jack HONDA FIT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.31)
PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT)
PADDLE SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.162)
(P.72) (P.95)
(P.138)
(P.75) (P.131) (P.127)(P.99)
(P.74)
(P.71)
(P.74)
(P.162)
(P.74)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HORN
MIRROR CONTROLS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.72)
(P.95)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138)
(P.99) (P.71)
(P.74) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.74)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT) PADDLE SHIFTER (UPSHIFT)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.75) (P.131) (P.127)
(P.162)
(P.74)(P.162)1
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .102
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .107
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AM/FM Radio Reception .112
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Playing a Disc.114
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Disc Player Error Messages .123
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Protecting Your Discs .124
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Auxiliary Input Jack .127
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Radio Thef t Protection .128
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Setting the Clock .129
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Security System .130
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Cruise Control .131
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Features
Features
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The auxiliary input jack is
underneath the accessory power
socket in the center pocket. The
system will accept auxiliary input
f rom standard audio accessories.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the AUX
button to select it.
U.S. Sport and all Canadian models
Auxiliary Input Jack
Features
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Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
Block the rear wheels. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.
Vehicle Storage
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.Open the tailgate. Raise the cargo
area f loor lid by lif ting it up with
the strap that has a loop. To keep
the f loor lid open, hook the loop of
the strap to a leg of the rear center
head restraint.
Take the tool kit out of the spare
tire.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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JACK STRAP
TOOL KIT
SPARE
TIRE
LOOP
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Take the jack out of the cargo
area.
Turn the jack’s end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack by lif ting it straight
up. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
On all models except Sport,
remove the wheel cover by
caref ully prying under its edge
with the flat tip of the extension.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH
WHEEL NUT
WHEEL COVER EXTENSION
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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
removetheflattire.Handlethe
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body (Sport model). Turn the
end bracket clockwise until the top
of the jack contacts the jacking
point. Make sure the jacking point
tab is resting in the jack notch.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRAKE HUB
JACKING POINT EXTENSION
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Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
sparetirewell.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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For
normal
tire
For
spare
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Store the jack. Place the tool kit in
the center of the flat tire.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged.
Remove the strap loop from the
leg of the head restraint, then
lower the f loor lid, and close the
tailgate.Align the valve mark on the wheel
cover to the tire valve on the
wheel, then install the wheel cover.
Make sure the wire support ring is
hooked into the clips around the
edge of the wheel cover.
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All models except Sport
Changing a Flat Tire
Inst alling a wheel cover
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CLIPS
CLIPS
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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