2007 HONDA FIT warning

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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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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety. such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. These signal words mean: preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or . on the vehicle.
AFewWordsAboutSafety
Instructions Saf ety Section Saf ety Headings Saf ety Messages Saf ety L abels
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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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)

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To
use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1:
2:
Your
Vehicle at a Glance
4
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
HOOD
RELEASE HANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.156)
(P.71) (P.94) MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.134)
(P.74) (P.127)(P.98)
(P.31)
(P.73)
(P.70)
(P.73)
(P.156)
(P.73)
PADDLE
SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT) PADDLE
SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.123)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
1
2
2
2
2
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You’ll
find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all typ es of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with every
additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your friends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
su re to follow all instru ctions and
warnings in this manual.
Children
age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ). Excessive
speed is a maj or factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mech anical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Don’t Drink and Drive Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Restrain All ChildrenControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the f ront visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
Protecting Children General Guidelines
U.S. ModelsCanadian Models
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DASHBOARD
SUN VISORS
SUN VISORS

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
............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
.............................................
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
...............................
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
.................................
Interior Lights .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57

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Control Locations
58
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)