HONDA FIT 2016 3.G Owners Manual

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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s mana gement, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: Honda_cr@ch.honda.com
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number P. 432
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Requirements to access Pandora®
• Latest version of the Pandora application
installed on your mobile device. (Visit the
Apple iTunes ® store or Google Play
Marketplace to download the latest
version.)
• Registered Pandora account (you can
create a free account at
www.pandora.com <http://
www.pandora.com/ > or on your
smartphone)
• Connection to the in ternet via WiFi or
cellular data network.
• Android devices must be connected to
the vehicle via Bluetooth, iPhone® devices
may be connected via Bluetooth or USB.
■Disclaimer of Pandora ®*Limitations
•Access to Pandora requires an active
internet connection
• Ability to access Pandora through this
system is subject to change without
notice
• Certain functionality of Pandora service is
not available when accessing the service
through this system including, but not
limited to, creating new stations, deleting
stations, emailing current stations,
buying songs, viewing additional text
information, logging in to Pandora, and
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service
not affiliated with HONDA. More
information is available at http://
www.pandora.com <http://
www.pandora.com/ >. Pandora, the
Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.
• Mobile access requires a smartphone
with an active data plan. Standard data
rates may apply.
• Pandora is only avai lable in the United
States.
* Not available on all models

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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 321
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 340
Accessories and Modifications ................ 349
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 149
Additives Coolant .................................................. 366
Engine Oil ............................................... 361
Washer ................................................... 370
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 361
Adjusting Front Seats.............................................. 133
Head Restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights .............................................. 371
Mirrors.................................................... 131
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Steering Wheel ....................................... 130
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 196
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 157
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows....................................... 158
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System)Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 156
Heating ................................................... 155
Heating and Cooling System .................... 154
Air Pressure ....................................... 383, 431
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 340
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 143
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 167 Audio System
............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound................................ 174
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 164
Error Messages ........................................ 218
General Information ................................ 222
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 184, 209
Recommended CDs ................................. 222
Recommended Devices............................ 224
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 167
Security Code .......................................... 166
Theft Protection ...................................... 166
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 224
USB Port(s) .............................................. 163
Audio/Information Screen ............... 170, 191
Authorized Manuals ................................ 439
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ............................................... 104
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 160
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 164
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 84

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B
Battery....................................................... 391
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 391
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 393
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 247
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 338
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 340
Brake Assist System ................................. 341
Fluid ........................................................ 369
Foot Brake ............................................... 339
Indicator ............................................ 70, 419
Parking Brake .......................................... 338
Brake System Indicator ............................... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 371
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights.................................................... 375
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 376
Fog Lights ................................................ 373
Headlights ............................................... 371
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 376
Rear License Plate Light............................ 377
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights.................................................... 374
Bulb Specifications .................................... 430
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 152
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 148
Carrying Cargo ................................. 301, 303
CD Player ................................................... 178
Certification Label .................................... 432
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 371
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 398
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 396
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88 Coat Hook
................................................ 150
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 403, 431
Console Compartment ............................. 146
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 316
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 321
Creeping................................................. 316
Fluid ....................................................... 368
Kickdown ............................................... 316
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 20, 318, 320
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 414
Shifting ........................................... 317, 319
Controls ...................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 316
Cruise Control .......................................... 327
Indicator ................................................... 79
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customer Service Information ................ 440
Customized Features ............................... 225

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Daytime Running Lights.......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 412
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 156
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 433
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 121
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 131
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 362
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 121
Display Setup .................................... 175, 197
Door Mirrors ............................................. 131
Doors .......................................................... 90
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 90
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside....................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................... 93
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 385
Driving ...................................................... 299
Braking ................................................... 338
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 316
Cruise Control ........................................ 327
Shifting Gear .......................... 317, 319, 323
Starting the Engine ......................... 309, 311
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395
E
ECON Button............................................. 326
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 75, 419
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 330
Emergency ................................................ 426
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 435
Engine Coolant ................................................... 366
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Number ................................................... 432
Oil ........................................................... 361
Starting ........................................... 309, 311
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ......................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Engine Oil ................................................. 361
Adding .................................................... 363
Checking ................................................. 362
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 355
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 417
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 361 EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 419
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 398
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131

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Features..................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 395
Oil ........................................................... 364
Flat Tire ..................................................... 403
Floor Mats ................................................. 397
Fluids
Brake ....................................................... 369
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 368
Engine Coolant ........................................ 366
Manual Transmission ............................... 368
Windshield Washer .................................. 370
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 176
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 339
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133 Fuel
...................................................... 21, 345
Economy ................................................. 348
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 345
Refueling........................................... 21, 345
Fuel Economy ........................................... 348
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 347
Message.................................................. 418
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 346
Fuses .......................................................... 421
Inspecting and Changing......................... 425
Locations................................................. 421
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 348
Gauge ...................................................... 85
Information............................................. 345
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 345
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission ................................ 317, 319
Manual Transmission .............................. 324
Glass (care) ....................................... 396, 399
Glove Box ................................................. 146

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Halogen Bulbs.................................. 371, 373
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 401
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 247
Menus .................................................... 249
Phone Setup ................................... 253, 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
Headlights ................................................ 121
Aiming.................................................... 371
Dimming......................................... 121, 125
Operating ............................................... 121
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 129
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Cooling................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows....................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395
Heating................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 247
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 310, 314
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 432
Engine and Transmission ......................... 432
Vehicle Identification ............................... 432
Ignition Switch .......................................... 116
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 110
Indicator .................................................... 78
Indicators .................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70
Charging System ............................... 71, 417
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 79, 328
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 79, 327
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 31, 75
ECON Mode ...................................... 78, 326
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System............................................ 75, 419
Fog Light ................................................... 77
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 78
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 417
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure ..................................... 334 Maintenance MinderTM...................... 79, 355
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 418
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 419
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 79
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
Smart Entry System ................................... 76
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ........................................... 74, 330
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 331
Washer Level ............................................. 79
Information .............................................. 429
Information Display ................................... 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 128
Interior Lights ........................................... 144
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 131
Internet Radio .................................. 207, 208

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Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)................. 402, 406
Jump Starting ............................................ 412
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 90
Lockout Prevention .................................... 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 102
Remote Transmitter ................................... 95
Types and Functions .................................. 90
Won’t Turn ................................................ 24
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 316
L
LaneWatchTM............................................. 332
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 59
Lights ................................................. 121, 371
Bulb Replacement ................................... 371
Daytime Running Lights........................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 124
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 144
Light Switches ......................................... 121
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 121
Load Limits ................................................ 303
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 90
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 103
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
From Inside ............................................... 99
From Outside ............................................ 93
Keys .......................................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
Using a Key ............................................... 97
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Low Battery Charge ................................. 417
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 417
Lower Anchors ............................................ 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 431
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 303
M
Maintenance............................................ 351
Battery .................................................... 391
Brake Fluid .............................................. 369
Cleaning ................................................. 396
Coolant .................................................. 366
Heating and Cooling System ................... 395
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 355
Oil .......................................................... 362
Precautions ............................................. 353
Radiator .................................................. 367
Remote Transmitter ................................ 393
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 371
Safety ..................................................... 353
Service Items ........................................... 357
Tires........................................................ 382
Transmission Fluid ................................... 368
Under the Hood ...................................... 359

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 418
Manual Transmission ............................... 323
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 325
Map Lights ................................................ 145
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 303
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 82
Mirrors ...................................................... 131
Adjusting ................................................ 131
Door ....................................................... 131
Exterior ................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 131
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 349
Moonroof ................................................. 115
MP3 ........................................... 178, 184, 209
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 343
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 432
O
Odometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 361
Adding .................................................... 363
Checking ................................................. 362
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 355
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 417
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 361
Viscosity .................................................. 361
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 115
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 360
Power Windows ...................................... 113
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Overheating .............................................. 415
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 20, 321, 322
Pandora ®................................................... 208
Panic Mode ............................................... 112
Parking ...................................................... 342
Parking Brake ........................................... 338
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 70, 419
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 121
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 187, 212
Precautions While Driving ....................... 315
Rain ........................................................ 315
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 403