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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your 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.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1Towing Your Vehicle
NOTICE
Failure to follow the recommended instructions
exactly will result in se vere 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 models
Automatic transmission models
1When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
NOTICE
Severe 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 models
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, 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
■Other Precautions
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do 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.
NOTICE
The 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.
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelHonda 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 Fluid
Displacement91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm 3
)
Spark Plugs NGK IZFR6K13
DENSOSKJ20DR-M13
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 )
Capacity/Type32AH(5)/40AH(20)
34AH(5)/40AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
■Light Bulbs
*1: Sport models
*2: Not available on all models
Headlights (High/Low Beam)60/55W (HB2)
Fog Lights *1
55W (H11)
Parking/Side Marker Lights3.8W (Amber)
Front Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
Brake/Taillights21/5W
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light5W
Cargo Area Light 5W
Center Console Light *21.4W
Interior Lights
Map Lights *28W
Ceiling Light 8W
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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 )
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 )
Change
including filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 )
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.18 US gal (4.47 ) *1
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ) in the reserve tank)
1.15 US gal (4.37 ) *2

(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire
*1: All models except Sport models
*2: Sport models
*3: U.S. models and Canadian manual transmission models
RegularSize175/65R15 84S *1
185/55R16 83H *2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
])32 (220 [2.2]) *1
33 (230 [2.3]) *2
Compact
Spare Size T135/80D15 99M
*3
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm 2
]) 60 (420 [4.2])
*3
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 5 1/2J
*1
16 x 6J *2
Compact Spare15 x 4T *3
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