maintenance schedule HONDA FIT 2016 3.G Quick Guide

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NSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive with it not fully released. Seat belt reminder Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator  blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on 
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer. Door/tailgate open
A door or the tailgate is open. A beep sounds if any door or the tailgate is open while driving. Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the 
fuel gauge. See your dealer. Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inlate tire(s) if necessary. If  the indicator remains on after tire inlation, you need to calibrate the system (see page 102). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is tted with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Washer uid level (Canadian models only)
Washer uid is low. Rell the reservoir (see page 119).Maintenance Minder™ Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due (see page 113).
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U.S.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the 
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the 
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off VSA on (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN onCRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on Fog lights* onHigh beams onExterior lights onECON mode* on
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot  warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
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To reduce the possibility of ire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and lames 
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•  Never leave rags, towels, or other lammable objects under the hood.
•  To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not  gasoline.
•  Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or 
compressed air.
•  Do not run the engine in conined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can 
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•  The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking 
brake set and the engine off.
•  Be aware that hot parts can burn you. •  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before  driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.  Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as well  as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a
message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the select/reset knob to change displays. See the service code table on page 114 to check which items need maintenance 
based on the main and sub items shown in the display.
Maintenance Minder indicatorMain items
Sub items
Maintenance Minder display
•  Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake luid every  3 years.
•  Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•  Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that
are certied to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the 
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.