honda-automobiles 2002 insight User Manual

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2002 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual 
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 
 
Contents 
 
Owner's Identification Form 
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
 i 
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
ii
 
Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................
2
 
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
5
 
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................
43
 
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................
83
 
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
117
 
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
131
 
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
151
 
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. 
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
205
 
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. 
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
213
 
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. 
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
239
 
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................
253
 
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. 
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
257
 
How to order manuals and other technical literature. 
Index  .....................................................................................................................................................
I
 
Service Information Summary 
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.