audio HONDA FIT 2014 3.G Owner's Guide

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uuCleaninguExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior CareDust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
•If driving on roads with road salt.
•If driving in coastal areas.
•If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
•Remove the audio antenna.
2Audio Antenna P. 124
•Fold in the door mirrors.
Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated vehicle wash.
•Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
•Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spray water into the engine compartment.■Washing the Vehicle■Using an Automated Vehicle Wash■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine
compartment. It can cause a malfunction.Air Intake Vents

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
uRemove the cover from the under-hood
fuse box.
2Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 260
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle’s + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3.Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle’s - terminal.
4.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding strap as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5.If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6.Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery

271Information
Devices that Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Audio System
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
U.S. modelsU.S. models

Index
279Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 183
Accessories and Modifications................ 190
Accessory Power Socket........................... 115
Active Head Restraints............................. 107
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 206
Engine Oil ............................................... 201
Washer ................................................... 211
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 201
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 110
Front Seats.............................................. 103
Head Restraints ....................................... 105
Headlights .............................................. 212
Mirrors.................................................... 102
Rear Seats ............................................... 108
Steering Wheel ....................................... 101
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 118
Cooling................................................... 120
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 120
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 233
Heating................................................... 119
Air Pressure...................................... 223, 269
Airbags....................................................... 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care .............................................. 48
Event Data Recorder ................................. 19Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 183
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest..................................................... 110
Audio System............................................ 122
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 126
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 123
Error Messages ........................................ 135
General Information ................................ 137
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 133
Recommended CDs ................................. 137
Recommended Devices ............................ 139
Remote Controls ......................................... 3
Security Code .......................................... 124
Theft Protection....................................... 124
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 123
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 139
Authorized Manuals................................. 277
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................... 84
Customize ................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission........................... 164
Creeping ................................................. 164
Fluid ........................................................ 208
Kickdown ................................................ 164Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 166, 168
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 253
Shifting ........................................... 165, 167
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 123
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 74
BBattery...................................................... 231
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256
Jump Starting .......................................... 251
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 231
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 232
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 114
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 140
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 60
Brake System............................................ 181
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 183
Brake Assist System ................................. 184
Fluid ........................................................ 210
Foot Brake............................................... 182
Indicator............................................ 64, 258
Parking Brake .......................................... 181
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)...... 99

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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