2003 HONDA INSIGHT seats

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the hatch, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Trytosecuretheitemswithrope
or cord so they will not shif t while
you are driving.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
hatch, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfoldtherearseatsdown,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Keep all cargo below
the bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Refer to page for folding rear
seats.
Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
Do not spill any liquids on or
around the IMA battery. Spilled
liquids may damage the IMA
battery. If you accidentally spill
liquids on or around the battery,
ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up at the earliest possible
time. 56
145
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
259

Index
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Braking System .285
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .327
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Brake Lights .330
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Front Side Marker Lights . 326
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 325
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Headlights .321
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Parking Lights .324
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 327
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Specif ications .381
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Bulbs, Halogen .321 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iv
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Dashboard .3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 396
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
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Def rosting the Windows . 165,166
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Dimensions .380
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Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
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Engine Oil .249
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Directional Signals .120
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .286
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Disc Player .173, 188
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Disposal of Used Oil .314
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Cargo Area Light .160
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Capacities Chart .380
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo .256
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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Ceiling Light .159
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Center Pockets .157
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Center Tray .156
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Certif ication Label .378 ............................................
Chains .342
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Changing a Flat Tire .349
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .312
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When to .299
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Charging System Indicator . 63,364
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
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Child Saf ety .38
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
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Lower Anchor .47
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Tether Anchor .51
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Climate Control .162
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Clock, Setting the .220
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CO in the Exhaust .387
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
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Compact Spare .348
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Console Compartment . 155
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .315
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Checking .250
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Proper Solution .315
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Temperature Indicator . 67Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .387
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Cruise Control Operation . 222
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Customer Service .394
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Keys .129
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 351
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Jack, Tire .350
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Jump Starting .358
Indicators, Messages (MID)
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Lights On .69
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Low Fuel .70
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Low Oil Pressure . 62,363
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Low Temperature (Coolant) . 67
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .66, 289
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 365
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Security System .70
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Side Airbag Of f .65
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Seat Belt .21, 62
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SRS .34, 64
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System Message .70
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TPMS .66, 289, 290
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .69
12 Volt Battery Charging ..............................
System .63, 364
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VSA Off .65
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VSA System .65
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Inf ant Restraint .43
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchors .51 .....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 338
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Pressures .339
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Inf ormation Display .72
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Inside Mirror .147
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Inspection, Tire .339
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Interior Lights .159
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 195
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Label, Certif ication .378
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Lane Change, Signaling . 121
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,22 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .321
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Indicator .69
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Parking .120
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Turn Signal .69, 120
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Load Limits .257
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 131
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 131
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Fuel Fill Door .245
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Hatch .139
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Power Door .133
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Low Coolant Level .250
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Low Fuel Indicator .70
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Lower Anchors .47
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,363
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 380
Index
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Index
INDEX
VII
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 141
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Recommended Shif t Points . 280
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Remote Audio Controls . 217
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Remote Transmitter .135
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 332
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Engine Oil and Filter . 312
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Fuses .369
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Light Bulbs .321
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Maintenance Minder . 299
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Tires .341
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Wiper Blades .332
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 396
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .250, 315
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position . 273
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Rotation, Tire .341
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Saf ety Belts .9, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 396.................................
Saf ety Features .8
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Airbags .10
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Seat Belts .9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages . iv
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Seat Belts .9, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .331
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,22
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Maintenance .24, 331
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 62
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System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .17, 22
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Seats, Adjusting the .141
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Security System .221
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Serial Number .378
...........................
Service Intervals .308
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Service Manual .397
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Service Station Procedures . 245
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Setting the Clock .220
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271........................
Shif t Lock Release .275
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Side Airbags .10, 32
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Of f Indicator .34, 65
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Side Curtain Airbags .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .326
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .342
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .348
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Specif ications .381
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Specif ications Charts . 380
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Speed Control .222
Speed-Sensitive Volume ...............
Compensation (SVC) . 187
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Spotlights .159
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