2005 HONDA INSIGHT ABS

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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘TOP’’.
Push the electrical connector onto
the tabs of the new bulb. Make
sure it locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector on both sides to unlock
the tab. Pull the connector straight
off.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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2.
3.
2.
3.
Lights
Replacing a Front Parking L ight
Bulb
Maint enance
147
BULB
CONNECTOR WEATHER SEAL
HOLD-DOWN WIRE

Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
To replace a f ront wiper blade:
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. 2.
3.
1.
Wiper Blades
154
LOCK TAB BLADE
WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.

Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
To replace a rear wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Pull one end of the blade out f rom
the holder.
Slide the blade out of the holder.
Slide the new blade into the holder.
Make sure it is engaged in the slot
along its f ull length.
4. 5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
155
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT

To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
dif f erent size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
work inconsistently.
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Tires
Tire Rotation Replacing Tires
Maint enance
159
Front Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)

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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Do not catch your clothes or
hands on the hooks on the rear
f ender when you replace the
wheel. To install the rear wheel skirt,
place the skirt against the body.
Line up the slots on the skirt with
the tabs in the body, then push the
skirt upward.
Make sure the wheel skirt is
installed correctly.
Tighten the two stud fasteners.
Alignthe marksonthestud
fastener with the marks on the
wheel skirt.
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12.13.
Changing a Flat T ire
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171
TAB
SLOT
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) It is not recommended to drive your
vehicle without the wheel skirts.
It will af f ect the f uel consumption.

The under-hood f use box is in the
engine compartment. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown fuses,
andcheckif thedeviceworks.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
The interior f use is underneath the
dashboard on the driver’s side.
Remove the storage pocket by
swinging the lid down, pushing up,
and pulling it straight out of its
hinges. 1.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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185
INTERIOR
TABUNDER-HOOD

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
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .44, 180
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Jump Starting .175
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Maintenance .162
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Specif ications .195
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Bef ore Driving .93
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Belts, Seat .10, 18
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Beverage Holder .71
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Booster Seats .35 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 122
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Break-in, New Linings . 94
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Bulb Replacement .149
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Fluid .144
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Parking .69
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System Indicator . 45,182
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Wear Indicators .121
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Braking System .121
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 94
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 57
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Brights, Headlights .56
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .149
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Brake Lights .149
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Front Parking Lights . 147
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Front Side Marker Lights . 148
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Headlights .146
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Specif ications .195
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Turn Signal Lights . 148
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Bulbs, Halogen .146
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Accessories .101
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Accessory Power Socket . 71
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Additives, Engine Oil . 136
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 24
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Airbag Service .23
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .21
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System . 74
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Usage .75, 78
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Air Pressure, Tires .156
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Normal Driving .157
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Alcohol in Gasoline .94
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Antif reeze .139
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .45, 122
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Operation .122
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Anti-theft, Audio System . 90Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .61
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Audio System .80
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Auto Idle Stop .111, 118
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Transmission . 113
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Capacity,Fluid .194
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Checking Fluid Level . 142
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Shif ting .114
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .113
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Shif t Lever Positions . 114
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Shif t Lock Release . 117
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