battery replacement HONDA FIT 2014 3.G Owners Manual
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191
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 192Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 193Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 194
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 195
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 199Opening the Hood ........................... 200
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 201
Oil Check ......................................... 202
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 203Changing 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....................... 212Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades.......................................... 218Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 222
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 223
Tire Labeling .................................... 223DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 225Wear Indicators................................ 227Tire 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
* Not available on all models
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232Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
*
Replacing the BatteryIf the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1.Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.
uWrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
2.Open the keypad.
uWrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3.Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
1Replacing the BatteryNOTICEAn improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Keypad
Screw
Battery type: CR1616
Battery Tab
* Not available on all models
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260Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working, turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Pull up the cover by pushing the three tabs as
shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses
should be done by a dealer.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse BoxTab
TabTab
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
100 A
2
EPS
70 A
3
Horn/Hazard
20 A
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276
uuWarranty Coveragesu
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2013 Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2014 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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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
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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