trailer HONDA INSIGHT 2006 1.G Owners Manual
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2006 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.............................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................41
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
...................... 73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
.......................................................... 93
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................107
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................125
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................165
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................191
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................203
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................207
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
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Preparing to Drive .108
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Starting the Engine .109
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Manual Transmission . 110
Shif t Up/Shif t Down ...............................
Indicators .111
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Engine Speed Limiter . 111
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Auto Idle Stop .111
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 112
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 113
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 113
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .113
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Shif ting .114
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Engine Speed Limiter . 117
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Shif t Lock Release . 117
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Auto Idle Stop .118
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 119
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Parking .120
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Braking System .121
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Braking System Design . 121
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Brake Wear Indicators . 121
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 122
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ABS Indicator .122
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 123
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Towing a Trailer .123
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
and the braking system.
Driving
Driving
107
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Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer; Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
it only helps with steering
control during braking.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer
Important Saf ety Reminders T owing a T railer
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent the loss of
stability. A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
Driving
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 39
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Warranty Coverages .205
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 141
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Operation .55
Wheels ............
Alignment and Balance . 158
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Compact Spare .166
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Wrench .169
Windows .......................................
Cleaning .55
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Operating the Power . 67
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Rear, Def ogger .58
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .55
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Def roster .77
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Washers .55
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .153
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Operation .55
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Worn Tires .158
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 183
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .165
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 196
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Unleaded Gasoline .94
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 138
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 103
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Vehicle Dimensions .194
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 192
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Vehicle Storage .163
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VIN .192
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Viscosity, Oil .136
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Tire Chains .161
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 167
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Tire Inf ormation .198
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Tire Labeling .198
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Tires .156
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Air Pressure .157
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Checking Wear .158
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Compact Spare .166
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 196
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Inf lation .156
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Inspection .158
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Maintenance .158
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Replacing .159
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Rotating .159
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Snow .161
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Specif ications .195
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Tire Chains .161
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Tools, Tire Changing . 167
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .123
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Emergency Wrecker . 183
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Traction Devices .161
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 142Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual .143
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Fluid Selection . 142,143
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Identif ication Number . 193
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Shif ting the Manual . 110
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Treadwear .196
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Trip Meters .50
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Trip Mileage .50
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Turn Signals .56
U.S. and Canada only
Index
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