2005 HONDA INSIGHT warning light

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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U.S. modelMIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HORN
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
ECON BUTTON
DRIVING MODE BUTTONS (CVT) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
68)
(P.55)
(P.75)
(P.57)
(P. 80)
(P. 58)
(P. 115)
(P.
54)
(P. 56)
(P.
67)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .42
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Instrument Panel .43
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 44
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Gauges .48
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Fuel Gauge .49
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Odometer .49
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Display Change Button . 49
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Current Fuel Mileage . 50
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Trip Meters .50
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Trip Mileage .50
Segment Distance and Fuel ....................................
Mileage .51
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 51
Turning Of f the Mileage ....................................
Displays .52
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Battery Level Gauge . 53
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 53
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .54
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 55
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 57
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Hazard Warning Button . 57
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Rear Window Def ogger . 58
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Keys and Locks .59 ........................
Immobilizer System .60
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Ignition Switch .61
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Door Locks .62
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Hatch .63
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Remote Transmitter .64
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Seats .66
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Power Windows .67
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Mirrors .68
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Parking Brake .69
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Interior Convenience Items . 70
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Storage Box .71
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Beverage Holder .71
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Glove Box .71
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Accessory Power Socket . 71
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Interior Lights .72
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN ECON BUTTON
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS DRIVING MODE BUTTONS
(CVT model only)REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 67) (P.68)
(P.55)
(P.75) (P.
57)
(P.80)
(P. 58)
(P. 115)
(P.
56)

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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in six steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. Thedisplaydimswhentheparking
lights or headlights are turned on.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
Push the button to the right of the
center vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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BUTTON BUTTON

CONT INUED
The reading on your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge reading reaching the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge reading comes down to the
midpoint, then continue driving.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all accessories, and turn
on the hazard warning lights. If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 99
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Gasoline .94
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 46
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Gauge .49
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Octane Requirement . 94
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Tank, Filling the .95
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Gas Station Procedures . 95
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 49
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Fuel .49
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .113
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Manual Transmission . 110
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Glove Box .71 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 192
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .59
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Switch .61
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Timing Control System . 200
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IMA System Indicator . 44
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators .44
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 45,122 Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .45, 182
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Charging System . 44,180
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .46
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High Beam .46
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IMA .44
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 46
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Low Fuel .46
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Low Oil Pressure . 44,179
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SRS .23, 44
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .45
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Inf ant Seats .26
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 156
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Normal Driving .157
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Inside Mirror .68
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Inspection, Tire .158
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Instrument Panel .43
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 57
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Interior Lights .72
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Introduction . i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 146
Hatch .................................
Opening the .63
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Open Monitor Indicator . 46
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Hazard Warning Button . 57Headlights
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Aiming .146
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Daytime Running Lights . 46,56
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High Beam Indicator . 46
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Reminder Tone .56
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 146
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Turning on .56
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Heating .76
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High Altitude, Starting at . 109
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High-Low Beam Switch . 56
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Hood, Opening the .96
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Horn .54
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Hydraulic Clutch .145
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