2008 HONDA FIT heating

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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
MODE CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL
FRESH AIR/RECIRCULATION
LEVER
U.S. model is shown.
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The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
This lever controls the source of the
air going into the system. When you
slide the lever to the side, air is
brought in f rom outside the vehicle
(f resh air mode). When you select
the side, air f rom the vehicle’s
interior is sent through the system
again (recirculation mode).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically turns on
the A/C (if equipped). You cannot
turn the A/C of f in this mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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If equipped
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control Dial
Fresh A ir/Recirculation L ever
Mode Control Dial
A irf low Controls
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then discharges
it through vents near the tailgate.
Select and .
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Check the high
temperature indicator (see page
). If the indicator begins to blink,
turn of f the A/C until the indicator
goes of f .
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and .
Set the f an to the desired speed.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in . Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select .
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
Using the Heater Using the A /C
Ventilation
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select by sliding the lever.
Select . The system
automatically turns on the A/C
(if equipped). The A/C indicator
willnotcomeonifitwas
previously of f .
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
When you select or ,
the system automatically turns on
the A/C. This helps to dehumidif y
the air and to defog the windshield.
In either mode, you cannot turn of f
the A/C. When you switch to
another mode, the A/C returns to its
original setting, either on or of f , as
indicated by the A/C indicator.
Turn the fan on.
If the A/C is of f , turn it on (if
equipped).
Select and .
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Def og and Def rost
Dehumidif y the Interior
Features
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To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
Select . The system
automatically turns on the A/C (if
equipped). The A/C indicator does
not come on if it was previously of f .
Select .
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Turn Everything Off
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Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all f orward gears f or
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse. When shif ting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shif ting, do not
rest your f oot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause the clutch to wear out
f aster. When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
Manual T ransmission
Driving
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Rapid slowing or speeding up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
To replace a f ront wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm off the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .155
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .151
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Economy .141
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Driving Guidelines .152
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .162
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205
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Economy, Fuel .141
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Emergencies .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .226
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Brake System Indicator .232
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .230
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Checking the Fuses .234
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
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Jump Starting .226
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .230
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Overheated Engine .228
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Towing .238 ...........................
Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .238
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Emissions Controls .251
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Emissions Testing .254
Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .190
Coolant Temperature
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Indicator .63
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If It Won’t Start .224
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .231
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Oil Lif e .179
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,230
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Oil, What Kind to Use .187
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Overheating .228
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Specif ications .244
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Speed Limiter .156,160
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Starting .154
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Ethanol in Gasoline .136
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .251
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .103
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank .137
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .205
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Oil .188
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .193
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Brake .195
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Clutch .195
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Manual Transmission .194
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Windshield Washer .192
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Folding the Rear Seat Down .91
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Folding the Rear Seat Up .90
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9,25
Front Seat
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Adjusting .86
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Airbags .9,25
Index
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INDEX
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