fog light HONDA FIT 2012 2.G Owners Manual
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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
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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)
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8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P63)
Lights Reminders
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
TachometerSpeedometerFuel Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator
*
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P72)
/Information Display
(P73)
/System Indicators
(P64)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
System Indicators System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorU.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S.U.S.Canada
TPMS IndicatorU.S. models onlyWasher Level
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator Fog Light Indicator
*
Canada
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Turn Signal
Indicators
●
The turn signal indicators blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
●
If you press the hazard warning button,
both indicators and all turn signals blink
at the same time.
●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 213, 216
High Beam Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
●
Comes on with reduced brightness when
DRL (daytime running lights) are on.
—
Lights On Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch is
on when the exterior lights are on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Fog Light Indicator
*
●
Comes on when the fog lights are on.
—
Immobilizer System
Indicator
●
Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key information.
●
Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Turn the
ignition switch to LOCK
(0
, pull the key out, and
then insert the key and turn it to ON
(w
again.
●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 76
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 77
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 79
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 82
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
*.......... 84
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Using the Key
*................................... 88
Using the Tailgate Open Handle ......... 89
Security System.................................. 90
Immobilizer System ............................ 90Security System Alarm
*...................... 90
Opening and Closing the Windows.. 92
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................... 94
Turn Signals ....................................... 95
Light Switches.................................... 95
Fog Lights
*........................................ 96
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 96
Wipers and Washers .......................... 97
Brightness Control ............................. 99
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 100
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 101Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 102
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 102
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 102
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 103
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 103
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 111
Interior Lights .................................. 111
Interior Convenience Items .............. 113
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 118
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*........ 118
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
*
Controls
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
•The headlight switch is off, or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.
2Fog Light Indicator
* P. 70
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
uAlthough it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in
(P
.
2.Check that the shift lever is in
(N
. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
uThe clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling
* system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission models
Brake Pedal Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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212Maintenance
Replacing Light BulbsHeadlight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the coupler.
2.Remove the rubber weather seal.
3.Remove the hold-down wire, then remove
the bulb.
4.Insert a new bulb.High/Low beam headlight: 60/55 W (HB2)■
High/Low Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
The HB2 type is halogen bulb.
When replacing a bulb, handle it by its base, and
protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
The exterior lights’ inside lenses (headlights, brake
lamps, etc.) may fog temporarily after a vehicle wash
or while driving in the rain. This does not impact the
exterior light function.
However, if you see a large amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the lenses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Rubber Weather Seal
Coupler
Bulb
Hold-Down Wire
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuParking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Fog Light Bulbs
*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.Parking/Side Marker Light: 3.8 W (Amber)
Bulb
SocketFog Light: 55 W (H11)
1Fog Light Bulbs
*
NOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
The fog lights are halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case,
and protect the glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Cover* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs
*
Maintenance
2.Remove the screw using a Phillips-head
screwdriver and carefully pull the fog light
assembly out of the bumper.
3.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
4.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
5.Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
6.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Screw
Bulb
Coupler
Tab