2004 HONDA INSIGHT trailer

2004 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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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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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive .106
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Starting the Engine .107
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5-speed Manual Transmission . 108
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Auto Idle Stop .109
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Automatic Transmission . 111
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 111
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Auto Idle Stop .116
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Parking Tips .118
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Braking System .119
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 120
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Towing a Trailer .121
Driving
Driving105

It only helps with the
steering control during braking. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions. Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer
Driving
Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle. A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Towing a Trailer
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent the loss of
stability.
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CONT INUED
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Storing Your Vehicle .161
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,19
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Servicing .22
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SRS Indicator .21 ,42
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System Components . 19
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Synthetic Oil .134
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 147
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .163
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Emissions Control Systems . 197
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .199
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Temperature Gauge .47
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 77
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Tether Anchorage Points . 31
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 199
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Time, Setting the .89
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Tire Chains .159
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 165
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Tire Inf ormation .196 .................................
Tire Labeling .196
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Tires .154
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Air Pressure .155
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Checking Wear .156
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Compact Spare .164
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Inf lation .154
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Inspection .156
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Replacing .157
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Rotating .157
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Snow .159
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Specif ications .193
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Tire Chains .159
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Tools, Tire Changing . 165
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .121
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Emergency Wrecker . 181
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 140
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .141
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Fluid Selection . 140,141
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Identif ication Number . 191
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Shif ting the Manual . 108
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Treadwear .194 .....................................
Trip Meters .48
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Trip Mileage .48
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Turn Signals .54
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .163
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Unleaded Gasoline .92
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 136
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 102
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Vehicle Dimensions .192
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 190
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Vehicle Storage .161
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VIN .190
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Viscosity, Oil .134
Index
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