automatic transmission HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

: If equipped
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 9, 24)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 102)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

(P. 82)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
(P. 100)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 203)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATOR (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 115, 143)
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9, 24)
USB ADAPTER CABLE

(P. 130, 137, 172, 179)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS

(P. 110)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 103) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 221)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 219)NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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: If equipped
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 102)
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER SWITCH

(P. 82)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 203)
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
(P. 100)
PARKING BRAKE (P. 103)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P. 221)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 219)HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

(P. 110)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115, 143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. USB ADAPTER CABLE

(P. 130, 137, 172, 179)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Control Locations
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4. Hold past OFF to turn the rearwindow wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
When you shift the transmission to
the reverse position with the front
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is off.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the
windshield washer. Turn Signal and Headlights
1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlights
5. High beams
6. Flash high beams
On Sport model
7. Fog lights off
8. Fog lights onTurn Signal
Push down on the
left lever to signal a left turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
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The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II),
and START (III).
LOCK (0)You can insert or remove
the key only in this position. To turn
the key, push it in slightly. If your
vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the shift lever must also be in Park.
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-
theft lock may make it difficult to turn
the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel
to the left or right as you turn the key. ACCESSORY (I)
You can operate
the audio system and the accessory
power socket in this position.
ON (II) This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)position.
START (III) Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver's door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in Park before you can remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of thevehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
Ignition Switch
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SEAT-BACK POCKET1
COAT HOOK
FRONT DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRRORS
SUN VISOR
SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKETPASSENGER'S TRAYUPPER GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
LOWER GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
CARGO FLOOR BOX

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 1: If equipped
 2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission
Interior Convenience Items
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas: Upper glove box
Lower glove box
Front door pockets
Seat-back pocket (if equipped)
Center pocket
Cargo area side pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seats when folded up or down.
Seat under box
Cargo floor box (all canadian
models with automatic transmission)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle's handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
following pages.
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
CARGO FLOOR BOX*
2
FRONT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKET*
1
SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKET
CARGO AREA
LOWER GLOVE BOX
 1: If equipped
 2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission UPPER GLOVE BOX
Carrying Cargo
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important information
on parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist(VSA

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3.
Manual transmission:
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not function unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Automatic transmission:
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III) position
for more than 15 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start right
away, pause for at least 10 seconds
before trying again.The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page 79.
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
Starting the Engine
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Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in. The‘‘D ’’indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D ’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible. Shifting
To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then pull the lever.
You cannot shift out of Park when
the ignition switch is in the LOCK
(0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
All models except U.S. Sport
U.S. Sport model
U.S. Sport model is shown.
RELEASE
BUTTON SHIFT LEVER
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All models except U.S. Sport
To shift from: Do this:PtoR Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever releasebutton.
RtoP
Press the shift lever releasebutton.
NtoR
DtoD 3
D 3to 2
2to1
1to2
Move the shift lever.
2toD
3
D 3to D
DtoN
NtoD
RtoN
U.S. Sport model
To shift from: Do this:
PtoR Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever releasebutton.
RtoP Press the shift lever releasebutton.
NtoR
DtoS
StoD
Move the shift lever.
DtoN
NtoD
RtoN Park (P)
This position
mechanically locks the transmission.
Use Park whenever you are turning
off or starting the engine. To shift out
of Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the front of the shift lever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release on
page 225.
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop before shifting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shift lever must be in Park before
you can remove the key from the
ignition switch.
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