tires 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.
2013 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual

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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
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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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
TPMS Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire *
is
temporarily installed.
● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if the tire pressure of any of
the tires becomes significantly low.
● Comes on for a while and then goes off
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
● Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then
goes off.
● Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut off.
● It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
● Comes on when someon e is sitting in the seat
- Have the passenger sit properly.
U.S.
models only
U.S.
models only
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving. •Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
uRemove any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
uWhen removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
uIf the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
uCheck air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
uThere are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
Driving
•Store or secure all items on board properly.
uCarrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 157
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
uThey can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor mat *
.
uAn object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
uThey may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 82
• Adjust your seating position properly.
uAdjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 103
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 105
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
uAdjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 101
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflatio n pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your ve hicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fa ilure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
U.S. models
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equippe d with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale,
which displays the symbol “TPMS” when illuminated. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ............ 192
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 193Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 194
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 195
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 199
Opening the Hood ........................... 200
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 201
Oil Check ......................................... 202
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 203
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 204
Engine Coolant ................................ 206
Transmission Fluid ............................ 208
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 210
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 211
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 212
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 218
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 222
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 223
Tire Labeling .................................... 223
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 225Wear Indicators................................ 227 Tire Service Life ................................ 227
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 228
Tire Rotation .................................... 229
Winter Tires ..................................... 230
Battery ............................................... 231
Remote Transmitter Care *
Replacing the Battery ....................... 232
Heating and Cooling *
System
Maintenance ................................... 233
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 234
Exterior Care.................................... 235
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information. ■ Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when refueling. ■ Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level monthly.
2 Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 208
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 210
• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222
• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212
• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2 Checking and Mainta ining Wiper Blades P. 218
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified