cooling HONDA FIT 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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This 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.2 Safe Driving P. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 34
2Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Displays P. 72
2Controls P. 75
Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92
Adjusting the Seats P. 103
2Features P. 121
Audio System P. 122 Audio System Basic Operation P. 125
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*
P. 140
2 Driving P. 153
Before Driving P. 154 Towing a Trailer P. 159
Refueling P. 186 Fuel Economy P. 189
2Maintenance P. 191
Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 195
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218
Heating and Cooling *
System Maintenance P. 233
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 237
Tools P. 238 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 239
Overheating P. 254 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 256
2Information P. 267
Specifications P. 268 Identification Numbers P. 270
Emissions Testing P. 273 Warranty Coverages P. 275
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Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88Security 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. 137
When Driving P. 161 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185
Accessories and Modifications P. 190
Maintenance 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 GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 21
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 75
FeaturesP. 121
DrivingP. 153
MaintenanceP. 191
Handling the UnexpectedP. 237
InformationP. 267
IndexP. 279
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Gauges (P72)
❙Information Display (P73)
❙System Indicators (P64)
❙Navigation System *
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ (Vehicle Stabi lity 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)
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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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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior. ■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling *
system as shown
below. 1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling *
system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and goes off either
when the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine is not started. If
“readiness codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
● Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 273
● Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 257
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and goes off when the
engine starts.
● Comes on when the battery is not charging.
● Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating
and cooling *
system and rear defogger in order to
reduce electricity consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 256
Shift Position
Indicator *●
Indicates the current shift lever position.2 Shifting P. 165
* 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 ............................ 90 Security 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........... 101 Adjusting 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
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Controls
Heating and Cooling*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*
Mode Control Dial
Change airflow.
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed. Rotate the dial all
the way to
OFF to turn everything off.
A/C Button*
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Temperature Control Dial
Adjusts the interior temperature.
Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever
This lever controls the source of the air going
into the system. (Recirculation) Mode:
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
(Fresh Air) Mode:
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the
system in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster ventsDefroster
vents
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
*
Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.1.
Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■ To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4. Select .
■ To dehumidify the interior *
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select and . Adjust the temperature to your preference.
■Heating
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
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Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (the indicator on).
■ To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Select .
1. Select turns the air conditioning system
on.
2. Select .
■ To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
■Cooling *1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
*1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
*
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
* Not available on all models
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