2010 HONDA INSIGHT automatic transmission fluid

If you have the skills and tools to
perf 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. 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
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .336
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Maintenance Minder . 337
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Fluid Locations .347
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Adding Engine Oil .348
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 350
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Engine Coolant .353
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Windshield Washers .355
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 356
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 356
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Brake Fluid .357
.............................................
Lights .359
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Roof Antenna .369
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 369
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Floor Mats .369
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DustandPollenFilter . 370
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Wiper Blades .370
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Tires .375
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 381
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Vehicle Storage .383
Maintenance
Maint enance
335
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
347
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2. Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. There is a HOT
side and a COLD side on the
dipstick. The f luid level should be
between the upper and lower
marks on the HOT side.Always use Honda CVTF
(Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid).
3.
4. 5.
2.
1. Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
356
DIPSTICK UPPER
MARK
HOT
Range LOWER
MARK
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Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is indicated by a maintenance
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
You will also see the ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when the brake
f luid level is low.
Replace the brake f luid when this
service is indicated by a maintenance
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.
6.
CONT INUED
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
Maint enance
357
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Specif ications
418
Dimensions
Weights
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
Engine 172.3 in (4,377 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
56.2 in (1,427 mm)
100.4 in (2,550 mm)
58.7 in (1,492 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.116 US gal (0.44
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
5.12 US qt (4.85)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid (CVTF)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs DILFR6F11G10.8 : 1
82 cu-in (1,339 cm
)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm) 3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.5 US qt (5.2)
10.6 US gal (40
)
1.202 US gal (4.55)
1.332 US gal (5.04)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric Motor
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
(NGK) Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
2
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Accessories .293
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .128
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Accessory Power Socket . 153
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Active Head Restraints . 141
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Additives, Engine Oil . 348
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 25
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
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Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
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SRS Components .25
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Air Conditioning System . 160
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Air Pressure, Tires .376 ................................
Ambient Meter .72
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Antif reeze .353
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 326
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Operation .326
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 253
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .128
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Armrest .143
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Audio System .166
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Auto Door Locking .107
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Auto Door Unlocking . 108
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Auto Idle Stop .321
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
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Automatic Speed Control . 257
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 311
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Capacity,Fluid .418
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Checking Fluid Level . 356
Paddle Shif ters in the ..............................
D Position .316
Paddle Shif ters in the ...............................
S Position .319
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Recommended Shif t Points . 320
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Shif ting .312
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .311 ................
Shif t Lever Positions . 313
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Auxiliary Input Jack .252
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 402
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Jump Starting .396
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Maintenance .381
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Specif ications .419
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Bef ore Driving .283
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Belts,Seat .9,21
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Beverage Holder .149
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 259
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 326
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Break-in, New Linings . 284
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Bulb Replacement .365
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Fluid .357
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Pad Wear Indicator . 325
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Parking .148
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System Indicator . 63,64,404
Index
A
B
INDEX
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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
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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
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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
.....................................
Floor Mats .369
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 356
..........................................
Brake .357
..................
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
F
E
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
..................
Emergency Towing . 412
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .356
...........................
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
.................................
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
...................................
Operation .117
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 125 ............
Alignment and Balance . 377
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Cleaning .380
..........................
Compact Spare .386
...............................
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
...................................
Def roster .164
.....................................
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
Index
INDEX
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