2008 HONDA FIT seats

Whenyoufolddownthedriver’sside
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.Move the front seat cushions as
f ar f orward as possible.
The rear seat-backs can be f olded
down f or more cargo room.
Each side f olds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
Make sure there are no items on the
floor before folding down the seats.
To return the seat cushion to its
original position, f irst make sure
there are no items on the f loor, then
pull up the seat leg f ully, and push
down the seat cushion slowly while
holding it with your hands. Set the
seat leg in the f loor guide. A latch
comes out when the leg is set
properly. 1. 93
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LATCH PLATE
FLOOR GUIDE LATCH LEG
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Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
To return the seat-back to its upright
position, move the front seat forward
again, then lift up the seat-back.
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see page .
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. In the
center seating position of the rear
seat, be sure the detachable anchor
is latched securely bef ore using the
seat belt (see page ).
Move the f ront seat backward to
the desired position. Make sure
theseatislockedinplace.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure that the f olded down rear
seat does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors and the f ront passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag.
Make sure the rear outer head
restraint is locked in place. If you
f old down the driver’s side seat-
back, also adjust the rear center
head restraint to its lowest
position.
Pull up the release lever on the
outside of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward. 5.
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Carrying Cargo
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RELEASE LEVER
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Tug on the seat belt to verify that
the detachable anchor is securely
latched. Make sure the seat belt is
not twisted.
The seat belt in the rear center seat
is equipped with a detachable anchor.
This allows the center seat belt to be
unlatched when the driver’s side rear
seat is f olded.
Pull out the small latch plate and the
latch plate f rom each holding slot in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it.Line up the triangle marks on the
small latch plate and anchor buckle
when reattaching the belt and buckle.
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Detachable Anchor
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SMALL LATCH
PLATE
LATCH PLATE
SMALL LATCH PLATE TRIANGLE
MARKS
ANCHOR BUCKLE
Using a seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
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µTo open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, and release it. The window
will automatically go down all the
way. To stop the window, pull back
on the window switch briefly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert the latch plate into the slot on
the side of the anchor buckle. Store
the detachable anchor and seat belt
latch plates in the retractor housing.
To close the window, pull back on
the switch and hold it.
AUTO
Power Windows
Seats, Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
ANCHOR BUCKLE
LATCH PLATEClosing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Seat-back pocket
Center pocket
Cargo area side pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldedupordown.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Front door pockets
Carrying Cargo
146
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA FRONT DOOR POCKETS
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.If youfoldtherearseatsupor
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep
all cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher, it could
interf ere with the proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals. Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . 53
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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A non-Honda f loor mat may not f it
your vehicle properly. This could
prevent the proper operation of the
f olding rear seats and the passenger’s
seat weight sensors. We recommend
using genuine Honda f loor mats. Do
not put additional f loor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
Foor Mats, Audio Antenna
A udio A ntenna
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REAR
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .144
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Additives, Engine Oil .188
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .75
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Air Conditioning System .102
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Usage .103
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Air Pressure, Tires .210
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Alcohol in Gasoline .136
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Antif reeze .190
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .62,168
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Operation .168
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .128
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
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Audio System .107
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .131
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Automatic Transmission .157
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Capacity, Fluid .244
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Checking Fluid Level .193 ..........................
Paddle Shif ters .162
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Shif ting .157
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .157
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Shif t Lever Positions .158
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Auxiliary Input Jack .127
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Capacities Chart .244
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,230
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .214
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Specif ications .245
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Bef ore Driving .135
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Belts,Seat.8,18
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Beverage Holders .98
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Booster Seats .50
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .168
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Break-in, New Linings .136
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Bulb Replacement .201
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Fluid .195
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Parking .96 .................
System Indicator .60,232
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System Design .167
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Wear Indicators .167
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Braking System .167
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Break-in, New Vehicle .136
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Brightness Control, Instruments .74
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Brights, Headlights .72,73
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Lights .201
Front Parking Lights/
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Front Side Marker Lights .198
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Fog Lights .199
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Headlights .196
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High-mount Brake Light .202
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Specif ications .245
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Taillights .201
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Turn Signal Lights .198,201
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Bulbs, Halogen .196
Index
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B
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INDEX
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