brake light HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

U.S. Canada
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
The brake system indicator (red)
normally comes on when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and as a reminder to check
the parking brake. It will stay on if
you do not fully release the parkingbrake.
If the brake system indicator (red)
comes on while driving, the brake
fluid level is probably low. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
feels normal. If it does, check the
brake fluid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page263).
If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads/shoes. However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system's dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on thepedal.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
Emergency
Towing on page 313).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully. If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator (if equipped) come
on with the brake system indicator,
have your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
Brake System Indicator
307
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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CapacitiesFuel tank Approx.
10.6 US gal (40 L)
Engine oil Change
 1
Including filter 3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
Without filter 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Total 4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
Engine
coolant Automatic
transmission
Change
21.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Total 1.32 US gal (5.0 L)
Manual
transmission Change
21.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Total 1.29 US gal (4.9 L)
Automatic
transmission fluid Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Total 6.18 US qt (5.85 L)
Manual
transmission fluid Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Total 1.7 US qt (1.6 L)
Windshield
washer
reservoir U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada Vehicles 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
 1: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
 2: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.116 US gal (0.44 L) Air Conditioning
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 13.1 －14.8 oz
(370 －420 g)
Lubricant type SP-10
Lights Headlights High/Low 60/55 W (HB2)
Front turn signal lights 21 W (Amber)
Parking lights/side marker lights 3.8 W (Amber)
Fog lights
55 W (H11)
Rear turn signal lights 21 W (Amber)
Stop/Taillights 21/5 W
Back-up lights 16 W
License plate lights 5 W
Ceiling light 8 W
Cargo area light 5 W
Map light
8W
High-mount brake light LED
 : For some types
Specifications
321
Technical Information
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7. Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
not use the cruise control. When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds). 8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic
for at least 10 minutes. When
traffic conditions allow, let the
vehicle coast for several seconds
without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30minutes.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Emissions Testing
332
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Bulb ReplacementBack-up Lights ........................268
Brake Lights ........................... 268
Fog Lights ............................... 267
Front Parking Lights ...............265
Front Side Marker Lights ........265
Front Turn Signal Lights .........266
Headlights .............................. 264
High-mount Brake Light .........268
Rear Bulbs .............................. 268
Specifications .......................... 321
Taillights ................................. 268
Turn Signal Lights ..........266, 268
Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 264
C
Capacities Chart .........................321
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............53
Cargo ......................................... 210
Cargo Hooks .............................. 214
Cargo, How to Carry ..................210
Carrying Cargo .......................... 210
CAUTION, Explanation of ............iii
CD Care ..................................... 187CD Error Messages
............
128, 157
CD Player ........................... 122, 149
Ceiling Light .............................. 107
Certification Label ......................318
Chains, Tires .............................. 280
Changing a Flat Tire ..................287
Changing Oil How to .................................... 256
When to .................................. 247
Charging System Indicator ........................... 60, 305
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .............70
Checklist, Before Driving ...........217
Childproof Door Locks .................83
Child Safety .................................. 34
Booster Seats ........................... 50
Child Seats .................... 39, 40, 41
Important Safety Reminders .....38
Infants ...................................... 39
Larger Children .......................49
LATCH ..................................... 43
Risks with Airbags ...................35
Small Children ......................... 40
Tethers .................................... 47
Warning Labels ........................36
Where Should a Child Sit? ........35Child Seats
............................. 34, 41
LATCH Anchorage Points ........43
Tether Anchorage Points .........47
Cleaning the Seat Belts ..............269
Clock .......................................... 193
Clutch Fluid ............................... 263
Code, Audio System ...................192
CO in the Exhaust ................53, 328
Cold Weather, Starting in ...........218
Compact Spare Tire ....................286
Controls, Instruments and ............57
Coolant
Adding .................................... 258
Checking ................................ 204
Proper Solution .......................258
Temperature Indicator .............63
Crankcase Emissions Control System ................................... 328
Cruise Control Indicator ...............65
Cruise Control Operation ...........195
Cruise Main Indicator ..................65
Cup Holders ............................... 106
Customer Service .......................334
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D
DANGER, Explanation of.............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights ..............75
Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 301
Defects, Reporting Safety ...........336
Defogger, Rear Window ...............76
Defrosting the Windows ............113
Detachable Anchor ......................99
Dimensions ................................ 320
Dimming the Headlights ..............74
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........261
Engine Oil ............................... 204
Directional Signals .................63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......232
Disc Care ................................... 187
Disc Player .......................... 122, 149
Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ...................257Doors
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Childproof Door Locks .............83
Locking and Unlocking ............81
Power Door Locks ...................82
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 323
Downshifting, Manual
Transmission .......................... 219
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 215
Economy ................................. 205
Driving Guidelines .....................216
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
(Sport only) ............................ 226
Dust and Pollen Filter ................270
E
Economy, Fuel ........................... 205
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road ..........285
Battery, Jump Starting .............301 Brake System Indicator
.....
60, 307
Changing a Flat Tire ...............287
Charging System Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Checking the Fuses ................309
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........287
Hazard Warning Flashers ........76
Jump Starting .......................... 301
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Overheated Engine .................303
Towing .................................... 313
Emergency Brake ......................103
Emergency Flashers ....................76
Emergency Towing ....................313
Emissions Controls ....................328
Emissions Testing ......................331
CONTINUED
Index
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant ...........258
Coolant Temperature Indicator ............................... 63
If it Won't Start ........................299
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Oil Life Indicator .....................247
Oil Pressure Indicator .......60, 305
Oil, What Kind to Use .............255
Overheating ............................ 303
Specifications .......................... 320
Speed Limiter ..................220, 224
Starting ................................... 218
Engine Coolant .......................... 258
Engine Number .........................319
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................200
Evaporative Emissions Controls .................................. 328
Exhaust Emissions Controls ......329
Exhaust Fumes ............................ 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by .................................... 16F
Fan, Interior
............................... 111
Features ..................................... 109
Filters
Dust and Pollen .......................270
Oil ........................................... 256
Flashers, Hazard Warning ...........76
Flat Tire, Changing a .................287
Floor Mats ................................. 269
Fluids Automatic Transmission .........261
Brake ...................................... 263
Clutch ..................................... 263
Location .................................. 254
Manual Transmission ..............262
Windshield Washer .................260
FM/AM Radio Reception ...........185
Fog Lights .................................... 75
Four-way Flashers ........................76
Front Airbags ........................... 9, 24
Front Seat
Adjusting .................................. 93
Fuel ............................................ 200
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .........70 Economy
.................................
205
Fill Door and Cap ....................201
Gauge ...................................... 70
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............200
Reserve Indicator .....................62
Tank, Filling the ......................201
Fuel Economy ............................ 205
Fuses, Checking the ..................309
G
Gas Mileage, Improving .............206
Gasoline ..................................... 200
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............200
Tank, Refueling .......................201
Gas Station Procedures ..............201
Gauges Fuel .......................................... 70
Odometer ................................. 70
Speedometer ............................ 68
Tachometer .............................. 68
Index
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Gearshift Lever PositionsAutomatic
Transmission ...............221, 222
Manual Transmission ..............219
Glove Box .................................. 105
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ................................. 212
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs ...........264
Hazard Warning Flashers ............76
Headlights ................................... 74
Aiming .................................... 264
Daytime Running Lights ..........75
High Beam Indicator ................65
High Beams, Turning on ..........74
Lights On Indicator ..................64
Low Beams, Turning on ...........74
Reminder Chime ......................75
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........264
Turning on ............................... 74
Head Restraints ............................ 94
Heated Mirror ............................ 102
Heating and Cooling ..................110High Altitude, Starting at
............
218
High Beam Lever ...................74, 75
High-Low Beam Switch ................74
Hood, Opening and Closing
the .......................................... 203
Horn ........................................ 4, 72
Hydraulic Clutch ........................263
IIdentification Number, Vehicle ................................... 318
Ignition Keys ......................................... 78
Switch ...................................... 80
Timing Control System ...........329
Immobilizer System .....................79
Important Safety Precautions .........6
Indicators, Instrument Panel ........59
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .......62, 233
Brake (Parking and Brake System) ......................... 60, 307
Charging System ..............60, 305
Check Fuel Cap .......................70
Cruise Control .......................... 65Cruise Main
.............................
65
Door and Tailgate Open ...........62
DRL (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, 305
Low Temperature .....................63
Low Tire Pressure .............64, 237
Maintenance Minder
TM..... 66, 247
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Passenger Airbag Off ...............31
Seat Belt Reminder .............18, 60
Security System .......................66
Side Airbag Off ....................30, 61
SRS ..................................... 30, 61
TPMS ................................ 64, 238
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............................... 63
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Shifting................................... 219
Manual Transmission Fluid .......262
Meters, Gauges ............................ 68
Methanol in Gasoline .................200
Mirrors, Adjusting ......................102
Modifications ............................. 209
Modifying Your Vehicle .............209
N
Neutral Gear Position .................223
New Vehicle Break-in .................200
Normal Shift Speeds ...........220, 230
NOTICE, Explanation of ................i
Numbers, Identification .............318
O
Octane Requirement, Gasoline ................................. 200
Odometer ..................................... 70
Odometer, Trip ............................ 69
Oil Change, How to ......................256
Change, When to ....................247Checking Engine
....................
204
Life, Engine ............................. 247
Pressure Indicator .............60, 305
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart ................................... 255
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery ................................ 328
ON (Ignition Key Position) ..........80
Outside Mirrors .........................101
Overheating, Engine ..................303
Owner's Maintenance Checks ....252
Oxygenated Fuels ......................200
P
Paddle Shifters ........................... 226
Panel Brightness Control .............76
Park Gear Position .....................222
Parking ...................................... 231
Parking Brake ............................ 103
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................... 60, 307
Parking Lights ............................. 74
Parking Over Things that
Burn ................................ 231, 330Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
31
PGM-FI System .......................... 329
Playing a Disc .....................122, 149
Playing an iPod