glove box HONDA FIT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .66
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Odometer .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .67
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Maintenance Minder .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signals and Headlights .71
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .76
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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Childproof Door Locks .79
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Tailgate .80
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Remote Transmitter .82
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Seats .85 ..............................
Power Windows .93
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Mirrors .94
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Parking Brake .95
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .97
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Glove Box .97
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Accessory Power Socket .98
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Sun Visor .98
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Interior Lights .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57

Interior Convenience Items
96
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
VANITY MIRROR
SEAT-BACK POCKET FRONT DOOR
POCKET
SUN VISOR
CENTER
POCKET
PASSENGER’S
TRAY
BEVERAGE HOLDERS COIN TRAY
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE) COAT HOOK

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
97
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.

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Seat-back pocket
Center pocket
Cargo area side pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldedupordown.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Front door pockets
Carrying Cargo
140
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA FRONT DOOR POCKETS
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)

Store or secure all items that could
be thro wn around and hurt
someone during a crash. Ifyoufoldtherearseatsupor
down,
tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep
all cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher, it could
interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags. Distribute
cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thro wn
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. If
you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of , f ollow the instructions
on page .
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
53
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
142

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Fuel .132
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Fill Door and Cap .133
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 132
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Oxygenated .132
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Tank, Ref ueling .133
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Fuel Economy .137
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Fuses, Checking the .222
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 137
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Gasohol .132
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Gasoline .132
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 132
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Tank, Ref ueling .133
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Gas Station Procedures . 133
Gauges ...............................................
Fuel .67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 152
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Manual Transmission . 149........................................
Glove Box .97
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .141
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 186
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .186
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Tone .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 186
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .100
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High Beam Lever .72
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Hood, Opening the .134
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Horn .4,69
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Hydraulic Clutch . 185
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 230Ignition
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Keys .75
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Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 238
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Immobilizer System .76
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 62, 162
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 60, 220
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Charging System . 60, 218
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Check Fuel Cap .67
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Cruise Control .64
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Door and Tailgate Open . 62
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .64
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 62
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Fog Lights On .64
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High Beam .64
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High Temperature .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure . 60, 218
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Low Temperature .63
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Maintenance Minder . 65
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