display HONDA INSIGHT 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.Oil is major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
as long as you own it.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
Install the engine oil f ill cap and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes and recheck the oil level. Do
not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
CONT INUED
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
Recommended Engine Oil
133
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP API CERTIFICATION SEAL

The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
A very low-viscosity, f uel-ef f icient
0W-20 oil is the pref erred engine
lubricant f or your Insight. This
special oil is f ormulated to help your
engine use less f uel. It is available at
your Honda dealer. A 5W-20 oil may
be used if 0W-20 is not available.You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives Changing the Oil and Filter
134
Ambient Temperature

If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits with
the f use puller provided in the under-
hood f use box. Make sure you can
do without that circuit temporarily
(such as the accessory power socket
or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
6. 88
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed185
NOTICE:
Replacing a f use with one
that has a higher rating greatly
increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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Chains, Tires .159
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Charge/Assist Gauge .51
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .134
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When to .127
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Changing a Flat Tire .165
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Charging System Indicator . 42,178
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 106
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Child Saf ety .23
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Booster Seats .33
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Child Seats .28
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
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Inf ants .24
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Large Children .32
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Risks with Airbags .24
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Small Children .27
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Tethers .31
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 23
Child Seats ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 31
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Clock .89
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Clutch Fluid .143
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CO in the Exhaust .197
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 107
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Compact Spare Tire .164
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Consumer Inf ormation . 202.............
Controls, Instruments and . 39
Coolant ........................................
Adding .137
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Checking .96
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Proper Solution .137
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Temperature Gauge . 47
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .197
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Cup Holders .69
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Current Fuel Mileage .48
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Customer Service Of f ice . 202
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Economy, Fuel .97
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Emergencies .163
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Battery, Jump Starting . 173
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Brake System Indicator . 180
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Changing a Flat Tire . 165
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Charging System Indicator . 178
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Checking the Fuses . 184
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Hazard Warning Button . 55
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 40
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Daytime Running Lights . 54
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .44
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Dead Battery .173
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 204
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Def og and Def rost .75
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 56
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Def rosting the Windows . 75
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Dimensions .192
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Dimming the Headlights . 54Dipstick
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Engine Oil .95
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Directional Signals .54
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 119
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Disposal of Used Oil .136
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Display Change Button . 47
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 60
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .108
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .105
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Economy .97
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 150
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