automatic transmission HONDA FIT 2015 3.G User Guide

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in (P*1 and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times to swit ch the mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
*1 : Automatic transmission (CVT) models
■Automatic Power Off
Except U.S. models with automatic transmission (CVT)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
*1 : Except U.S. models with automatic transmission (CVT)
Ignition Switch
Position
Without Smart
Entry System●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.
●No electrical components
can be used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.
●All electrical components
can be used.
●Use this position to start
the engine.
●The ignition switch
returns to ON
(w when
you release the key.
Power Mode
With Smart Entry
System and
ENGINE START/
STOP ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.*1
●No electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.
LOCK ( 0
(with/without
the key)
ACCESSORY (qON (wSTART (e
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)ACCESSORY ON
Indicator is: On Off
START
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate th e wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
( q or LOCK (0*1, then
remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temp orarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
INT: Intermittent
ON : Continuous wipe
OFF
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuHeating and Cooling System*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
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Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Select .
1. Selecting turns th e air conditioning
system on.
2. Select .
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Cooling*1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
While in ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows*1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows*
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Select the or icon to switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Reci rculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system. Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintain s outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Select the icon to turn the air conditioning
system on and automa tically switch the
system to fresh air mode.
Select the icon again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the icon.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Selecting the icon switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the
navigation sy stem manual.
While in ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
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Features
Customized Features
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
See the navigation system ma nual for information of the customized features.
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the igniti on switch in ON
(w, press the
MENU/CLOCK button, then select Settings. To customize the phone settings,
press the button, then select Phone Setup.
1Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Models with color audio system
1 How to customize
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
To customize other features, select Settings, rotate
, then press .
2 List of customizable options P. 230
Audio/Information Screen
MENU/CLOCK Button
Selector Knob
(Phone) Button
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete st op with the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, select
Settings , then select a setting item.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•
Shift to (P.
•
Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Models with display audio system
VOL
HOME
MENU
BACK
Audio/Information Screen
1 How to customize
To customize other features, select Settings.
2 List of customizable options P. 239
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .............................. 302
Maximum Load Limit............................ 305
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ............................ 308
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................. 311
Starting the Engine .............................. 313
Precautions While Driving..................... 317
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
*............ 318
Shifting ................................................ 319
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
without paddle shifters
Shifting................................................ 321
Shifting................................................ 325
ECON Button
*..................................... 328
Cruise Control*................................... 329Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 332
LaneWatchTM*...................................... 334
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 336
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ............. 338
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
with paddle shifters
Manual transmission models
Braking Brake System ........................................ 340
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 342
Brake Assist System .............................. 343
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ..................................... 344
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................... 345
Refueling Fuel Information ................................... 347
How to Refuel ...................................... 348
Fuel Economy ......................................... 350
Improving Fuel Economy....................... 350
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ........................................... 351
Modifications ....................................... 351
* Not available on all models
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 428
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sa les or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling
* system, and rear defo gger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake PedalAutomatic transmission (CVT) models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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