Honda Insight (2022 year). Manual in english - page 35

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8.

Press the pressure relief button until the 
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

9.

Repackage and properly stow the kit.

Pressure Relief Button

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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured, under-inflated tire.

1.

Open the trunk floor lid.

2

Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair 
the Flat Tire

 P. 548

2.

Remove the kit from the case.

3.

Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near 
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not 
place the kit on its side.

4.

Remove the sealant/air hose from the kit.

5.

Remove the valve cap.

6.

Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire 
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.

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Inflating an Under-inflated Tire

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Inflating an Under-inflated Tire

NOTICE

Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit 
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The 
compressor can overheat and become permanently 
damaged.

3

WARNING

Running the engine with the vehicle in an 
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can 
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon 
monoxide.

Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can 
cause unconsciousness and even death. 
Only run the engine to power the air 
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

Sealant/Air Hose

Valve Cap

Valve Stem

Sealant/Air Hose

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7.

Plug in the kit to the accessory power 
socket.

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Be careful not to pinch the cord in a 
door or window.

8.

Turn the power system on.

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Keep the power system on while 
injecting air.

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Emergency Towing

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9.

Turn the selector knob to 

AIR

.

10.

Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.

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The compressor starts to inject air into 
the tire.

11.

Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.

AIR

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12.

Turn off the kit.

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Check the pressure gauge on the air 
compressor.

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If overinflated, press the pressure relief 
button.

13.

Unplug the kit from the accessory power 
socket.

14.

Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire 
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

15.

Press the pressure relief button until the 
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

16.

Repackage and properly stow the kit.

Pressure Relief Button

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Power System Won’t Start

Checking the Procedure

When the 

READY

 indicator does not come on and the 

Ready To Drive

 message 

does not appear on the driver information interface, check the following items and 
take appropriate action.

Checklist

Condition

What to Do

Check if the related 
indicator or driver 
information interface 
messages come on.

The 

Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate

 message 

appears.

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Driver Information Interface Warning 
and Information Messages

 P. 113

The 

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

 message appears.

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Make sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.

2

POWER Button Operating Range

 P. 181

2

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

 

P. 562

The 

POWER SYSTEM

 indicator comes on.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The transmission system indicator blinks and 

Transmission 

System Problem. Apply Parking Brake When Parked. See 
Your Dealer.

 message appears.

2

If the Transmission System Indicator 
Blinks along with the Warning Message

 

P. 576

Check the brightness 
of the interior lights.

The interior lights are dim or do not come on at all.

Have the 12-volt battery checked by a 
dealer.

The interior lights come on normally.

Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.

2

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Check the 
transmission.

The transmission is not in 

(

P

.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

Check the 
immobilizer system 
indicator.

When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power 
system cannot be turned on.

2

Immobilizer System Indicator

 P. 96

1

Checking the Procedure

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

2

If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

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Power System Won’t Start

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If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

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If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds, the 

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

 message 

appears on the driver information interface, and the 

POWER

 button flashes, the 

READY

 indicator does not come on. Turn on the power system as follows:

1.

Touch the center of the 

POWER

 button 

with the 

H

 logo on the keyless remote while 

the 

POWER

 button is flashing. The buttons 

on the keyless remote should be facing you.

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The 

POWER

 button flashes for about 30 

seconds.

2.

Depress the brake pedal and press the 

POWER

 button within 10 seconds after the 

beeper sounds and the 

POWER

 button 

changes from flashing to on.

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The 

READY

 indicator comes on.

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If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode 
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Emergency Power System Off

The 

POWER

 button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency 

situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off, do either of the 
following operations:

•

Press and hold the 

POWER

 button about for two seconds.

•

Firmly press the 

POWER

 button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system 
disables the power assist the power system provides to the steering and braking 
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow 
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop 
immediately in a safe place.
The transmission automatically changes to 

(

P

 after the vehicle comes to a complete 

stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

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Emergency Power System Off

Do not press the 

POWER

 button while driving unless 

it is absolutely necessary for the power system to be 
turned off.
If you press the 

POWER

 button while driving, the 

beeper sounds.

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If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

Jump Starting Procedure

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power 
system, then open the hood.

1.

Push the tabs to open the jump start box 
cover.

2.

Connect the first jumper cable to your 
vehicle’s jump start box 

+

 terminal as 

shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to 
any other part.

3.

Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery 

+

 terminal.

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Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

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When using an automotive battery 
charger to boost your 12-volt battery, 
select a lower charging voltage than 
15-volt. Check the charger manual for 
the proper setting.

4.

Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery 

-

 terminal.

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If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Be careful 
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable 
ends to touch each other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.

You cannot use the terminal to jump start another 
vehicle or to charge the 12-volt battery.

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WARNING

A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not 
follow the correct procedure, seriously 
injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking 
materials away from the 12-volt battery.

Tab

Booster 

Battery

Jump Start Box 

+

 Terminal

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5.

Connect the other end of the second 
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt 
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable 
to any other part.

6.

If your vehicle is connected to another 
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine 
and increase its rpm slightly.

7.

Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it 
turns over slowly, check that the jumper 
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

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If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

12-volt battery performance degrades in cold 
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.

Engine Mounting Bolt

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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following 
order.

1.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.

2.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery 

-

 

terminal.

3.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s jump start box 

+

 terminal.

4.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery 

+

 

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

The vehicle stability assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, vehicles 

stability assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) OFF, adaptive cruise control 

(ACC) with low speed follow, safety support and low 
tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on in amber 
along with a message in the driver information 
interface when you set the power mode to ON after 
re-connecting a battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

•

Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.

 

message appears on the driver information interface.

•

Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

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First thing to do

1.

Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

2.

Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

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No steam or spray present:

 Keep the power system on and open the hood.

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Steam or spray is present:

 Turn off the power system and wait until it 

subsides. Then, open the hood.

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How to Handle Overheating

3

WARNING

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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Next thing to do

1.

Check that the cooling fan is operating and 
turn the power system off once the 

Engine 

Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. 
Allow Engine To Cool.

 message 

disappears.

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If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately turn the power system off.

2.

Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 
the coolant level and check the cooling 
system components for leaks.

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If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, add coolant until it reaches the 

MAX

 mark.

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If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, 
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the 
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open 
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to 
the base of the filler neck, and put the 
cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on. If the 

Engine 

Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.

 message does not 

appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for repairs.

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How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. 
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze 
as soon as possible.

3

WARNING

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.

MAX

Reserve Tank

MIN

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If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

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Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the warning 
appears

1.

Immediately park the vehicle on level 
ground in a safe place.

2.

If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights 
on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1.

Turn the power system off and let it sit for 
approximately three minutes.

2.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

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Add oil as necessary.

2

Oil Check

 P. 502

3.

Start the engine and check the low oil 
pressure warning.

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The warning disappears: Start driving 
again.

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The warning does not disappear within 
10 seconds: Immediately turn the power 
system off and contact a dealer for 
repairs.

1

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause 
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator 
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

1

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the 
power system. The power system uses the 12-volt 
battery to activate. You may not be able to turn the 
power system on again if you have turned it off with 
this indicator on.

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

•

Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control 
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.

•

Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

■

What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer.

■

What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

■

The message appears on when:

An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being 
loose or not being installed.

■

What to do when the message appears:

1.

Turn the power system off.

2.

Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

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If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3.

Drive for several days of normal driving.

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The message should go off.

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When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of 
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described 
above.

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Tighten Fuel Cap Message

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, 
the emissions control system and the engine could be 
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when 
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at 
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle 
inspected.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or 
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

•

The brake fluid is low.

•

There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.

•

If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.

•

If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the 
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.

■

Reason for the indicator to blink

•

There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

■

What to do when the indicator blinks

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

1

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, downshift 
the gears.

If the brake system indicator (red) and 

ABS

 indicator 

come on simultaneously, the electronic brake 
distribution system is not working. This can result in 
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same 
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes 
on, the parking brake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer immediately.

2

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes 
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the 
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

 

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