Accessories And Modifications; Air Conditioning - Honda Insight 2020 Owner's Manual

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Temperature
n
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tire must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

Air Conditioning

U.S. Models
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditioning
evaporator (cooling coil) with one removed
from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning
evaporators must be certified (and labeled)
as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment. To avoid refrigerant from
venting, never replace the evaporator with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle's air conditioning system is flammable and can be
ignited during servicing if proper procedures are not followed.
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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view
and delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides
or backs of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of
the vehicle's airbags or may be propelled into your or another occupant if the
airbags deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere
with proper operation of your vehicle.
• Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a
dealer for assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have
similar effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle
performance. Always make sure all equipment id properly installed and
maintained, and do not make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that
might cause your vehicle to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory,
and local regulations.
The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this
vehicle is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or
with other devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device
may adversely affect the vehicle's electronic systems or allow them to be
compromised, possibly resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or
other unexpected problems.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle's handling,
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's guide regarding accessories and
modifications.
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