2008 HONDA FIT hydraulic

Check your brakes af ter driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious and alert in your driving.
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the lef t-f ront brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
Your vehicle is equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
the brake pedal. The anti-lock brake
system (ABS) helps you retain
steering control when braking very
hard.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, and reduces their ef f ectiveness
and reduces brake pad life. In
addition, f uel economy can be
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, conf using
drivers behind you. If the f ront brake pads need
replacing, you will hear a distinctive,
metallic screeching sound when you
apply the brake pedal. If you do not
have the brake pads replaced, they
will screech all the time. It is normal
f or the brakes to occasionally squeal
or squeak when you apply them.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Braking System
Braking System Design Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Driving
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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
1.
2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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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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