2014 HONDA INSIGHT parking brake

Fill the f uel tank.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Block the rear wheels. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open
slightly (if the vehicle
is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Support the front and rear wiper
blade arms with a folded
towel or rag so they do not
touch the windshield. If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fans cycle on and off
twice). Preferably, do this once
a month. Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and hatch seals.
Vehicle Storage
346
If this vehicle is unused f or over one
month, the service lif e of the 100V
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery will be
reduced and the battery may be
permanently damaged.
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.Open the hatch.
Remove the cargo area floor by
caref ully pulling the f ront edge of
the f loor straight up.
4. 3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat Tire
349
HOLDER
FLOOR
TABThe vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.To jump start your vehicle:
The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
Jump Starting
358
BOOSTER
BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
check the high temperature
indicator. If the high heat is due to
overloading, the engine should
start to cool down almost
immediately. If it does, wait until
the high temperature indicator
goes of f , then continue driving.
If the high temperature indicator
stays on, turn of f the engine.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
onpage ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page 250),
Add coolant if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the high
temperature indicator goes of f
bef ore checking the radiator.
1. 2.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
374
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
361
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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However, if the brake pedal does
not feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down,
and you will have to press harder
on the pedal.
Slow down and pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e. Because of the
long distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeonpage ). If this indicator comes on for any
other reason, have your vehicle
inspected by your dealer. There
may be a malfunction with the
electric brake distribution (EBD)
system. Avoid hard braking and
high speed driving.
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page).
The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. If you do not release the
parking brake, the indicator will stay
on, and you will see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see
page).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have
your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately. 89
319 374
Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
(Red)
366
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µ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It
is very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front) and lift them
off the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
374
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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Specif ications
381
Air Conditioning
Tires Alignment Fuses 12 Volt Battery
Lights HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
12 V 55 W
Size
Pressure Toe-in
Camber
Caster Interior
Under-hood
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
P185/60R15 84T 3°30’ 0.5°
1.5° 1°
0° 1°
Capacity
12 V
12 V 35 AH/20 HR
28 AH/5 HR
12 V 21 W
T135/80D15 99M
12 V 5 W
12 V 3.4 W 12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
2CP
16 W
12 V 21 W
Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer. 5W
12 V
0.10 0.10 in (2.5 2.5 mm)00.12in(03mm)
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Front parking lights
Front side marker lights
Side turn signal lights
(door mirror)
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/taillights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
Spot lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
Glove box light See
page 372 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 373 or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
(HB3)
(H11)
(Amber)
LED type
LED type
LED type (Amber)
in
1:
2:
3 : LX model EX models
1
1, 3 1 2
2
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 364
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Jump Starting .358
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Maintenance .344
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Specif ications .381
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Belts,Seat .9,21
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Beverage Holder .154
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 225
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 287
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Break-in, New Linings . 244
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Bulb Replacement .330
...........................................
Fluid .319
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Pad Wear Indicator . 286
.......................................
Parking .151
...........
System Indicator . 63, 64, 366
....................................
Accessories .254
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .131
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Accessory Power Socket . 155
................
Active Head Restraints . 144
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Additives, Engine Oil . 311
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 25
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
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Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
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SRS Components .25
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Air Conditioning System . 162
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Air Pressure, Tires .339 ................................
Ambient Meter .72
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Antif reeze .315
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 287
...................................
Operation .287
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 219
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .131
..........................................
Armrest .146
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Audio System .168
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Auto Door Locking .109
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Auto Door Unlocking . 110
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Auto Idle Stop .281
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
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Automatic Speed Control . 222
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 271
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Capacity,Fluid .380
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 318
Paddle Shif ters in the ..............................
D Position .276
Paddle Shif ters in the ...............................
S Position .279
.....
Recommended Shif t Points . 280
.......................................
Shif ting .272
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .271 ................
Shif t Lever Positions . 273
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 275
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Auxiliary Input Jack .218
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