HONDA INSIGHT 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench.Pull the rear of the light assembly
out as shown in the illustration
above ( ), then push the
assembly back to the original
position caref ully ( ). The f ront
part of the rear light assembly
raises slightly ( ).
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: back-up light,
turn signal, or side marker.Pull the whole light assembly
outwards f rom the body caref ully.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.
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Lights
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BOLT
ORIGINAL
POSITIONFront
Front
Left side BULBSOCKET SNAP FASTENERS
Left side
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Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing it straight in the socket
until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, align and pop the snap
f asteners in place. Reinstall and
tighten the two mounting bolts.To reinstall the trim, set the
bottom edge of the trim in the
original position and push the
bottom half of the trim to clip it
back securely. Then push the
upperhalfofthetrimtosecure
the top clip. Secure the hooks by pushing on
the areas of the trim as shown in
the illustration above.
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Lights
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The high-mount brake light should
be replaced by your dealer. The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer. The stop/taillights should be
replaced by your dealer.
EX models
Lights
High-mount Brake L ight Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Side T urn Signal L ights Stop/taillights
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Before using an automatic car
wash, remove the audio antenna
so it does not get damaged. Remove
the antenna by unscrewing it.
When you reinstall the antenna,
tighten it securely.
Before entering or parking
in areas with low ceiling height,
remove the antenna.The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. To lock each
anchor, turn the knob clockwise.
This keeps the f loor mat f rom sliding
f orward and possibly interf ering with
the pedals.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry before
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
When cleaning or replacing, turn the
knob counterclockwise to unhook
the floor mat.
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On LX and EX models
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts
A udio A ntenna
A udio A ntenna, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
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LOOP
To unlock
Driver’s floor mat is shown.
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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
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
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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 Blades
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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.
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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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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.
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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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