fuel cap HONDA INSIGHT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

(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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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................
Break-in Period .284
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Fuel Recommendation . 284
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Service Station Procedures . 285
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Ref ueling .285
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 286
OpeningandClosingthe .......................................
Hood .287
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Oil Check .288
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Engine Coolant Check . 289
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Fuel Economy .290
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Accessories and Modif ications . 293
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Carrying Cargo .295
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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CONT INUED
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump. Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Push on the right edge of the f uel
f ill door and release it so that it
pops open. Pull it out to open it
f ully.
1.
2. 3.
4.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
285
Push
HOLDERFUEL FILL CAP
TETHER
FUEL FILL DOOR
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL
CAP’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. If the system
still detects an evaporative system
leak af ter retightening the cap, the
malf unction indicator lamp may
come on (see page ).Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display. Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
thefuelfillcap.Toscrolltoanother
message, press the INFO button.
The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message off.
5.
6.
403
Service Station Procedures
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage. If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to
for
more information (see page ).
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on
the multi-information display.
Tighten the cap until it clicks at least
once (see page ). Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
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428
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Code
Emissions T esting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
403
If you keep driving with the
Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you
can damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties. This indicator may also
come on with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
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Specif ications
418
Dimensions
Weights
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
Engine 172.3 in (4,377 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
56.2 in (1,427 mm)
100.4 in (2,550 mm)
58.7 in (1,492 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.116 US gal (0.44
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
5.12 US qt (4.85)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid (CVTF)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs DILFR6F11G10.8 : 1
82 cu-in (1,339 cm
)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm) 3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.5 US qt (5.2)
10.6 US gal (40
)
1.202 US gal (4.55)
1.332 US gal (5.04)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric Motor
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
(NGK) Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
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Fuel .284
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Fill Door and Cap .285
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Oxygenated .284
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Reserve Indicator .70
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Tank, Filling the .285
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Fuses, Checking the .407 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
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HandsFreeLink
. 259
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Hatch .136
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Opening .136
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Open Indicator .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .359
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper .119
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
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Turning on .119
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirrors .145
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High Altitude, Starting at . 303
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High-Low Beam Switch . 118
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Hood, Opening the .287
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Horn .4
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 290
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Gasoline .284
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Tank, Filling the .285
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Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges .............................
Charge/Assist .74
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Fuel .73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 311
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Automatic Transmission . 311
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Glove Box .154
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 416Ignition
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Keys .126
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Switch .128
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Timing Control System . 426
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor .84
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62,89
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
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Auto Idle Stop .66
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 404
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Cruise Control .69
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Cruise Main .69
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Door/Hatch Open . 12,68
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .120
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode .71
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High Beam .69
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High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
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IMA Battery Level .85
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IMA System .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
Index
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
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Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
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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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .34 ,64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 128
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Starting the Engine .303
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .303
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With a Dead Battery . 396
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 398
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .125
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 128
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Storing Your Vehicle .383 ......................................
Sun Visors .156
Supplemental Restraint ......................................
System .25
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Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .34 ,64
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System Components . 10,25
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SVC .172, 202
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Synthetic Oil .349
Taillights, Changing ..........................................
Bulbs .365
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 385
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
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Emissions Control Systems . 425
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Oxygenated Fuels .284
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State Emissions Testing . 428
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .427
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Temperature Indicator . 67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Thef t Protection .253
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 427Tighten Fuel
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Cap Message .286
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Time, Setting the .254
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Tire Chains .379
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 387
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Tire Inf ormation .420
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Tire Labeling .421
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 328,423
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Check TPMS .329
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .66, 328
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .423
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Tires .375
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Air Pressure .376
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Chains .379
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Checking Wear .377
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Compact Spare .386
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
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Inf lation .375
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Inspection .376
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Maintenance .377
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Replacing .378
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Rotating .378
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Service Lif e .377
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Automatic Transmission Fluid
(CVTF):
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
) Use Honda CVT Fluid
(Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid) only
Fluid change capacity:
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
10.6 US gal (40
)
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