2006 HONDA INSIGHT mileage

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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Gauges
Manual T ransmission shown
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CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAYDISPLAY CHANGE BUTTONTRIP BUTTON
IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE
FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR BATTERY LEVEL
GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER/ODOMETER FUEL GAUGE
TACHOMETER

This display shows the current, or
instantaneous fuel mileage you are
getting. (U.S.: miles per hour and
mpg, Canada: kilometer per hour
and l/100 km)
You can turn off this display at any
time. See page .The trip meters show the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset them.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances. To change
the display to show Trip A, Trip B, or
the odometer, press the Trip button
repeatedly.
To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the Trip button until
the numbers reset to 0.0.
When you reset a trip meter, the
average fuel mileage for that trip
meter also resets. When a trip meter is displayed, the
average fuel mileage you have been
getting during that trip is shown in
the Fuel Mileage display. This
number is updated once per minute.
This display can be turned of f at any
time. See page .
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Gauges
Current Fuel MileageT rip Meters T rip Mileage
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CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE
TRIP MILEAGE (TRIP A)TRIP BUTTON

Press the FCD select button to
display the distance and average fuel
mileage f or a segment of a trip. The
Segment Display indicator will come
on to remind you that this is the
segment distance and f uel mileage
display.To reset the display, press and hold
the FCD Select button until the
display resets to zero and dashes.
The system then begins displaying
the distance and average f uel
mileage f rom that point. The display
is updated once per minute.
To switch between the segment
display and the Trip Meter/
Odometer display, press and release
the FCD Select button.When the odometer is displayed, the
Fuel Mileage display shows the
lif etime f uel mileage. This is the
average fuel mileage your vehicle
has gotten since the last time the
display was reset.
CONT INUED
Gauges
Segment Distance and Fuel
Mileage
Lifetime Fuel Mileage
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIFETIME FUEL MILEAGE
FUEL CONSUMPTION DISPLAY (FCD)
SELECT BUTTON SEGMENT
DISPLAY
INDICATOR

To reset this display, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the transmission is in
neutral or Park (CVT), and the
parking brake is set. Use the Trip
button to display the odometer. Then
press and hold the Trip button until
the Lif etime Fuel Mileage Display
begins to blink (approximately f ive
seconds). Release the Trip button,
then press it again while the display
is blinking and hold it until the
display clears to dashes.You can temporarily turn of f the
Current Fuel Mileage and Fuel
Mileage displays.
To turn them off:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, with the transmission
in neutral or Park (CVT), and the
parking brake set.
Use the Trip button to select Trip
A, Trip B, or the odometer.
Press and hold the FCD Select
button f or approximately three
seconds. The Current Fuel
Mileage display will turn of f .
Press and hold the FCD Select
button again. The Fuel Mileage
display f or the meter you are
displaying (Trip A, Trip B, or
odometer) will turn of f . Use the Trip button to select
another mileage display.
To turn of f the other trip meters,
select the meter with the Trip
button, and hold the FCD select
button.
Although the displays are turned off,
the average f uel mileages continue
to be calculated. The displays will
turn back on when you press and
hold the FCD Select button again.
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Gauges
T urning Of f the Mileage Displays
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Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. Seeon page
. Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel.
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
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For example,
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Bef ore Driving
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The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ). Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
maintenance schedule f or severe
conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip, or in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Normal Conditions.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving in mountainous conditions.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit. Extensive idling or long periods of
stop-and-go driving.
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Maintenance Schedule
Which Schedule to Follow:
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Maint enance
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Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. U.S. Vehicles:
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Automatic transmission (CVT)
Check the f luid level monthly. See
page . Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Engine oil level Check every
time you f ill the f uel tank. See
page .
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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle
Owner’s Maintenance ChecksMaintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
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