2010 Honda Insight
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When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent, the drivers will see a “SERVICE PAST DUE” message. The message will flash every 10 miles, and the total past-due mileage will be indicated in the MID.

To reset the Engine Oil Life Display:
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Press the select/reset button repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed.
3. Press the select/reset knob for about 10 seconds. The engine oil life and maintenance item code(s) will blink.
4. Press the select/reset knob for another five seconds. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear and the engine oil life will reset to “100.”

To reset the Engine Oil Life Display on Touring models:
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel until you see the engine oil life displayed.
3. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for more than 10 seconds. The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on the MID.
4. Select RESET by pressing the INFO (arrows) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to reset the system. The maintenance item codes will disappear and the engine oil life will reset to 100 percent.

Honda’s Maintenance Minder system displays the vehicle’s maintenance needs in a series of codes. The coded string will begin with the letter “A” or “B” to indicate the maintenance main item, followed by one or more of the numerals “1” through “6” to indicate the maintenance sub items.

Maintenance Main Items
Maintenance main item “A” indicates the vehicle requires an oil change (though Honda does not require an oil filter change at every “A” service). Maintenance main item “B” indicates the vehicle requires the following services:
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Inspect front and rear brakes.
• Check parking brake adjustment.
• Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
• Inspect suspension components.
• Inspect driveshaft boots.
• Inspect brake hoses and lines.
• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect fuel lines and connections. Honda does note that engine oil should be changed every 12 months even if the SERVICE message has not appeared.

Maintenance Sub Items
Honda uses the following numerals to indicate the following services are required.
“1”:
• Rotate tires.
“2”:
• Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Honda recommends replacing the element every 15,000 miles or 24,000 km if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions.)
• Replace dust and pollen filter. (Note: Honda recommends replacing filter every 15,000 miles or 24,000 km if the vehicle is driven in urban areas with high concentrations of soot from industry and diesel vehicles.)
• Inspect drive belt.
“3”:
• Replace transmission fluid.
“4”:
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect valve clearance.
“5”:
• Replace engine coolant.
Miscellaneous Items
• Honda recommends replacing brake fluid every three years, regardless of mileage or maintenance messages in the information display.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles/256,000 km.

Fluids and Capacities
Motor oil — 0W-20 motor oil. Note that while Honda does not require synthetic motor oil, it does require motor oil meeting “API Premium” standards. Capacity with filter is 3.4 quarts (3.2 liters).
CVT fluid — Honda CVT Fluid or equivalent. Capacity (change only) is 3.0 quarts (2.8 liters). Note: CVT fluid level must be checked with engine off but at normal operating temperature. Honda recommends starting car until cooling fan comes on, then shutting engine off and waiting 60 seconds before checking fluid level.
Coolant — Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 or equivalent. Capacity is 1.2 gallons (4.55 liters).
Brake fluid — Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT3 or equivalent. DOT 4 may be used as a temporary replacement.

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