2007 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

Open the tailgate. Remove the
light assembly cover by pushing in
the tabs on both sides and pulling
the cover of f .
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Press the brake pedal to make
sure the new bulb is working. Put the cover back on the light
assembly. Push it in until it locks
in place.
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2. 3.
4.5.
6.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
If your vehicle is equipped with
genuine Honda f loor mats, the mats
hook over f loor mat anchors. This
keeps the f loor mats f rom sliding
f orward and possibly interf ering with
the pedals or making the front
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats
(Optional)
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LOOP
FRONT

If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
A non-Honda f loor mat may not f it
your vehicle properly. This could
prevent the proper operation of the
f olding rear seats and the passenger’s
seat weight sensors. We recommend
using genuine Honda f loor mats. Do
not put additional f loor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Floor Mats, Audio Antenna
A udio A ntenna
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REAR
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
To replace a f ront wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
1.On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
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Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:Press and hold the lock tab.
Slide the blade assembly toward
the lock tab until it releases
from the wiper arm. Remove the blade from the blade
assembly:
Findthesideof theblade
labeled ‘‘LOCK.’’ This is the side
you pull out.
Pull back the end of the blade
assembly on the ‘‘LOCK’’ side of
theblade.Thengrabtheendof
the blade, and slide it out.
To avoid damaging or bending the
blade assembly, do not pull its end
with too much force.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield. Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
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Wiper Blades
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TAB
WIPER BLADE REINFORCEMENT
STRIP

Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is f ully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side. To replace the rear wiper blade:
Raise the wiper arm of f the glass.
Slidethebladeoutof thewiper
arm.
Examine the new wiper blade. If it
has no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Slide the new blade into the wiper
arm. Make sure it is engaged in
the slot along its f ull length.
Lower the wiper arm.
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3. 1.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
5.
Wiper Blades
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BLADE
REINFORCEMENT

To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps
the aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels
with harsh chemicals (including
some commercial wheel cleaners)
or a stif f brush can damage the
clear-coat. To clean the wheels,
use a mild detergent and a sof t
brush or sponge.
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If equipped
T ires
Inf lation Guidelines
Wheels
Wheels, Tires
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven for several
miles), you will see readings 4 to 6
psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )
higher than the cold readings. This
is normal. Do not let air out to match
the recommended cold air pressure.
The tire will be underinflated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressu re loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Use
a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures. The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal and high-speed driving
conditions.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page . For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
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Tire Size Cold Tire PressureCold Tire Pressure
Tire SizeSport model
All models except Sport
Recommended T ire Pressures
Tires
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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
P195/55R15 84H
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
P175/65R14 81S
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Front/Rear: