automatic transmission HONDA FIT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

ꭧ: If equippedVehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.
9,25)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 101 )
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 81)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 100 )
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 200 ) INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATOR (P.
60)
GAUGES (P. 68) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
115, 143)
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9,25)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P. 130, 137,171, 178)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ꭧ
(P. 110)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.
219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
CONTINUED
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
Your Vehicle at a Glance
2009 Fit

ꭧ: If equippedMIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 101)
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 81)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 200)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.
100)
PARKING BRAKE (P.102)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.
219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 217) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ꭧ
(P.
110)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.
115,143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P.
130, 137,171,178)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
Control Locations58
2009 Fit

4. Hold past OFF to turn the rearwindow wiper on and to spary the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
When you shift the transmission to
the reverse position with the front
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is off.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the
windshield washer. Turn Signal and Headlights
1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlights
5. High beams
6. Flash high beamsOn Sport model7. Fog lights off
8. Fog lights onTurn Signal
－Push down on the
left lever to signal a left 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.
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights74
2009 Fit

The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II),
and START (III).
LOCK (0)－You can insert or remove
the key only in this position. To turn
the key, push it in slightly. If your
vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the shift lever must also be in Park.
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-
theft lock may make it difficult to turn
the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel
to the left or right as you turn the key.
ACCESSORY (I) －You can operate
the audio system and the accessory
power socket in this position.
ON (II) －This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
START (III) －Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver's door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in Park before you can remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
Ignition Switch80
2009 Fit

SEAT-BACK POCKET
ꭧ1COAT HOOK
FRONT DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRRORS
SUN VISOR
SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKETPASSENGER'S TRAYUPPER GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDER
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
LOWER GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
CARGO FLOOR BOX
ꭧ
2
ꭧ1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: All Canadian models with automatic transmissionInterior Convenience Items104
2009 Fit

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
Cruise Control194
2009 Fit

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:●Upper glove box●Lower glove box●Front door pockets●Seat-back pocket (if equipped)●Center pocket●Cargo area side pocket●Cargo area, including the rear
seats when folded up or down.●Seat under box●Cargo floor box (all canadian
models with automatic
transmission)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle's handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsafe. Before carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the following
pages.
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
CARGO FLOOR BOX*
2
FRONT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKET*
1
SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKET
CARGO AREA
LOWER GLOVE BOX
ꭧ 1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission UPPER GLOVE BOX
Carrying Cargo208
2009 Fit

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important information
on parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA
®), and the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). Driving Guidelines
......................
214
Preparing to Drive
......................
215
Starting the Engine
.....................
216
Manual Transmission
.................
217
Automatic Transmission
.............
219
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
(Sport only)
.............................
224
Parking
.......................................
229
Braking System
..........................
230
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............
231
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
.....................
233
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
...................................
235
Towing a Trailer
..........................
238
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome
.............................
238
Driving
213
Driving
2009 Fit

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3.
Manual transmission:Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not function unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.Automatic transmission:Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III) position
for more than 15 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start right
away, pause for at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page79.
5. If the engine does not start within15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return to
step 5.
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
Starting the Engine216
2009 Fit

Shift Lever Position IndicatorsThese indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The‘‘D ’’indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D ’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible. Shifting
To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then pull the lever.
You cannot shift out of Park when
the ignition switch is in the LOCK
(0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
U.S. Sport model
All models except U.S. Sport
U.S. Sport model is shown
RELEASE
BUTTON SHIFT LEVER
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Automatic Transmission
219
Driving
2009 Fit