2005 HONDA INSIGHT washer

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
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
54
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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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield Washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers operate every
f ew seconds. In low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer without activating
the wiper.
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6.
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3.
4.
OFF
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
LO
HI MIST
INT
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .126
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Maintenance Schedule . 127
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Maintenance Record .131
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Fluid Locations .134
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Adding Engine Oil .135
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Recommended Engine Oil . 135
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Synthetic Oil .136
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Engine Oil Additives . 136
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 136
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Engine Coolant .139
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Windshield Washers .141
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Transmission Fluid .142
Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
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Manual Transmission . 143
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 144
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Lights .146
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Seat Belts .151
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Floor Mats .151
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 152
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Roof Antenna .152
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Rear Wheel Skirt .153
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Wiper Blades .153
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Tires .156
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Inf lation Guidelines . 156
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Tire Inspection .158 .....................
Tire Maintenance .158
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Tire Rotation .159
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Replacing Tires .159
Wheels and Tires ........................
Specif ications .160
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Winter Driving .160
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Snow Tires .161
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Tire Chains .161
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Checking the Battery . 162
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Vehicle Storage .163
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Maintenance
Maint enance
125

Fluid Locations
134
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(CVT)
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
(Manual
Transmission
only)

Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the
black cover under the engine.Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.
Do not loosen the smaller bolt
located above the drain bolt.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter. Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
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3.4.
5.
CONT INUED
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
137
WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER

Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Install the black cover under the
engine.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
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Changing the Oil and Filter
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29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
2.6 US qt (2.5
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.