HONDA 2013 Insight - Manual (Page 360)

When the IMA battery charge is low,
the starter motor is used to start the
engine. If the engine does not start,
check the following: If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the 12 volt battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the 12 volt battery and terminal
connections (see
page ). You
can then try jump starting the
vehicle from a booster 12 volt
battery (see
page ).
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
are OK, there is probably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
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Emergency
Towing
Jump Starting
Emergency Towing
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