General Information: Other Honda Insight ZE2

2010

PAINT CODE SPECIFICATION - 2010

2011

PAINT CODE SPECIFICATION - 2011

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'10 Model

CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2010 MY HEV

'11 Model

CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2011 MY HEV

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Lift and Support Points

Note. If you are going to remove heavy components such as suspension from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.

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1. Position the lift blocks (A), under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rear support points (C).
2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the lift to its full height, and inspect the vehicle support points for solid contact with the lift blocks.

Safety Stands

To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same support points as for a vehicle lift. Always use safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

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1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, apply the parking brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift lever in P.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket (A) or the rear jacking bracket (B). Center the jacking bracket on the jack lift platform (C), and jack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it.
4. Position the safety stands under the support points, and adjust them so the vehicle is level.
5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.

Flat-bed Tow Truck - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a flat-bed tow truck. This is the best way of transporting the vehicle.

To accommodate the flat-bed tow truck equipment, the vehicle is equipped with a detachable front towing hook (A), front tie down hook slots (B), a rear towing hook (C), and the rear tie down hook slots (D).

The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the flat-bed tow truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the flat-bed tow truck.

Note. The tie down hook slots use rubber plugs (E) to cover the openings.

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Parts Marking

To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.

Note. Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.

IMA System

The Insight has an Auto-Stop system that shuts the engine off under certain conditions to improve fuel economy when the vehicle comes to a stop. In Auto-Stop mode, driver input, such as releasing the brake pedal, causes the engine to restart.

Before servicing the Insight, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and remove the key so the engine cannot be started.

Before doing any service on the Insight's IMA system, make sure to turn the battery module switch OFF and wait at least 5 minutes before working on the vehicle (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).