2010 HONDA INSIGHT child restraint

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information. This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation T aking Care of the Unexpected
Features
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 8
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Seat Belts .9
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Airbags .10
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 14
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 15
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 16
5. Fasten and Position the .............................
Seat Belts .17
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Seat Belts .21
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Seat Belt System Components . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 24
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags .25
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Airbag System Components . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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Airbag Service .36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .38
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .38 All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat .39
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 39
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .41
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .41
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Additional Safety Precautions . 42
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children .43
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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With LATCH .47
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 49
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With a Tether .50
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 52
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Using a Booster Seat . 53
When Can a Larger Child Sit in .........................................
Front .54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Saf ety Labels .57
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a f lexible-type connector as shown
above.Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it. Lif t the head restraint (see page
), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted. Pushandpullthechildseat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure. If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened f irmly, f ind a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely. Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
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5.
4. 7.
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Installing a Child Seat
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ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
Flexible type
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Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), lif t the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened f irmly, f ind a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely.
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2. 3.
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Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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ANCHOR
ANCHOR
Outer Position
Center Position
TETHER STRAP HOOK
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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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 . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 75
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .116
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .117
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 118
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 121
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Hazard Warning Button . 122
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Rear Window Def ogger . 123
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Econ Button .124
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 125
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .127
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Ignition Switch .128
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Door Locks .130
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Childproof Door Locks . 131
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Remote Transmitter .132
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Hatch .136
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Unlocking the Hatch . 137
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Seats .138
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Front Seat Adjustments . 138Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment .138
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 142
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Armrest .143
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Mirrors .144
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 144
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Power Mirror Heaters . 145
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Power Windows .146
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Parking Brake .148
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Interior Convenience Items . 149
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Cargo Area Cover .150
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Under Floor Storages . 152
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Floor Storage Compartment . 152
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Beverage Holders .153
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Accessory Power Sockets . 153
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Console Compartment . 154
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Glove Box .154
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Center Tray .155
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Center Pockets .155
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Coat Hook .156
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Sun Visors .156
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Vanity Mirror .156
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Interior Lights .157
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONT INUED..................................
Saf ety Belts .9, 21 ............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 434
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Saf ety Features .8
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Airbags .10
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Seat Belts .9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .9, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .369
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,22
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Maintenance .24, 369
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 62
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System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .17, 22
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Seats, Adjusting the .138
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Security System .255
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Serial Number .416
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Service Intervals .346
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Service Manual .435
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Service Station Procedures . 285
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Setting the Clock .254 ...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 311
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Shif t Lock Release .315
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Side Airbags .10, 32
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Of f Indicator .34, 65
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Side Curtain Airbags .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .359
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Signaling Turns .119
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Snow Tires .379
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .386
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Specif ications .419
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Specif ications Charts . 418
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Speed Control .256
Speed-Sensitive Volume .......
Compensation (SVC) . 172,202
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Spotlights .157
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Rear View Mirror .144
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Rear Window Def ogger . 123
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 138
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Recommended Shif t Points . 320
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Remote Audio Controls . 251
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Remote Transmitter .132
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 370
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Engine Oil and Filter . 350
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Fuses .407
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Light Bulbs .359
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Maintenance Minder . 337
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Tires .375
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Wiper Blades .370
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 24
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 434
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .289, 353
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Restraint, Child . 38
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Reverse Gear Position . 313
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Rotation, Tire .378
Index
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