brake HONDA FIT 2009 2.G User Guide

Door Locks
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Instruments and Controls
To program the Ignition SwitchUnlock mode:
Unlocks the driver's door or all doorsand tailgate when the ignition switch ismoved out of the ON (II) position.1. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to
close the driver's door. 3.
On A/T vehicles,
push and hold the
brake pedal, then move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position.
4. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the
driver's door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:
●Until you hear another click
(after about 5 seconds) to
activate
driver's door unlock
feature.
●Or, until you hear two more
clicks (after about 10 seconds)
to activate
all doors and tailgate
unlock feature
.
5. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position.
On
A/T vehicles,
move the shift lever to
the Park (P) position.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Even if your vehicle's battery is
removed or goes dead, the system
keeps the auto door lock/unlock
setting which you selected.
A/T models
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When you fold down the driver's side
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page99).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.
1. Lower the rear head restraints toits lowest position. If you fold
down the driver's side seat-back,
also adjust the rear center head
restraint to its lowest position.
2. Pull up the release lever on the outside of the seat-back.
3. Fold the seat-back forward. Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see page97.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion 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 latched securely before using the
seat belt (see page99).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
Carrying Cargo
on page208).
LATCH PLATE
RELEASE LEVER
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3. Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.
Heated MirrorsOn Canadian Sport and LX modelsThe outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off. Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page60).
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
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Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
Parking Brake
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Instruments and Controls
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On Sport model and Canadian LX modelCruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.Using the Cruise Control
1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
NOTE: The main switch can be left
on, even when the system is not in
use.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press the SET/DECEL button on
the steering wheel. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshift to hold the set speed.CRUISE BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON CANCEL
BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
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Changing the Set Speed
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:●Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.●To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).●Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
●Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.●To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).●Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel goes out. When
the vehicle slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/DECEL
button.Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.
CONTINUED
Cruise Control
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Canceling Cruise ControlYou can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:●Tap the brake or clutch pedal.●Press the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.●Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.Tapping either of the paddle shifters
shifts the gear up or down, but does
not cancel the cruise control. For
more information on driving with
paddle shifters, see page224.
Resuming the Set Speed
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), and then press the RES/
ACCEL button. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator comes on. The
vehicle will accelerate to the same
cruising speed as before.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTONCruise Control196
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Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle's future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:●Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.●Avoid hard braking for the first 200
miles (300 km).●Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also follow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause a
persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact your
authorized dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For further important fuel-related
information, please refer to your
Quick Start Guide.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.●Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.●Handle fuel only outdoors.●Wipe up spills immediately.
5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not
properly tighten the cap, the
malfunction indicator lamp may
come on (see page304).You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP ’’
message on the information
display.
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. Opening and Closing the Hood
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard. The hood
will pop up slightly.
2. Put your fingers under the frontedge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
Service Station Procedures200
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Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the following
information.
Accessories
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have been
designed and approved for your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and could
adversely affect your vehicle's
handling and stability.
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interfere with your vehicle's
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system (if
equipped). Before installing any accessory:
●Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance.●Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see
page307)or interfere with proper
operation of your vehicle.●Before installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the final installation.●Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
these areas may interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
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