2003 HONDA INSIGHT battery

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR/HATCH OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.63) (P.66)
: If equipped (P.62)(P.64)(P.65)
(P.68)
(P.68)
(P.
69)
(P.64)
(P.69)
HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67)
LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.70)
(P.66) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.69)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.69)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR
12
VOLT BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
ECON MODE INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.70)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65,
293)
(P.65, 293)
(P.66,281,283) (P.63,
366)
(P.62,
365)
(P.63,364)
(P.62, 363)

If it stays on after you have fully
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. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ). If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the 12 volt battery
is not being charged, and you will
also see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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2.
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364
366
Instrument Panel Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator 12 Volt Battery Charging
System IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada

This gauge shows you the charge/
discharge status of the Integrated
Motor Assist (IMA). When the IMA
is assisting the engine, the pointer
stays in the assist gauge (upper part
of the gauge). When the IMA
battery is being charged, the pointer
stays in the charge gauge (lower part
of the gauge).You can also check the status of the
IMA system function on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
If the IMA battery is too hot or too
cold, the IMA system limits the IMA
battery’s output power to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist
and auto idle stop, even though the
battery level indicator on the multi-
inf ormation display may show that
the battery is well-charged (see page
). Theref ore, if the motor assist
is f requently used, the battery
becomes hot and starts to limit its
output power.
It takes a short time to normalize the
IMA battery’s output power
depending on the weather. 85 84
Charge/Assist Gauge
Gauges
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IMA ASSIST GAUGE
IMA CHARGE GAUGE

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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S. model is shown.
:
This display will be shown when the
BluetoothHandsFreeLinkis activated. IMA System Power
Flow Monitor/
IMA Battery Level
Indicator
(See page
84/85)
: Press the INFO button .
: Press the INFO button .
: Press the SEL/RESET button. HFL (Seepage87
)
Average Fuel
Economy Record
(See page 81)
Engine Oil Life
(See page80)
Outside Temperature
(See page 80) Trip Computer (See page
81)
Ecological
Drive Display
(See page
81)

Mile indication (U.S. models)Kilometer indication (Canadian models) Average Fuel Economy A
Average Fuel Economy B
: This shows your vehicle’s instant
f uel economy in mpg. : This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or l/100 km (Canadian models) since
you last reset trip computer A.
: This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or l/100 km (Canadian models) since
you last reset trip computer B.You can customize the Trip A and
Average Fuel Economy A reset
condition on the multi-information
display (see page ).
: This shows your vehicle’s instant
f uel economy in l/100 km.
When you turn of f the engine, the
instant f uel economy (mpg or l/100
km) is also reset. The average f uel economy will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s 12 volt battery goes
dead or is disconnected.
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A verage Fuel Economy A /B
Inst ant Fuel Economy
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S.
AVERAGE FUEL
ECONOMY A
AVERAGE FUEL
ECONOMY B
U.S.
INSTANT
FUEL
ECONOMY
Canada Canada

The IMA system power f low monitor
shows the status of the IMA system.
The energy source, and powering
status of the engine and IMA motor
(engine operation icon and IMA
battery) are represented by arrows
on the display. The battery level
indicator shows the state of charge
of the IMA battery.The table in the next column shows
the basic monitoring display
examples and their descriptions.
Example
Descriptions
Only IMA motor is
powering the vehicle and
IMA battery is discharging.
IMA motor is assisting the
engine with powering the
vehicle. IMA battery is
discharging and the system
is consuming f uel.
IMA system is charging
IMA battery.
Only engine is powering
vehicle. The system is
consuming f uel.
Engine is powering vehicle
and IMA system is charging
IMA battery. T he system is
consuming f uel.IMA System Power Flow MonitorPowering Status
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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IMA BATTERY/BATTERY
LEVEL INDICATOR POWER FLOW
ENGINE
OPERATION
ICON

The IMA battery level indicator
shows you the state of charge of the
battery for the Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA). This battery is
recharged and discharged by the
IMA motor depending on the driving
conditions.The position of the battery level
reading shows the state of charge of
the IMA battery. When the battery
level reading is high, the IMA
battery is well charged. There are
seven positions (Level 0-Level 6) of
the battery level reading.The battery level reading may drop
near the bottom under driving
conditions that require IMA motor
assistance f or a long time, such as
prolonged acceleration or climbing a
long hill.
The IMA motor will recharge the
battery as you continue driving.
CONT INUED
IMA Bat t ery L evel Indicat or
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVEL READING
Lowest
level of
state of
charge
Highest
level of
state of
charge
IMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

On vehicle with paddle shif tersOn vehicle without paddle shif ters
The IMA battery is charged at a
higher rate when the transmission is
in L (Low) mode (see page ).
The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current f low, voltage,
and temperature. If the battery is mostly discharged,
the auto idle stop f unction is disabled
(see page ). The IMA battery is charged at a
higher rate when the transmission is
in LOW (L) range (see page ). Since the level is not read directly,
small sensing errors can, over time,
cause the gauge to read higher than
the actual battery level. The system
will then perf orm a correction, and
the battery level gauge reading will
drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
disabled until the IMA battery is
suf f iciently recharged by normal
driving.This correction of the battery level
gauge is normal and does not
indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
becomes deteriorated, the IMA
system indicator will come on. If this
happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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