2005 HONDA INSIGHT automatic transmission

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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
areverydimordonotcomeonat
all, the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ). 175
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If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission (CVT) by
pushing or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
To jump start your vehicle:
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery. Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc. The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
1.
2.
3.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
175
BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your vehicle cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your vehicle must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
5-speed Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT):
Emergency T owing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Sling-t ype Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight. Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (CVT), your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.

The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The IMA Motor Number is stamped
on the motor housing.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation
193
ENGINE NUMBER
IMA MOTOR NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
53.3 in (1,355 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
52.2 in (1,325 mm) 10.6 US gal (40
)
155.0 in (3,938 mm)
0.61 US gal (2.3)
ILZFR5A-11 10.3 : 1 10.8 : 1
60.8 cu-in (995 cm
)
2.8x3.21in(72x81.5mm)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0
)
2.4 US qt (2.3)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual transmission
fluid
Automatic transmission
fluid (CVT)
Windshield washer reservoir
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-strokeSOHC VTEC in line
3-cylinder gasoline engine 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.03 US gal (3.9)
Contact your Honda dealer when replacement is necessary. Front
Rear
Approx.
U.S. model
M/T
CVT
1: 2:
3:M/T
CVT
Change
Total
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
1 32
4
Including filter

The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more inf orma-
tion.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor. This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
2
2
Emissions Cont rols
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement PartsPGM-FI Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
200

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Select a nearby highway where
you can maintain a speed of 50 to
60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) f or at
least 20 minutes in D (CVT) or 5th
gear (M/T). When traffic allows,
drive f or 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.
(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
f or a continuous 90 seconds, drive
f or at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (f or a total of 90
seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more. Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4).
St at e Emissions T est ing
T esting of Readiness Codes
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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
...........
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
..
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
...
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
...
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
Index
A
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