towing HONDA FIT 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

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. 187
2 Features P. 205
Audio System P. 206 Audio System Basic Operation P. 212, 233
Customized Features P. 321, 328 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 343, 368
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. 536
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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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 145 Security System P. 148
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 153
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 174 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 197 Climate Control System* P. 200
Audio Error Messages P. 312General Information on the Audio System P. 317
When Driving P. 409 Braking P. 468Parking Your Vehicle P. 480
Refueling P. 483 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 486
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 499 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 511
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 522 Battery P. 532 Remote Transmitter Care P. 534
Cleaning P. 537 Accessories and Modifications P. 542
Engine Does Not Start P. 552Jump Starting P. 555 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 557
Emergency Towing P. 569 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 570
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 577 Reporting Safety Defects P. 579
Authorized Manuals P. 584 Customer Service Information P. 585
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 399
MaintenanceP. 487
Handling the UnexpectedP. 543
InformationP. 573
IndexP. 587
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P543)
Flat Tire (P545)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P560)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P552)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P564)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P558)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P569)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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399
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .............................. 400
Maximum Load Limit............................ 403
Towing a Trailer .................................... 405
Towing Your Vehicle ............................ 406
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................. 409
Starting the Engine .............................. 411
Precautions While Driving..................... 415
Continuously Variable Transmission
*.... 416
Shifting ................................................ 417
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Continuously variable transmission models
without paddle shifters
Shifting................................................ 419
Shifting................................................ 423
ECON Button
*..................................... 427
Cruise Control*................................... 428
Front Sensor Camera*......................... 431
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*........... 433Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*.... 447Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 452Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 459
LaneWatchTM*...................................... 461
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..... 463
Continuously variable transmission models
with paddle shifters
Manual transmission models
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation .............. 466
Braking Brake System ........................................ 468
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 470
Brake Assist System .............................. 471
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*... 472Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped ..................................... 480
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................... 481
Refueling
Fuel Information ................................... 483
How to Refuel ...................................... 484
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions ............................................. 486
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 574
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 574
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
404
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 405
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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405
Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 569
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition sw itch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
■Extended Towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “When Your
Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome” procedure from the previous page at least
every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.
1.Remove the 20 A Front ACC Socket and
7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are located in
the interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 566
2.Remove the 15 A Back Up Main fuse. This
fuse is located in the engine compartment
fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 5643.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not
lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses before
you start driving your vehicle.
4. Shift to
(N.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not
lock.
1Towing Your Vehicle
Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start
driving your vehicle.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
15 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels without smart entry system
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
1. Remove the 20 A Front ACC Socket and 7.5 A ACC fu ses. These fuses are located in the interior
fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 566
2.Remove the 15 A Back Up Main fuse. This fuse is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
2Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 5643.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses be fore you start driving your vehicle.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the clutch pedal.
u The indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button blinks.
5. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/STOP button with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator is blinking.
u The indicator stop blinking, then stays on.
6. Shift to
(N.
7. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once without depressing the clutch pedal.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
15 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels with smart entry system
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