service HONDA FIT 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

Honda dealership personnel are
trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
deal ership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
U.S. Owners: Canadian
Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands: When
you call or write, please give
us this information:
If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office. Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you230
Customer Service Inf ormation
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7028

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Cargo, How to Carry . 140
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .122
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CD Error Messages .121
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CD Player .112
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Certif ication Label .230
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Chains, Tires .202
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Changing a Flat Tire .207
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Changing Oil .178
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How to .178
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When to .167
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Charging System Indicator . 60, 218
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 147
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .50
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Child Seats . 34, 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants .39
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Large Children .49
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .47
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35.................................
Child Seats . 34, 41
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 192
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Cleaning the Wheels .197
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Clock .125
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Clutch Fluid .185
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CO in the Exhaust .237
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 148
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Consumer Inf ormation . 242
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .180
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Checking .136
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Proper Solution .180
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Temperature Indicator . 63
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .237
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 127
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Cup Holders .97
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Customer Service Of f ice . 242................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .64
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Dead Battery .214
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 244
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 103
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Detachable Anchor .92
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Dimensions .232
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Dimming the Headlights . 71, 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
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Engine Oil .135
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 161
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Disc Care .122
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Disc Player Error Messages . 121
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Disposal of Used Oil .179
Doors ..............
Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks .78
Index
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Remote Transmitter .82
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 194
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Engine Oil and Filter . 178
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Fuses .221
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Light Bulbs .186
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Tires .200
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Wiper Blades .195
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 244
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 136, 180
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 153
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Rotation, Tire .200
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 244
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii .....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .192
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Detachable Anchor .92
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 18, 60
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .85
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Select/Reset Knob .66
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Serial Number .230
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Service Intervals .167
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Service Manual .245
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Service Station Procedures . 133
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Setting the Clock .125
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 151
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Shif t Lock Release .155
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Side Airbags . 9, 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .201
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Sound System .105
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Spare Tire .206
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Spark Plugs .232
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Specific ations . 232, 233
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Speed Control .127
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Speed Limiter . 150, 154
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service .32
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Airbag System Components . 22
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
Index
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INDEX
VII

Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Brake
Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual
Transmission Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
10.8
US gal (41
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
3.8 US qt (3.6
)
Unleaded
gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Front/Rear:
Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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183 184
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