engine coolant HONDA INSIGHT 2013 2.G User Guide

If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank. Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise. Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down. Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
Engine Coolant
316
RADIATOR CAP
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the IMA
battery level gauge reading will not
be correct the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It will show less than the
actual level temporarily. It will show
the correct level af ter you drive f or
at least 30 minutes.The high temperature indicator
should be of f under most conditions.
If the engine coolant temperature
gets higher than normal, the
indicator will blink. If it stays on, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
You will also see a ‘‘WATER TEMP
HOT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see
page).If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the high
temperature indicator blinking or
remaining on. Or you may see steam
or spray coming f rom under the
hood.
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If the Engine Overheats
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
360
Driving with the high temperature
indicator on can cause serious damage
to your engine.
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Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
check the high temperature
indicator. If the high heat is due to
overloading, the engine should
start to cool down almost
immediately. If it does, wait until
the high temperature indicator
goes of f , then continue driving.
If the high temperature indicator
stays on, turn of f the engine.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
onpage ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page 250),
Add coolant if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the high
temperature indicator goes of f
bef ore checking the radiator.
1. 2.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
361
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pushing down, to the first stop.
After the pressure releases,
push down on the cap, and turn it
until it comes off.If the temperature stays
normal, check the coolant
level in the radiator reserve
tank. If it has gone down,
add coolant to the MAX mark.
Put the cap back on tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the high temperature indicator. If
it begins to blink or comes on
again, the engine needs repair
(see
on
8. 9.
10. 11.
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency Towing
362
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Î
Î
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Specif ications
380
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)
58.3 in (1,481 mm)
58.0 in (1,472 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
)
4.76 US qt (4.50)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid (CVTF)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 10.8 : 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
)
1.165 US gal (4.41)
1.295 US gal (4.90)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with Hybrid Electric Motor
DILFR6J11
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
(NGK)
1
2
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.............................
Braking System .285
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .327
..............................
Brake Lights .330
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 326
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 325
.................................
Headlights .321
..........................
Parking Lights .324
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 327
............................
Specif ications .381
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .321
..........................
Cargo Area Light .160
............................
Capacities Chart .380
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.............................
Carrying Cargo .256
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .159
..............................
Center Pockets .157
...................................
Center Tray .156
........................
Certif ication Label .378 ............................................
Chains .342
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .349
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .312
......................................
When to .299
...
Charging System Indicator . 63,364
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
.............................
Lower Anchor .47
............................
Tether Anchor .51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 134
.............................
Climate Control .162
.........................
Clock, Setting the .220
........................
CO in the Exhaust .387
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
..............................
Compact Spare .348
.................
Console Compartment . 155
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .315
....................................
Checking .250
.........................
Proper Solution .315
...............
Temperature Indicator . 67Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .387
............
Cruise Control Operation . 222
.........................
Customer Service .394
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 123
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 396
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
......
Def rosting the Windows . 165, 166
....................................
Dimensions .380
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..................................
Engine Oil .249
........................
Directional Signals .120
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .286
............................
Disc Player .173, 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .314
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Doors...................
Auto Door Locking . 109
...............
Auto Door Unlocking . 110
............
Childproof Door Locks . 134
............
Locking and Unlocking . 133
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .261
....................................
Economy .251
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 332 ...................................
Fan, Interior .164
.........................................
Features .161
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .332
...............................................
Oil .313
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 349
.....................................
Floor Mats .331
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..........................................
Brake .319
..................
Windshield Washer . 317
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .212
........................
Four-way Flashers .125
............................
Front Airbags .10, 25
........................
Eco Assist System .264
................
Ecological Drive Display . 81
................................
ECON Button .127
..................................
ECON Mode .127
..............................
Economy, Fuel .251
............
Emergencies on the Road . 347
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 358
.....
Brake System Indicator . 63,366
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 349
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 364
..................
Checking the Fuses . 369Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62, 363
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
..................
Overheated Engine . 360
.........................
Emergency Brake .151
....................
Emergency Flashers .125
...........
Emergency Hatch Opener . 140
......................
Emergency Towing .374
.......................
Emissions Controls .387
........................
Emissions Testing .390
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 315
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
.........................
If It Won’t Start .356
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .299
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 363
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 310
...............................
Overheating .360
............................
Specif ications .380
............................
Speed Limiter .274
.......................................
Starting .263
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 387...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
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Saf ety Belts .9, 21
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 396.................................
Saf ety Features .8
.........................................
Airbags .10
.......................................
Seat Belts .9
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.....................................
Seat Belts .9, 21
...............
Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .331
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,22
........................
Maintenance .24, 331
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 62
...................
System Components . 21
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .17, 22
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .141
............................
Security System .221
...............................
Serial Number .378
...........................
Service Intervals .308
.............................
Service Manual .397
.........
Service Station Procedures . 245
..........................
Setting the Clock .220
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271........................
Shif t Lock Release .275
..............................
Side Airbags .10, 32
..........................
Of f Indicator .34, 65
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .326
.............................
Signaling Turns .121
.....................................
Snow Tires .342
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .348
............................
Specif ications .381
....................
Specif ications Charts . 380
................................
Speed Control .222
Speed-Sensitive Volume ...............
Compensation (SVC) . 187
.......................................
Spotlights .159
..............
Reclining the Seat-backs . 141
.........
Recommended Shif t Points . 280
................
Remote Audio Controls . 217
.....................
Remote Transmitter .135
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 332
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 312
..........................................
Fuses .369
................................
Light Bulbs .321
.............
Maintenance Minder . 299
...........................................
Tires .341
.............................
Wiper Blades .332
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 396
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .250, 315
...............................
Restraint, Child .38
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 273
................................
Rotation, Tire .341
INDEX
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