HONDA FIT 2016 3.G Owners Manual

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When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds and the Incoming call
screen appears.
Press the button to answer the call.
Press the button to decline or end the call.
The available options appear on the screen during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
u The mute icon appears when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.
Transfer: Transfer a call from the system to
your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call.
This is useful when you call a menu-driven
phone system.
■Receiving a Call1 Receiving a Call
Call Waiting
Press the button to put the current call on hold
to answer the incoming call.
Press the button again to return to the current
call.
Select Ignore to ignore the incoming call if you do
not want to answer it.
Press the button if you want to hang up the
current call.
You can select the icons on the touch screen instead
of the and buttons.
■Options During a Call1 Options During a Call
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.
You can select the icons on the touch screen.
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Mute Icon

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HFL can display newly received text or e- mail messages as well as 20 of the most
recently received messages on a linked ce ll phone. Each received message can be
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase.
1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text or e-mail message.
2. Select Read to listen to the message.
u The text or e-mail message is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.
3. To discontinue the mess age read-out, select
Stop .
■Receiving a Text/E-mail Message1Receiving a Text/E-mail Message
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text or e-mail message.
State or local laws may limi t your use of the HFL text/
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail
message feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.
When you receive a text or e-mail message for the
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Message Notification
setting to On .
2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message
notice P. 282

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If a paired phone has text or e-mail mess age accounts, you can select one of them
to be active and re ceive notifications.
1.Go to the Phone settings screen.
2Phone settings screen P. 273
2.Select Text/Email tab, then Select
Account .
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Select Text Message or an e-mail message
account you want.
■Selecting an E-mail Message Account1 Selecting an E-mail Message Account
You can also select a mail account from the folder list
screen or the message list screen.
You can only receive notif ications from one text
message or mail a ccount at a time.
Select
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■Displaying text messages
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
2Phone menu screen P. 276
2.Select Text/Email .
u Select account if necessary.
3. Select a message.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
To see the previous or next message, select Previous
or Next on the message screen.
Message List
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■Displaying e-mail messages
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
2Phone menu screen P. 276
2.Select Text/Email .
u Select Select Account if necessary.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select a message.
u The e-mail message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
Folder List
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■Read or Stop reading a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2 Displaying Messages P. 293
2.Select Stop to stop reading.
Select Read again to start reading the
message from the beginning.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2 Displaying Messages P. 293
2.Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Complete appears on the screen when
the reply message was successfully sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.•I’m on my way.
•I’m running late.
•OK•Yes
•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

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■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call.

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■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition will be sent to the
operator; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with Ho ndaLink Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR I TS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the H ondaLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your
vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

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■To enable notification
1.Go to the Phone settings screen.
2Phone settings screen P. 273
2.Select Phone tab, then HondaLink Assist .
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Select On or Off .
1To enable notification
Setting options:
•On: Notification is available.
•Off: Disable the feature.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .............................. 300
Maximum Load Limit............................ 303
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ............................ 306
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................. 309
Starting the Engine .............................. 311
Precautions While Driving..................... 315
Continuously Variable Transmission
*.... 316
Shifting ................................................ 317
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Continuously variable transmission models
without paddle shifters
Shifting................................................ 319
Shifting................................................ 323
ECON Button
*..................................... 326
Cruise Control*................................... 327Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 330
LaneWatchTM*...................................... 332
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 334
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ............. 336
Continuously variable transmission models
with paddle shifters
Manual transmission models
Braking Brake System ........................................ 338
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 340
Brake Assist System .............................. 341
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ..................................... 342
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................... 343
Refueling Fuel Information ................................... 345
How to Refuel ...................................... 346
Fuel Economy ......................................... 348
Improving Fuel Economy....................... 348
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ........................................... 349
Modifications ....................................... 349
* Not available on all models