2010 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Brake Fluid
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MAXMIN
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Open the hood.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth. Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the cover by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the cover.
Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
1.
2.
3.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
Maint enance
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HOLDING CLIP
CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Reinstall the cover over the back
of the headlight assembly and turn
it clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the cover.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
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5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
Lights
360
BULB
COVER
CONNECTOR
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Install the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank
in the reverse order of removal.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Open the hood.
(Right side)
3. 4.
5.
6.
2. 1.
10.
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
Maint enance
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BULB
CONNECTOR
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Open the hood.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank
in the reverse order of removal. (Right side)
6.
1. 2.
3.4.
5.
Lights
Replacing a Front Parking Light
Bulb
362
BULB
HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
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Place a cloth on the edge of the
light assembly garnish. Remove
the cover by caref ully prying in
the notch on its lef t edge with a
f lat-tipped screwdriver.Remove the socket f rom the f ront
turn signal light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
f ront turn signal light assembly.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the light assembly in the
reverse order of removal. Make
sure to secure the bolt.
Install the garnish in the original
position securely.
Remove the bolt and pull the f ront
turn light assembly f rom the
bumper while taking the tab out
f rom the holder. 5.
6.
1. 7.
8.
3. 4.
2.
Lights
Replacing the Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
Maint enance
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TAB
BOLT
GARNISH
NOTCH
BULB
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Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
364
BULB
SOCKET
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Open the hatch.
Push on the area of the trim as
shown in the illustration above to
detach the upper hooks f rom the
light assembly.Pry on the gap between the trim
and light assembly caref ully with a
f lat-tipped screwdriver to detach
the lower hooks.
Make sure that all hooks are
removed f rom the light assembly.
Unclip the top half of the trim
fromthebodybypullingitout.
Then unclip the bottom half.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lights
Replacing the Rear Bulbs
Maint enance
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HOOKS
TRIM
HOOKS CLIP
CLIP
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