If The Engine Won't Start - Honda 2011 Insight Owner's Manual

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:
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
Jump Starting 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
Emergency Towing on page
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
can then try jump starting the
vehicle from a booster 12 volt
battery (see page
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If the Engine Won't Start

If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
Towing
395 ). You
410 ).
Emergency
on page 426 .
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