2011 HONDA INSIGHT dimensions

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
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 2 TM

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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers . 380
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Specif ications . 382
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) . 384
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading . 384
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Treadwear . 384
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Traction . 384
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Temperature . 385
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Tire Labeling . 385
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 387 .......................
Emissions Controls . 389
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The Clean Air Act . 389
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 389
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 389
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
................................
Recovery . 389
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 390
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PGM-FI System . 390
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 390
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 390
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 390
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Replacement Parts . 390
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 391
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Emissions Testing . 392
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormat ion
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Specif ications
382Dimensions
Weights
Seating Capacities
Capacities
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)
58.3 in (1,481 mm)
58.0 in (1,472 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
FrontRear 523
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
)
4.76 US qt (4.50)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid (CVTF)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 10.8 : 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
)
1.165 US gal (4.41)
1.295 US gal (4.90)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric Motor
DILFR6J11
Front Rear
Approx.
1: 2: Change Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
(NGK) 1 2

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Braking System . 287
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 246
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights . 329
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Brake Lights . 332
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Front Side Marker Lights . 328
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 327
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Headlights . 323
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Parking Lights . 326
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 329
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Specif ications . 383
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Bulbs, Halogen . 323
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Cargo Area Cover . 153
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Cargo Area Light . 162
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Capacities Chart . 382
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo . 258
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Ceiling Light . 161
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Center Pockets . 159
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Center Tray . 158 ........................
Certif ication Label . 380
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Chains . 314
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Changing a Flat Tire . 351
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 314
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When to . 301
...
Charging System Indicator . 63, 366
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 264
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Child Saf ety . 38
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 47
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Lower Anchor . 47
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Tether Anchor . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Climate Control . 164
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Clock, Setting the . 222
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CO in the Exhaust . 389
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 265
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Compact Spare . 350
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Console Compartment . 158
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 317
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Checking . 252
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Proper Solution . 317
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Temperature Indicator . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 389
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Cruise Control Operation . 224
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Customer Service . 396
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
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Def rosting the Windows . 167, 168
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Dimensions . 382
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 320
..................................
Engine Oil . 251
........................
Directional Signals . 120
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 288
.....................................
Disc Player . 190
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Disposal of Used Oil . 316
Index
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Tires...........................................
Snow . 344
............................
Specif ications . 383
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Tools, Tire Changing . 352
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 298
..................
Emergency Towing . 376
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 320
...........................
Fluid Selection . 321
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Identif ication Number . 381
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Shif ting the Automatic . 274
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Treadwear . 342
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Trip Meter . 79
..................................
Turn Signals . 121
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 349
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Unleaded Gasoline . 246
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USB Adapter Cable . 207
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USB Flash Memory Device . 205
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 316 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 160
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 259
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Vehicle Dimensions . 382
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 380
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 295
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65, 295
.........................
VSA Of f Switch . 296
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VSA System Indicator . 65, 295
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 348
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Ventilation . 167
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VIN . 380
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Viscosity, Oil . 313
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages . 397
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 319
...................................
Operation . 119
Wheels
.............
Adjusting the Steering . 128 ............
Alignment and Balance . 342
.....................................
Cleaning . 345
..........................
Compact Spare . 350
...............................
Nut Wrench . 352
Windows
.............................
Auto Reverse . 150
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Operating the Power . 149
.........................
Rear, Def ogger . 167
Windshield
.....................................
Cleaning . 119
...................................
Def roster . 168
.....................................
Washers . 119
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades . 334
...................................
Operation . 119
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Worn Tires . 341
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 376
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