HONDA FIT 2013 3.G User Guide

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Steering Wheel (P101)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Tailgate (P88)
● To open the tailgate, pull the tailgate open handle, and lift up.Power Door Mirrors
(P102) ● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P92)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the on position, each passenger’s window
switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
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Heating and Cooling*
System (P118)
● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.
● Rotate the Mode control dial ( / / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.
● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Rotate the mode to defrost the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror*
) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button *
Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Temperature Control Dial
Air flows from windshield
defroster vents.
Mode Control Dial
Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever
Clock (P76)
a Press the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
b Press the
(1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute)
button to set the time. Press the
(3
(Reset) button to set the time to the nearest hour.
c Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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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) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
Button
TITLE Button RDM/A.SEL
Button
Auxiliary Input Jack RPT Button
(Seek) Button
AUX Button
Audio Display
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Driving (P153)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of
(P.
Manua
l Transmission
(P171)
Automatic Transmission (P165)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked. Reverse Used when reversing. Neutral
Transmission is not locked. Drive
Normal driving.On models with paddle shifter,
D-paddle shift mode can be used. Drive (D3)Used when:
•Going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifter
Second Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear) First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.
Models with paddle shifter
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever. Paddle Shifters
*
(P169)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine
braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The tran smission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Hold s the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
Paddle Shifter
(-Paddle Shifter (+
(M
Indicator
Selected Gear
Number
● The selected gear
position is shown in the instrument panel.
Models with
paddle shifterModels without
paddle shifter
Shift Lever
Release Button
* Not available on all models
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VSA® OFF Button (P177)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control *
(P173)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET once you
have achieved the de sired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P178)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
U.S. models only
Refueling (P186)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
a Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
b Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the cap.
c Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill
door.
d After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it clicks at least once.
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Maintenance (P191)
Under the Hood (P199)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P212)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P218)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P222)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected (P237)
Flat Tire (P239)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire with the compact spare tire *
, or using
the tire repair kit *
in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P256) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P250)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P260)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.Overheating (P254)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P264)
● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q.
Why?
● The steering wheel may be locked.
● Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P .
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressu re on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear door
with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference GuideWhy do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the driver’s door?The beeper sounds when: ●The key is left in the ignition switch.
● The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when: ●Driver and/or front passeng er are not wearing their seat belts.
● The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Models with remote transmitter
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California Proposition 65 Warning Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. WARNING:
This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information ab
out powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate C ontamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlor ate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/p erchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, oth er property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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