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

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;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• 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. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
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.
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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. 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
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button* (P465)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P155)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P172)
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P196)
❙Climate Control System* (P199)
❙Rear Defogger (P171)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P171)
❙Audio System (P206)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙ECON Button* (P427)
❙Ignition Switch* (P154)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P460)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P473)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button* (P447)
❙System Indicators (P76)
❙Gauges (P103)
❙Information Display* (P104)
❙Multi-Information Display* (P107)
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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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Quick Reference Guide
Engine START/STOP
Button
* (P155)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P159)
Lights (P160)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
U.S. models
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Canadian models
Low BeamHigh Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P168)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring*
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps
: High speed, more sweeps
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P173)
●With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P151)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P399)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of (P.
Manual Transmission* (P423)
Continuously Variable Transmission*
(P417, 419)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters,
7-speed mode can be used
temporarily. Drive (S)
●Better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Low
●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can
be used. Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P421)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or
down without removing yo ur hands from the steering
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from
continuously variable transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.
● The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode
from continuously variable transmission to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Down
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
Paddle Shifter M Indicator
Models with
paddle shiftersModels without
paddle shifters
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Shift Indicator
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Models with paddle shifters
Models without paddle shifters
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P460)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable VSA functionality/
features, press and hold button until you
hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P428)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the -/ SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
CMBSTM On and Off*
(P476)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● The CMBS is turned on every time you
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P463)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models only
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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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