2009 HONDA FIT ABS

Tire Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.On vehicles with aluminum wheels,
improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights for
balancing.Tire Rotation
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display. Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
illustration each time they are
rotated. If you purchase directional
tires, rotate only front-to-back.
When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.Replacing Tires and Wheels
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire's sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a different
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA)
ꭧto work
inconsistently.
The ABS and VSA system
ꭧwork by
comparing the speed of the wheels.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can affect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate.
ꭧ : If equipped
Front Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
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14. Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against the
hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.
15. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m, 11 kgf·m)
17.
On Sport model and Canadian LX model with manual transmission:Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire.
18. Remove the strap loop from the legs of the head restraint and
lower the cargo area floor lid.
19. Pull the floor lid toward you and remove the tabs.
20. Pull the floor lid out.
TAB
FLOOR LID
Changing a Flat Tire288
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U.S. Canada
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
The brake system indicator (red)
normally comes on when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and as a reminder to check
the parking brake. It will stay on if
you do not fully release the parking
brake.
If the brake system indicator (red)
comes on while driving, the brake
fluid level is probably low. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
feels normal. If it does, check the
brake fluid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
261).
If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads/shoes. However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system's dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
Emergency
Towing on page 311).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully. If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator (if equipped) come
on with the brake system indicator,
have your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
Brake System Indicator
305
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
No. Amps. Circuits Protected1 10 A Back Up
2 (7.5 A) TPMS
ꭧ
3 20 A Driver's Power Window
4 －Not Used
5 10 A Back Up Light
6 10 A SRS
7 (10 A) Transmission SOL
ꭧ
8 7.5 A SRS
9 (20 A) Fog Light
ꭧ
10 7.5 A A/C
ꭧ
11 7.5 A ABS/VSA
ꭧ
12 10 A ACG
13 20 A ACC Socket
14 7.5 A Key Lock/Radio
15 7.5 A Daytime Running Light
16 10 A Rear Wiper
17 20 A Front Passenger's Power Window
18 20 A Rear Passenger's Side Power Window
19 20 A Rear Driver's Side Power Window
20 15 A Fuel Pump
21 15 A Washer
22 7.5 A Meter
23 10 A Hazard
24 10 A Stop/Horn
25 －Not Used No. Amps. Circuits Protected
26 10 A LAF
27 (30 A) Door Lock Main
ꭧ
28 20 A Headlight Main
29 10 A Small Light
30 30 A Main Fan Motor
31 －Not Used
32 10 A Right Headlight Low Beam
33 15 A IG Coil
34 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam
35 (15 A) Door Lock
ꭧ
36 (15 A) Door Lock
ꭧ
37 30 A ABS/VSA
ꭧFSR
38 (15 A) Door Lockꭧ
39 15 A IGP
40 －Not Used
41 －Not Used
42 －Not Used
43 (7.5 A) MG Clutch
44 7.5 A STS
45 －Not Used
46 －Not Used
47 (30 A) Sub Fan Motor
48 10 A Left Headlight High Beam
49 (15 A) Door Lock
ꭧ
50 (15 A) Door Lock
ꭧ
ꭧ : If equipped
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Fuse Locations
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected51 10 A Right Headlight High Beam
52 15 A DBW
53 －Not Used
54 20 A Rear Defogger
ꭧ
55 10 A Heated Mirror
ꭧ
56 30 A Front Wiper
57 30 A Blower Motor
58 30 A ABS/VSA
ꭧMotor
59 20 A Rear Defogger
30 A
60 50 A/ 40 A IG Main/Option Main
61 30 A Radio
62 －Not Used
ꭧ : If equipped
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
Under-hood Fuse Box (On the battery)Amps. Circuits Protected
100 A Battery 70 A EPS
20 A Horn/Hazard
Fuse Locations310
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A
AAABBB ~CCC
.................................
3
Accessories and Modifications
..........................
206
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)
...................................
80
Accessory Power Socket
............
106
Additives, Engine Oil
.................
254
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
......
77
Advanced Airbags
........................
27
Airbag (SRS)
............................
9, 22
Air Conditioning System
............
110
Usage
......................................
111
Air Pressure, Tires
..............
273, 274
Alcohol in Gasoline
....................
198
Antifreeze
...................................
256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light
..................
62, 231
Operation
................................
231
Anti-theft, Audio System
.............
191
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock
.........................................
80
Audio System
.............................
115 Auto Control Mode, Starting
Engine
....................................
216
Auto Door Locking
.......................
83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
....
83
Auto Door Unlocking
...................
85
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
...
20
Automatic Speed Control
...........
194
Automatic Transmission
............
219
Capacity, Fluid
........................
319
Checking Fluid Level
..............
259
Paddle Shifters
........................
224
Shifting
...................................
219
Shift Lever Position Indicators
............................
219
Shift Lever Positions
...............
220
Shift Lock Release
...................
223
Automatic Transmission Fluid
...
259
Auxiliary Input Jack
...................
190
Average Fuel Mileage
..................
70
B
Battery Charging System Indicator
........................
60, 303 Jump Starting
..........................
299
Maintenance
...........................
279
Specifications
..........................
320
Before Driving
...........................
197
Belts, Seat
................................
8, 18
Beverage Holders
......................
106
Booster Seats
...............................
50
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...........
231
Break-in, New Linings
.............
198
Bulb Replacement
...................
266
Fluid
.......................................
261
Parking
...................................
102
System Design
........................
230
System Indicator
...............
60, 305
Wear Indicators
.......................
230
Braking System
..........................
230
Break-in, New Vehicle
................
198
Brightness Control, Instruments
..............................
76
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR)
.................................
209
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs
...........
262
Hazard Warning Flashers
............
76
Headlights
.............................
74, 75
Aiming
....................................
262
Daytime Running Lights (Canada only)
.....................................
75
High Beam Indicator
................
65
High Beams, Turning on
..........
74
Lights On Indicator
..................
64
Low Beams, Turning on
...........
74
Reminder Chime
......................
75
Replacing Halogen Bulbs
........
262
Turning on
...............................
74
Head Restraints
............................
94
Heated Mirror
............................
102
Heating and Cooling
..................
110
High Beam Lever
.........................
75
High-Low Beam Switch
................
74
Hood, Opening and Closing the
..........................................
200 Horn
............................................
72
Hydraulic Clutch
........................
261
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
...................................
316
Ignition Keys
.........................................
78
Switch
......................................
80
Timing Control System
...........
327
Immobilizer System
.....................
79
Important Safety Precautions
.........
6
Indicators, Instrument Panel
........
59
ABS (Anti-lock Brake)
.......
62, 231
Brake (Parking and Brake System)
.........................
60, 305
Charging System
..............
60, 303
Check Fuel Cap
.......................
70
Cruise Control
..........................
65
Cruise Main
.............................
65
Door and Tailgate Open
...........
62
DRL (Daytime Running Lights) (Canada only)
.......................
65
Electric Power Steering
............
62 Fog Lights
................................
64
High Beam
...............................
65
High Temperature
...................
63
Key (Immobilizer System)
.......
66
Lights On
.................................
64
Low Fuel
..................................
62
Low Oil Pressure
..............
60, 303
Low Temperature
.....................
63
Low Tire Pressure (U.S. only)
..............................
64, 235
Maintenance Minder
.........
66, 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....
304
Passenger Airbag Off
...............
31
Seat Belt Reminder
.............
18, 60
Security System
.......................
66
Side Airbag Off
.........................
61
SRS
.....................................
30, 61
TPMS (U.S. only)
..............
64, 236
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
...............................
63
VSA System
.............................
67
Washer Level
...........................
65
Infant Restraint
............................
39
Infant Seats
..................................
39
Tether Anchorage Point
...........
47
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