child restraint HONDA FIT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

Washer Level........................... 65
Infant Restraint ............................
39
Infant Seats ..................................
39
Tether Anchorage Point ...........
47
Inflation, Proper Tire ..................
273
Recommended Pressures .......
274
Inside Mirror .............................
101
Inspection, Tire ..........................
275
Installing a Child Seat ..................
42
Instant Fuel Economy ..................
70
Instrument Panel ..........................
59
Instrument Panel Brightness .......
76
Instruments and Controls .............
57
Interior Lights ............................
107
Ceiling Light ...........................
107
Introduction ...................................
i
iPod
®................................... 129, 170
iPod®Error Messages .........135, 176
J
Jacking up the Vehicle ...............285
Jack, Tire ...................................
285
Jump Starting .............................
299K
Keys
............................................. 78
L
Label, Certification .....................316
Lane Change, Signaling ...............
74
Lap/Shoulder Belt .................
14, 19
LATCH Anchorage System ..........
43
Lights Bulb Replacement ...................
262
Indicator ...................................
59
Interior ....................................
107
Parking ....................................
74
Turn Signal ..............................
74
Load Limit ..................................
209
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ......
80
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column .......
80
Childproof Door .......................
82
Fuel Fill Door ..........................
199
Lockout Prevention ..................
82
Power Door ..............................
81
Tailgate ....................................
88Low Coolant Level
......................
202
Lower Anchors .............................
43
Lower Glove Box ........................
105
Low Fuel Indicator .......................
62
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...........................
60, 303
Lubricant Specifications Chart ...
319
Luggage, Storing (cargo) ...........
208
M
Maintenance .............................. 243
Main Items and Sub Items ......
248
Minder ....................................
245
Minder Indicator ......................
66
Owner's Maintenance
Checks ................................
250
Safety ......................................
244
Schedule .................................
251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ................................
60, 304
Manual Transmission .................
217
Checking Fluid Level ..............
260
Shifting ...................................
217
Manual Transmission Fluid .......
260
Index
VI

R
Radiator Overheating.................301
Radio/Disc Sound System .........143
Radio Theft Protection ...............191
Readiness Codes ........................329
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........................... 266
Rearview Mirror .........................101
Rear Window Defogger ................76
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer ..................................... 73
Recommended Shift Speeds .......218
Refueling .................................... 199
Reminder Indicators .....................60
Remote Audio Controls ..............189
Remote Transmitter .....................90
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter .............268
Engine Oil and Filter ...............254
Fuses ...................................... 306
Light Bulbs ............................. 262
Schedule ................................. 251
Spark Plugs ............................. 318
Tires ....................................... 276Wiper Blades
..........................
269
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash ........................................ 20
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 334
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................ 202, 256
Restraint, Child ............................ 34
Reverse Gear Position ................221
Reverse Lockout ........................217
Rotation, Tire ............................. 276
S
Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S.
only) ....................................... 334
Safety Features .............................. 7
Airbags ................................. 9, 22
Door Locks .............................. 11
Head Restraints ........................13
Seat Belts ........................ 8, 14, 18
Seats & Seat-Backs ..............11, 12
Safety Labels, Location of .............54
Safety Messages ..........................iiiSeat Belts
................................. 8, 18
Additional Information .............18
Advice for Pregnant Women ....16
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ........................... 20
Cleaning .................................. 267
Detachable Anchor ..................99
Lap/Shoulder Belt ..............14, 19
Maintenance ............................ 20
Reminder Indicator and
Beeper ............................. 18, 60
System Components ................18
Use During Pregnancy .............16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .................................. 14, 19
Seats ............................................ 93
Seats, Adjusting the .....................93
Seat Under Box .......................... 106
Security System .........................193
Security System Indicator ............66
Sensors
Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...27
Front Passenger's Weight
Sensors ................................ 27
Impact Sensors ...................22, 23
Serial Number ............................ 316
Index
VIII

Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steeringcolumn. Features
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other conveniencefeatures.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park. Maintenance
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailedinformation. Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuelpump.
Overview of Contents
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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It shows
you how to use seat belts. It explains
how your airbags work. And it tells you
how to properly restrain infants and
children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions.............
6
Your Vehicle's Safety Features ..........
7
Seat Belts .....................................
8
Airbags ........................................
9
Protecting Adults and Teens ...........
11
1. Close and Lock the Doors ........
11
2. Adjust the Front Seats .............
11
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ..............
12
4. Adjust the Head Restraints ......
13
5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ..................................
14
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ..............................
15
Advice for Pregnant Women ........
16
Additional Safety Precautions ......
17
Additional Information About Your
Seat Belts ............................... 18
Seat Belt System Components .....
18 Lap/Shoulder Belt
......................19
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .............................
20
Seat Belt Maintenance ................
20
Additional Information About Your
Airbags ..................................
22
Airbag System Components ........
22
How Your Front Airbags Work ....
25
How Your Side Airbags Work ......
28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .....................................
30
How the SRS Indicator Works .....
30
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works .....................
31
How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works .....................
31
Airbag Service ............................
32
Additional Safety Precautions ......
33
Protecting Children －General
Guidelines ..............................
34
All Children Must Be Restrained ..............................
34
All Children Should Sit in a Back
Seat ....................................... 35
The Passenger's Front Airbag
Can Pose Serious Risks ...........
35If You Must Drive with Several
Children ................................
37
If a Child Requires Close Attention ................................
37
Additional Safety Precautions ......
38
Protecting Infants and Small Children .................................
39
Protecting Infants .......................
39
Protecting Small Children ...........
40
Selecting a Child Seat .....................
41
Installing a Child Seat .....................
42
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH ..................................
43
Installing a Child Seat with a
Lap/Shoulder Belt ..................
45
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ...................................
47
Protecting Larger Children .............
49
Checking Seat Belt Fit ................
49
Using a Booster Seat ...................
50
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front .....................................
51
Additional Safety Precautions ......
52
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...............53
Safety Labels ..................................
54
Driver and Passenger Safety
5
Driver and Passenger Safety

Other LATCH-compatible seats
have a flexible-type connector as
shown above.
4. Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker's instructions for
adjusting or tightening the fit.5. Lift the head restraint (see page94), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is nottwisted.6. Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, then tighten the strap as
instructed by the child seat maker.
If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened firmly, find a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely.
7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
Flexible type
ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
Installing a Child Seat
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver's have a lockable retractor that
must be activated to secure a childseat.
If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the rear
seat, make sure to push down the
head restraint to the lowest position,
and make sure the detachable seat
belt is securely latched (see page99).
1. With the child seat in the desiredseating position, route the belt
through the child seat according to
the seat maker's instructions, then
insert the latch plate into the
buckle and remove any slack from
the lap portion of the belt.2. To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into theretractor.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked, and
you will need to repeat these steps.
CONTINUED
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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat.
Each rear outside seating position
has an anchorage point on the seat-
back, and the center seating position
has an anchorage point in the ceiling
near the tailgate.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required oravailable.Using an Outer Anchor
1. After properly securing the childseat (see page 45), lift the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
2. Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the tether
strap is not twisted.
3. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker's instructions.
ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR
CONTINUED
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Using the Center Anchor
1. Lower the head restraint to itslowest position.
2. After properly securing the child seat (see page 45), open the
anchor cover.
3. Route the tether strap over thehead restraint, then attach the
tether strap hook to the anchor,
making sure the tether strap is nottwisted.
4. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker's instructions.
ANCHOR
COVER
ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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