manual transmission HONDA FIT 2016 3.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide
❙Glove Box (P146)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
* (P316)
Manual Transmission* (P323)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P153)
❙Parking Brake (P338)
❙Hood Release Handle (P360)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P346)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P149)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙USB Port (P163)
❙HDMI® Port* (P164)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack*(P164)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P423)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Power Window Switches (P113)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P101)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P131)

20
Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P299)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of (P.
Manual Transmission* (P323)
Continuously Variable Transmission*
(P317, 319)
● 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* (P321)
● 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
continuously variable transmission 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 continuously variable transmission 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

24
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

72
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. 317, 319
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. 321
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

77
uuIndicators u
Continued
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. 372, 375
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

81
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. 393
Models with smart entry system
Canadian models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian models

116
Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Models without smart entry system
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
( P.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
( 0 or ACCESSORY ( q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY (q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
( w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON ( w when you let go of
the key.

117
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Continued
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 : Except U.S. models with cont inuously variable transmission
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry system
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicl e.The engine may also run
if the smart entry remote is close to the door or
window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the message appears in the
information display. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 410
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Operating Range
Except U.S. models with cont inuously variable transmission
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
Continuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked.
*1
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can
be used.
Press the button withou t the shift lever in
(P.
Shift to
( P then press the button.
Press the button.
Without depressing
the brake pedal
Without depressing
the clutch pedal
Indicator Indicator
Shift to (
P.U.S. models

uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
158
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.
Continuously variable transmission 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.

225Continued
Features
Customized Features
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
See the navigation system manual for in formation of the customized features.
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete st op with the ignition 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.
Continuously variable transmission 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. 229
Audio/Information Screen
MENU/CLOCK Button
Selector Knob
(Phone) Button