2005 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
........................................ .ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ .4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
........................................ .41
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
........................ 73
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving........................................................................\
........................................................... .93
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .107
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................125
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
..............................165
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information........................................................................\
............................................ .191
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada Only).......................................................203
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................207
How to order
Index........................................................................\
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...... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
Owner's Identification Form
CONT INUED
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
1.
2. 3.
4.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
95
PULL
FUEL FILL CAP
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to your lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
1.
2.
5.
6.
180
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
96
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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Specif ications
194
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
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Capacities Chart .194
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 38
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Carrying Cargo .103
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...........................................
CD Care .87
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CD Player Error Message . 88
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CD Changer Error Message . 89
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CD Player .85
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Ceiling Light .72
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Certif ication Label .192
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Chains, Tires .161
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Charge/Assist Gauge .53 ................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 42
................
Daytime Running Lights . 56
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .46
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Dead Battery .175
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 206
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Def og and Def rost .77
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 58
................
Def rosting the Windows . 77
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Dimensions .194
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Dimming the Headlights . 56
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
....................................
Engine Oil .97
..........................
Directional Signals .56
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 121
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .138
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Display Change Button . 49
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 62
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Power Door Locks .62
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 196
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .167
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .136
......................................
When to .129
...
Charging System Indicator . 44,180
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 108
.....................................
Child Saf ety .25
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Booster Seats .35
...................................
Child Seats .30
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 28
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Inf ants .26
............................
Large Children .34 ......................
Risks with Airbags .26
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Small Children .29
.........................................
Tethers .33
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 25
Child Seats ................
Installing a Child Seat . 30
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Selecting Child Seat . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Clock .91
...................................
Clutch Fluid .145
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CO in the Exhaust .199
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 109
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Compact Spare Tire .166
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Consumer Inf ormation . 204
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Controls, Instruments and . 41
Coolant ........................................
Adding .139
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Checking .98
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Proper Solution .139
...................
Temperature Gauge . 49
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .199
.....................................
Cup Holders .71
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Current Fuel Mileage .50
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Customer Service Of f ice . 204
Index
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .110
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .107
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Economy .99
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 152
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 180
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Overheated Engine . 177
.......................................
Towing .183
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Emergency Brake .69
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Emergency Flashers .57
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Emergency Towing .183
.......................
Emissions Controls .199 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 202
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 49
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Engine Speed Limiter . 111,116
.........................
If It Won’t Start .173
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .45, 180
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 44,179
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 135
...............................
Overheating .177
............................
Specif ications .194
.......................................
Starting .109
........................
Ethanol in Gasoline .94
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 199
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .38
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
.....................................
Fan, Interior .75
...........................................
Features .73
......................
Filling the Fuel Tank .95
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .152
...............................................
Oil .136 .............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 57
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
..........................................
Brake .144
.........................................
Clutch .145
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Manual Transmission . 143
..................
Windshield Washer . 141
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .83
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Four-way Flashers .57
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Front Airbags .11, 21
...................................................
Fuel .94
........................
Fill Door and Cap .95
...........................................
Gauge .49
..................
Octane Requirement . 94
.................................
Oxygenated .94
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Reserve Indicator .46
..........................
Tank, Filling the .95
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .185
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Economy, Fuel .99
............
Emergencies on the Road . 165
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 175
...........
Brake System Indicator . 182
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 167
.....
Charging System Indicator . 180
..................
Checking the Fuses . 185
.............
Hazard Warning Button . 57
............................
Jump Starting .175
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 179
Index
INDEX
E
F
III
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVT):
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
10.6 US gal (40
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
) 5.8 US qt (5.5
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or 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 Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
Rear:
Spare Tire:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
) 38 psi (260 kPa , 2.6 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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143