2010 HONDA INSIGHT fuel reserve

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features .159
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Bef ore Driving .283
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Driving .301
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Maintenance .335
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T echnical Inf ormation .415
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .431
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .435
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .385
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
According to state and federal
regulations, Honda will not deny a
claim f or emissions warranty
coverage simply because you did not
maintain the vehicle or do not have
maintenance records to show that
you did. However, any part of that
f ails because of abuse or lack of
required maintenance will not be
covered by this warranty. U.S. Vehicles:
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356 357
375 359
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CONT INUED
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Specif ications
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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
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Fuel .284
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Fill Door and Cap .285
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Oxygenated .284
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Reserve Indicator .70
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Tank, Filling the .285
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Fuses, Checking the .407 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
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HandsFreeLink
. 259
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Hatch .136
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Opening .136
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Open Indicator .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .359
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper .119
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
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Turning on .119
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirrors .145
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High Altitude, Starting at . 303
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High-Low Beam Switch . 118
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Hood, Opening the .287
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Horn .4
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 290
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Gasoline .284
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Tank, Filling the .285
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Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges .............................
Charge/Assist .74
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Fuel .73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 311
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Automatic Transmission . 311
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Glove Box .154
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 416Ignition
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Keys .126
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Switch .128
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Timing Control System . 426
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor .84
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62,89
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
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Auto Idle Stop .66
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 404
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Cruise Control .69
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Cruise Main .69
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Door/Hatch Open . 12,68
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .120
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode .71
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High Beam .69
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High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
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IMA Battery Level .85
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IMA System .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
Index
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