battery replacement HONDA INSIGHT 2004 1.G Owners Manual

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which is removed by
the owner), contact your Honda
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety37
BATTERY
SUN VISOR
GLOVE BOX
HOOD RADIATOR CAP

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse (5-
speed manual) or Park (CVT).
Block the rear wheels. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a body
wax to the painted surf aces that
mate with the door and hatch seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 127
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance161

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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda Accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yOriginal Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 99
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Accessories .99
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Modif ications .100
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .59
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Additives, Engine Oil . 134
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
................
Air Conditioning System . 72
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Usage .73, 76
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Air Outlets (Vents) .74
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Air Pressure, Tires .154
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Normal Driving .155
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Alcohol in Gasoline .92
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Antif reeze .137
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .59
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Audio System .78
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Auto Idle Stop .109, 116
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Automatic Transmission . 111
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Capacity, Fluid .192
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Checking Fluid Level . 140
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Shif ting .112 Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .111
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Shif t Lever Positions . 112
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Shif t Lock Release . 115
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Capacities Chart .192
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 36
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Cargo, How to Carry .102
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Carrying Cargo .101
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .85
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CD Player Error Message . 86
.........
CD Changer Error Message . 87
.........................................
CD player .83
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Certif ication Label .190
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .42, 178
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Jump Starting .173
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Maintenance .160
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Specif ications .193
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Bef ore Driving .91
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Belts,Seat .8,17
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Beverage Holder .69
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Booster Seats .33
Brakes ................
Break-in, New Linings . 92
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Fluid .142
....................
Bulb Replacement .147
.........................................
Parking .67
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System Indicator . 43,180
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Wear Indicators .119
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Braking System .119
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 92 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 55
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Brights, Headlights .54
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .147
...............................
Brake Light .147
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Front Parking Lights . 145
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 146
.................................
Headlights .144
............................
Specif ications .193
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 146
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Bulbs, Halogen .144
Index
A
B
C
I

Î
Î...................
Radiator Overheating . 175
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Readiness Codes .200
...............
Radio/CD Sound System . 78
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 147
............................
Rear View Mirror .66
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 56
....................
Rear Window Washer .53
.......................
Rear Window Wiper .53
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 64
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 134
..........................................
Fuses .184
................................
Light Bulbs .144
....................................
Schedule .127
...........................................
Tires .157
.............................
Wiper Blades .151
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
Reserve Tank, Engine .................................
Coolant .96, 137
...............................
Restraint, Child .23
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Roof Antenna .150
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Rotation, Tire .157 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 17
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 204
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 37
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 17
...............
Additional Information . 17
.....................................
Cleaning .149
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
................................
Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .17, 42
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System Components . 17
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 15
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 13
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Seats, Adjusting the .64
...............................
Serial Number .190
...........................
Service Intervals .127
...........................
Service Manual .205
...........
Service Station Procedures . 93
............................
Setting the Clock .89
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 111........................
Shif t Lock Release .115
...............................
Signaling Turns .54
.....................................
Snow Tires .159
..................................
Sound System .78
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .164
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Specif ications .193
....................
Specif ications Charts . 192
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 19
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 22
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .21
...........
How Your Airbags Work . 19
........................
SRS Components .19
..................................
SRS Service .22
.............................
SRS Indicator .21 ,42
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 59
.......................
Starting the Engine .107
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .107
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With a Dead Battery . 173
..............
State Emissions Testing . 200
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 175
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 59
.....................
Stereo Sound System .78
Index
RS
VI