2008 HONDA FIT glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .67
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Trip Meter .67
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Odometer .68
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Power Door Locks .79
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Tailgate .81
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seats .86 ..............................
Power Windows .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .96
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Interior Convenience Items .97
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Beverage Holders .98
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Glove Box .98
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Sun Visor .99
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Interior Lights .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
97
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
VANITY MIRROR
SEAT-BACK POCKET SUN VISOR
PASSENGER’S
TRAY
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE) COAT HOOK
GLOVE BOXCOIN TRAY
CENTER POCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.Open the glove box by pushing the
button. Close it with a f irm push.
Glove Box
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
98
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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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
149
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Gas Mileage, Improving .141
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Gasohol .136
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Gasoline .136
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement .136
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Tank, Ref ueling .137
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Gas Station Procedures .137
Gauges
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Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .158
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Manual Transmission .155 ........................................
Glove Box .98
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) .148
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Fuel .136
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Fill Door and Cap .137
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement .136
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Oxygenated .136
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Tank, Ref ueling .137
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Fuel Economy .141
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Fuses, Checking the .234 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .196
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
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Aiming .196
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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High Beam Indicator .65
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Reminder Chime .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .196
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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High Beam Lever .73
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Hood, Opening the .138
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Horn.4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch .195
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .242 Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System .252
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Index
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