engine overheat HONDA FIT 2017 3.G Quick Guide

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V
ISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 35, p. 36, p. 94
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 35
3 Wipers/washers p. 37
4 Cruise control buttons* p. 93
5 Horn
6 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/
voice control buttons p. 66,
p. 69, p. 77
7 Instrument panel p. 24
8 Information display p. 28
9 Audio controls p. 48
MENU button* p. 48
Display button* p. 56
10 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 88
11 ECON button* p. 92
12 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF

button p. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 102
Paddle shifters* p. 89
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
7
125641013
14111283
13
14
9
DRIVING....................................................................... 83
Before Driving ......................................................... 83
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 85
Starting to Drive ...................................................... 87
Shifting ...................................................................... 88
Braking ..................................................................... 90
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ............................ 92
ECON Button* .......................................................... 92
Cruise Control* ........................................................ 93
LaneWatch™* ......................................................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................................

95
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
................................ 98
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength* ............... 98
Jump Starting .......................................................... 98
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ................................. 99
Overheating ............................................................ 100
Emergency Engine Stop* ..................................... 101
Emergency Towing ............................................... 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........

102
Changing a Flat Tire.............................................. 104
Fuse Locations
....................................................... 108MAINTENANCE
........................................................
112
Safety Precautions ............................................... 112
Maintenance Minder™ ....................................... 113
Under the Hood ...................................................... 115
Engine Oil ............................................................... 116
Engine Coolant ...................................................... 118
Brake Fluid ............................................................. 119
Window Washer Fluid ......................................... 119
Checking the Battery ............................................ 120
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................... 121
Tire Information ..................................................... 123
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading

..................................... 127
Testing of Readiness Codes
................................ 129
SPECIFICATIONS

...................................................... 130
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
................................... 132
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 132
Contact Us .............................................................. 133
Honda Roadside Assistance ............................... 134
Warranty Coverages ............................................. 134
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
...................................... 135
INDEX
........................................................................\
. 141

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I
NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
loose

or missing.
• (Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Y

our vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehi\
cle is
fitted with the compact spare tire.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with a braking system other than the regular brakes.
Electric power steering
There is a problem with the system. Stop in a safe place, and restart th\
e
vehicle.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system.
High temperature
The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheat\
ing.
If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe plac\
e (see
page 100).
Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator remains on, there
may be a problem with temperature sensors.
Canada U.S.
U.S.
Canada
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the \
vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red \
and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 117). If the indicator does \
not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Canada
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*if equipped

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Overheating
If the high temperature indicator comes on, the engine suddenly loses po\
wer, or
steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating\
.
1.
Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2.
If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3.
Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the hig\
h
temperature indicator goes off. If the cooling fan is not operating, imm\
ediately
stop the engine.
4.
Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the\

cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve\
tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in t\
he
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator ca\
p

with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator. If the indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer for
repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may \
damage
the engine.
NOTICE
Reserve tank MAX
MIN
Emergency Engine Stop*
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. Do not press the button while driving unless
it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off. If you mus\
t stop the
engine, choose one of the following operations:
•
Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for
two seconds, or
•
Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will remain unlocked. However, turning off the engine disables
the power assist to the steering and braking systems, so the vehicle wil\
l

require
significantly more effort and time to steer and slow. Downshift gears and use both
feet on the brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
For CVT models, the power mode changes to ACCESSORY. Manual transmission
models change to OFF.
Canadian CVT models
Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button two times without pressing the brake
pedal.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a tru\
ck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under\
the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.\
This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious dama\
ge. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle\
can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
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INDEX
INDEX
Driving ........................................................................\
. 83
Braking ..................................................................... 90
Cruise Control ......................................................... 93
ECON button ............................................................ 92
Ignition ..................................................................... 87
LaneWatch .............................................................. 94
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................................... 95
Paddle Shifters ....................................................... 89
Power Mode ............................................................ 88
Refueling .................................................................. 97
Shifting ..................................................................... 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ............................... 92
ECON button...............................................................

92
ECON mode
................................................................ 27
Electric power steering............................................

25
E-Mail
........................................................................\
.. 74
Emergency Engine Stop ......................................... 101
Engine and Fuel ....................................................... 130
Engine Coolant.........................................................

118
Engine Oil.................................................................. 116 ENGINE START/STOP button
.................................. 88
Exterior Lights ...................................................... 27,

36
Fastening a Seat Belt
................................................. 7
Find Nearest Place ................................................... 80
Find Place Commands ............................................ 136
Flat Tire ..................................................................... 104
Floor Mats .................................................................. 39
Fluids ........................................................................\
. 131
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 51,

58
FM/AM Radio Commands
...................................... 138
Fog lights .............................................................. 27,

36
Foot Brake
.................................................................. 90
Frequently Asked Questions ................................. 132
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................................... 9
Front Door Inner Handle .......................................... 31
Front Seats ................................................................. 38
Front Wipers .............................................................. 37
Fuel Information ........................................................ 97
Fuse Locations.........................................................

108
Hang-Up/Back button................................... 66, 69, 76
Hazards
....................................................................... 27
HDMI Port...................................................................

47
HDMI Video
................................................................ 65
Headlight-Wiper Integration ................................... 37
Head Restraints ......................................................... 40
HFL Controls ......................................................... 66,

69
High beams
................................................................ 27
High temperature ...................................................... 25
Home Address ........................................................... 79
HondaLink...................................................................

57
HondaLink Assist....................................................... 73 Honda Roadside Assistance
................................. 134
Hood ........................................................................\
.. 115
Ignition ........................................................................\
87Immobilizer
.................................................................
27
Info Commands........................................................ 140
Information Display................................................... 28
Instrument Panel
....................................................... 24
Condition Indicators ............................................... 26
Malfunction Indicators .......................................... 24
On/Off Indicators .................................................... 27
Interior Lights.............................................................

35
iPod........................................................................\
53, 61 iPod Commands....................................................... 139Jump Starting
............................................................ 98
Key ........................................................................\
....... 29
LaneWatch ................................................................. 94
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ............................................ 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................................. 18
Light Bulbs................................................................

130
Lights
........................................................................\
... 35
Lock Tab ...................................................................... 31
Low fuel ...................................................................... 26
Low oil pressure ........................................................ 24
Low temperature ....................................................... 25
Low tire pressure ...................................................... 26
Maintenance............................................................

112
Battery
.................................................................... 120
Brake Fluid ............................................................. 119
Engine Coolant ...................................................... 118
Engine Oil ............................................................... 116
Maintenance Minder ........................................... 113
Safety Precautions ............................................... 112
Service Codes ....................................................... 114
Under the Hood ..................................................... 115
Window Washer Fluid ......................................... 119
Wiper Blades ........................................................ 121
Maintenance Minder................................................

26
Making a Call
....................................................... 68,

72
Malfunction indicator lamp
..................................... 25
Manual Transmission ............................................... 90
Map Display Commands ........................................ 135
Map Legend ............................................................... 81
Map Lights..................................................................

35
Master Door Lock Switch
........................................ 31
Maximum Load Limit................................................. 85
Mirrors
........................................................................\
42
Moonroof .................................................................... 34
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................................... 95Navigation
..................................................................
76
Detour ....................................................................... 82
Display and Controls .............................................. 77
Entering a Destination ........................................... 79
Find Nearest Place ................................................. 80
Home Address ........................................................ 79
Map Legend ............................................................ 81
Place Category ....................................................... 80
Routing ..................................................................... 81
Steering Wheel Controls ....................................... 76
Street Address ........................................................ 79
Talk Button T

ips
......................................................78
Traffic ....................................................................... 82
Voice Prompt ........................................................... 78
Navigation Commands ........................................... 135
One-Touch Turn Signal ............................................. 36
On-screen Commands............................................ 140
Opening the Hood
................................................... 115
Overheating..............................................................

100
Paddle Shifters
.......................................................... 89
Pairing a Phone ................................................... 67,

71
Pandora
...................................................................... 64
Pandora Commands ............................................... 139
Parking Brake ...................................................... 26,

91
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
.............................. 12
Phone .................................................................... 67,

71
Phonebook
........................................................... 68, 72
PHONE button ............................................................ 66
Phone Commands ................................................... 140
Pick-Up button ..................................................... 66,

69
Place Category
.......................................................... 80
Power Door Mirrors..................................................

42
Power Mode
.............................................................. 88
Power Moonroof ....................................................... 34
Power Window .......................................................... 33
Radio ..................................................................... 51,

58
Readiness Codes..................................................... 129 Rear Camera
.............................................................. 95
Rear Seats .................................................................. 41
Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 42
Rear Wiper ................................................................. 37
Refueling.....................................................................

97
Remote Battery Strength
......................................... 98
Remote Transmitter .................................................. 29
Reporting Safety Defects.........................................

23
Roadside Assistance
.............................................. 134
Route Commands .................................................... 137
Routing ........................................................................\
81Safety Information
......................................................
3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................................. 4
Childproof Door Locks ........................................... 31
Child Safety ............................................................. 15
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................... 23
Safety Label Locations .......................................... 22
Safety Messages ...................................................... 3
Seat belt reminder .................................................... 26
Seat Belts ..................................................................... 5
Fastening a Seat Belt ............................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ......................................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection ................................................ 6
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor........................ 8
Shoulder Anchor
...................................................... 7
Seat Heaters .............................................................. 44
Seats ........................................................................\
... 38
Front Seats .............................................................. 38
Rear Seats ............................................................... 41
Selector knob.............................................................
66
Select/reset knob
...................................................... 28
Service Codes..........................................................
114
Settings
....................................................................... 46
Setting the Clock ....................................................... 45
Shifting ........................................................................\
88
Shift Lever Does Not Move ..................................... 99
Shoulder Anchor ......................................................... 7
Side Airbags............................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags................................................. 10
Siri Eyes Free
............................................................. 75
SiriusXM Radio .......................................................... 59
SiriusXM Radio Commands ................................... 138
Smart Entry system ............................................. 25,

30
SMS Text Messaging
............................................... 74
Song By Voice Commands .................................... 138
Sound ........................................................................\
.. 49
Specifications .......................................................... 130
Speed Dial ............................................................ 68,

73
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
. 11
Starter system ........................................................... 25
Steering Wheel..........................................................

43
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
..................... 1
Steering Wheel Controls....................................

48, 76
Street Address........................................................... 79 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
.................. 24
Tailgate ....................................................................... 30
Tailgate Operation ..................................................... 32
Talk button ...................................................... 66,

69, 76
Talk Button Tips
................................................... 70,

78
Text Messaging
......................................................... 74