tires 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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P127)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P173)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P501)
❙Windshield Wipers (P168, 520)
❙Headlights (P160, 513)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P159, 514)
❙Side Marker Lights (P160, 515)
❙Tires (P524, 547)
❙Fog Lights* (P163, 515)
❙Audio Antenna (P209)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P518)
❙Rear Wiper (P169, 522)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P145)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P146)
❙License Plate Lights (P519)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P482)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P518)
❙Back-Up Lights (P517)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P517)
❙How to Refuel (P485)
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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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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●May come on briefly if the ignition
switch is turned to ON
(w*1 and
the vehicle is no t moved within 45
seconds, to indicate the calibration
process is not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly
low.
- The system has not been
calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pre ssures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Stays on after the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 464
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.●Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a d ealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a comp act spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
U.S.
models
only
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure and check fo r damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 524
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 403
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat
*.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 135
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 174
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 181
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 172
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especial ly useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the shift lever is in (S:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by opera ting either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifte rs on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal
( D driving mode.
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
444
Driving
■Automatic cancellation
The beeper sounds and a me ssage appears on the multi-information display when
ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC to
automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor inside the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA ® or CMBS
TM is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA ® system indicator comes on.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the ACC range is too close to your vehicle.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
• When you do not shift down about for ten seconds after the shift down indicator
coming on
• When the engine speed reache s the tachometer’s red zonen
• When the engine speed reaches 1,000 rpm or less
• When you keep
(N while driving
• When you put the transmission into
(N without depressing the clutch pedal
1Automatic cancellation
Even though ACC has been automatically canceled,
you can still resume the prior set speed.
Wait until the condition that caused ACC to cancel
improves, then press the RES/+ button.
Models with manual transmission
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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
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Driving
LaneWatchTM*
LaneWatch is an assistance system that al lows you to check the passenger side rear
areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to
the passenger’s side. A camera in the pa ssenger side door mirror monitors these
areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use
of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience
while driving.1 LaneWatchTM*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.
The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headli ghts and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.
The LaneWatch may not prov ide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:
•Your vehicle’s suspensi on has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.
•Your tires are over or under inflated.
•Your tires or wheels are of varied size or
construction.
3WARNING
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before do ing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
The system activates when you: The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information
screen.
Move the turn
signal lever to the
passenger side. Press the
LaneWatch
button.
The system deactivates when you:
Pull the turn signal
lever back. Press the LaneWatch
button again.
CameraAudio/Information Screen
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated.
This will cause the low tyre pressure/TPMS
indicator to come on and a message to appear
on the multi-information display
*.
U.S. models only
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and size are
mixed. Make sure to use the same size and type of tire.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 524
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.
•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire is used.•There is a heavier and uneve n load on the tires than
the condition at calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Models with multi-information display
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
* Not available on all models
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