2010 HONDA INSIGHT towing

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µ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
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 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.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
412
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
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.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the cargo area.
1.
2.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
413
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.
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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Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
414
WHEEL
NUT
WRENCH
To 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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CONT INUED
Doors...........
Auto Door Locking . 107,130
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Auto Door Unlocking . 108,130
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Childproof Door Locks . 131
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Locking and Unlocking . 130
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 421
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .301
....................................
Economy .290
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 370
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Eco Guide Feedback Monitor . 73
Ecological Drive Assist System ..........................
(ECON Assist) .304
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ECON Button .124
..................................
ECON Mode .124
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Economy, Fuel .290
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Emergencies on the Road . 385
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Battery, Jump Starting . 396
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Brake System Indicator . 63,404
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Changing a Flat Tire . 387
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 402
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Checking the Fuses . 407Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62, 401
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 403
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Overheated Engine . 398
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Emergency Brake .148
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Emergency Flashers .122
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Emergency Hatch Opener . 137
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Emergency Towing .412
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Emissions Controls .425
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Emissions Testing .428
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 353
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
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If It Won’t Start .394
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 403
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Oil Lif e Display .337
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,401
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 348
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Overheating .398
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Specif ications .418
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Speed Limiter .314
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Starting .303
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 425...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Fan, Interior .162
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .370
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Oil .350
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 122
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 387
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Floor Mats .369
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 356
..........................................
Brake .357
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Windshield Washer . 355
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .246
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Four-way Flashers .122
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Front Airbags .10, 25
Index
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Tires...........................................
Snow .379
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Specif ications .419
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Tools, Tire Changing . 388
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .334
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Emergency Towing . 412
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .356
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Fluid Selection .356
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Identif ication Number . 417
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Shif ting the Automatic . 312
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Treadwear .377
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Trip Meter .78, 79
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Turn Signals .119
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .385
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 420
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Unleaded Gasoline .284
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USB Adapter Cable . 191,240
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 189,238
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 352................................
Vanity Mirror .156
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 296
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Vehicle Dimensions .418
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 416
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .332
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,332
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VSA Of f Switch .333
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VSA System Indicator . 65,332
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Vehicle Storage .383
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Ventilation .163
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VIN .416
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Viscosity, Oil .349
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .433
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 355
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Operation .117
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 125 ............
Alignment and Balance . 377
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Cleaning .380
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Compact Spare .386
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Nut Wrench .388
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .147
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Operating the Power . 146
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Rear, Def ogger .163
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .117
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Def roster .164
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Washers .117
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .370
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Operation .117
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Worn Tires .376
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 413
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