2007 HONDA FIT parking brake

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
A/T model is shown. HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG GAUGES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
PARKING BRAKE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.9,
25)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.94)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.134)(P.31)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET(P.98) (P.95) (P.151)
(P.149)
(P.100)
(P.9,
31)
(P.73)
(P.105)
(P.66) (P.60)
(P.78) (P.93)

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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Control Locations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
GAUGES
AUDIO
SYSTEM
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PASSENGER’S
FRONT
AIRBAG
DRIVER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9, 25)
(P.94) MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCH POWER
DOOR
LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
(P.78)
(P.93)
(P.134)
(P.31) (P.98)(P.95)
(P.149) (P.151)(P.100) (P.105)
(P.73)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INDICATORS (P.60)
(P.66)
(P.9, 31)

The U.S. Sport instrument panel is shown. Differences for other models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT
BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.219)
(P.60, 218)
(P.60, 218)
(P.65)(P.64)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.18,
60)
(P.31, 61)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.30, 61)(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.62) (P.63)
(P.65)
(P.60,
220)
(P.62)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs that give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
wh en the engine is running. For
more information, see page .This
indicator has two functions:
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page . Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires. This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
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219
218
218 220
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
wh en the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This
indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer. This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This
indicator comes on when you
tu rn on the fog lights. For more
info rmation, see page . 72
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Canadian models only
Canadian models only
On Sport model
On Sport model
On Sport model
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Turning
the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed from the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door. To
flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Push the lever
f orward and the high beam indicator
will come on (see page ). Pull it
back to return to low beams.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f . The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
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Canadian models only
On Sport model
Headlights Daytime Running L ights
High Beams
Fog Lights
Headlights
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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3.
4.
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.