IMA System

The Insight has an Auto-Stop system that shuts the engine off under certain conditions to improve fuel economy when the vehicle comes to a stop. In Auto-Stop mode, driver input, such as releasing the brake pedal, causes the engine to restart.

Before servicing the Insight, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and remove the key so the engine cannot be started.

Before doing any service on the Insight's IMA system, make sure to turn the battery module switch OFF and wait at least 5 minutes before working on the vehicle (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).