2008 HONDA FIT service schedule

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. 130
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Maintenance Minder
Indicator Immobilizer System
IndicatorSecurity System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
During this period: Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contactyour authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
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Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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To eliminate potential hazards, read
the instructions bef ore you begin,
and make sure you have the tools
and skills required.Make sure your vehicle is parked
on level ground, the parking brake
is set, and the engine is of f .
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts
cleaner, not gasoline.
To reduce the possibility of f ire or
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery
and all f uel-related parts.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air. Be sure there is
adequate ventilation whenever you
operate the engine. Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
All service items not detailed in this
section should be perf ormed by a
certif ied technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
down bef ore touching any parts.
Maintenance Saf ety
Important Saf ety Precautions
Potential Vehicle HazardsCarbon Monoxide poison f rom
engine exhaust. Injury f rom moving parts.
Burns f rom hot parts.
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Improperly maintaining this
vehicle, or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s
manual. Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
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If the remaining engine oil lif e is 15
to 6 percent, you will see the engine
oil lif e indicator every time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance minder
indicator will also come on, and the
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
below the ‘‘OIL LIFE’’ message.When the remaining engine oil lif e is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
same maintenance item code(s),
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
The 15 and 10 percent oil lif e
indicator reminds you that the time
is coming soon to take your vehicle
in f or the required maintenance.
Maintenance Minder
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MAINTENANCE
ITEM CODE(S)
ENGINE OIL LIFE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
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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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CONT INUED
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Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .49
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .47
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .260
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .54
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Saf ety Messages .iii .....................................
Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .203
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Detachable Anchor .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .18,60
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Select/Reset Knob .67
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Serial Number .242
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Service Intervals .179
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Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures .137
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Setting the Clock .129
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .157
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Radiator Overheating .228
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Radio/CD Sound System .107
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Radio Thef t Protection .128
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Readiness Codes .231
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .201
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Rear Seat, Folding .90,91
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .71
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .156
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Ref ueling .137
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205 ................
Engine Oil and Filter .188
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Fuses .233
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Light Bulbs .196
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Schedule .185
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Tires .212
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Wiper Blades .205
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .260
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .140,190
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .159
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Reverse Lockout .161
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Rotation, Tire .212
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