2008 HONDA FIT weight

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.To use the towing hook:Take the towing hook and the
extension out of the tool kit in the
cargo area.
Lift the upper part of the cover
f rom the bumper by pushing the
lower part with your f inger. Put a
cloth into the space behind the
upper part of the cover. Using the
extension, remove the cover f ully.
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Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
157.4 in (3,999 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.2 in (1,682 mm)
60.0 in (1,524 mm)
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 10.8 US gal (41
)
3.8 US qt (3.6
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
6.3 US qt (6.0
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.43 US gal (5.4)
1.00 US gal (3.8)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
0.98 US gal (3.7)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs SKJ20DR-M13
IZFR6K-1310.4 : 1
91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
)
2.87 x 3.52 in (73.0 x 89.4 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 5
2
3
Total
Front
Rear Fuel tank
Engine oil
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoirApprox.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
(NGK)
(DENSO) Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
1
2
2
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Gas Mileage, Improving .141
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Gasohol .136
.........................................
Gasoline .136
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
...........................................
Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement .136
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .137
................
Gas Station Procedures .137
Gauges
...............................................
Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .158
..............
Manual Transmission .155 ........................................
Glove Box .98
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GVWR) .148
.................................................
Fuel .136
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
......................
Fill Door and Cap .137
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
...........................................
Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement .136
...............................
Oxygenated .136
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .137
...............................
Fuel Economy .141
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .234 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .196
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .196
.......
Daytime Running Lights .73
..................
High Beam Indicator .65
.........................
Reminder Chime .73
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .196
...................................
Turning on .73
..............................
Head Restraints .87
.....................
Heating and Cooling .102
............................
High Beam Lever .73
.......................
Hood, Opening the .138
..............................................
Horn.4,70
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .195
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .242 Ignition
..............................................
Keys .76
...........................................
Switch .78
............
Timing Control System .252
........................
Immobilizer System .77
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
Index
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