battery HONDA FIT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 174
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 196 Climate Control System* P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 312General Information on the Audio System P. 317
When Driving P. 409 Braking P. 469Parking Your Vehicle P. 481
Refueling P. 484 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 487
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 501 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 524 Battery P. 534 Remote Transmitter Care P. 536
Cleaning P. 539 Accessories and Modifications P. 544
Engine Does Not Start P. 554Jump Starting P. 557 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 559
Emergency Towing P. 571 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 572
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 579 Reporting Safety Defects P. 580
Authorized Manuals P. 585 Customer Service Information P. 586
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 399
MaintenanceP. 489
Handling the UnexpectedP. 545
InformationP. 575
IndexP. 588
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P489)
Under the Hood (P501)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of
the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and
then raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood
slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Lights (P513)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P520)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P524)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P545)
Flat Tire (P547)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P562)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P554)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P566)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P560)
● 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 (P571)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate
control system* and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 562
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 417, 419—
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.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 563
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Goes off when you bring th e smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 157
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 536
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine. A beeper
sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 555
Models with smart entry system
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
●Appears when 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 ch ecked by a dealer.
●Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 433
●Flashes when the system sens es a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.●Take appropriate action to prev ent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 433
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 473
U.S. models
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the smart entry remote to start and stop
the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the smart
entry system to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate.
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also use the re mote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 148
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter/smart entry
system
* may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition
Keys*
Ignition Key
with Remote
Transmitter
*
Smart
Entry
Remote
*
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key*
Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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