Honda 2010 Insight Owner's Manual page 89

Multi-Information Display
On vehicle with paddle shifters
The IMA battery is charged at a
higher rate when the transmission is
in L (Low) mode (see page
On vehicle without paddle shifters
The IMA battery is charged at a
higher rate when the transmission is
in LOW (L) range (see page
If the battery is mostly discharged,
the Auto Idle Stop function is
disabled (see page 322 ).
The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current flow, voltage,
and temperature.
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Since the level is not read directly,
small sensing errors can, over time,
cause the gauge to read higher than
320 ). the actual battery level. The system
will then perform a correction, and
the battery level gauge reading will
drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
314 ). disabled until the IMA battery is
sufficiently recharged by normal
driving.
2010 Insight
This correction of the battery level
gauge is normal and does not
indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
becomes deteriorated, the IMA
system indicator will come on. If this
happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.