2012 HONDA INSIGHT octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service. Some
gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol. Your
vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol. If you
notice any undesirable operating
symptoms, try another service
station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
246
T o help prevent harmf ul f uel system
and engine deposits, use high quality
f uel containing detergent and additives.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain harmf ul manganese-
based f uel additives such as MMT , if
such gasoline is available.

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Fuel . 246
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Fill Door and Cap . 247
...........................................
Gauge . 73
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Octane Requirement . 246
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Oxygenated . 246
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Reserve Indicator . 70
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Tank, Filling the . 247
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Fuses, Checking the . 371
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 253
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Gasoline . 246
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
...........................................
Gauge . 73
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Octane Requirement . 246
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Tank, Filling the . 247
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Gas Station Procedures . 247
Gauges
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Charge/Assist . 74
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Fuel . 73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 273
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Automatic Transmission . 273
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Glove Box . 158
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 380 Ignition
............................................
Keys . 129
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Switch . 131
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Timing Control System . 390
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor . 84
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Immobilizer System . 130
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
...
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, 368
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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) . 123
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode . 71
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High Beam . 69
....
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
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 323
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Hatch . 139
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Opening . 139
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Open Indicator . 68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 323
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper . 121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 323
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Turning on . 121
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Head Restraints . 142
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Heated Mirrors . 148
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High Altitude, Starting at . 265
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High-Low Beam Switch . 120
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Hill Start Assist System . 297
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Hood, Opening the . 250
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Horn . 4
Index
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Maintenance . 299
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Main Items and Sub Items . 306
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Minder . 301
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 309
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Saf ety . 300
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 367
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Meters, Gauges . 61, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 246
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Mirrors . 147
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Adjusting . 147
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Heated . 148
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Neutral Gear Position . 275
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New Vehicle Break-in . 246
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 380
Octane Requirement,
.............................
Gasoline . 246, 296 .........................................
Odometer . 79
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 314
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Change, When to . 301
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Checking Engine . 251
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 365
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 313
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 132
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 389
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Outside Mirrors . 147
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 80
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Overheating, Engine . 362
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 309
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Oxygenated Fuels . 240
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Paddle Shif ters . 278
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Panel Brightness Control . 124
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Park Gear Position . 275
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Parking . 286
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Parking Brake . 151
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 63, 368
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Parking Lights . 120 ..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 286
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PGM-FI System . 390
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Playing the Radio . 171, 183
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Playing a Disc . 175, 190
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PlayinganiPod
. 197
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 204
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Pollen Filter . 334
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 38
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Protecting Inf ants . 43
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 362
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Radio/Disc/Sound System . 170
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Radio Thef t Protection . 221
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Readiness Codes . 367, 392
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 329
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Rear View Mirror . 147
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVTF):
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
) Use Honda CVT Fluid
(continuously variable
transmission fluid) only
Fluid change capacity:
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
10.6 US gal (40
)
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