2008 HONDA FIT Radio

Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N. Let the engine
runfor3minutes,thenturnitoff.Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio is of f , and
remove any item plugged into the
accessory power socket so you do
not run down the battery.If you tow more than 8 hours in one
day, you should repeat the above
procedure at least every 8 hours
(when you stop f or f uel, etc.)
4. 5.
6.
7.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Ext ended T owing
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Severe transmission damage will occur
if the vehicle is shif ted f rom reverse to
neutral and then towed with the drive
wheels on the ground. Failure to f ollow the recommended
instructions exactly will result in severe
automatic transmission damage. If you
cannot shif t the transmission or start
the engine, your vehicle must be
transported on a f lat-bed truck or
trailer.
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If you tow your vehicle with an
automatic transmission, the Honda
Genuine ATF-Z1 transmission f luid
must be changed every 2 years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever
comes f irst.Move the shifter into the Neutral
position.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio is of f , and
remove any item plugged into the
accessory power socket so you do
not run down the battery.
1.
2.
3.
4.Manual transmission:
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving
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Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system may disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
bars to enter the code (see page).
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting is lost. To reset the time, see
page .
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
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128
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
215
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
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5.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
235
BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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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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CONT INUED
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Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .49
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .47
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .260
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .54
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Saf ety Messages .iii .....................................
Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .203
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Detachable Anchor .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .18,60
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Select/Reset Knob .67
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Serial Number .242
...........................
Service Intervals .179
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Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures .137
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Setting the Clock .129
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .157
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Radiator Overheating .228
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Radio/CD Sound System .107
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Radio Thef t Protection .128
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Readiness Codes .231
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .201
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Rear Seat, Folding .90,91
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .71
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .156
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Ref ueling .137
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205 ................
Engine Oil and Filter .188
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Fuses .233
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Light Bulbs .196
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Schedule .185
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Tires .212
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Wiper Blades .205
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .260
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant .140,190
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .159
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Reverse Lockout .161
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Rotation, Tire .212
Index
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
...
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
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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
.................................
Opening the .81
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .201
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .217
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
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Emissions Control Systems .251
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Oxygenated Fuels .136
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .253
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation .249
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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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