seats HONDA FIT 2016 3.G Owner's Guide

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Driving
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 421
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle or use non- Honda components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affect ed. Always make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
1 Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 321
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 340
Accessories and Modifications ................ 349
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 149
Additives Coolant .................................................. 366
Engine Oil ............................................... 361
Washer ................................................... 370
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 361
Adjusting Front Seats.............................................. 133
Head Restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights .............................................. 371
Mirrors.................................................... 131
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Steering Wheel ....................................... 130
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 196
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 157
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows....................................... 158
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System)Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 156
Heating ................................................... 155
Heating and Cooling System .................... 154
Air Pressure ....................................... 383, 431
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 340
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 143
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 167 Audio System
............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound................................ 174
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 164
Error Messages ........................................ 218
General Information ................................ 222
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 184, 209
Recommended CDs ................................. 222
Recommended Devices............................ 224
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 167
Security Code .......................................... 166
Theft Protection ...................................... 166
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 224
USB Port(s) .............................................. 163
Audio/Information Screen ............... 170, 191
Authorized Manuals ................................ 439
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ............................................... 104
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 160
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 164
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 84

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Index
B
Battery....................................................... 391
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 391
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 393
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 247
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 338
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 340
Brake Assist System ................................. 341
Fluid ........................................................ 369
Foot Brake ............................................... 339
Indicator ............................................ 70, 419
Parking Brake .......................................... 338
Brake System Indicator ............................... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 371
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights.................................................... 375
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 376
Fog Lights ................................................ 373
Headlights ............................................... 371
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 376
Rear License Plate Light............................ 377
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights.................................................... 374
Bulb Specifications .................................... 430
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 152
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 148
Carrying Cargo ................................. 301, 303
CD Player ................................................... 178
Certification Label .................................... 432
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 371
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 398
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 396
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88 Coat Hook
................................................ 150
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 403, 431
Console Compartment ............................. 146
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 316
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 321
Creeping................................................. 316
Fluid ....................................................... 368
Kickdown ............................................... 316
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 20, 318, 320
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 414
Shifting ........................................... 317, 319
Controls ...................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 316
Cruise Control .......................................... 327
Indicator ................................................... 79
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customer Service Information ................ 440
Customized Features ............................... 225

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Index
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 395
Oil ........................................................... 364
Flat Tire ..................................................... 403
Floor Mats ................................................. 397
Fluids
Brake ....................................................... 369
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 368
Engine Coolant ........................................ 366
Manual Transmission ............................... 368
Windshield Washer .................................. 370
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 176
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 339
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133 Fuel
...................................................... 21, 345
Economy ................................................. 348
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 345
Refueling........................................... 21, 345
Fuel Economy ........................................... 348
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 347
Message.................................................. 418
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 346
Fuses .......................................................... 421
Inspecting and Changing......................... 425
Locations................................................. 421
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 348
Gauge ...................................................... 85
Information............................................. 345
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 345
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission ................................ 317, 319
Manual Transmission .............................. 324
Glass (care) ....................................... 396, 399
Glove Box ................................................. 146

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)................. 402, 406
Jump Starting ............................................ 412
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 90
Lockout Prevention .................................... 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 102
Remote Transmitter ................................... 95
Types and Functions .................................. 90
Won’t Turn ................................................ 24
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 316
L
LaneWatchTM............................................. 332
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 59
Lights ................................................. 121, 371
Bulb Replacement ................................... 371
Daytime Running Lights........................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 124
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 144
Light Switches ......................................... 121
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 121
Load Limits ................................................ 303
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 90
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 103
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
From Inside ............................................... 99
From Outside ............................................ 93
Keys .......................................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
Using a Key ............................................... 97
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Low Battery Charge ................................. 417
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 417
Lower Anchors ............................................ 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 431
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 303
M
Maintenance............................................ 351
Battery .................................................... 391
Brake Fluid .............................................. 369
Cleaning ................................................. 396
Coolant .................................................. 366
Heating and Cooling System ................... 395
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 355
Oil .......................................................... 362
Precautions ............................................. 353
Radiator .................................................. 367
Remote Transmitter ................................ 393
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 371
Safety ..................................................... 353
Service Items ........................................... 357
Tires........................................................ 382
Transmission Fluid ................................... 368
Under the Hood ...................................... 359

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Index
R
Radiator..................................................... 367
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 176
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 177, 199
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 177
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 435
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 129
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 141
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 131
Refueling ................................................... 345
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 85
Gasoline .......................................... 345, 430
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 336, 385, 433
Remote Transmitter .................................... 95
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 393
Bulbs ....................................................... 371
Fuses ............................................... 421, 423
Tires ........................................................ 388
Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 378, 380
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 434
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 40
Detachable Anchor.................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 72 Seat Heaters
............................................. 153
Seats .......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Front Seats.............................................. 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Security System ........................................ 110
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 78
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 79
Select Lever ................................ 20, 317, 323
Operation ......................... 20, 318, 319, 320
Releasing ................................................ 414
Won’t Move ........................................... 414
Select/Reset Knob ...................................... 83
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 169
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88