airbag HONDA FIT 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requ ired or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perform ance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 103
2Controls P. 121
Clock P. 122 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 124
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 151
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 154
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 182
2 Features P. 201
Audio System P. 202 Audio System Basic Operation P. 208, 229
Customized Features P. 318, 325 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 340, 365
2 Driving P. 399
Before Driving P. 400 Towing a Trailer P. 405
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 481
2Maintenance P. 487
Before Performing Maintenance P. 488 Maintenance MinderTM P. 491
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 518
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 535
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 543
Tools P. 544 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 545
Overheating P. 558 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 560 Fuses P. 564
2 Information P. 573
Specifications P. 574 Identification Numbers P. 576
Emissions Testing P. 580 Warranty Coverages P. 582
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Glove Box (P184)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
* (P416)
Manual Transmission* (P423)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P191)
❙Parking Brake (P468)
❙Hood Release Handle (P500)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P484)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P187)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙USB Port (P203)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P566)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❙Power Window Switches (P151)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P137)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P169)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P188)
(Only on the rear left side)
❙Ceiling Light (P182)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P55)
❙Rearview Mirror (P169)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights (P183)
❙Moonroof Switch* (P153)
❙Cargo Floor Box (P186)
❙Cargo Area Cover* (P190)
❙Cargo Area Light (P183)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❙Rear Seat (P174)
❙Side Airbags (P53)
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P187)
❙USB Port* (P203)
❙Front Seat (P170)
❙Seat Belts (P36)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
(P43)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P46)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P60)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P73)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P400)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P36)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions ............. 32
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 34
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 36
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 40
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 45
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 46
Types of Airbags ................................ 49
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 49
Side Airbags....................................... 53 Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 55
Airbag System Indicators.................... 57
Airbag Care ....................................... 59
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 60
Safety of Infants and Small Children .... 62
Safety of Larger Children ................... 71
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 73
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 74
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precauti ons below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passe ngers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children shoul d be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
1 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped wi th many features that
work together help to protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zone s, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passe ngers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners Side Airbags
6
7
7
8
8
99
10
11
Door Locks
10
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 135
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 170
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 177
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 40
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 60
1Safety Checklist
If the door and tailgate open indicator is on, a door and/
or the tailgate is not comple tely closed. Close all doors
and the tailgate tightly unt il the indicator goes off.
2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
* P. 82
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or
the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors
and the tailgate tightly unt il the message disappears.
2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages
* P. 93
Models without multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from be ing thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against any passenger s, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body pr operly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protec tion provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■Lap/shoulder seat belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the re tractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The front passenger’s an d rear seat belts also have a lockable
retractor for use with child seats.
2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 67
1About Your Seat Belts
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.
Then refasten the belt.
If you extend the seat belt t oo quickly, it will lock in
place. If this happens, sli ghtly retract the seat belt,
then extend it slowly.
Seat belts cannot complete ly protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
require you to w ear seat belts.
3WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases
the chance of serious injury or death in a
crash, even though your vehicle has
airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always
wear seat belts and wear them properly.
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