light HONDA INSIGHT 2014 2.G Workshop Manual

Your vehicle is equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABShelpsyou
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, reduces their ef f ectiveness and
reduces brake pad lif e. In addition,
f uel economy can be reduced. It also
keeps your brake lights on all the
time, conf using drivers behind you.Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their
ef f ectiveness. Use the engine to
assist the brakes by taking your f oot
of f the accelerator and downshif ting
to a lower speed.
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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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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See
page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page. Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-
inf ormation display. Lights Check the operation of
all the lights monthly. See
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Maintenance Minder
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Open the hood.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb,
handle it by its base, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth. Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the cover by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the cover.
Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
1.
2.
3.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
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HOLDING CLIP
CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pushing onRemove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Reinstall the cover over the back
of the headlight assembly and turn
it clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the cover.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
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BULB
COVER
CONNECTOR
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the tab and pulling the
connector down.
Install the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank
in the reverse order of removal. (Right side)
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Open the hood.
3. 4.
5.
6.
2. 1.
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
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BULB
CONNECTOR
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Open the hood.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank
in the reverse order of removal. (Right side)
6.
1. 2.
3.4.
5.
Lights
Replacing a Front
Parking Light Bulb
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BULB
HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
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Remove the socket f rom the f ront
turn signal light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
f ront turn signal light assembly.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the garnish in the original
position securely.
Placeaclothonthenotchof the
light assembly garnish to prevent
scratches. Remove the cover by
caref ully prying in the notch with a
f lat-tip screwdriver. Remove the bolts and pull the
f ront turn signal light assembly
from the bumper while taking the
tab out from the holder.
Install the light assembly in the
reverse order of removal. Make
sure to secure the bolts.
5.
6.
1. 7.
8.
3. 4.
2.
Lights
Replacing the Front
Turn Signal Light Bulb
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NOTCH
COVER
BOLTSBULB
SOCKET
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Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
Lights
Replacing a Front
Side Marker Light Bulb
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BULB
SOCKET
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Open the hatch.
Push on the area of the trim as
shown in the illustration above to
detach the upper hooks f rom the
light assembly.Pry on the gap between the trim
and light assembly caref ully with a
flat-tip screwdriver to detach the
lower hooks.
Make sure that all hooks are
removed f rom the light assembly.
Unclip the top half of the trim
fromthebodybypullingitout.
Then unclip the bottom half.
1.
2. 3.
4.
Lights
Replacing the Rear Bulbs
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HOOKS
TRIM HOOKS CLIP
CLIP
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