oil change HONDA FIT 2014 3.G Owners Manual

61Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling
* system as shown
below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling
* system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
Information DisplayThe information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (select/reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Instant Fuel Economy,
Trip Meter
Instant Fuel Economy,
Average Fuel Economy
Engine Oil Life
Instant Fuel Economy,
Odometer
■Odometer■Trip Meter

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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder
TM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
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
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2.Press the (select/reset) knob repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( )
stays on in the instrument panel after the
engine oil life becomes 0%. Have the
indicated maintenance done by a dealer
immediately.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)
Calculated Engine Oil
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
00

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uuMaintenance Minder
TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items Main Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
*2: Canadian A/T models only
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system
#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
●Check expiration date for TRK bottle
*2
*3: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*5: If you tow a Fit behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000
miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. (For A/T only)CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*3
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*4
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission fluid
*5
4
●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterYou must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the Maintenance Minder message on
the information display.
1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2.Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3.Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterNOTICEYou may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
WasherDrain Bolt

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
4.Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5.Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
uIf it is stuck, you must detach it.
6.Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
uApply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7.Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
uTightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8.Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
uEngine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
9.Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10.Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11.Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
uIf necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsRecommended
·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)
Change
including
filter3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.18 US gal (4.47 ℓ)
*1
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)1.15 US gal (4.37 ℓ)
*2
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire*1: All models except Sport models
*2: Sport models
*3: U.S. models and Canadian manual transmission modelsRegular
Size
175/65R15 84S
*1
185/55R16 83H
*2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
*1
33 (230 [2.3])
*2
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D15 99M
*3
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
*3
Wheel Size
Regular
15 x 5 1/2J
*1
16 x 6J
*2
Compact Spare
15 x 4T
*3

281Index
Starting................................................... 161
Switch Buzzer ........................................... 94
Engine Coolant........................................ 206
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 207
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 206
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Engine Oil................................................. 201
Adding ................................................... 203
Checking ................................................ 202
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 201
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 68, 258
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning).......................... 235
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 102FFeatures.................................................... 121
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 233
Oil .......................................................... 204
Flat Tire..................................................... 239
Floor Mats................................................ 234
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 208
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210Engine Coolant........................................ 206
Manual Transmission ............................... 209
Windshield Washer.................................. 211
FM/AM Radio............................................ 127
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 108
Foot Brake................................................. 182
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 37
Front Seats................................................ 103
Adjusting................................................. 103
Fuel...................................................... 14, 186
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Recommendation .................................... 186
Refueling ................................................. 186
Fuel Economy............................................ 189
Fuel Fill Cap................................................. 14
Message .................................................. 257
Fuel Fill Door............................................... 14
Fuses.......................................................... 260
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 263
Locations ................................................. 260
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Information ............................................. 186
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66Refueling................................................. 186
Gauges........................................................ 72
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .................. 165, 167
Manual Transmission ............................... 172
Glass (care)................................................ 236
Glove Box.................................................. 113
HHalogen Bulbs.................................. 212, 214
Handling the Unexpected........................ 237
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 140
Change Language ................................... 151
Help Features .......................................... 141
Making a Call .......................................... 146
Menus..................................................... 142
Muting a Call .......................................... 147
Phone Setup............................................ 144
Phonebook.............................................. 148
Receiving a Call ....................................... 147
Sending Numbers or Names During a
Call ....................................................... 147
Transferring a Call ................................... 147
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 105
Headlights................................................... 95
Aiming .................................................... 212
Dimming ............................................. 95, 96
Operating.................................................. 95
Heated Door Mirrors................................ 100