belt HONDA FIT 2007 1.G Service Manual

If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor. Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a
crash.This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
Supervise the child. Even a mature
child sometimes needs to be
reminded to f asten the seat belt or
sit properly.Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt .
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting L arger Children
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The U.S. Sport instrument panel is shown. Differences for other models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT
BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.219)
(P.60, 218)
(P.60, 218)
(P.65)(P.64)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.18,
60)
(P.31, 61)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.30, 61)(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.62) (P.63)
(P.65)
(P.60,
220)
(P.62)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs that give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
wh en the engine is running. For
more information, see page .This
indicator has two functions:
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page . Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires. This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
2. 1.
219
218
218 220
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
poten tial problem with your front
airbags. This indica tor will also alert
you to a poten tial problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page .
If
your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beep er
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
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31
Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canada
U.S.

The rear seat-backs can be folded
down for more cargo room.
Each side folds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Move the front seat cushions as
far forward as possible. Make
sure the rear outer head
restraint is locked in place. If you
fold down the driver’s side seat-
back, also adjust the rear center
head restraint to its lowest
position.
Pull up the release lever on the
outside of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Make
sure there are no items on the
floor before folding down the seats.
Whenyoufolddownthedriver’sside
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
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3.
4.
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Seats
Folding the Rear Seat Down
90
RELEASE LEVER
LATCH PLATE

Move the front seat backward to
the desired position. Make sure
theseatislockedinplace.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure that the folded down rear
seat does not interfere with the front
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the front passenger’s weight
sensors and the front passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag off
indicator to assu re proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag. To
return the seat-back to its upright
position, move the front seat forward
again, then lift up the seat-back. Ma
ke sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see column
three on page .
Make sure the seat- back and seat
cu shion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. In the
center seating position of the rear
seat, be sure the detachable anchor
is latc hed securely before using the
seat belt (see page ).
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Tug on the seat belt to verify that
the detachable anchor is securely
latched. Make sure the seat belt is
not twisted.
The seat belt in the rear center seat
is equipped with a detachable anchor.
This allows the center seat belt to be
unlatched when the driver’s side rear
seat is f olded.
Pull out the small latch plate and the
latch plate f rom each holding slot in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it.Line up the triangle marks on the
small latch plate and anchor buckle
when reattaching the belt and buckle.
Detachable Anchor
Seats
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SMALL LATCH
PLATE
LATCH PLATE
SMALL LATCH PLATE TRIANGLE
MARKS
ANCHOR BUCKLE
Using a seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.

µTo open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, and release it. The window
will automatically go down all the
way. To stop the window, pull back
on the window switch briefly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert the latch plate into the slot on
the side of the anchor buckle. Store
the detachable anchor and seat belt
latch plates in the retractor housing.
CONT INUED
AUTO
Power Windows
Seats, Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
ANCHOR BUCKLE
LATCH PLATEClosing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.Open the glove box by pushing the
button. Close it with a f irm push. Glove Box
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is fully closed. Check
the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
ad justment (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Wh en you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato rs in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check
that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
Vi
sually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
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2.
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3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Driving Guidelines
Preparing to Drive
Driving
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