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Driving
Towing a TrailerYour vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1.Check the transmission fluid level.
uMake sure the fluid level is between the upper and lower marks.
2.Start the engine.
3.Depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever through all its positions.
4.Shift to
(D
and hold for five seconds, then to
(N
. Let the engine run for three
minutes, then turn it off.
5.Release the parking brake.
6.Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY
(q
.
uMake sure the steering wheel does not lock.
7.Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
uThis can prevent the battery from running down.
1.Shift to
(N
.
2.Release the parking brake.
3.Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
.
uMake sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4.Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
uThis can prevent the battery from running down.
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When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1Towing Your Vehicle
NOTICEFailure to follow the recommended instructions
exactly will result in severe automatic transmission
damage. If you cannot shift the transmission or start
the engine, your vehicle must be transported on a
flat-bed truck or trailer.
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
If you tow your vehicle behind a motorhome, the
transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.Automatic transmission modelsAutomatic transmission models
1When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
NOTICESevere transmission damage will occur if the vehicle is
shifted from
(R
to
(N
and then towed with the drive
wheels on the ground.
Automatic transmission models
Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models

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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While DrivingAvoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.■
In Rain
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Other Precautions
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICEDo not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
(q
or
LOCK
(0
while driving, the engine will shut down
and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
(N
, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
NOTICEThe following can damage the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel parking along the road shoulder•Driving towards the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes.Sport Models

268Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Honda Fit
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.: 3,512 lbs (1,594 kg)
Canada: 1,594 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 1,921 lbs (872 kg)
Canada: 872 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,619 lbs (735 kg)
Canada: 735 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.1 – 14.8 oz (370 – 420 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK IZFR6K13
DENSO
SKJ20DR-M13
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
32AH(5)/40AH(20)
34AH(5)/40AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs*1: Sport models
*2: Not available on all modelsHeadlights (High/Low Beam)
60/55W (HB2)
Fog Lights
*1
55W (H11)
Parking/Side Marker Lights
3.8W (Amber)
Front Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
Brake/Taillights
21/5W
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light
5W
Cargo Area Light 5W
Center Console Light
*2
1.4W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
*2
8W
Ceiling Light 8W

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsRecommended
·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)
Change
including
filter3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.18 US gal (4.47 ℓ)
*1
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)1.15 US gal (4.37 ℓ)
*2
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire*1: All models except Sport models
*2: Sport models
*3: U.S. models and Canadian manual transmission modelsRegular
Size
175/65R15 84S
*1
185/55R16 83H
*2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
*1
33 (230 [2.3])
*2
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D15 99M
*3
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
*3
Wheel Size
Regular
15 x 5 1/2J
*1
16 x 6J
*2
Compact Spare
15 x 4T
*3