audio HONDA FIT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 21For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 342Instrument Panel P. 63Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Displays P. 722Controls P. 75Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92
Adjusting the Seats P. 1032Features P. 121Audio System P. 122 Audio System Basic Operation P. 125
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
* P. 140
2Driving P. 153Before Driving P. 154 Towing a Trailer P. 159
Refueling P. 186 Fuel Economy P. 1892Maintenance P. 191Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 195
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218
Heating and Cooling
* System Maintenance P. 233
2Handling the Unexpected P. 237Tools P. 238 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 239
Overheating P. 254 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 2562Information P. 267Specifications P. 268 Identification Numbers P. 270
Emissions Testing P. 273 Warranty Coverages P. 275

Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88 Security System P. 90
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 94 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111 Heating and Cooling
* P. 118
Audio Error Messages P. 135 General Information on the Audio System P. 137When Driving P. 161 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185
Accessories and Modifications P. 190Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222 Battery P. 231 Remote Transmitter Care
* P. 232
Cleaning P. 234
Engine Does Not Start P. 250 Jump Starting P. 251 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253
Fuses P. 260 Emergency Towing P. 264 Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271 Reporting Safety Defects P. 272
Authorized Manuals P. 277 Customer Service Information P. 278
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 75
Features
P. 121
Driving
P. 153
Maintenance
P. 191
Handling the Unexpected
P. 237
Information
P. 267
Index
P. 279

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Gauges
(P72)
❙Information Display
(P73)
❙System Indicators
(P64)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P176)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Audio System
(P122)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P101)❙Ignition Switch
(P94)
❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P100)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P100)
❙Heating and Cooling
* System
(P118)❙Door Mirror Controls
(P102)

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P95)
❙Fog Lights
* (P96)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P97)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)
* (P 170)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)
* (P170)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
* (P173)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
*
(P140)❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙
(Select/Reset) Knob
(P73)
❙Brightness Control
(P99)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel
(P187)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P217)
❙Tailgate Open Handle
(P89)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P88)❙Back-Up Lights
(P216)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P216)
❙Rear Wiper
(P98, 220)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P199)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P97, 218)
❙Tires
(P222, 239)
❙Fog Lights
* (P96, 214)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P79)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P102)
❙Audio Antenna
(P124)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P95, 213, 214)❙Headlights
(P95, 212)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P216)

12Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P121)
Audio System
(P125)
For navigation system operation
() See Navigation System Manual
FM/AM Button
SCAN Button
(SEEK) Button
Selector Knob Button
(Sound) Button
(Power) Button
CD Button
(CD Eject) ButtonPreset Buttons (1-6)
ButtonTITLE ButtonRDM/A.SEL Button
Auxiliary Input Jack
RPT Button
(SEEK) Button
AUX Button Audio Display

94Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(P
.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0
or ACCESSORY
(q
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
(0
to ACCESSORY
(q
, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.Manual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission modelsAll models
(0
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(q
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(w
ON: This is the position when driving.
(e
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
(w
when you let go of
the key.

121
Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.
Audio System
About Your Audio System................ 122
USB Adapter Cable
*........................ 123
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 123
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 124
Audio System Basic Operation........ 125
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 126
Playing the FM/AM Radio ................. 127
Playing a CD .................................... 129
Playing an iPod®
*............................. 131
Playing a USB Flash Drive
*............... 133Audio Error Messages
CD Player......................................... 135
iPod®/USB Flash Drive
*..................... 136
General Information on the Audio
System
Recommended CDs ......................... 137
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives
*. 139
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
*
Using HFL ........................................ 140
HFL Menus ...................................... 142
* Not available on all models

122Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, and Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®.
The audio system features FM/AM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC
files, iPods®, and USB flash drives.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel.
1About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
iPod®
USB Flash
Drive Auxiliary
Input Jack

123
uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable
*
Features
USB Adapter Cable
*
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2.Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2.Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
uThe audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable
*
•Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.•Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.
* Not available on all models