2008 HONDA FIT TPMS

It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels (if equipped). If you
do not, the tire pressure monitoring
system will not work.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
activate.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display. Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they are rotated. If
you purchase directional tires, rotate
only f ront-to-back.
When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.
Tires
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tire Rotation
212
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Front Front
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not mount tire chains on the
compact spare tire.
On vehicles with the TPMS
system, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and stays on
after you replace the flat tire with
the compact spare tire. Af ter
several miles (kilometers) driving
with the compact spare tire, the
TPMS indicator comes on and the
low tire pressure indicator goes of f .
Compact Spare Tire
218
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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No. Circuits Protected No.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Back Up Light
Not Used
MET ER
Turn Light
Not Used
Front Wipers
SRS
Daytime Running Light
Rear Defogger 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
10 A
10 A
10 A
30 A
10 A
(7.5 A) 20 A 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
(7.5 A) (10 A)
(20 A) 10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
(20 A) 20 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A HAC
Fuel Pump
Rear Wiper
SRS
IGP
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Right Front Power Window
TPMS
Daytime Running Light
Not Used
Not Used
Fog Light
Small Light
LAF
Not Used
ABS
Radio
ACC Socket
Power Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
LAF
DBW
Ignition Coil
1 : If equipped 2 : Canadian models
2 1
2
1
1
Fuse Locations
236
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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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.
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Identif ication Numbers .242
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Specif ications .244
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) .246
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .246
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Treadwear .246
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Traction .246
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Temperature .247
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Tire Labeling .248
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .249 .......................
Emissions Controls .251
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The Clean Air Act .251
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .251
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .251
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .251
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .252
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PGM-FI System .252
Ignition Timing Control
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System .252
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .252
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .252
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Replacement Parts .252
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .253
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Emissions Testing .254
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
241
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pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)
CONT INUED
Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(T PMS) Required Federal
Explanation
Technical Inf ormation
249
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Always check the TPMS malf unction
telltale af ter replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to f unction
properly.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malf unction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malf unction indicator is provided by
a separate telltale, which displays the
symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated.
When the malf unction indicator is
illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as
intended.
TPMS malf unctions may occur f or a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS f rom
f unctioning properly.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
250
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CONT INUED
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Keys .76
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Jacking up the Vehicle .221
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Jack, Tire .219
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Jump Starting .226 .......................
Label, Certif ication .242
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Lane Change, Signaling .72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .196
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Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .72
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limits .147
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .78
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Childproof Door .80
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Power Door .79
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Tailgate .81
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Low Coolant Level .140
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .62,168
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .60,232
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Charging System .60,230
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Check Fuel Cap .68
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Cruise Control .65
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Door and Tailgate Open .62
DRL (Daytime Running
..................................
Lights) .65
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) .62
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Fog Light .64
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High Beam .65
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High Temperature .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) .66
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure .60,230
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Low Temperature .63
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Low Tire Pressure .64,170
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Maintenance Minder .66,179
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Passenger Airbag Of f .31
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Seat Belt Reminder .18,60
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Security System .66
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Side Airbag Of f .31,61 .........................................
SRS .30,61
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TPMS .64,171
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .63
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Washer Level .65
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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 .209
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Recommended Pressures .210
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Inside Mirror .95
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Inspection, Tire .210
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Instruments and Controls .57
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Interior Lights .99
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Introduction .i
Index
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INDEX
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Side Airbags .9,28
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .198
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Signaling Turns .72
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Snow Tires .213
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Sound System .107
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Spare Tire .218
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Spark Plugs .244
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Specif ications .244,245
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Speed Control .131
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Speed Limiter .156,160
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .22
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Additional Safety Precautions .33
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Airbag Service .32
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Airbag System Components .22
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .25 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator .30,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) .78
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Starting the Engine .154
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .154
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With a Dead Battery .226
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .228
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock .78
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Steering Wheel Buttons .131
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Stereo Sound System .107
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Storing Your Vehicle .216
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Sun Visor .99
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System.9,22
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Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30,61
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System Components .22
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Synthetic Oil .188 Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .62
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Opening the .81
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .201
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .217
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
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Emissions Control Systems .251
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .136
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .253
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation .249
...................
Temperature Indicator .63
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Tether Anchorage Points .47
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Thef t Protection, Radio .128
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .253
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .75
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Time, Setting the .129
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Tire Chains .214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .219
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Tire Inf ormation .248
Index
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