belt HONDA INSIGHT 2010 2.G Service Manual

This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt . Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR/HATCH OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.65, 332)
(P .63)
(P.66)
(P.62, 403)
(P.63,402)
: If equipped (P.62)(P.64)
(P.63,
404) (P.65)
(P.68)
(P.68)
(P.
69)
(P.64)
(P.69)
HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P
.67)
LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.70)
(P .66) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.69)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.69)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.62,401)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR
12 VOLT BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
ECON MODE INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.70)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.65,
332)
(P.66, 321, 322)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals, and you
will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or
‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running, and you
will see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and START (III) position.
When the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on and stays on,
there is a problem with the Creep
Aid System or Brake Assist (the
normal brake operates properly).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
cutoff system, side curtain airbags,
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Brake System
Indicator
(A mber)Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
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This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.8 U.S. gal (6.9
)of fuel
remaining in the tank. 76
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L ow Fuel Indicator
System Message
Indicator Security System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.If you do not f asten your seat belt,
you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go of f several
seconds af ter the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).
You will see an ‘‘ECON ON’’ or
‘‘ECON OFF’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display according to the
previous ECON setting when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position (see page ).
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CONT INUED
Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ECON is On.
ECON is Off.
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The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants against whiplash and injuries to the
neck and upper spine.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Seats
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The rear seat-backs can be f olded
down f or more cargo room.
Each side f olds down separately, so
you can still carry one or two
passengers in the rear seat.Lower the rear head restraints to
their lowest positions. If you f old
down the right side seat-back, also
adjust the rear center head
restraint to its lowest position. Unlock the seat-back by pulling up
the release lever on the outer side
of each rear seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back,
and make sure there are no items on
the f loor bef ore f olding down the
seats. Reverse this procedure to return the
seat-back to the upright position. Pull
on the seat-back to make sure it is
latched. If the seat-back is not
latched f ully, the seat belt will not
work properly and you will see the
redindicatorbehindtherelease
lever as shown.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs.
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3.
Folding the Rear Seats Down
Seats
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RED INDICATOR
LEVER
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There is a tray in the front of the
center console. You can also take the
partition out to extend the tray.
When you use the f ront beverage
holders, you need to put the partition
back to the original position on the
center console.To open the center pocket, push on
the knob. To close it, push the lid up
until it latches.
Center T ray
Center Pockets
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARTITIONKNOB
Push LIDAn open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
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3.
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4.
5.
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