transmission HONDA FIT 2015 3.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Glove Box (P146)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)*
(P318)
Manual Transmission* (P325)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P153)
❙Parking Brake (P340)
❙Hood Release Handle (P362)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P348)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P149)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙USB Port(s) (P163)
❙HDMI® Port* (P164)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack*(P165)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P425)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Power Window Switches (P113)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P101)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P131)
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P301)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of
(P.
Manual Transmission* (P325)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)* (P319, 321)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters,
D-paddle shift mode can be used. Drive (S)
●Better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Low●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
S Position
7-speed manual shift mode can
be used.
Models with paddle shifters
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P323)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or
down without removing yo ur hands from the steering
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from
automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift
mode.
● The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode
from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in
the shift indicator.
Shift Down
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
Paddle Shifter (M Indicator
Models with
paddle shiftersModels without
paddle shifters
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Shift Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same
time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian modelsModels without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Shift Lever Position
Indicator*
●Indicates the current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 319, 321
Transmission
Indicator*
●Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and
acceleration and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
M (7-speed manual
shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator
*
●Comes on when 7-sp eed manual shift
mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 323
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if you
are not wearing a seat belt when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.●If the front passenger is not wearing a
seat belt, the indicator comes on a few
seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or the
front passenger has not fastened a seat
belt. The beeper sounds and the
indicator blinks at regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when
you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error may
have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Starter System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
set the power mode to ON, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
(manual transmission only), and manually start the
engine. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●The turn signal indica tors blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
●If you press the hazard warning button,
both indicators and al l turn signals blink
at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 374, 377
High Beam Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.—
Lights On Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is
on, or in AUTO* when the exterior lights
are on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition switch*, or
set the power mode* to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while
the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
Fog Light Indicator*●Comes on when the fog lights are on.—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the
same time.
●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 395
Models with smart entry system
Canadian models with automatic transmission (CVT)
U.S. models with automatic transmission (CVT)
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all
the other doors and tailgate lock at the same
time. When unlocking, the driver’s door
unlocks first. Turn the key a second time
within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors and the tailgate.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes
off when you open the hood or move the shift lever
out of
(P (automatic transmission (CVT) models).
Models with security system alarm
Lock
Unlock
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setti ng to your liking using the master door lock switch.
■Auto door locking
■Auto door unlocking
*1 : Default setting
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Driver’s Door Open
Unlock Mode*1All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Park Unlock Mode
All doors unlock when the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Automatic transmission (CVT)
models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
Controls
*1 : Default setting
*2 : Models without smart entry system
*3 : Models with smart entry system
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
StepsDriver Door Open Unlock Mode*1Park Unlock ModeOff
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(P with the
brake pedal depressed.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
2The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*2.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without de pressing the brake pedal*3.
4
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the dr iver’s door. You will hear a click more than five seconds elaps ed.
Release the switch.
5
Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0 within 20 seconds*2.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once without depressing the brake pedal*3.
u Customization is completed.
u All doors lock and all turn signals blink three times.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Automatic transmission (CVT) modelsAutomatic transmission (CVT) models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
(P (automatic transmission (CVT) models) or the hood is
opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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