2008 HONDA FIT cruise control

You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), and then press and
release the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Tapping either of the paddle shif ters
shif ts the gear up or down, but does
not cancel the cruise control. For
more information on driving with
paddle shif ters, see page .
162
Cruise Control
Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Features
133
CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
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Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
7. 8.
9.
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
255
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Cargo .146
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Cargo, How to Carry .146
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Carrying Cargo .146
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .124
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CD Error Messages .123
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CD Player .114
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Center Pocket .97
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Certif ication Label .242
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Chains, Tires .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Changing Oil .188
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How to .188
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When to .179
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Charging System Indicator .60,230
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .153
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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 .........................................
Tethers .47
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
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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 .80
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .203
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Cleaning the Wheels .208
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Clock .129
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Clutch Fluid .195
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CO in the Exhaust .251
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Cold Weather, Starting in .154
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Consumer Inf ormation .258
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
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Adding .190
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Checking .140
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Proper Solution .190
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Temperature Indicator .63
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator .65
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Cruise Control Operation .131
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Cup Holders .98
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Customer Service Of f ice .258 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,58
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Daytime Running Lights .73
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .65
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Dead Battery .226
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .260
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .105
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Detachable Anchor .93
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Dimensions .244
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Dimming the Headlights .72,73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .193
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Engine Oil .139
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .167
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Disc Care .124
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Disc Player Error Messages .123
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Disposal of Used Oil .189
Doors
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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Power Door Locks .79
Index
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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