2012 HONDA INSIGHT ECU

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Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
You will also see the ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when the brake
f luid level is low.
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.
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.
Always use Honda CVTF
(continuously variable
transmission f luid).
Independent of the Maintenance
Minder inf ormation, replace the
brake f luid every 3 years.
6.
5.
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
Maint enance
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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 garnish in the original
position securely.
Placeaclothonthenotchof the
light assembly garnish to prevent
scratches. Remove the cover by
caref ully prying in the notch with a
f lat-tip screwdriver. Remove the bolts and pull the
f ront turn signal light assembly
from the bumper while taking the
tab out from the holder.Install the light assembly in the
reverse order of removal. Make
sure to secure the bolts.
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6.
1. 7.
8.
3. 4.
2.
Lights
Replacing the Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
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NOTCH
COVER
BOLTSBULB
SOCKET

Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing it straight in the socket
until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, align and pop the snap
f asteners in place. Reinstall and
tighten the two mounting bolts. To reinstall the trim, set thebottom edge of the trim in the
original position and push the
bottom half of the trim to clip it
back securely. Then push the
upperhalfofthetrimtosecure
the top clip.Secure the hooks by pushing on
the areas of the trim as shown in
the illustration above.
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15. 16.
Lights
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Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the audio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Bef ore entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, remove the
antenna.The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. To lock each
anchor, turn the knob clockwise.
This keeps the f loor mat f rom sliding
f orward and possibly interf ering with
the pedals.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
When cleaning or replacing, turn the
knob counterclockwise to unhook
the floor mat.
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On LX and EX models
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts
A udio A ntenna
A udio A ntenna, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Maint enance
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LOOP
To unlock
Driver’s floor mat is shown.

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Wheels:
Tires:
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page f or tire size inf ormation. Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Honda strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC). Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Cable-type: SCC RADIAL CHAIN
SC1026
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384
Wheel and T ire Specif ications Winter Driving
Snow T iresT ire Chains
Tires
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15x6J
P185/60R15 84T
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
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17. 16.
15.
Changing a Flat Tire
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BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Remove the carpet from the spare
tire casing and store it in the
casing. Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the box in the wheel of the
flat tire.
Remove the center cap (if
equipped) bef ore storing the f lat
tire in the cargo area well.
Install the spare tire casing in the
original position in the spare tire
well.
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24.EX models
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
For normal tire
For compact
spare tire
CARPET
SPARE TIRE
CASING
CENTER CAP BOX

Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ).
Store the center cap in the cargo
area. Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Store the tools in the spare tire
casing and the jack in its holder.
Turn the jack’s end bracket
clockwise to lock it in place, and
reinstall the cover.
Place the cargo area f loor in its
original position. Close the hatch.
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U.S. models only
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
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FLOOR
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.