2008 HONDA FIT change wheel

If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is f ully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control. 232
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
Important Saf ety Reminders A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Driving
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor mounted inside
the tire behind the valve stem. You
must use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.
After you replace the flat tire with
thecompactsparetire,thelowtire
pressure indicator stays on. This is
normal; the system is not monitoring
the spare tire pressure. Manually
check the spare tire pressure to be
sure it is correct. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f . The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go off, after
several miles (kilometers) driving,
when you replace the spare tire with
the specif ied regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Changing a T ire with T PMS
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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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Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, then pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
done by your dealer or other
qualif ied mechanic.
1.
2.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
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HOLDING CLIP
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, then pull the inner
f ender cover back.
To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clip, and
lock it in place by pushing on its
center.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb. 1.
2.
9.
10.
Lights
Replacing a Parking L ight/Front
Side Marker Bulb and a T urn
Signal Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIP
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CONT INUED
Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
removetheflattire.Handlethe
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body (Sport model). Turn the
end bracket clockwise until the top
of the jack contacts the jacking
point. Make sure the jacking point
tab is resting in the jack notch.
9.
11. 12.
10.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRAKE HUB
JACKING POINT EXTENSION
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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
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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
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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
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Work .25 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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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
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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
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Open Indicator .62
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Opening the .81
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .201
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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
T
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