ECU HONDA INSIGHT 2001 1.G Owner's Manual

Slide the blade out of the holder.
Slide the new blade into the holder.
Make sure it is engaged in the slot
along its f ull length.
To replace the rear wiper blade: Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Pull one end of the blade out f rom
the holder. Insert both ends of the blade into
the holder. Make sure they are
secure.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm.
3.4.
5. 6.7.
1. 2.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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Pull the inner f ender cover back.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning counterclockwise until it
unlocks.Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw f rom the top of
the f ender. Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Tighten the screw securely.
3.
2.
4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9.
Lights
Maint enance
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Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the light assembly and
tighten the two screws and nut.
Reinstall the two covers.Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the two screws holding
the license plate light lens.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Reinstall the two screws and
tighten them securely.
3.
2. 4. 5.
1.
8. 9.
11.
10.
Lights
Maint enance Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb
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Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.If an automatic car wash has tire
cleaning brushes, remove the skirts
covering the rear wheels so they will
not be damaged. See page f or
how to remove and install the skirts.
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Exterior Care
Appearance Care
Roof A ntenna Rear Wheel Skirt 208

Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass
cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a sof t cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surf aces. If you use a liquid air f reshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive.
If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air f resheners contain chemi-
cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and f abric to crack or
discolor.
Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your car:
Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin
hollowsontheundersideof the
car stays damp, promoting
corrosion in that area.
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the car.
Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Honda. You can
help keep your car f rom corroding
by perf orming some simple periodic
maintenance:
1. 2.
Windows A ir Fresheners Corrosion Protection
Int erior Care, Corrosion Prot ect ion
Appearance Care
212
The rear window def ogger wires are
bonded to the inside of the glass.
Wiping vigorously up-and-down can
dislodge and break the def ogger wires.
When cleaning the rear window, use
gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.

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CONT INUED
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: Tighten the two stud fasteners.
Do not catch your clothes or
hands on the hooks on the rear
f ender when you replace the
wheel. To install the rear wheel skirt,
place the skirt against the body.
Line up the slots on the skirt with
the tabs in the body, then push the
skirt upward.
Make sure the wheel skirt is
installed correctly.
Alignthe marksonthestud
fastener with the marks on the
wheel skirt.
11. 12. 13.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) It is not recommended to drive your car
without the wheel skirts.
It will af f ect the f uel consumption.

Store the jack and tool kit back in
the spare tire well.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the spare tire well. Make
sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.
Remove the center cap.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Lower the cargo area f loor, then
close the hatch.
Install the storage box in the cargo
area well.
15. 16. 17.
14. 19. 20.
18.
Changing a Flat T ire
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222
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Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
1 23456789
10 10 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 20 A SRS
Fuel Pump, SRS
Front Wiper
FI-ECU
Turn Light
Meter
IG Coil
Power Window, Passenger
Starter Signal
Power Window, Driver ACC Radio
ACC Socket
Not used
Not used
Small Light
Air Conditioning, R/C
Mirror
Daytime Running Light
Back Up Light
Interior Light
Radio
Daytime Running Light
Door Lock
Tailgate Lock
IMA
Not used
Rear Wiper
Back Light
111213141516 17 18192021222324252627
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A
: Canadian model only
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 23456789
10 50 A
80 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A IG1 Main
Battery
ABS Motor
Hazard
IMA
Horn Stop
Fuel Pump
Lef t Headlight
Not used
Right Headlight 1112131415161718192030 A
40 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
7.5 A 20 A Cooling Fan
Heater Motor
Rear Defroster
ABS F/S
Power Steering
Back Up, ACC
Power Window
IMA ECU
Condenser Fan
Spare Fuse
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

If your car gets stuck in sand, mud,
or snow, call a towing service to pull
it out (see page ).To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the
bumper. Remove the towing hook and
wheel wrench f rom the tool box.
Screw the towing hook into the
hole and tighten it securely by
hand.
For very short distances, such as
freeing the car, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper. 1. 2. 3.
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If Your Car Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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