HONDA INSIGHT 2000 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2000, Model line: INSIGHT, Model: HONDA INSIGHT 2000 1.GPages: 262, PDF Size: 3.73 MB
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Reportin
g Safet y Defect s (U.S . Vehicles )
I f yo u believ e tha t you r vehicl e ha s a
defec t whic h coul d caus e a cras h o r
coul d caus e injur y o r death , yo u
shoul d immediatel y infor m th e
Nationa l Highwa y Traffi c Safet y
Administratio n (NHTSA ) i n additio n
t o notifyin g America n Hond a Moto r
Co. , Inc . I
f NHTS A receive s simila r com -
plaints , i t ma y ope n a n investigation ,
an d if i t find s tha t a safet y defec t
exist s i n a grou p o f vehicles , i t ma y
orde r a recal l an d remed y campaign .
However , NHTS A canno t becom e
involve d in individua l problem s
betwee n you , you r dealer , o r
America n Hond a Moto r Co. , Inc . T
o contac t NHTSA , yo u ma y eithe r
cal l th e Aut o Safet y Hotlin e toll-fre e
a t 1-800-424-939 3 (o r 366-012 3 in
Washingto n D.C . area ) o r writ e to :
NHTSA , U.S . Departmen t o f
Transportation , Washington ,
D.C . 20590 . Yo u ca n als o obtai n
othe r informatio n abou t moto r
vehicl e safet y fro m th e Hotline .
Warrant y an d Custome r Relation s
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Authorize
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(U.S . only )
Th e followin g publication s coverin g th e operatio n an d
servicin g o f you r vehicl e ca n b e obtaine d fro m Hel m
Incorporated , eithe r b y fillin g ou t th e attache d for m or ,
fo r credi t car d holders , callin g th e toll-fre e phon e numbe r
o n th e form . Fo r manual s prio r t o th e yea r show n below ,
contac t Hel m Incorporated , P.O . Bo x 07280 , Detroit ,
Michiga n 48207 , o r cal l 1-800-782-4356 . Valid
only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should
contact their authorized Honda dealer.
B y completin g thi s for m yo u ca n orde r th e material s desired . Yo u ca n
pa y b y chec k o r mone y order , o r charg e t o you r credi t card . Mai l t o
Hel m Incorporate d a t th e addres s show n o n th e bac k o f th e orde r form .
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day s o f delivery . O n returns , a restockin g fe e ma y b e applie d agains t th e origina l order .
P.O
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Servic
e Manual :
Thi s manua l cover s maintenanc e an d recommende d
procedure s fo r repai r to engin e an d chassi s components .
I t i s writte n fo r th e Journeyma n mechanic , bu t i s simpl e
enoug h fo r mos t mechanically-incline d owner s t o under -
stand .
Electrica l Troubleshootin g Manual :
Thi s manua l complement s th e Servic e Manua l b y
providin g in-dept h troubleshootin g informatio n fo r eac h
electrica l circui t i n you r vehicle .
Bod y Repai r Manual :
Thi s manua l describe s th e procedure s involve d in th e
replacemen t o f damage d bod y parts .
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Accessorie s an d Modifications... . 12 6
Accessories................................ . 12 6
Additiona l Safet y Precaution... . 12 7
Modifications............................ . 12 7
ACCESSOR Y (Ignitio n Ke y
Position)....................................... . 6 8
Accessor y Powe r Socket............... . 7 9
Addin g
Brak e Fluid................................ . 17 1
Clutc h Fluid............................... . 17 1
Engin e Coolant.......................... . 16 3
Engin e Oil.................................. . 15 9
Manua l Transmissio n Flui d .... . 17 0
Windshiel d Washe r Fluid........ . 16 9
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t
You r Sea t Belts....................... . 3 4
Lap/Shoulde r Belt...................... . 3 4
Sea t Bel t Maintenance............... . 3 5
Sea t Bel t Syste m Components.. . 3 4
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t
You r SRS................................... 36
Additiona l Safel y Precautions... . 3 9
Ho w th e SR S Indicato r
Works....................................... . 3 8
Ho
w You r Airbag s Work........... . 3 6
SR S Components........................ . 3 6
Additives , Engin e Oil.................... . 16 0
Adjustment s
Mirrors......................................... . 7 6
Seats............................................. . 7 4
Airba g (SRS)............................... .
9
, 4
6
Ai r Conditionin g
System................
.
88
Maintenance.............................. . 18 0
Usage............................................ .
8
8
Ai r Outlet s (Vents)......................... . 8 8
Ai r Pressure , Tires....................... . 18 2
Norma l Driving......................... . 18 2
Alcoho l i n Gasoline....................... . 23 8
Antifreeze...................................... . 16 3
Anti-thef t Steerin g Colum n
Lock.............................................. . 6 7
Appearanc e Care.......................... . 19 7
Audi o System.................................. . 9 6
Aut o Idl e Stop................................ . 13 4
Batter y
Chargin g Syste m
Indicator........................... . 54 , 21 9
Jum
p Starting............................ . 21 4
Maintenance.............................. . 17 5
Specifications............................ . 23 5
Befor e Driving.............................. . 11 7
Belts , Seat.......................................... . 8
Beverag e Holder............................. . 7 8
Bod y Repairs................................. . 20 3
Brake s
Break-in , Ne w Lining s ............. . 11 8
Fluid........................................... . 17 1
Light , Burned-out..................... . 19 3
Parking......................................... . 7 7
Syste m Indicator................. . 46 ,
221
Wea r Indicators........................ .
13
9
Brakin g System............................. . 14 0
Break-in , Ne w Car........................ . 11 8
Brightnes s Control , Instruments.. . 6 0
Brights , Headlights........................ . 5 9
Bul b Replacemen t
Back-u p Lights.......................... . 19 3
Brak e Light............................... . 19 3
Fron t Parkin g Lights................ .
191
Fron t Sid e
Marke
r Lights........ .
191
Headlights................................. .
190
CONTINUED
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Bul b Replacemen t
Interio r Light............................. . 19 5
Licens e Plat e Lights................. . 19 4
Specifications............................ . 23 5
Tur n Signa l Lights.................... . 19 1
Bulbs , Halogen.............................. . 19 6
Cables , Jum p Startin g With......... . 21 4
Capacitie s Chart............................ . 23 4
Carbo n Monoxid e Hazard............. . 4 0
Carryin g Cargo............................. . 12 8
Cassett e Playe r
Care............................................ . 11 6
Operation................................... . 10
2
CAUTION , Explanatio n
of..............
. i i
C D Changer................................... . 11 2
C D Player....................................... . 10 6
Certificatio n Label........................ . 23 2
Chains............................................ . 18 7
Charge/Assis t Gauge.................... . 5 5
Chang e Oi l
Ho w to........................................ . 16 1
Whe n to...................................... . 15 0
Changin g a Fla t Tire.................... . 18
5
Changin g Engin e
Coolant............
. 16 5
Chargin g Syste m Indicator... . 54 , 21 9
Checkin g
Batter y Condition..................... . 17 5
Brak e Fluid................................ . 17 1
Clutc h Fluid............................... . 17 1
Driv e Belts................................. . 18 1
Engin e Coolant.......................... . 12 3
Engin e Oil.................................. . 12 2
Fuses.......................................... . 22 2
Manua l Transmissio n Fluid.... . 17 0
Checklist , Befor e Driving............ . 11 7
Chil d Safety..................................... . 1 9
Cleane r Element , Air.................... . 17 3
Cleanin g
Exterior...................................... . 19 8
Interior....................................... . 20 1
Sea t Belts................................... . 20 1
Vinyl........................................... . 20 1
Windows.................................... . 20 2
Clock , Settin g the......................... . 10 1
Clutc h Fluid................................... . 17 1
C O in th e Exhaust........................ . 24 0
Col d Weather , Startin g in............ . 13 3
Compac t Spare.............................. . 20 6
Consume r Information*............... . 24 4 Controls
, Instrument s and............. . 5 8
Coolan t
Adding........................................ . 16 3
Checking.................................... . 12
3
Prope r Solution......................... .
16
3
Replacing...................................
. 16 5
Temperatur e
Gauge...................
. 5 6
Corrosio n Protection.................... . 20 2
Crankcas e Emission s Contro l
System........................................ . 24 0
Curren t Fue l Mileage..................... . 5 3
Custome r Relation s Office.......... . 24 4
DANGER , Explanatio n of................ .
ii
Dashboard................................... . 2 ,
4
4
Daytim e Runnin g Lights................ . 6 0
Dea d Battery , Wha t t o Do........... . 21 4
Defects , Reportin g Safety............ . 24 8
Defo g an d Defrost.......................... . 8 2
Defogger , Rea r Window................ . 6 3
Defrostin g th e Windows................ . 8 2
Dimensions.................................... . 23 4
Dimmin g th e Headlights............... . 5 9
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Dipstic k
Engin e Oil.................................. . 12
2
Directiona l Signals.......................... .
6
1
Disabled , Towin g You r Ca r If..... . 22 8
Dis c Brak e Wea r Indicators........ . 13 9
Disposa l o f Use d Oil..................... . 16 2
Displa y Chang e Button.................. . 4 9
Door s
Lockin g an d Unlocking.............. . 6 9
DO T Tir e Qualit y Grading.......... . 23 6
Downshifting , 5-spee d Manua l
Transmission............................. . 13 6
Driv e Belts..................................... . 18 1
Drive r an d Passenge r Safety........... . 5
Driving........................................... . 13 1
Economy.................................... . 12 4
I n Ba d Weather......................... . 14 2
I n Foreig n Countries................ . 23 9
Economy , Fuel.............................. . 12 4
Emergencie s o n th e Road............ . 20 5
Battery , Jum p Starting............. . 21 4
Brak e Syste m Indicator........... . 22 1
Changin g a Fla t Tire................ . 20
7
Chargin g Syste m
Indicator.....
. 21 9
Checkin g th e Fuses.................. . 22 3
Lo w Oi l Pressur e Indicator..... . 21 8
Malfunctio n Indicato r Lamp... . 22 0
Overheate d Engine.................. . 21 7
Emergenc y Brake........................... . 7 7
Emergenc y Flashers...................... . 6 3
Emergenc y Towing...................... . 22 8
Emission s Controls....................... . 24 0
Engin e
Belts............................................ . 18 1
Coolan t Temperatur e Gaug e .... . 5 6
Malfunctio n Indicato r
Lamp................................ . 47 , 22 0
Oil , Wha t Kin d to Use.............. . 15 9
Overheating............................... . 21 7
Specifications............................ . 23 4
Engin e Spee d Limiter................... . 13 7
Ethanoli n Gasoline...................... . 23 8
Evaporativ e Emission s Controls. . 24 0
Exhaus t Fumes............................... . 4 0
Expectan t Mothers , Us e o f Sea t
Belt s by........................................ . 1 7
Exterior , Cleanin g the.................. . 19 8 Fabric
, Cleaning............................ . 20 1
Fan , Interior..................................... . 8 2
Features , Comfor t an d
Convenience................................ . 8 1
Fillin g th e Fuel Tank.................... . 11 9
Filte r
Ai r Conditioning....................... . 18 1
Oil............................................... . 16 1
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n
Checkin g Flui d Level............... . 17 0
Shiftin g the................................ . 13 6
Flashers , Hazar d Warning............. . 6 3
Fla t Tire , Changin g a................... . 18 5
Fluid s
Brake.......................................... . 17 1
Clutch......................................... . 17 1
Manua l Transmission.............. . 17 0
Windshiel d Washer.................. . 16 9
F M Stere o Radi o
Reception................................... . 11 0
Foreig n Countries , Drivin g in..... . 23 9
Four-wa y Flashers.......................... . 6 3
CONTINUED
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Fron t End , Towin g b y
Emergenc y Wrecker................ . 22 8
Fuel................................................. . 11 8
Fil l Doo r an d Cap...................... . 11 9
Gauge........................................... . 5 6
Octan e Requirement................ . 11 8
Oxygenated............................... . 23 8
Reserv e Indicator........................ . 5 6
Tank , Fillin g the........................ . 11 9
Fuses , Checkin g the..................... . 22 3
Ga s Mileage , Improving............... . 12 4
Gasohol.......................................... . 23 8
Gasoline......................................... . 11 8
Fue l Reserv e Indicator............... . 4 7
Gauge........................................... . 4 9
Octan e Requirement................ . 11 8
Tank , Fillin g the........................ . 11 9
Ga s Statio n Procedures................ . 11 9
Gauge s
Engin e Coolan t
Temperature........................... . 5 6
Fuel............................................... . 5 6
Gearshif
t Leve r Position s
5-spee d Manua l
Transmission......................... . 13 6
Glas s Cleaning............................. . 20 2
Glov e Box........................................ . 7 8
Haloge n Headligh t Bulbs............. . 19 0
Hatc h
Openin g the................................. .
69
Ope n Monito r
Light...................
. 4 7
Hazar d Warnin g Flashers.............. . 6 3
Headlight s
Daytim e Runnin g Lights............ . 6 0
Hig h Bea m Indicator.................. . 4 7
Hig h Beams , Turnin g on........... . 5 9
Lo w Beams , Turnin g o n ............ . 5 9
Reminde r Beeper........................ . 5 9
Replacin g Haloge n Bulbs........ . 19 0
Turnin g on................................... . 6 1
Heating............................................. . 8 1
Hig h Altitude , Startin g at............. . 13 3
High-Lo w Bea m Switc h ................. . 5 9
Hoo d Latch.................................... . 17 4
Hood , Openin g the....................... . 12 0
Horn....................................................
. 3
Ho t Coolant , Warnin g about....... . 16 3
Hydrauli c Clutch........................... . 17 1
Hydroplaning................................. . 14 2
Identificatio n Number , Vehicle... . 23 2
I f You r Ca r Ha s t o b e Towed...... . 22 8
Ignitio n
Keys.............................................. . 6 5
Switch........................................... . 6 7
Timin g Contro l System............ . 24 1
Importan t Safet y Precaution s ......... . 6
Indicato r Lights , Instrumen t
Panel............................................. . 4 5
Inflation , Prope r Tir e ................... . 18 2
Norma l Driving......................... . 18 3
Insid e Mirror................................... . 7 4
Inspection , Tire............................. . 18 4
Instrumen t Panel............................ . 4 5
Instrumen t Pane l Brightness........ . 6 0
Interio r Cleaning........................... . 20 1
Interio r Light................................... . 8 0
Introduction........................................ . i
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Jackin g u p th e Car........................ . 20 7
Jack , Tire....................................... . 20 7
Jum p Starting................................ . 21 4
Keys.................................................. . 6 5
Label , Certification....................... . 23 2
Lan e Change , Signaling................. . 6 1
Lap/Shoulde r Belt.......................... . 3 4
Leakin g o f Exhaus t int o Car......... . 4 0
Lifetim e Fue l Mileage.................... . 5 3
Light s
Bulb Replacement.................... . 19 3
Indicator....................................... . 4 7
Parking......................................... . 4 6
Tur n Signal.................................. . 6 1
Loa d Limit..................................... . 12 9
LOC K (Ignitio n Ke y Position)...... . 6 7
Lock s
Fue l Fil l Door............................ . 11 9
Hatch............................................
. 6 9
Lo w Coolan t Level........................ . 12 3
Lo w Fuel Indicator......................... . 5 6
Lowe r Gear , Downshiftin g to a... . 13 7
Lubrican t Specification s Chart... . 23 4
Luggage......................................... . 12 8
Maintenance.................................. . 14 5
Owne r Maintenanc e Checks... . 15 7
Record........................................ . 15 5
Require d Indicator...................... . 5 7
Safety.......................................... . 14 6
Schedule.................................... . 14 8
Malfunctio n Indicato r Lamp. . 47 , 22 0
Manua l Transmission................... . 13 6
Manua l Transmissio n Flui d ........ . 17 0
Meters , Gauges............................... . 4 9
Methano l i n Gasoline................... . 23 8
Mirrors , Adjusting.......................... . 7 6
Ne w Vehicl e Break-i n .................. .
118
NOTICE , Explanatio n
of..................
.
ii
Numbers , Identification............... .
23
2
Octan
e Requirement ,
Gasoline...
.
118
Odometer......................................... .
49
Odometer , Trip............................... .
5
1
Oi l
Change , Ho w to........................ . 16 1
Change , Whe n to...................... . 15 0
Checkin g Engine...................... . 12 2
Selectin g Prope r Viscosit y
Chart...................................... . 16 0
O N (Ignitio n Ke y Position)........... . 6 8
Onboar d Refuelin g Vapo r
Recovery.................................... . 24 0
Openin g th e Hatch......................... . 6 9
Openin g th e Hood........................ . 12 0
Operatio n in Foreig n Countries.. . 23 9
Outsid e Mirrors.............................. . 7 6
Overheating , Engine.................... . 21 7
Owne r Maintenanc e Checks....... . 15 7
Oxygenate d Fuels......................... . 23 8
CONTINUED
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Pain t Touch-up.............................. . 20 0
Pane l Brightnes s Control.............. . 6 0
Parking........................................... . 13 8
Parkin g Brake................................. . 7 7
Parkin g Brak e an d Brak e
Syste m Indicator................. . 46 , 22 1
Parkin g Ove r Thing s tha t Burn.. . 24 2
PGM-F I System............................. . 24 1
Polishin g an d Waxing.................. . 20 0
Pre-Driv e Safet y Checklist............ . 1 1
Pregnancy , Usin g Sea t Belts......... . 1 7
Protectin g Adults............................ . 1 2
Additiona l Safet y Precautions... . 1 8
Advic e fo r Pregnan t Women..... . 1 7
Protectin g Children........................ . 1 9
Protectin g Large r Children....... . 2 9
Protectin g Smal l Children......... . 2 6
Usin g Chil d Seat s wit h
Tethers..................................... . 3 3
Radiato r Overheating................... . 21 7
Radio/Cassett e Soun d System...... . 9 6
Rea
r Lights , Bulb Replacement.. . 19 3
Rea r Vie w Mirror............................ . 7 7
Rea r Windo w Defogger................. . 6 3
Rea r Windo w Washer.................... . 6 3
Rea r Windo w Wiper....................... . 6 3
Reclinin g th e Sea t Backs............... . 7 4
Replacemen t Informatio n
Ai r Cleane r Element................. . 17 3
Engin e Coolant.......................... . 16 5
Engin e Oi l an d Filter................ . 16 1
Fuses.......................................... . 22 2
Ligh t Bulbs................................ . 19 3
Schedule.................................... . 14 8
Driv e Belt................................... . 18 1
Tires........................................... . 18 5
Wipe r Blades............................. . 17 7
Replacin g Sea t Belt s Afte r a
Crash............................................ . 3 5
Reserv e Tank , Engin e
Coolant............................... 123, 165
Restraint , Child............................... . 1 9
Rotation , Tire................................ . 18 5
Safet y Belts.................................. 8, 34
Safet
y Defects , Reporting*......... . 24 8
Safet y Features................................. . 7
Airbags........................................... . 9
Doo r Locks.................................. . 1 0
Hea d Restraints.......................... . 1 0
Sea t Belts....................................... . 8
Seat s & Seat-Backs..................... . 1 0
Safet y Labels , Locatio n of............. . 4 1
Safet y Messages............................... . i i
Sea t Belts , Additiona l
Information.............................. . 4 1
Lap/Shoulde r Belt...................... . 3 4
Sea t Bel t Maintenance............... . 3 5
Sea t Bel t Syste m Components.. . 3 6
Sea t Belts..................................... . 8 , 3 4
Cleaning..................................... . 20 1
Maintenance................................ . 3 5
Reminde r Ligh t an d
Beeper............................... 34, 46
Syste m Components................... . 3 4
Tethe r Anchorag e Points.......... . 3 3
Us e Durin g Pregnancy............... . 1 7
Wearin g a Lap/Shoulde r Belt... . 1 5
Seats , Adjustin g the........................ . 7 4
Seria l Number............................... . 23 2
Servic e Intervals........................... . 14 8
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Servic e Manual*........................... . 24 9
Servic e Statio n Procedures......... . 11 9
Settin g th e Clock.......................... . 10 1
Shiftin g
Th e 5-spee d Manua l
Transmission......................... . 13 6
Signalin g Turns............................... . 6 1
Sno w Tires..................................... . 18 7
Solvent-typ e Cleaners................... . 19 9
Soun d System.................................. . 9 6
Spar e Tir e
Inflating...................................... . 20 6
Specifications............................ . 23 5
Specification s Charts.................... . 23 4
Speedometer................................... . 4 9
SRS , Additiona l Information.......... . 3 6
Additiona l Safet y Precautions... . 3 9
Ho w th e SR S Indicato r
Works....................................... . 3 8
Ho w You r Airbag s Work............ 36
SR S Components........................ . 3 6
SR S Service.................................. . 3 9
SR S Indicator............................. . 34 , 4 6
STAR T (Ignitio n Ke y Position).... . 6 8 Startin
g th e Engine....................... . 13 3
I n Col d Weathe r a t Hig h
Altitude.................................. . 13 3
Wit h a Dea d Battery................ . 21 4
Stea m Comin g fro m Engine........ . 21 7
Steerin g Whee l
Anti-thef t Colum n Lock............. . 6 7
Stere o Soun d System..................... . 9 6
Storin g You r Car........................... . 19 6
Supplementa l Restrain t
System.................................. . 9 , 3 6
Servicing...................................... . 3 9
SR S Indicator......................... . 34 , 4 6
Syste m Components................... . 3 6
Syntheti c Oil.................................. . 16 0
Tachometer..................................... . 5 6
Taillights , Changin g Bulb s in...... . 19 3
Takin g Car e o f th e
Unexpected............................... . 20 5
Tap e Player.................................... . 10 2
Technica l Description s
DO T Tir e Qualit y Grading...... . 23 6
Drivin g in Foreig n Countries.. . 23 9 Emission
s Contro l Systems..... . 24 0
Oxygenate d Fuels..................... . 23 8
Thre e Wa y Catalyti c
Converter............................... . 24 2
Temperatur e Gauge....................... . 5 6
Tethe r Anchorag e Points.............. . 3 3
Thre e Wa y Catalyti c Converter.. . 24 2
Time , Settin g the.......................... . 10 1
Tir e Chains.................................... . 18 7
Tire , Ho w to Chang e a Flat.......... 185
Tires............................................... . 18 2
Ai r Pressure.............................. . 18 3
Checkin g Wear......................... . 18 4
Compac t Spare.......................... . 20 6
DO T Tir e Qualit y Grading...... . 23 6
Inflation...................................... . 18 2
Inspection.................................. . 18 4
Replacing................................... . 18 5
Rotating...................................... . 18 5
Snow........................................... . 18 7
Specifications............................ . 23 5
Tir e Chains................................ . 18 7
Tools, Tire 207
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