2007 HONDA FIT lock

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

The rear seat-backs can be folded
down for more cargo room.
Each side folds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Move the front seat cushions as
far forward as possible. Make
sure the rear outer head
restraint is locked in place. If you
fold down the driver’s side seat-
back, also adjust the rear center
head restraint to its lowest
position.
Pull up the release lever on the
outside of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Make
sure there are no items on the
floor before folding down the seats.
Whenyoufolddownthedriver’sside
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
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Seats
Folding the Rear Seat Down
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RELEASE LEVER
LATCH PLATE

Move the front seat backward to
the desired position. Make sure
theseatislockedinplace.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure that the folded down rear
seat does not interfere with the front
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the front passenger’s weight
sensors and the front passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag off
indicator to assu re proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag. To
return the seat-back to its upright
position, move the front seat forward
again, then lift up the seat-back. Ma
ke sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see column
three on page .
Make sure the seat- back and seat
cu shion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. In the
center seating position of the rear
seat, be sure the detachable anchor
is latc hed securely before using the
seat belt (see page ).
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
91

The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Unlock the doors and the tailgate
with the key or the remote
transmitter (if equipped). After all doors are closed tightly, the
light f ades out in about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the door activated position) comes
on when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. If you do not
open a door, the light f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out. This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter 3
minutes.
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ights
Ceiling L ight
A ccessory Power Socket
Sun Visor
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DOOR ACTIVATED
OFF ON

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 100
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 105
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 110
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Play ing a Disc .112
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Disc Player Error Messages . 121
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Protecting Your Discs . 122
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Auxiliary Input Jack .123
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Radio Thef t Protection . 124
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Setting the Clock .125
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Security System .126
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Cruise Control .127
Features
Features
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The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in reci rculation
mode, parti cularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirc ulation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Tu
rning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Turn
this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
This lever controls the source of the
air going into the system. When you
slide the lever to the side, air is
brought in from outside the vehicle
(fresh air mode). When you select
the side, air from the vehicle’s
interior is sent through the system
again (recirculation mode). Use
the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
corn er vents in all modes. Airflow
is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents. Air
flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Airflow
is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically turns on
the A/C (if equipped). You cannot
turn the A/C of f in this mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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If equipped
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control Dial
Fresh A ir/Recirculation L ever
Mode Control Dial
A irf low Controls
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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Press and hold the CLOCK button
until you hear a beep. The displayed
time begins to blink. Change the
hours by pressing the H (preset 4)
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time. Change the
minutes by pressing the M (preset 5)
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time.For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time
is bef ore the half hour, press the
CLOCK button until you hear a
beep, then press the R (preset 6)
button to set the clock back to the
previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the
clock sets f orward to the
beginning of the next hour.
Setting the Clock
Features
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CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK
H BUTTON CLOCK BUTTONCLOCK
H BUTTON
M BUTTON RESET
BUTTON
RESET
BUTTON
M BUTTON
All models except Sport
Sport model