lights HONDA FIT 2013 3.G Owners Manual

Contents
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
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Quick 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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Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P56)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights*
(P111)
❙USB Adapter Cable *

(P123)
❙Seat Belts (P26)
❙Side Airbags (P41)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P44)
❙Coat Hook (P116)
❙Grab Handle
❙Ceiling Light (P111)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P31)
❙Rear Seat (P108)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P54)
❙Front Seat
(P103)
❙Rear Side Pocket (Right Side)
❙Cargo Floor Box *
(P115)
❙Cargo Area Light (P112)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick 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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Quick 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
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel 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
Indicator
U.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorCRUISE CONTROL
Indicator * System Indicators
Charging System Indicator
U.S.
U.S.
Canada
TPMS
Indicator
U.S. models only
Washer Level
Indicator *
Daytime Running Lights Indicator
*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Canada
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P75)
Turn Signals (P95)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left Lights
(P95)Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing Wipers and Washers
(P97)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFFINT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
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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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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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Security System
Alarm Indicator*
●
Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm *
P. 90
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator *●
Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.
2 Cruise Control *
P. 173
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator *●
Comes on if y ou have set a speed for
cruise control.2 Cruise Control *
P. 173
Washer Level
Indicator *●
Comes on when the washer fluid is low.● Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 211
Maintenance Minder Indicator●
Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 195
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then
goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
DRL system.
● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 96
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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