2014 HONDA INSIGHT wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
pagef or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. U.S. Vehicles:
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions for simple
maintenance tasks you may want
to take care of yourself. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .298
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Maintenance Minder . 299
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Fluid Locations .309
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Adding Engine Oil .310
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 312
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Engine Coolant .315
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Windshield Washers . 317
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 318
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 318
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Brake Fluid .319
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Lights .321
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Audio Antenna .331
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 331
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Floor Mats .331
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DustandPollenFilter . 332
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Wiper Blades .332
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Tires .338
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 344
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Vehicle Storage .346
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Maintenance
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.
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the f luid level by
removingthe cap and looking at
the level gauge. When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. If the washer fluid is low, a ‘‘WASHER
FLUID LOW’’ message appears on the
multi-information display.
On U.S. models On all Canadian models
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Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they
leave streaks and unwiped areas
when used.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Make sure the rear floor
mats are properly positioned. If
not, the floor mat will interfere
with the seat operation and make
the front passenger’s weight
sensors ineffective. This filter removes the dust and
pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the climate
control system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the multi-
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
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To replace a wiper blade:Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
Put a cloth on the edge of the
lock tab to prevent scratches,
then push up on the lock tab
carefully with a flat-tip
screwdriver. Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
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WIPER ARMS WIPER ARM
COVER
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Make sure the two rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown. is completely installed. Place the top of the wiper blade
on the end of the blade assembly,
and slide the blade onto the
assembly. Make sure the blade
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the
new blade.
3. 4.
5.
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BLADE
REINFORCEMENTBLADE
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Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.To replace a rear wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm off the
rear window. Disconnect the blade assembly
f rom the wiper arm by pulling up
the cover.
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8.
1.2.
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COVER
REAR
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the
new blade.
Make sure the two rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Push the blade assembly toward
thebaseof thearm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the
wiper blade or wiper arm
down on the windshield.
3.
4. 5.
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BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
WIPER ARM
BLADE
TOP
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Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Place the top of the wiper blade
on the end of the blade assembly,
and slide the blade onto the
assembly. Make sure the blade
is completely installed. Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
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