steering HONDA FIT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

A
Accessories andModifications ..........................
206
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...................................
80
Accessory Power Socket ............
106
Additives, Engine Oil .................
254
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......
77
Advanced Airbags ........................
27
Airbag (SRS) ............................
9, 22
Air Conditioning System ............
110
Usage ......................................
112
Air Pressure, Tires ..............
273, 274
Alcohol in Gasoline ....................
198
Antifreeze ...................................
256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ............................
62, 231
Operation ................................
231
Anti-theft, Audio System .............
191
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .........................................
80
Audio Antenna ...........................
268
Auto Door Locking .......................
83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ....
83 Auto Door Unlocking
...................
85
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...
20
Automatic Speed Control ...........
194
Automatic Transmission ............
219
Capacity, Fluid ........................
319
Checking Fluid Level ..............
259
Paddle Shifters ........................
224
Shifting ...................................
219
Shift Lever Position Indicators ............................
219
Shift Lever Positions ...............
220
Shift Lock Release ...................
223
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...
259
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................
190
Average Fuel Economy ................
70
B
Battery Charging System Indicator ........................
60, 303
Jump Starting ..........................
299
Maintenance ...........................
279
Specifications ..........................
320
Before Driving ...........................
197Belts, Seat
................................ 8, 18
Beverage Holders ......................
106
Booster Seats ...............................
50
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...........
231
Break-in, New Linings .............
198
Bulb Replacement ...................
266
Fluid .......................................
261
Parking ...................................
102
System Design ........................
230
System Indicator ...............
60, 305
Wear Indicators .......................
230
Braking System ..........................
230
Break-in, New Vehicle ................
198
Brightness Control, Instruments ..............................
76
CONTINUED
Index
I
INDEX

D
DANGER, Explanation of.............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights (Canada only) ......................................... 75
Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 299
Defects, Reporting Safety (U.S. only) ....................................... 334
Defogger, Rear Window ...............76
Defrosting the Windows ............113
Detachable Anchor ......................99
Dimensions ................................ 318
Dimming the Headlights ..............74
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........259
Engine Oil ............................... 201
Directional Signals .................63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......230
Disc Care ................................... 186
Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ...................255Doors
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Childproof Door Locks .............82
Locking and Unlocking ............81
Power Door Locks ...................81
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 321
Downshifting, Manual Transmission .......................... 217
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 213
Economy ................................. 203
Driving Guidelines .....................214
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) ............................ 224
Dust and Pollen Filter ................268
E
Economy, Fuel ........................... 203
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road ..........283
Battery, Jump Starting .............299 Brake System Indicator
.....60, 305
Changing a Flat Tire ...............285
Charging System Indicator ........................ 60, 303
Checking the Fuses ................307
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........284
Hazard Warning Flashers ........76
Jump Starting .......................... 299
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 60, 303
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Overheated Engine .................301
Towing .................................... 311
Emergency Brake ......................102
Emergency Flashers ....................76
Emergency Towing ....................311
Emissions Controls ....................326
Emissions Testing ......................329
CONTINUED
Index
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INDEX

Manual Transmission..............217
Glove Box .................................. 105
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ................................. 210
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs ...........262
Hazard Warning Flashers ............76
Headlights ............................. 74, 75
Aiming .................................... 262
Daytime Running Lights (Canada only) ..................................... 75
High Beam Indicator ................65
High Beams, Turning on ..........74
Lights On Indicator ..................64
Low Beams, Turning on ...........74
Reminder Chime .................74, 75
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........262
Turning on ............................... 74
Head Restraints ............................ 94
Heated Mirror ............................ 102
Heating and Cooling ..................110
High Altitude, Starting at ............216
High Beam Lever .........................75High-Low Beam Switch
................74
Hood, Opening and Closing
the .......................................... 200
Horn ........................................ 4, 72
Hydraulic Clutch ........................261
I
Identification Number, Vehicle ................................... 316
Ignition Keys ......................................... 78
Switch ...................................... 80
Timing Control System ...........327
Immobilizer System .....................79
Important Safety Precautions .........6
Indicators, Instrument Panel ........59
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .......62, 231
Brake (Parking and Brake
System) ......................... 60, 305
Charging System ..............60, 303
Check Fuel Cap .......................70
Cruise Control .......................... 65
Cruise Main ............................. 65
Door and Tailgate Open ...........62DRL (Daytime Running
Lights) ..................................
65
Electric Power Steering ............62
Fog Lights ................................ 64
High Beam ............................... 65
High Temperature ...................63
Key (Immobilizer System) .......66
Lights On ................................. 64
Low Fuel .................................. 62
Low Oil Pressure ..............60, 303
Low Temperature .....................63
Low Tire Pressure .............64, 235
Maintenance Minder .........66, 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Passenger Airbag Off ...............31
Seat Belt Reminder .............18, 60
Security System .......................66
Side Airbag Off ....................31, 61
SRS ..................................... 30, 61
TPMS ................................ 64, 236
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning ............................... 63
VSA Off .................................... 67
VSA System ............................. 67
CONTINUED
Index
V
INDEX

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

Service Intervals.........................245
Service Manual (U.S. only) ........335
Service Station Procedures ........199
Setting the Clock ........................192
Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 219
Shift Lever Position Indicators ...219
Shift Lock Release ......................223
Side Airbags ................................. 28
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works ...................31
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
Side Curtain Airbags ....................30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in .......................263
Signaling Turns ............................ 63
Snow Tires ................................. 278
Spare Tire .................................. 284
Inflating ........................... 273, 284
Specifications .......................... 320
Spark Plugs ................................ 318
Specifications ............................. 318
Speed Control ............................ 194
Speed Limiter ......................218, 222Speedometer
................................ 68
SRS, Additional Information .........22
Additional Safety Precautions ...33
Airbag Service .......................... 32
Airbag System Components .....22
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................31
How the SRS Indicator Works ..30
How Your Front Airbags Work .................................... 25
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work .................................... 30
SRS Indicator ......................... 30, 61
START (Ignition Key Position) .....80
Starting the Engine ....................216
In Cold Weather at High Altitude ................................ 216
With a Dead Battery ................299
State Emissions Testing .............329
Steam Coming from Engine .......301
Steering Wheel
Adjustments ............................. 77
Anti-theft Column Lock ............80
Buttons ........................... 189, 194
Storing Your Vehicle ..................281Sun Visor
................................... 106
Supplemental Restraint
System .............................. 9, 22
Servicing .................................. 32
SRS Indicator ...................... 30, 61
System Components ................22
Synthetic Oil .............................. 254
T
Tachometer .................................. 68
Tailgate ........................................ 88
Open Indicator ......................... 62
Opening the ............................. 88
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .....266
Taking Care of the
Unexpected ............................ 283
CONTINUED
Index
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INDEX

Technical DescriptionsDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles) ............................. 321
Emissions Control Systems .....326
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 328
Tire Labeling ........................... 323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation ...................... 324
Temperature Indicator .................63
Temporarily Repairing a Flat
Tire ........................................ 291
Tensioners, Seat Belts ..................20
Tether Anchorage Points .............47
Theft Protection, Radio ..............191
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 328
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...77
Time, Setting the ........................192
Tire Chains ................................ 278
Tire, How to Change a Flat ........285
Tire Information .........................323
Tire Labeling .............................. 323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 235, 324Tires
.......................................... 273
Air Pressure ............................ 274
Chains ..................................... 278
Checking Wear .......................275
Compact Spare ........................284
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 321
Inflation ................................... 273
Inspection ............................... 275
Labeling .................................. 323
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator ........................ 64, 235
Maintenance ........................... 276
Pressure Monitoring System ...235
Replacing ................................ 276
Rotating .................................. 276
Snow ....................................... 278
Specifications .......................... 320
Tools, Tire Changing .................285
Towing
A Trailer .................................. 238
Emergency Wrecker ...............311
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .............................. 235
Indicator ............................ 64, 236Required Federal
Explanation ......................... 324
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ............................ 259
Checking Fluid Level, Manual ................................ 260
Fluid Selection ................259, 260
Identification Number .............316
Shifting the Automatic .............219
Shifting the Manual .................217
Treadwear .................................. 321
Trip Meter ................................... 69
Turn Signals ................................. 63
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. only) .............................. 321
Unleaded Gasoline .....................198
Upper Glove Box ........................105
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ........................ 142, 183
Index
X

Used Oil, How to Dispose of......255
V
Vehicle Capacity Load ................209
Vehicle Dimensions ...................318
Vehicle Identification Number ...316
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator ..................233
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System ................................ 233
VSA OFF Indicator ...................67
VSA OFF Switch .....................234
VSA System Indicator ..............67
Vehicle Storage .......................... 281
Ventilation .................................. 112
VIN ............................................ 316
Viscosity, Oil .............................. 253
W
WARNING, Explanation of ...........iii
Warning Labels, Location of .........54Warranty Coverages (U.S.
only) ....................................... 333
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ........258
Fluid Level Indicator (Canada only) ..................................... 65
Operation ................................. 73
Wheels Adjusting the Steering ..............77
Alignment and Balance ...........276
Compact Spare ........................284
Wrench, Nut ........................... 285
Windows Auto Reverse ........................... 101
Operating the Power ...............100
Rear, Defogger ......................... 76
Windshield Cleaning ................................... 73
Defroster ................................. 113
Washers ............................ 73, 258
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades .....................269
Operation ................................. 73
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer ................................. 73
Worn Tires ................................. 275Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....311
Index
XI
INDEX

Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls).................................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ........................................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering wheel, and other convenience items) ..............57
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ................................................109
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ....................................................................................... 197
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ........................................................................................................... 213
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...........................................................243
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ...................................................283
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ........................................................315
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)........................331
Index .............................................................................................................................................................................. I
INDEX
Service Information Summary(fluid capacities and tire pressures) ............................................................... last page
Contents
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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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ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped.
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT)
ꭧ
2
(P. 224)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
ꭧ2
(P. 74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ2
(P. 189)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ3
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
ꭧ2
(P. 234)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ
2
(P. 194)
HORN
ꭧ
1PADDLE SHIFTER(UPSHIFT)ꭧ2
(P. 224)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 76)
HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON
(P. 76)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 31)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
ꭧ2
(P. 76/102)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 190)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4