2007 HONDA FIT tow

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
To use the towing hook:Take the towing hook and the
extension out of the tool kit in the
cargo area.
Lift the upper part of the cover
f rom the bumper by pushing the
lower part with your f inger. Put a
cloth into the space behind the
upper part of the cover. Using the
extension, remove the cover f ully.
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Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
227
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

Screw the towing hook into the
bolt hole behind the bumper, then
tighten the hook securely with the
extension.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
228
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.

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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Replacement Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yAccessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .149
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .145
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Economy .137
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Driving Guidelines .146
Driving with the Paddle .......................................
Shif ters .156
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 194
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Economy, Fuel .137
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Emergencies .205
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Battery, Jump Starting . 214
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Brake System Indicator . 220
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Changing a Flat Tire . 207
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Charging System Indicator . 218
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Checking the Fuses . 221
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Jump Starting .214
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 218
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 219
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Overheated Engine . 216
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Towing .226 ...........................
Emergency Brake .95
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .226
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Emissions Controls .237
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Emissions Testing, State . 240
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 180
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .63
.........................
If It Won’t Start .212
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .219
...................................
Oil Lif e .167
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 218
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 177
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Overheating .216
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Specif ications .232
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Speed Limiter . 150, 154
.......................................
Starting .148
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Ethanol in Gasoline .132
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 237
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .101
...........................................
Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 133
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .194
...............................................
Oil .178
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 207
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
..........................................
Brake .185
.........................................
Clutch .185
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Manual Transmission . 184
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Windshield Washer . 182
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Folding the Rear Seat Down . 90
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Folding the Rear Seat Up . 89
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags . 9, 25
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .85
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Airbags . 9, 25
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator . 30, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine .148
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .148
................
With a Dead Battery . 214
..............
State Emissions Testing . 240
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 216
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 127
...................
Stereo Sound System . 105
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Storing Your Vehicle .204
..........................................
Sun Visor .98
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,22
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Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 30, 61
...................
System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .178 Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .62
.................................
Opening the .80
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 191
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 205
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 237
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .132
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .238
...................
Temperature Indicator . 63
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 124
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 238
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Time, Setting the .125
....................................
Tire Chains .202
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 207
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .236
...............................................
Tires .197
..............................
Air Pressure .198
........................................
Chains .202
.........................
Checking Wear .199 ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
......................................
Inf lation .197
..................................
Inspection .199
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Labeling .236
..............................
Maintenance .199
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Replacing .200
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Rotating .200
...........................................
Snow .201
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Specif ications .233
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Tools, Tire Changing . 207
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .164
................
Emergency Wrecker . 226
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .183
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .184
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Fluid Selection . 183, 184
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Identif ication Number . 231
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Shif ting the Automatic . 151
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Shif ting the Manual . 149
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Treadwear .234
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Trip Meter .66
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Turn Signals .71
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 141
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Vehicle Dimensions .232
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 230
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Vehicle Storage .204
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Ventilation .101
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VIN .230
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .177
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .205
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 234
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Unleaded Gasoline .132
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 179
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .243
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 182
..................
Fluid Level Indicator . 64.....................................
Operation .70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 200
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 197
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Cleaning .197
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Wrench, Nut .209
Windows ...................................
Auto Down .93
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Operating the Power . 93
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
...................................
Def roster .103
.....................................
Washers .182
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .194
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Operation .70
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Worn Tires .199
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 226
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