service indicator HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual
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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
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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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Main Menu
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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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