instrument panel HONDA INSIGHT 2002 1.G Owner's Manual

it
only helps with steering control
during braking. You should always
maintain a saf e f ollowing distance
f rom other vehicles.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed f or the road and
weather conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your car to veer into
oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a car without anti-lock.
Slow down and allow a greater
distance between cars under those
conditions.
The ABS is self -checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page ). This means the anti-lock
f unction of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible.48
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
A BS Indicat or
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the car,
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.A car with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
The Braking System
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Keys .67
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature .58
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Fuel .58
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Speedometer .50
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Tachometer .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .138
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .134
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Glass Cleaning .210
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Glove Box .80
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 198
Hatch .................................
Opening the .71
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Open Monitor Light . 47
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 65
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 62
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High Beam Indicator . 47
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Reminder Beeper .61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 198...................................
Turning on .63
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Heating .84
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High Altitude, Starting at . 133
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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Hood Latch .182
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Hood, Opening the .120
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Horn .3
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Hydraulic Clutch .179
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Hydroplaning .149
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 240
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .67
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Switch .69
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Timing Control System . 249
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 45
Inf ant Seats ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 190
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Normal Driving .191
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Inside Mirror .79
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Inspection, Tire .192
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Instrument Panel .45 ........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
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Interior Cleaning .209
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Interior Light .82
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .215
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Jack, Tire .215
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Jump Starting .222
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Label, Certif ication .240
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Lane Change, Signaling . 63
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .34
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .198
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Indicator .47
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Parking .46
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Turn Signal .63
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