2007 HONDA FIT Maintenance Record

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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staf f
is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle.
Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns. Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Fit was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains
or emits chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
ref erred to as event data recorders
or sensing and diagnostic modules.
Asyoureadthismanual,youwillfindinformationthatisprecededbya symbol. This inf ormation is intended to help you avoid damage
to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. The airbags, seat belt tensioners,
and CR type batteries in this vehicle
contain perchlorate materials
special handling may apply. See
Calif ornia Perchlorate Contamination
Prevention Act
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Introduction
WARNING:
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .166
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Maintenance Minder .167
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Maintenance Record .174
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Fluid Locations .176
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Adding Engine Oil .177
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .178
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Engine Coolant .180
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Windshield Washers .182
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Transmission Fluid .183
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Automatic Transmission .183
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Manual Transmission .184
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .185
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Lights .186
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .192
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Floor Mats .192
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Audio Antenna .193
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Dust and Pollen Filter .194
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Wiper Blades .194
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Wheels .197
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Tires .197
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Checking the Battery .203
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Vehicle Storage .204
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Maintenance
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If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
Press the Select/Reset knob f or
another 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’
Press the Select/Reset knob f or
about 10 seconds. The engine oil
lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.
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3.
Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
Maint enance
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Ì Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items
at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. 135
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet.
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 209
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Jack, Tire .207
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Jump Starting .214
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Keys .75
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Malf unction .219
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 31
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Seat Belt Reminder . 18, 60
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Security System .65
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Side Airbag Off . 31, 61
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SRS . 30, 61
Turn Signal and Hazard .............................
Warning . 71, 73
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Washer Level .64
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Point . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 197
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Recommended Pressures . 198
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Inside Mirror .94
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Inspection, Tire .199
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Instruments and Controls . 57
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Interior Lights .98
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Introduction .i .......................
Label, Certif ication .230
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .186
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Indicator .59
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Parking .71
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limits .141
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Childproof Door .79 .................................
Power Door .78
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Tailgate .80
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Low Coolant Level .136
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 218
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Lower Anchors .43
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 232
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 140
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 143
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Maintenance .165
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Minder .167
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Minder Indicator .65
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .172
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Record . 174, 175
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Saf ety .166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 219
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Manual Transmission . 149
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Checking Fluid Level . 184
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Shif ting .149
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 184
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