2004 HONDA INSIGHT octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized Honda dealer f or
service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
Quick Start Guide.
Break-in Period, Gasoline T ype
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline Type
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The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within legal
speed limits.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ). Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi
or a commercial delivery vehicle. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Normal Conditions.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving in mountainous conditions.
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Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Which Schedule to Follow:
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
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NOTE:

CONT INUED
.....................................
Fan, Interior .73
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .71
......................
Filling the Fuel Tank .93
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .150
...............................................
Oil .134
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 141
................................
Shif ting the .108
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 55
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 165
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .140
..........................................
Brake .142
.........................................
Clutch .143
..............
Manual Transmission . 141
..................
Windshield Washer . 139
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .81
...................................................
Fuel .92
........................
Fill Door and Cap .93
...........................................
Gauge .47 ..................
Octane Requirement . 92
.................................
Oxygenated .92
........................
Reserve Indicator .44
..........................
Tank, Filling the .93
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Fuses, Checking the .183
.................
Gas Mileage, Improving . 97
...........................................
Gasoline .92
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 44
...........................................
Gauge .47
..................
Octane Requirement . 92
..........................
Tank, Filling the .93
..................
Gas Station Procedures . 93
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 47
...............................................
Fuel .47
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .111
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .108
........................................
Glove Box .69
............................
Jump Starting .173
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 177
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 178
..................
Overheated Engine . 175
.......................................
Towing .181
...........................
Emergency Brake .67
......................
Emergency Flashers .55
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Emergency Towing .181
.......................
Emissions Controls .197
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 47
.........................
If It Won’t Start .171
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .43, 178
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 133
...............................
Overheating .175
............................
Specif ications .192
.......................................
Starting .107
...............
Engine, If It Won’t Start . 171
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 109,114
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Ethanol in Gasoline .92
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 197
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .36
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15
Index
F
G
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CONT INUED
.....................................
Load Limit .102
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 59
Locks ..............................
Fuel Fill Door .93
............................................
Hatch .60
..........................
Low Coolant Level .96
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .44
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 108
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 192
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 101....................
New Vehicle Break-in .92
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 190..............
Panel Brightness Control . 55
...........................................
Parking .118
.................................
Parking Brake .67
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 43,180
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 118
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PGM-FI System .198
..................
Power Socket Location . 68
..............................
Power Windows .65
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children .23
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 32
.........
Protecting Small Children . 27
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .31
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Maintenance .123
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .126
........................................
Record .129
......................
Required Indicator .45
..........................................
Saf ety .124
....................................
Schedule .125
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 43,178
...................
Manual Transmission . 108
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 141
.........................
Meters, Gauges .41, 46
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .66
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 100 .....
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 92
.........................................
Odometer .47
...............................
Odometer, Trip .48
Oil ........................
Change, How to .134
......................
Change, When to .127
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Checking Engine .95
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .134
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 59
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .197
.........................
Opening the Hatch .60
..............................
Outside Mirrors .66
....................
Overheating, Engine .175
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 126
...........................
Oxygenated Fuels .92
Index
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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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