HONDA FIT 2012 2.G Technology Reference Guide

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T E C H N O L O G YR E F E R E N C E G U I \f E
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Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®*.............................\6..................\6..................\6................ 16
Bluetooth
®Audio* ..................\6..................\6..................\6..................\6..................\6.......... 2\b
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive* ..................\6..................\6..................\6..................\6........... 21
Owner Link ..................\6......................\6..................\6................................\6..................\6.. 22
Safety Reminder ..................\6..................\6..................\6..................\6..................\6............ 23
Fuel Recommendation.......................\6..................\6..................\6............................\6.... 23
*\bf e\fu\bpped
Auto Door Locks ..................................................................................................... 2
Instrument Panel Indicators ................................................................................... \f
Information Display ...................................................\6............................................... 6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................... 7
Voice Recognition* ................................................................................................... 8
Navigation* ...............................................................................................................1\f
VOIC\f R\fCOGNITION p.\b
INSTRUM\fNT PAN\fL p.4
AUDIO
p.20
NAVIGATION p.14
T \f C H N O L O G Y R \f F \f R \f N C \f G U I D \f
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The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim
levels of the Fit. Therefore, you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular
vehicle.

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A U T O D O O R L O C K SProgram how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Default Lock/Unlock Setting
Default Lock Setting
All doors are preset to lock when
your vehicle reaches about \f0 mph.
Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings
Below are the options you can choose. SeeAuto Door Locking/Unlockingin your
Owner’s Manual for instructions on programming these settings.
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\fUTO DOOR UNLOCK
\futo Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park*
\futo Unlock
(only driver’s door)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park*
Turn off
\futo Unlock
Operate manually
\fUTO DOOR LOCK
\futo Lock
When you
reach \f0 mphWhen you shift out of Park*
Turn off
\futo Lock
Operate manually
Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting
\f. Close the driver’s door. Shiftinto
Park.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).4. Within 20 seconds, turnthe ignition
switch to LOCK (0).
3. Press and hold the unlock side of
the master lock switch for about
\f0 seconds. In that time, you will
hear three clicks.
To program all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you:
• Shift into Park (P) for automatic
transmission vehicles.
• Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) for manual
transmission vehicles.
*Does not apply to manual transmission vehicles
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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF(located on center panel)
SIDE AIRBAGOFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
VSA®OFF
Fog lightson*
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beamson
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
ABS(anti\block brake system)
DRL(daytime running lights)
Malfunction lamp(check engine light)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)SRS(supplemental restraint system)
Low temperature
EPS(electronic power steering)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
Transmission*(blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s)/tailgate
Maintenance MinderTM:
Make dealer appointment
Low fuel:
Refill
* automatic transmission
*Sport model only
High temperature:
Slow down or pull over
Low tire pressure:
\fdd air
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
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CRUISE MAIN on
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Automatic transmission model shown
D
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Accessing the Information Display
Information Displays
I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
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Instant fuel
economy,
OdometerInstant fuel
economy,
Trip meter
Oil life
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Instant and
average fuel
economy
What to Do
How It Works
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
Each tire valve stem contains
a TPMS sensor.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
If the TPMS indicator appears, there
may be a problem with the system.
See your dealer.
\f.Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to
check which tire(s) have low
pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release the
select/reset knob repeatedly.When you start the engine, the
display shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle.
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Key Functions by Voice Command
A U D I Op.\f\f
N A V I G A T I O Np.\f4
B L U E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®p.\f6
V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N (i f e q u i p p e d)To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for
hands\bfree calling, navigation, and audio. For a full list of commands, say“Information ”
and “Voice Info. ”
Voice Command Tips
•Press and release the Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a command.
• All available voice commands are highlighted in blue when you press the Talk button.
• For a list of available commands, press and releasethe Talk button andsay
“Help” at any time.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
• The system also uses a touch screen display. You can select options or icons by touching them on the screen. This is limited while the vehicle is moving.
PickUp button: Answer an incoming call,
or go directly to the Phone screen.
Talk button: Give navigation, HFL, or audio
commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
HangUp: End a call or decline a call.
Control three different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual and touch screen functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available.
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Saya command like “USB play”
to begin playing audio files from
a connected flash memory
device.
Say a command like “Bluetooth
audio play” to begin playing
audio from a paired phone (see
page 20).
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Commonly Used Voice Commands
\fere are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these to
familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Locate Points of Interest
Say a command like “Display
restaurant” to see restaurant
icons appear on the map.
Say a command like “Display gas
station” to see gas station icons
appear on the map.
Get Navigation Route
Information
After a destination is entered,
say “How far to the destination?”
to hear the remaining distance.
Say “Display entire route” to see
the routing method the system
mapped for your destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
\bake Audio \felections
Say a command like “Radio 97.1
FM” to select that station.
Saya command like “D\fS\b play
track 1” to hear that song on a
currently inserted CD.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands (continued)
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display information
• Display audio
• What time is it?
• Next/previous
(to change pages)• Left/right(to change tabs)• Up/down(to scroll lists)
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest:\b ATM \b Honda dealer
\b gas station \b airport
\b Mexican \b hospitalrestaurant \b bank
\b post office
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display/Hide: \b ATM
\b gas station
\b restaurant
\b post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Audio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset \f/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC/USB/iPod play
• DISC/USB/iPod skip forward/back
• Auxiliary (AUX) play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Setup screen)
• Brightness up/down
• Volume up/down/min/max/off
• Guidance prompts min/max/normal
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help(list of available commands
for current screen)
• Voice command help \b from INFO screen(list of all
available navigation and audio
commands)
P h o n e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Phone screen)
• Dial
• Speed Dial \f (or 2)
• Redial
• Phonebook
• Phone setup
(Accepted on any screen)• Dial by number
• Dial by voice tag
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Map Screen Legend
Entering a Destination Using Voice CommandsUsing the Find Nearest Command
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N A V I G A T I O N (i f e q u i p p e d)Real\btime navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
\f. From the map screen,say“Find
nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in
your area is displayed by
shortest distance to destination. 3.
Say the number next to the
destination you want to select.
4. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “Set as destination” to set
the route.
Calculated route
Time to go Direction of destination
Distance to go
Current vehicle
location
\f. Say “Display menu. ”Say
“Address.”
2. Say “Street,” thensaythe street
name on the next screen. Do
not include the direction (N, S, E,
W) or type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the
street you want to select. 5. If the street address is in more
than one city, a list of city names
appears. Saythe number next to
the city you want to select.
6. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “Set as destination” to set
the route.4. Say the entire street address
number, followed by “OK”if
necessary. For example, “1\b
34 OK.”
Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see the
Navigation Manual.
NOTE: If menu options are grayed out, they are only available using voice
commands. It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or
when the vehicle is stopped. Find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.
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BLUETOOTH®HANDSFREELINK®(HFL)(i f e q u i p p e d)
How to Use HFL
Pairing Your Phone
PickUp button:Answer an incoming call, or
go directly to the Phone screen.
Talk button: Give navigation, HFL, or audio
commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and return
to the previous screen.
HangUp: End a call or decline a call.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
\f.Press the Pick\bUp button to
go to the Phone screen. A
prompt appears. Say“Yes.”
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system. You
can only pair your
Bluetooth\bcompatible phone when the vehicle is stopped.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode, and say“OK.” If your phone does not appear:
Select
“Find Another Phone” and
search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone.
Connect to HFL.Goto step 4.
3. HFL searches for your phone.
Select it when it appears on the
list. Go to step 4.
Pairing Your Phone (continued)
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
\f.Press the Pick\bUp button to
go to the Phone screen.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the system, or
when you want to pair an additional phone.
If a prompt appears asking to
connect to a phone, say“No”
and go to step 2. 5. Make sure your phone is in
Discovery mode, and say“OK.”
6. HFL searches for your phone. Say
the number next to the phone
when it appears on the list.
7. HFL gives you a four\bdigit code. Enter it on your phone when
prompted. The phone is now
paired.
If your phone does not appear:
Say
“Find Another Phone” and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connectto HFL.
2.Say “Phone setup.”
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual and touch screen functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available.
4. Say “Search.”
4. HFL gives you a four\bdigit code.
Enter it on your phone when
prompted. The phone is now
paired.
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3. Say “Bluetooth setup add
select a phone.”

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