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2004 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
.............................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .39
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
....................... .71
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
........................................................... .91
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .105
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................123
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................163
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................189
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................201
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................205
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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...... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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CONT INUED
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
1.
2. 3.
4.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving93
PULL
FUEL FILL CAP
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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µµ
Î Î
Î
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No.No.
Amps. Amps.
Circuits Protected 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
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed186
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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µ
µ
No.
No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps.
Amps.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Cooling Fan
Heater Motor
Rear Defroster
ABS F/S
Power Steering
Back Up, ACC
Power Window
IMA ECU
Condenser Fan
Spare Fuse
IG1 Main
Battery
ABS Motor
Hazard
IMA
Horn Stop
Fuel Pump
Lef t Headlight
Not used
Right Headlight 30 A
40 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
7.5 A 20 A
50 A
80 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed187
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
10.6
US gal (40
)
2.6 US qt ( 2.5
)
1.6US qt ( 1.5
)
5.8
US qt ( 5.5
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of
86or higher.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT
3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
Rear:
Spare Tire: 38 psi (260 kPa)
35 psi (240 kPa)
60 psi (420 kPa)
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