steering wheel HONDA INSIGHT 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the multi-information display. Move
the tires to the positions shown in
the illustration each time they are
rotated. If you purchase directional
tires, rotate only front-to-back.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer. Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
not work.
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of each wheel.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate.
On U.S. models
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T ire Rotation
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
343
FrontFront
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)

µ
µ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
376
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the cargo area.
1.
2.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
377
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

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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
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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
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Work . 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain
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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) . 131
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Starting the Engine . 265
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 265
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With a Dead Battery . 360
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 362
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments . 128
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 131
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Storing Your Vehicle . 348 ......................................
Sun Visors . 160
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 64
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System Components . 25
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SVC . 189
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Synthetic Oil . 313
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 332
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 349
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Emissions Control Systems . 389
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Emissions Testing . 392
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Oxygenated Fuels . 246
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 391
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Temperature Indicator . 67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Thef t Protection . 221
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 390
Tighten Fuel
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Cap Message . 249 ..........................
Time, Setting the . 222
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Tire Chains . 344
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 351
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Tire Inf ormation . 384
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Tire Labeling . 385
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 291, 387
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Check TPMS . 387
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
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Indicator . 66, 291
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 387
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Tires . 340
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Air Pressure . 341
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Chains . 344
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Checking Wear . 342
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Compact Spare . 350
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Inf lation . 340
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Inspection . 341
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Maintenance . 342
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Replacing . 343
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Rotating . 343
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Service Lif e . 342
Index
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Tires...........................................
Snow . 344
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Specif ications . 383
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Tools, Tire Changing . 352
Towing
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A Trailer . 298
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Emergency Towing . 376
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 320
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Fluid Selection . 321
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Identif ication Number . 381
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Shif ting the Automatic . 274
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Treadwear . 342
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Trip Meter . 79
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Turn Signals . 121
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 349
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Unleaded Gasoline . 246
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USB Adapter Cable . 207
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USB Flash Memory Device . 205
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 316 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 160
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 259
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Vehicle Dimensions . 382
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 380
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 295
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VSA Activation Indicator . 65, 295
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VSA Of f Switch . 296
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VSA System Indicator . 65, 295
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Vehicle Storage . 348
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Ventilation . 167
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VIN . 380
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Viscosity, Oil . 313
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages . 397
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 319
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Operation . 119
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 128 ............
Alignment and Balance . 342
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Cleaning . 345
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Compact Spare . 350
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Nut Wrench . 352
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 150
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Operating the Power . 149
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Rear, Def ogger . 167
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 119
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Def roster . 168
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Washers . 119
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 334
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Operation . 119
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Worn Tires . 341
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 376
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