lights HONDA FIT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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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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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 .67
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Trip Meter .67
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Odometer .68
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Power Door Locks .79
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Tailgate .81
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seats .86 ..............................
Power Windows .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .96
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Interior Convenience Items .97
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Beverage Holders .98
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Glove Box .98
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Sun Visor .99
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Interior Lights .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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: If equipped
Instrument Panel
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.64)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATORDAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P.66)LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.30,61)
HIGH TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.66) (P.64) (P.62)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) (P.62)
(P.66)
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.65)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.65)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.31,61) CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.65)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.65)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING INDICATOR
(P.62)
TPMS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.64)(P.18,60)(P.60,232)
(P.231) (P.60,230)
(P.60,230) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service
(see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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On Sport model
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorTire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) IndicatorLights On Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
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Canadian models only Canadian models only
On Sport model and Canadian LX model
On Sport model and Canadian LX model
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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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Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer.
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer. Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
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On Sport model
Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
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µµTurning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door. Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
With the headlight switch off or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back. Push the lever
f orward and the high beam indicator
will come on (see page ). Pull it
back to return to low beams. 65
Canadian models only
On Sport model
Headlights Daytime Running L ights Fog Lights
High Beams
Headlights
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Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
You can change the instrument panel
brightness only when the light
switch is on.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. You must manually
shut of f the rear window def ogger
when it is no longer needed.
Turntheknobontheupperpartof
the instrument panel to adjust the
brightness.
You will hear a beep when maximum
or minimum brightness is reached.
You will also hear a beep when the
maximum level is canceled by
turning the knob a click to the lef t. Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
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µµ
µ Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the remaining doors
and the tailgate. Some exterior lights
will f lash twice each time you press
the button.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the door activated
position) will come on when you
press the UNLOCK button. If you do
not open any door or the tailgate
within 30 seconds, the light f ades out.
If you relock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed, the
light will go of f immediately.
If you do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock and the security
system will set. Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will f lash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, the horn will sound to
verify that the doors and the tailgate
arelockedandthesecuritysystem
has set. You cannot lock the doors
and the tailgate if any door or the
tailgate is not f ully closed or the key
is in the ignition switch.
CONT INUED
On Sport model
UNL OCK PA NIC
LOCK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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