2007 Honda Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
.................................................................i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glan ce
........................................................................\
.............................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................57
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
...................... 99
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................131
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................145
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................165
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................205
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................229
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................241
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................245
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
.............................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .230
................................
Specif ications .232
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .234
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .234
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Treadwear .234
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Traction .234
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Temperature .235
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Tire Labeling .236 .......................
Emissions Controls .237
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The Clean Air Act .237
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .237
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .237
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .237
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .238
....................
PGM-FI System .238
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .238
Exhaust Gas Recircuration ...................
(EGR) System .238
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .238
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Replacement Parts .238
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .239
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State Emissions Testing .240
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
229
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Specif ications
232
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
157.4 in (3,999 mm)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
60.0 in (1,524 mm)
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.87 x 3.52 in (73.0 x 89.4 mm) 91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
)
10.4 : 1
Fuel tank
Engine oil 10.8 US gal (41
)
3.8 US qt (3.6
)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
4.4 US qt (4.2) Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
IZFR6K-13
SKJ20DR-M13 0.98 US gal (3.7
)
1.00 US gal (3.8
)
2.5 US qt (2.4
)
6.3 US qt (6.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:
(NGK)
(DENSO) Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
Including filter
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Cargo, How to Carry . 140
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .122
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CD Error Messages .121
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CD Player .112
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Certif ication Label .230
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Chains, Tires .202
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Changing a Flat Tire .207
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Changing Oil .178
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How to .178
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When to .167
...
Charging System Indicator . 60, 218
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 147
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .50
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Child Seats . 34, 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants .39
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Large Children .49
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .47
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35.................................
Child Seats . 34, 41
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 192
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Cleaning the Wheels .197
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Clock .125
...................................
Clutch Fluid .185
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CO in the Exhaust .237
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 148
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Consumer Inf ormation . 242
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .180
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Checking .136
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Proper Solution .180
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Temperature Indicator . 63
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .237
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 127
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Cup Holders .97
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Customer Service Of f ice . 242................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .64
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Dead Battery .214
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 244
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 103
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Detachable Anchor .92
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Dimensions .232
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Dimming the Headlights . 71, 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
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Engine Oil .135
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 161
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Disc Care .122
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Disc Player Error Messages . 121
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Disposal of Used Oil .179
Doors ..............
Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks .78
Index
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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
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Viscosity, Oil .177
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .205
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 234
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Unleaded Gasoline .132
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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
............
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
U.S. only
:
Index
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