check engine HONDA INSIGHT 2006 1.G Owner's Guide

If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator could come on
because of a loose or missing f uel f ill
cap. Tighten the cap until it clicks at
least three times. Tightening the cap
will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it takes at least three
days of normal driving.If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. This indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator. If the indicator remains on, or the
f uel cap was not loose or missing,
have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Indicator, Malf unction Indicator L amp
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Charging System Indicator
180
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If your 12 volt vehicle’s battery has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It takes at
least three days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
for more
inf ormation (see page ). 202
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Codes
State
Emissions T esting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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) This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .44, 180
............................
Jump Starting .175
..............................
Maintenance .162
............................
Specif ications .195
................................
Bef ore Driving .93
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 18
.............................
Beverage Holder .71
..................................
Booster Seats .35 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 122
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Break-in, New Linings . 94
....................
Bulb Replacement .149
...........................................
Fluid .144
.........................................
Parking .69
.................
System Indicator . 45,182
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Wear Indicators .121
.............................
Braking System .121
...................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 94
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 57
........................
Brights, Headlights .56
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .149
..............................
Brake Lights .149
................
Front Parking Lights . 147
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 148
.................................
Headlights .146
............................
Specif ications .195
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 148
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .146
....................................
Accessories .100
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 71
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 136
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 24
.............................
Airbag Service .23
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .21
........................
SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System . 74
.....................................
Usage .75, 78
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .156
.........................
Normal Driving .157
.........................
Alcohol in Gasoline .94
......................................
Antif reeze .139
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .45, 122
....................................
Operation .122
................
Anti-theft, Audio System . 90Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .61
..................................
Audio System .80
........................
Auto Idle Stop .111, 118
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
..............
Automatic Transmission . 113
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .194
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 142
.......................................
Shif ting .114
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .113
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 114
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 117
CONT INUED
Index
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INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 42
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Daytime Running Lights . 56
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .46
.................................
Dead Battery .175
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 206
..........................
Def og and Def rost .77
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 58
................
Def rosting the Windows . 77
....................................
Dimensions .194
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 56
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
....................................
Engine Oil .97
..........................
Directional Signals .56
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 121
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .138
..................
Display Change Button . 49
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 62
......................
Power Door Locks .62
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 196
............................
Capacities Chart .194
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 38
.............................
Carrying Cargo .102
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...........................................
CD Care .87
.............
CD Player Error Message . 88
.........
CD Changer Error Message . 89
.........................................
CD Player .85
....................................
Ceiling Light .72
........................
Certif ication Label .192
.................................
Chains, Tires .161
....................
Charge/Assist Gauge .53
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .167
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .136
......................................
When to .129
...
Charging System Indicator . 44,180
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 108
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Child Saf ety .25
..............................
Booster Seats .35
...................................
Child Seats .30
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 28
..........................................
Inf ants .26
............................
Large Children .34 ......................
Risks with Airbags .26
.............................
Small Children .29
.........................................
Tethers .33
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 25
Child Seats ................
Installing a Child Seat . 30
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Selecting Child Seat . 30
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Climate Control Sensors . 79
.................................................
Clock .91
...................................
Clutch Fluid .145
........................
CO in the Exhaust .199
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 109
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Compact Spare Tire .166
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 204
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 41
Coolant ........................................
Adding .139
......................................
Checking .98
.........................
Proper Solution .139
...................
Temperature Gauge . 49
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .199
.....................................
Cup Holders .71
.....................
Current Fuel Mileage .50
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Customer Service Of f ice . 204
Index
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .110
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .107
......................................
Economy .99
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 152
................................
Economy, Fuel .99
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Emergencies on the Road . 165
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 175
...........
Brake System Indicator . 182
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 167
.....
Charging System Indicator . 180
..................
Checking the Fuses . 186
.............
Hazard Warning Button . 57
............................
Jump Starting .175
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 179
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 180
..................
Overheated Engine . 177
.......................................
Towing .183
...........................
Emergency Brake .69
......................
Emergency Flashers .57
......................
Emergency Towing .183
.......................
Emissions Controls .199 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 202
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 49
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Engine Speed Limiter . 111,116
.........................
If It Won’t Start .173
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .45, 180
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 44,179
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 135
...............................
Overheating .177
............................
Specif ications .194
.......................................
Starting .109
........................
Ethanol in Gasoline .94
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 199
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .38
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
.....................................
Fan, Interior .75
...........................................
Features .73
......................
Filling the Fuel Tank .95
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .152
...............................................
Oil .136 .............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 57
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
..........................................
Brake .144
.........................................
Clutch .145
..............
Manual Transmission . 143
..................
Windshield Washer . 141
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .83
..........................
Four-way Flashers .57
............................
Front Airbags .11, 21
...................................................
Fuel .94
........................
Fill Door and Cap .95
...........................................
Gauge .49
..................
Octane Requirement . 94
.................................
Oxygenated .94
........................
Reserve Indicator .46
..........................
Tank, Filling the .95
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Fuses, Checking the .186
Index
INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 169
.......................................
Jack, Tire .167
................................
Jump Starting .175
..................................................
Keys .59
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 94
.........................................
Odometer .49
...............................
Odometer, Trip .50
Oil ........................
Change, How to .136
......................
Change, When to .129
........................
Checking Engine .97
..............
Pressure Indicator . 44,179
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .136
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 61
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .199
.........................
Opening the Hatch .63
..............................
Outside Mirrors .68
..................................
Maintenance .125
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .128
........................................
Record .131
......................
Required Indicator .47
..........................................
Saf ety .126
....................................
Schedule .127
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 180
...................
Manual Transmission . 110
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 143
................................
Shif ting the .110
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 143
.........................
Meters, Gauges .43, 48
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .68
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 101...................
Neutral Gear Position . 114
....................
New Vehicle Break-in .94
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 192
.......................
Label, Certif ication .192
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 56
....................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .14, 18
....................
Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 51
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .146
.....................................
Indicators .44
.........................................
Parking .56
..................................
Turn Signal .56
.....................................
Load Limit .103
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 61
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 61
..............................
Fuel Fill Door .95 ............................................
Hatch .63
.................................
Power Door .62
..........................
Low Coolant Level .98
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .46
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 110
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 44,179
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 194
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 102
Index
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INDEX
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Overheating, Engine .177
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 128
...........................
Oxygenated Fuels .94
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 57
........................
Park Gear Position .114
...........................................
Parking .120
.................................
Parking Brake .69
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 45,182
.................................
Parking Lights .56
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 120
............................
Playing the Radio .80
....................................
Playing a CD .85
.............................
PGM-FI System .200
..................
Power Socket Location . 70
..............................
Power Windows .67
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
........................
Protecting Children .25
.....................
General Guidelines .25 Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .33
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 34
.............
Protecting Small Children . 29
...................
Radiator Overheating . 177
...............
Radio/CD Sound System . 80
...........................
Readiness Codes .202
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
............................
Rear View Mirror .68
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 58
....................
Rear Window Washer .55
.......................
Rear Window Wiper .55
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 66
.............................
Reminder Lights .44
.......................
Remote Transmitter .64
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 152
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 136
.................................
Floor Mats .151
..........................................
Fuses .185
................................
Light Bulbs .146
....................................
Schedule .129
...................................
Seat Belts .151 ...........................................
Tires .159
.............................
Wiper Blades .153
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .19
Reserve Tank, Engine .................................
Coolant .98, 139
...............................
Restraint, Child .25
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 114
................................
Roof Antenna .152
................................
Rotation, Tire .159
................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 206
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 39
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
Index
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