tailgate HONDA FIT 2014 3.G Owner's Manual

uuEmergency Towingu
266Handling the Unexpected
If you cannot open the tailgate use the following procedure.
1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
2.To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the unlocking
direction.■When You Cannot Open the TailgateModels without tailgate key cylinder
1When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
Lock Unlock

280Index
Bulb Replacement..................................... 212
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and
Rear Turn Signal Lights........................... 216
Fog Lights ................................................ 214
Headlights ............................................... 212
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 217
Rear License Plate Light............................ 217
Bulb Specifications.................................... 268CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 61
Cargo Floor Box........................................ 115
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 117
Carrying Cargo.................................. 155, 157
CD Player................................................... 129
Certification Label.................................... 270
Changing Bulbs......................................... 212
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256
Child Safety................................................. 49
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 83
Child Seat.................................................... 49
Booster Seats ............................................. 60
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 51
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Larger Children .......................................... 59
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 51
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53
Childproof Door Locks................................ 83Cleaning the Exterior............................... 235
Cleaning the Interior................................ 234
Clock............................................................ 76
Clutch Fluid............................................... 210
Coat Hook................................................. 116
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 239, 269
Controls....................................................... 75
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 206
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 207
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 206
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 164
Cruise Control........................................... 173
Indicator.................................................... 71
Cup Holders.............................................. 114
Customer Service Information................. 278
DDaytime Running Lights............................ 96
Dead Battery............................................. 251
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 120
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 271
Dimming
Headlights ................................................. 95
Rearview Mirror....................................... 102
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 202
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............... 95Door Mirrors............................................. 102
Doors.......................................................... 77
Auto Door Locking.................................... 84
Auto Door Unlocking ................................ 84
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 77
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ...................................................... 82
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 79
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 225
Driving...................................................... 153
Automatic Transmission .......................... 164
Braking ................................................... 181
Cruise Control ........................................ 173
Shifting Gear .......................... 165, 167, 171
Starting the Engine ................................. 161
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 233
EElectric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 68, 258
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 176
Emergency................................................ 264
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 273
Engine....................................................... 270
Coolant .................................................. 206
Jump Starting ......................................... 251
Oil .......................................................... 201

282Index
Heating and Cooling System.................... 118
Cooling ................................................... 120
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 233
Heating ................................................... 119
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 140
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 70IIdentification Numbers............................ 270
Engine and Transmission.......................... 270
Vehicle Identification ............................... 270
Ignition Switch............................................ 94
Illumination Control................................... 99
Knob ......................................................... 99
Immobilizer System.................................... 90
Indicator .................................................... 70
Indicators..................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 256
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 71, 174
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 173
Daytime Running Lights ............................. 71
Door and Tailgate Open....................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 258
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High Temperature...................................... 67
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System .................................... 70Lights On .................................................. 70
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 256
Low Temperature ...................................... 67
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 69, 178
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 71, 195
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 257
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 258
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Shift Position ............................................. 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 69
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 45, 67
TPMS ................................................ 69, 180
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ................................................ 70
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 68, 176
VSA® OFF .......................................... 68, 177
Washer Level ............................................. 71
Information.............................................. 267
Information Display................................... 73
Instrument Panel........................................ 63
Brightness Control..................................... 99
Interior Lights........................................... 111
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 102
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)................ 238, 242
Jump Starting........................................... 251
KKeyless Lockout Prevention....................... 81
Keys............................................................. 77
Lockout Prevention ................................... 81
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 83
Remote Transmitter .................................. 79
Types and Functions.................................. 77
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 164LLATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights.................................................. 95, 212
Bulb Replacement ................................... 212
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 96
Fog Lights ................................................. 96
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 111
Light Switches........................................... 95
Lights On Indicator.................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 95
Load Limits............................................... 157
Locking/Unlocking..................................... 77
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 83
From Inside ............................................... 82
From Outside ............................................ 79
Keys.......................................................... 77
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81
Using a Key............................................... 80

283Index
Lockout Prevention System....................... 81
Low Battery Charge................................. 256
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 64, 256
Lower Anchors........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart................ 269
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 157MMaintenance............................................ 191
Battery .................................................... 231
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 210
Cleaning ................................................. 234
Coolant .................................................. 206
Heating and Cooling System ................... 233
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 195
Oil .......................................................... 202
Precautions ............................................. 192
Radiator .................................................. 207
Remote Transmitter ................................ 232
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 212
Safety ..................................................... 193
Service Items ........................................... 197
Tires........................................................ 222
Transmission Fluid ................................... 208
Under the Hood ...................................... 199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 65, 257
Manual Transmission............................... 171
Map Lights................................................ 111
Maximum Load Limit............................... 157Meters, Gauges........................................... 72
Mirrors....................................................... 102
Adjusting................................................. 102
Door........................................................ 102
Exterior.................................................... 102
Interior Rearview ..................................... 102
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 190
MP3................................................... 129, 133
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 270OOdometer.................................................... 73
Oil (Engine)............................................... 201
Adding .................................................... 203
Checking ................................................. 202
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 201
Viscosity .................................................. 201
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 200
Power Windows ........................................ 92
Tailgate ..................................................... 88
Overheating.............................................. 254
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)................................................ 13, 169
Panic Mode................................................. 91
Parking...................................................... 185
Parking Brake........................................... 181
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 64, 258
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 46
Passing Indicators....................................... 95
Precautions While Driving....................... 163
Rain ........................................................ 163
Pregnant Women....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire).................................. 239, 245RRadiator.................................................... 207
Radio (FM/AM)......................................... 127
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 128
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 128
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 273
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 100
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 108
Rearview Mirror....................................... 102
Refueling.................................................. 186
Fuel Gauge................................................ 72
Gasoline .......................................... 186, 268
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations............................... 179, 225, 271

284Index
Remote Transmitter.................................... 79
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 232
Bulbs ....................................................... 212
Fuses ............................................... 260, 261
Tires ........................................................ 228
Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 218, 220
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 272
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 73SSafe Driving................................................. 21
Safety Check................................................ 25
Safety Labels............................................... 62
Safety Message........................................... 20
Seat Belts..................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 28
Checking ................................................... 33
Detachable Anchor .................................... 31
Fastening ................................................... 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Pregnant Women ...................................... 32
Reminder ................................................... 27
Warning Indicator ................................ 27, 66
Seats.......................................................... 103
Adjusting ................................................. 103
Front Seats .............................................. 103
Rear Seats................................................ 108Seat Under Box ....................................... 116
Security System........................................... 90
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 70
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 71
Select Lever................................. 13, 165, 171
Operation.......................... 13, 166, 167, 168
Releasing................................................. 253
Won’t Move ............................................ 253
Select/Reset Knob....................................... 73
Selecting a Child Seat................................. 53
Selector Knob (Audio).............................. 125
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 169
Setting the Clock........................................ 76
Shift Lever........................... 13, 165, 167, 171
Shift Position Indicator.............. 65, 166, 168
Shifting (Transmission)............. 165, 167, 171
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 30
Side Airbags................................................ 41
Cutoff System ........................................... 43
Off Indicator.............................................. 43
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
Snow Tires................................................. 230
Spare Tire.......................................... 239, 269
Spark Plugs............................................... 268
Specifications............................................ 268
Specified Fuel................................... 186, 268
Speedometer.............................................. 72
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 37
Starting the Engine.................................. 161
Does Not Start......................................... 250
Engine Switch Buzzer ................................ 94Jump Starting ......................................... 251
Steering Wheel........................................ 101
Adjusting ................................................ 101
Stopping................................................... 185
Summer Tires............................................ 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 37
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel).............................................. 2, 3, 94
TTachometer................................................ 72
Tailgate....................................................... 88
Unable to Open ...................................... 266
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Time (Setting)............................................. 76
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 178
Indicator ........................................... 69, 259
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 245
Tires.......................................................... 222
Air Pressure..................................... 223, 269
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 222
Inspection ............................................... 222
Labeling .................................................. 223
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 239
Regulations ............................................. 225
Rotation.................................................. 229
Spare Tire ....................................... 239, 269