2005 HONDA INSIGHT battery replacement

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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BATTERY
SUN VISOR
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DASHBOARD

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (CVT).
Block the rear wheels. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and hatch seals.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
inspections called f or in the 2 years/
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
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Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty manual f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2005 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2005 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .44, 180
............................
Jump Starting .175
..............................
Maintenance .162
............................
Specif ications .195
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Bef ore Driving .93
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 18
.............................
Beverage Holder .71
..................................
Booster Seats .35 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 122
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Break-in, New Linings . 94
....................
Bulb Replacement .149
...........................................
Fluid .144
.........................................
Parking .69
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System Indicator . 45,182
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Wear Indicators .121
.............................
Braking System .121
...................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 94
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 57
........................
Brights, Headlights .56
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .149
..............................
Brake Lights .149
................
Front Parking Lights . 147
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 148
.................................
Headlights .146
............................
Specif ications .195
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 148
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Bulbs, Halogen .146
....................................
Accessories .101
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 71
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 136
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 24
.............................
Airbag Service .23
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .21
........................
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
....................................
Operation .122
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Anti-theft, Audio System . 90Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .61
..................................
Audio System .80
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Auto Idle Stop .111, 118
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
..............
Automatic Transmission . 113
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Capacity,Fluid .194
...............
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
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Seat Belts .10, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .151
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .18
................................
Maintenance .19
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 44
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .66
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Serial Number .192
...........................
Service Intervals .129
...........................
Service Manual .207
...........
Service Station Procedures . 95
............................
Setting the Clock .91
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 113
........................
Shif t Lock Release .117
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .148, 149
...............................
Signaling Turns .56
.....................................
Snow Tires .161
..................................
Sound System .80 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .166
............................
Specif ications .195
....................
Specif ications Charts . 194
.........................................
Spotlights .72
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 24
.............................
Airbag Service .23
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .21
........................
SRS Components .21
.............................
SRS Indicator .23 ,44
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 61
.......................
Starting the Engine .109
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .109
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With a Dead Battery . 175
..............
State Emissions Testing . 202
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 177
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 61
.....................
Stereo Sound System .80
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .163 Supplemental Restraint
................................
System .11, 21
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Servicing .23
.........................
SRS Indicator .23, 44
...................
System Components . 21
..................................
Synthetic Oil .136
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 149
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .165
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 196
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Emissions Control Systems . 199
..........
State Emissions Testing . 202
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .201
.......................
Temperature Gauge .49
..........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 79
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Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Thef t Protection .90
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 201
............................
Time, Setting the .91
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