2009 HONDA FIT service indicator

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
Taking Care of the Unexpected
2009 Fit

Bulb ReplacementBack-up Lights
........................
266
Brake Lights
...........................
266
Fog Lights
...............................
265
Front Parking Lights
...............
263
Front Side Marker Lights
........
263
Headlights
..............................
262
Rear Bulbs
..............................
266
Specifications
..........................
319
Taillights
.................................
266
Turn Signal Lights
..........
263, 266
Bulbs, Halogen
..........................
262
C
Cancel Button
............................
196
Capacities Chart
.........................
318
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
............
53
Cargo
.........................................
208
Cargo Hook
................................
212
Cargo, How to Carry
..................
208
Carrying Cargo
..........................
208
CAUTION, Explanation of
............
iii
CD Care
.....................................
186
CD Error Messages
............
128, 157 CD Player
...........................
122,
149
Certification Label
......................
316
Chains, Tires
..............................
278
Changing a Flat Tire
..................
285
Changing Oil How to
....................................
254
When to
..................................
245
Charging System Indicator
...........................
60, 303
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
.............
70
Checklist, Before Driving
...........
215
Childproof Door Locks
.................
82
Child Safety
..................................
34
Booster Seats
...........................
50
Child Seats
..........................
39, 41
Important Safety Reminders.....
38
Infants
......................................
39
Large Children
.........................
49
LATCH
.....................................
43
Risks with Airbags
...................
35
Small Children
.........................
40
Tethers
....................................
47
Warning Labels
........................
36
Where Should a Child Sit?
........
35
Child Seats
.............................
34, 41
LATCH Anchorage Points
........
43 Tether Anchorage Points
.........
47
Cleaning the Seat Belts
..............
267
Clock
..........................................
192
Clutch Fluid
...............................
261
Code, Audio System
...................
191
CO in the Exhaust
................
53, 326
Cold Weather, Starting in
...........
216
Compact Spare Tire
....................
284
Consumer Information (U.S. only)
.......................................
332
Controls, Instruments and
............
57
Coolant Adding
....................................
256
Checking
................................
202
Proper Solution
.......................
256
Temperature Indicator
.............
63
Crankcase Emissions Control System
...................................
326
Cruise Control Indicator
...............
65
Cruise Control Operation
...........
194
Cup Holders
...............................
106
Current Fuel Mileage
...................
70
Customer Service Office
............
332
IndexII
2009 Fit

Rear View Mirror
.......................
101
Rear Window Defogger
................
76
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
.....................................
73
Recommended Shift Speeds
.......
218
Refueling
....................................
199
Reminder Indicators
.....................
60
Remote Audio Controls
..............
189
Remote Transmitter
.....................
90
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
268
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
254
Fuses
......................................
306
Light Bulbs
.............................
262
Schedule
.................................
251
Tires
.......................................
276
Wiper Blades
..........................
269
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash
........................................
20
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
................................
334
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant
............................
202, 256
Restraint, Child
............................
34
Reverse Gear Position
................
221
Reverse Lockout
........................
223 Rotation, Tire
.............................
276
S
Safety Belts
..............................
8, 18
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S. only)
.......................................
334
Safety Features
..............................
7
Airbags
......................................
9
Door Locks
..............................
11
Head Restraints
........................
13
Seat Belts
..............................
8, 14
Seats & Seat-Backs
..............
11, 12
Safety Labels, Location of
.............
54
Safety Messages
..........................
iii
Seat Belts
.................................
8, 18
Additional Information
.............
18
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
16
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
...........................
20
Cleaning
..................................
267
Detachable Anchor
..................
99
Lap/Shoulder Belt
..............
14, 19
Maintenance
............................
20 Reminder Indicator and
Beeper
.............................
18, 60
System Components
................
18
Use During Pregnancy
.............
16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
..................................
14, 19
Seats
............................................
93
Seats, Adjusting the
.....................
93
Seat Under Box
..........................
106
Security System
.........................
193
Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor...
27
Front Passenger's Weight Sensors
................................
27
Impact Sensors
...................
22, 23
Serial Number
............................
316
Service Intervals
.........................
245
Service Manual (U.S. only)
........
335
Service Station Procedures
........
199
Setting the Clock
........................
192
Shifting the Automatic Transmission
..........................
219
Shift Lever Position Indicators
...
219
Shift Lock Release
......................
223
IndexVIII
2009 Fit

Side Airbags
.................................
28
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
...................
31
How Your Side Airbags Work
..
28
Off Indicator
.............................
31
Side Curtain Airbags
....................
30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
....................................
30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in
.......................
263
Signaling Turns
............................
63
Snow Tires
.................................
278
Sound System
............................
115
Spare Tire
..................................
284
Inflating
...........................
273, 284
Spark Plugs
................................
318
Specifications
.............................
318
Speed Control
............................
194
Speed Limiter
......................
218, 222
Speedometer
................................
68
SRS, Additional Information
.........
22
Additional Safety Precautions
...
33
Airbag Service
..........................
32
Airbag System Components
.....
22
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
...................
31 How the SRS Indicator Works
..
30
How Your Front Airbags Works
..................................
25
How Your Side Airbags Work
..
28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
....................................
30
SRS Indicator
.........................
30, 61
START (Ignition Key Position).....
80
Starting the Engine
....................
216
In Cold Weather at High Altitude
................................
216
With a Dead Battery
................
299
State Emissions Testing
.............
329
Steam Coming from Engine
.......
301
Steering Wheel Adjustment
...............................
77
Anti-theft Column Lock
............
80
Buttons
...................................
189
Steering Wheel Buttons
.............
194
Stereo Sound System
.................
115
Storing Your Vehicle
..................
281
Sun Visor
...................................
106
Supplemental Restraint
System
..............................
9,22
Servicing
..................................
32
SRS Indicator
......................
30, 61 System Components
................
22
Synthetic Oil
..............................
254
T
Tachometer
..................................
68
Tailgate
........................................
88
Open Indicator
.........................
62
Opening the
.............................
88
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in
.....
266
Taking Care of the Unexpected
............................
283
Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.............................
321
Emissions Control Systems
.....
326
Three Way Catalytic Converter
............................
328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation
......................
324
Temperature Indicator
.................
63
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
........................................
291
Tensioners, Seat Belts
..................
20
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INDEX
2009 Fit