369Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator .62, 363
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
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Overheated Engine . 360
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .125
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Emergency Hatch Opener . 140
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Emergency Towing .374
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Emissions Controls .387
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Emissions Testing .390
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 315
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
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If It Won’t Start .356
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
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Oil Lif e Display .299
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,363
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 310
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Overheating .360
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Specif ications .380
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Speed Limiter .274
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Starting .263
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 387...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
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Fuel .244
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Fill Door and Cap .245
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 244
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Oxygenated .244
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Reserve Indicator .70
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Tank, Filling the .245
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Fuses, Checking the .369
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 251
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Gasoline .244
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 244
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Tank, Filling the .245
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Gas Station Procedures . 245
Gauges .............................
Charge/Assist .74
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Fuel .73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 271
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Automatic Transmission . 271
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Glove Box .156 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 321
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HandsFreeLink
. 225
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Hatch .139
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Opening .139
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Open Indicator .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .321
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper .121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 321
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Turning on .121
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Head Restraints .142
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Heated Mirrors .148
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High Altitude, Starting at . 263
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High-Low Beam Switch . 120
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Hill Start Assist System . 295
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Hood, Opening the .248
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Horn .4
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 378Ignition
............................................
Keys .129
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Switch .131
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Timing Control System . 388
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor .84
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Immobilizer System .130
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62,89
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
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Auto Idle Stop .66
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 366
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Cruise Control .69
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Cruise Main .69
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Door/Hatch Open . 12,68
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .123
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode .71
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High Beam .69
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High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
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IMA Battery Level .85
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IMA System .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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