2007 HONDA FIT seats

When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
th rough the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckl e. To
activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
th en let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In
addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the
rear seat, remove its head restraint,
and make sure the detachable seat
belt is securely latched (see page ). 2.
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Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outg rown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster. Some
states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page ) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
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Protecting L arger Children
Using a Booster Seat
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .66
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Odometer .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .67
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Maintenance Minder .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signals and Headlights .71
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .76
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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Childproof Door Locks .79
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Tailgate .80
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Remote Transmitter .82
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Seats .85 ..............................
Power Windows .93
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Mirrors .94
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Parking Brake .95
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .97
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Glove Box .97
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Accessory Power Socket .98
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Sun Visor .98
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Interior Lights .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See pages for important safety
inf ormation and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
The seat can also be adjusted
f orward and backward using the
lever on the side of the seat-back.
Pull out the lever and push it f orward,
holding the seat-back with your hand.
Move the seat to the desired position,
andchecktheseattomakesureitis
locked in position.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethelever.Trytomovethe
seat to make sure it is locked in
position.
Seats
FrontSeatAdjustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER

See page for important safety
inf ormation and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. 13
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position. You can adjust the angle of the rear
seat-backs separately. To change the
seat-back angle, pull up the release
leverontheoutersideof theseat-
back.Head Restraints
Rear Seat Adjustments
Seats
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LEVER

The head restraints in the rear outer
seating positions do not adjust f or
height. To remove one f or cleaning
or repair, push the release button,
and lif t the restraint up.
The f ront head restraints adjust f or
height. You need both hands to
adjust a restraint. Do not attempt to
adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways,
and push the restraint down. When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is in
its highest position.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE
BUTTON
REAR CENTER
FRONT

You can recline the seat-backs on the
front seats so they are level with the
rear seat cushions, making a large
cushioned area. To do this:
Recline the rear seat-backs as far
backward as possible (see page
). Using
the slide lever, move the
frontseatcushionsasfarforward
as possible.
Remove the front head restraints
(see page ), and store them
securely. Reverse this procedure to return the
f ront seats to the upright position.
When you return the seat-back to its
upright position, hold the seat-back
to keep it f rom going up too quickly.
Make sure you install the head
restraints and securely lock the seats
bef ore driving.Pull up the seat-back angle
adjustment lever, and pivot the
seat-back backward until it is level
with the rear seat cushion.
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Reclining the Front Seats
Seats
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SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
SLIDE LEVER

The lef t and right rear seat cushions
can be lifted up separately to make
room f or cargo.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolduptheseatcushion.Pull up the rear seat cushion, and
f old the seat leg down. Push the seat
cushion f irmly against the seat-back
to lock it.To return the seat cushion to its
original position, f irst make sure
there are no items on the f loor, then
pull up the seat leg f ully, and push
down the seat cushion slowly while
holding it with your hands. Set the
seatleginthefloorguide.Alatch
comes out when the leg is set
properly.
Seats
Folding the Rear Seat Up
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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FLOOR GUIDELEG
LATCH