park assist HONDA FIT 2015 3.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P69)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator Starter System
Indicator
*
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator*
Shift Lever Position Indicator*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P82)/Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P70)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S. U.S.
Canada
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Washer Level
Indicator*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Canada
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Canada
U.S.
M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Information Display
* Not available on all models
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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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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
312
Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 340
2.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D, (S, or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not sta rt right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 110
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
316
Driving
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
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Index
Headlights................................................. 121
Aiming .................................................... 373
Dimming ......................................... 121, 125
Operating ................................................ 121
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 129
Heating and Cooling System .................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 397
Heating ................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 248
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine and Transmission.......................... 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
Ignition Switch .......................................... 116
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 110
Indicator .................................................... 78
Indicators ..................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70
Charging System ............................... 71, 419
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 79, 330
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 79, 329
Door and Tailgate Open....................... 31, 75 ECON Mode .............................................. 78
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 75, 421
Fog Light ................................................... 77
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 419
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 76, 336
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 79, 357
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 420
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 421
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 79
Shift Position ............................................. 72
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 74, 332
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 333
Washer Level ............................................. 79
Information .............................................. 431
Information Display ................................... 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 128 Interior Lights
........................................... 144
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 131
Internet Radio .................................. 208, 209
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................ 404, 408
Jump Starting ........................................... 414
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 90
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 93
Types and Functions.................................. 90
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 318
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