HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

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permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner's manual covers all models of the
Fit. You may find descriptions of equipment
and features that are not on your particular vehicle.
Images throughout this owner's manual
(including the front cover) represent features
and equipment that are available on some,
but not all, models. Your particular model
may not have some of these features.
The information and specifications included
in this publication were in effect at the time of
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reserves the right, however, to discontinue or
change specifications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any
obligation whatsoever.
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Owner's Identification
Main Menu2011 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda Fit was a wise investment. It
will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read
this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder™shown in
the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it
preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in
mind that your dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many
systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. As you read this manual, you will find
information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is
intended to help you avoid damage to
your vehicle, other property, or theenvironment.
Introduction
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California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING:This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of
any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special
handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Introduction
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of
three signal words: DANGER,WARNING ,orCAUTION .
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
Safety Headings such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it
carefully.
A Few Words About Safety
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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) .......................................................................................199
Driving(engine and transmission operation) ...........................................................................................................215
Maintenance(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...........................................................245
Taking Care of the Unexpected(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ...................................................285
Technical Information(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
........................................................317
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)........................333
Index ..............................................................................................................................................................................
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INDEX
Service Information Summary(fluid capacities and tire pressures) ............................................................... last page
Contents
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2011 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual

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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: If equipped
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 9, 24)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 102)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

(P. 82)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
(P. 100)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 203)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATOR (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 115, 143)
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9, 24)
USB ADAPTER CABLE

(P. 130, 137, 172, 179)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS

(P. 110)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 103) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 221)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 219)NAVIGATION SYSTEM

CONTINUED
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
 2: If equipped.
 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT)

2
(P. 226)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
 2
(P. 74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
2
(P. 190)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
3
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
2
(P. 236)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
2
(P. 195)
HORN

1PADDLE SHIFTER(UPSHIFT) 2
(P. 226)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 76)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 76)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 31)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

2
(P. 76/102)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 191)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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 ....24
How Your Side Airbags Work ......28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work ..................................... 29
How the SRS Indicator Works .....30
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works .....................
30
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
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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You'll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page are
the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all
types of collisions. Airbags are designed
to supplement seat belts, not replace
them. So even though your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, make sure you
and your passengers always wear your
seat belts, and wear them properly (see
page 14).
Restrain All Children
Children age 12 and under should ride
properly restrained in a back seat, not
the front seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
seat and a lap/shoulder belt until they
can use the belt properly without a
booster seat (see pages 3452). Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can
cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them, or
are not properly restrained. Infants,
young children, and short adults are at
the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all
instructions and warnings in this manual.
Don't Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one
drink can reduce your ability to respond
to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every
additional drink. So don't drink and
drive, and don't let your friends drink
and drive, either.
Pay Appropriate Attention to the
Task of Driving Safely
Engaging in mobile phone conversation
or other activities that keep you from
paying close attention to the road, other
vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a
crash. Remember, situations can change
quickly, and only you can decide when it
is safe to divert attention away from driving. Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the
higher the speed, the greater the risk,
but serious injuries can also occur at
lower speeds. Never drive faster than is
safe for current conditions, regardless of
the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. To
reduce the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly
scheduled maintenance (see page 247).
Important Safety Precautions
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