2022 Honda Insight Maintenance Schedule
Advanced hybrid technology and stylish design come together in the 2022 Honda Insight, making it an eco-friendly and fuel-efficient sedan choice for drivers who care about the environment. It’s important to stick to a thorough maintenance plan for this innovative hybrid vehicle so that it keeps performing well, being reliable, and using little gas over the years. This plan includes a number of regular maintenance and inspections that are meant to keep Insight running at its best, make it last longer, and lower the risk of problems that come up out of the blue. This article will talk about the suggested maintenance plan for the 2022 Honda Insight. It will give owners important information about the important service dates and milestones they should know about to keep their car in great health and improve their driving experience overall.
Maintenance
Oil Life
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder TM.
Phone 
- Shows the current phone information.
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Audio 
Shows the current audio information.
Traffic Sign Recognition System
Shows the traffic sign recognition system.
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle. Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the driver information interface.
- Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
- Maintain the specified tire pressure.
- Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
- Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and increases wind resistance.
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. (Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect.)
- Types of Inspection and Maintenance
- Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when refueling.
Periodic Inspections
- Check the brake fluid level monthly.
- Brake Fluid .
- Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires.
- Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
- Replacing Light Bulbs.
- Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
- Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades .
Inspection and Maintenance
- Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are “certified” to EPA standards.
- According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the driver information interface.
Maintenance Service Items.
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a subscription to the Service Express website at www.techinfo.honda.com.
Authorized Manuals.
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first. After performing maintenance, update the records in the separate maintenance booklet.
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
- To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the 12-volt battery, all High Voltage system, and all fuel related parts.
- Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
- Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
- To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
- Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt battery or compressed air.
- Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
- Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.
WARNING
- Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
- Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
WARNING
- Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
- Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual.
Vehicle Safety
- The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
- Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the power system is turned off.
- Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
- Make sure to let the power system including the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.
- Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
- Do not activate the power system unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away from moving parts. When the power mode is on, the engine can automatically start, or the radiator fan may start operating without the engine running.
- Do not touch the high-voltage battery and wiring (orange).
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.
Maintenance Minder TM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on the driver information interface every time you set the power mode to ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance Minder TM
Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
- Set the power mode to ON.
- Press the
(home) button. - Roll the left selector wheel until
is displayed. - Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance screen. The engine oil life
Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Based on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage.
| Displayed Engine Oil | Calculated Engine Oil |
| Life (%) | Life (%) |
| 100 | 100 to 91 |
| 90 | 90 to 81 |
| 80 | 80 to 71 |
| 70 | 70 to 61 |
| 60 | 60 to 51 |
| 50 | 50 to 41 |
| 40 | 40 to 31 |
| 30 | 30 to 21 |
| 20 | 20 to 16 |
| 15 | 15 to 11 |
| 10 | 10 to 6 |
| 5 | 5 to 1 |
| 0 | 0 |
There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you can view on the driver information interface.
| Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information Interface | ||||
| Maintenance Message | Oil Life Display | Explanation | Information | |
| — |  |
When you select the Maintenance screen, it displays codes for maintenance items due at the next engine oil change, along with the percentage of engine oil life remaining. | — | |
| Maintenance Due Soon | 
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The engine oil life indicator starts to appear along with other due-soon maintenance item codes when the remaining oil life drops to 15 percent. | The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life. | |
| Maintenance Message | Oil Life Display | Explanation | Information |
Maintenance Due Now |
|
The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent. Press the (home) button to switch to another display. | The engine oil has almost reached the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected and serviced as soon as possible. |
Maintenance Past Due |
Negative Distance |
The engine oil has passed its service life, and a negative distance appears after driving over 10 miles. The negative distance on the display blinks. | The engine oil life has passed. The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced immediately. |
FAQs
Honda advises performing this maintenance every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
The air filter should be changed every 15,000 miles or more frequently if it seems congested or unclean.
To ensure even tire wear, tire rotation is advised every 7,500 miles.
For the best possible air quality within the car, the cabin air filter should be changed every 15,000 miles or as needed.
Whenever there is an oil change or as needed, brake inspections should be done. Regularly checking brake function and wear is crucial.
The 2022 Honda Insight uses a timing chain, which typically requires less frequent replacement compared to a timing belt.
In general, spark plugs need to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles; however, your owner’s manual contains more detailed instructions.
According to your owner’s manual or every 30,000 miles, Honda advises checking the transmission fluid.
The standard recommendation is to replace the brake fluid every 3 years or 45,000 miles, whichever comes first.
For comfort and safety, routine suspension inspections are crucial. Every time the oil is changed, or as needed, they should be carried out.
Honda recommends a coolant change every 120,000 miles or 10 years, and then every 60,000 miles or 5 years thereafter.
The hybrid battery system should be checked out during routine service visits and typically only needs modest maintenance.
Depending on how well it is maintained, the serpentine belt should be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
During each oil change or service appointment, regularly check the belts for signs of wear or damage.
To ensure proper emissions and vehicle performance, routine exhaust system checks are advised. When performing routine maintenance or if you notice odd noises or emissions problems, inspect.
Useful Link
View full PDF: 2022 Honda Insight |Auto User Guide