2006 HONDA INSIGHT towing

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
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5-speed Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT):
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
183
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight. Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (CVT), your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.

For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
To use the towing hook:Remove the towing hook and
wheel wrench f rom the tool box. Remove the cover f rom the
bumper with the end of the
extension.
Screw the towing hook into the
hole and tighten it securely by
hand.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
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3.
183
Emergency Towing
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
184
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

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The interior f use is underneath the
dashboard on the driver’s side.
Remove the storage pocket by
swinging the lid down, pushing up,
and pulling it straight out of its
hinges.The under-hood f use box is in the
engine compartment. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.
Fuses
Emergency Towing, Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
185
TAB
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIORTo avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.

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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .110
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .107
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Economy .99
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 152
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Economy, Fuel .99
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Emergencies on the Road . 165
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Battery, Jump Starting . 175
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Brake System Indicator . 182
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Changing a Flat Tire . 167
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Charging System Indicator . 180
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Checking the Fuses . 186
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Hazard Warning Button . 57
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Jump Starting .175
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 179
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 180
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Overheated Engine . 177
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Towing .183
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Emergency Brake .69
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Emergency Flashers .57
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Emergency Towing .183
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Emissions Controls .199 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 202
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 49
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Engine Speed Limiter . 111,116
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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
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Overheating .177
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Specif ications .194
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Starting .109
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Ethanol in Gasoline .94
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 199
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Exhaust Fumes .38
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .75
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Features .73
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Filling the Fuel Tank .95
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .152
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Oil .136 .............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 57
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
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Brake .144
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Clutch .145
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Manual Transmission . 143
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Windshield Washer . 141
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .83
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Four-way Flashers .57
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Front Airbags .11, 21
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Fuel .94
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Fill Door and Cap .95
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Gauge .49
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Octane Requirement . 94
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Oxygenated .94
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Reserve Indicator .46
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Tank, Filling the .95
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Fuses, Checking the .186
Index
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 39
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Warranty Coverages .205
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 141
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Operation .55
Wheels ............
Alignment and Balance . 158
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Compact Spare .166
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Wrench .169
Windows .......................................
Cleaning .55
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Operating the Power . 67
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Rear, Def ogger .58
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .55
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Def roster .77
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Washers .55
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .153
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Operation .55
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Worn Tires .158
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 183
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .165
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 196
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Unleaded Gasoline .94
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 138
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 103
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Vehicle Dimensions .194
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 192
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Vehicle Storage .163
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VIN .192
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Viscosity, Oil .136
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Tire Chains .161
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 167
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Tire Inf ormation .198
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Tire Labeling .198
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Tires .156
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Air Pressure .157
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Checking Wear .158
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Compact Spare .166
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 196
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Inf lation .156
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Inspection .158
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Maintenance .158
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Replacing .159
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Rotating .159
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Snow .161
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Specif ications .195
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Tire Chains .161
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Tools, Tire Changing . 167
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .123
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Emergency Wrecker . 183
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Traction Devices .161
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 142Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual .143
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Fluid Selection . 142,143
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Identif ication Number . 193
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Shif ting the Manual . 110
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Treadwear .196
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Trip Meters .50
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Trip Mileage .50
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Turn Signals .56
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