HONDA INSIGHT 2010 2.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2010, Model line: INSIGHT, Model: HONDA INSIGHT 2010 2.GPages: 450, PDF Size: 9.15 MB
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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Honda Insight was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Introduction
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Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Introduction
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
on the vehicle.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section Saf ety L abels
Instructions
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features .159
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Bef ore Driving .283
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Driving .301
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Maintenance .335
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T echnical Inf ormation .415
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .431
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .435
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .385
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A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information. This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation T aking Care of the Unexpected
Features
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CONT INUEDIf equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DOOR LOCK TAB
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
ECON BUTTON
USB ADAPTER CABLE
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.166)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(P. 198 )
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.316)
GAUGES (P.72)
(P.287)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.10)
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.62)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE(P.144)
(P.130)
(P.130)
(P.146) (P.124)
(P.153)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(CVT) (P.311)
(P.122)
(P.72, 75)
(P.183, 191)(P.
160 )
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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3: If equipped.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
ECON BUTTON
(P.251)
(P.73)
(P.256)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 166 )CLOCK
(P.254)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (P.198)
(P.252)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P .259) (P.259) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
KNOB
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTMULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB
HORN
(P.35)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.
252 )
(P.333)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.118)
(P.144)
(P.124)
(P.125)(P.153)(P.122)
(P.122)
(P.117)
(P.121)
(P.76)(P.123/
145) (P.
76)
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 8
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Seat Belts .9
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Airbags .10
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 14
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 15
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 16
5. Fasten and Position the .............................
Seat Belts .17
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Seat Belts .21
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Seat Belt System Components . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 24
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags .25
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Airbag System Components . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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Airbag Service .36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .38
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .38 All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat .39
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 39
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .41
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .41
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Additional Safety Precautions . 42
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children .43
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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With LATCH .47
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 49
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With a Tether .50
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 52
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Using a Booster Seat . 53
When Can a Larger Child Sit in .........................................
Front .54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Saf ety Labels .57
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and Drive
Restrain All Children Always Wear Your Seat Belt
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Engaging in mobile phone
conversation or other activities that
keep you f rom paying close attention
to the road, other vehicles and
pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change
quickly, and only you can decide
when it is saf e to divert attention
away f rom driving.
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Pay Appropriate Attention to the
Task of Driving Saf ely
Control Your Speed K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Important Saf ety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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