HONDA INSIGHT 2003 1.G Owners Manual

The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.
The interior f use box is behind the
dashboard on the driver’s side.The interior f use box label is
attached on the back side of the
cover. To see the interior f use box
label, remove the cover by pulling it
toward you while holding the bottom
center part of cover.
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INTERIOR
COVER LABELFUSE BOX

The under-hood f use box is located
next to the battery. To open it, push
the tab as shown.
The under-hood f use is on the
positive terminal of the battery. To
open it, push the tabs as shown.
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TAB
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
(On the battery)
Next to the battery

If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f . Remove the cover f rom the under-
hood f use box located on the
battery (see page ).
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box on the 12
volt battery by looking through
thetopatthewireinside.
Replacement of these f uses should
be done by your dealer.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the interior f use
box.
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BLOWNFUSE PULLER

Look f or a blown wire inside the
fuse.If itisblown,replacethefuse
withoneof thesparefusesof the
same rating or lower.The f use puller is in the interior f use
box. If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate that anything is wrong.
Replace the f use with one of the
correct rating as soon as you can.
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLER

If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
is canceled. You need to reset the
clock according to the instructions in
the audio system section in this
owner’s manual. 6.
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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No. No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
10 A
10 A
10 A
30 A
20 A
10 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
30 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A Hazard
Stop/Horn
Not Used
LAF
Door Lock Main
Headlight Main
Small Light
Radiator Fan Motor
IGPS
Right Headlight Low Beam
IG Coil
Left Headlight Low Beam
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock)
ABS/VSA FSR
Selectable Door Lock
IGP
Not Used
Not Used
IMA 1
MG Clutch
STS
Back Up
TPMS
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Back Up Light
SRS
T ransmission SOL
OPDS
Not Used
A/C
ABS/VSA
IMA
ACC Socket
Accessory
Daytime Running Light
Rear Wiper
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
: U.S. models
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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No. Circuits Protected
No.
Amps.
Amps.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
Ignition Coil (EX)
Ignition Coil (IN)
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
50 A 1
2
3100 A
60 A
20 A Battery, Main, ACG
EPS
Horn, Stop, Hazard
Hatch Lock
Not Used
Condenser Fan Motor
Left Headlight High Beam
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
Right Headlight High Beam
DBW
IMA 2
Not Used
Heated Mirror
Front Wiper
Blower Motor
ABS/VSA Motor
Rear Defogger
Rear Defogger
Not Used
IG Main
1:
2:
3: Insight model and U.S. LX model
Canadian models
EX models
2, 3
1
2, 3
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES On the battery Next to the battery

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µ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the cargo area.
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench.
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.