2009 HONDA FIT seats

Folding the Rear Seat Up
The left and right rear seat cushions
can be lifted up separately to make
room for cargo.
Remove any items from the seat
before you fold up the seat cushion.Pull up the rear seat cushion, and
fold the seat leg down. Push the seat
cushion firmly against the seat-back
to lock it.
To return the seat cushion to its
original position, first make sure
there are no items on the floor, then
pull up the seat leg fully, and push
down the seat cushion slowly while
holding it with your hands. Set the
seat leg in the floor guide. A latch
comes out when the leg is set
properly.Folding the Rear Seat Down
The rear seat-backs can be folded
down for more cargo room.
Each side folds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
Make sure there are no items on the
floor before folding down the seats.
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FLOOR GUIDE
LEG
LATCH
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Instruments and Controls
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When you fold down the driver's side
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page99).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.
1. Lower the rear head restraints toits lowest position. If you fold
down the driver's side seat-back,
also adjust the rear center head
restraint to its lowest position.
2. Pull up the release lever on the outside of the seat-back.
3. Fold the seat-back forward. Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see page97.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. In the
center seating position of the rear
seat, be sure the detachable anchor
is latched securely before using the
seat belt (see page99).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
Carrying Cargo
on page208).
LATCH PLATE
RELEASE LEVER
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Detachable Anchor
The seat belt in the rear center seat
is equipped with a detachable
anchor.
This allows the center seat belt to be
unlatched when the driver's side rear
seat is folded.
Using a seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
Pull out the small latch plate and the
latch plate from each holding slot in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it.
Line up the triangle marks on the
small latch plate and anchor buckle
when reattaching the belt and
buckle.
Tug on the seat belt to verify that the
detachable anchor is securely
latched. Make sure the seat belt is
not twisted.
SMALL LATCH PLATE
LATCH PLATE
SMALL LATCH PLATE
TRIANGLE MARKS
ANCHOR
BUCKLE
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To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert the latch plate into the slot on
the side of the anchor buckle. Store
the detachable anchor and seat belt
latch plates in the retractor housing.Power Windows
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switch down and hold it. Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.
The windows will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition
switch. Opening either front door
cancels this function.
Closing a power window on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is off, and the passenger
windows cannot be raised or
lowered. To cancel this feature, push
on the switch again to get it to pop
out. Keep the MAIN switch off when
you have children in the vehicle so
they do not injure themselves by
operating the windows
unintentionally.
LATCH PLATE
ANCHOR
BUCKLE
DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:●Upper glove box●Lower glove box●Front door pockets●Seat-back pocket (if equipped)●Center pocket●Cargo area side pocket●Cargo area, including the rear
seats when folded up or down.●Seat under box●Cargo floor box (all canadian
models with automatic
transmission)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle's handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsafe. Before carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the following
pages.
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
CARGO FLOOR BOX*
2
FRONT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKET*
1
SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKET
CARGO AREA
LOWER GLOVE BOX
ꭧ 1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission UPPER GLOVE BOX
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Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment●Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.●Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.●Keep the upper and lower glove
boxes closed while driving. If it is
open, a passenger could injure
their knees during a crash or
sudden stop.
●If you fold the rear seats up or
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
interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
●Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor 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.●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 from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
carbon monoxide
poisoning, follow the instructions
on page53.
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2009 Fit

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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Index
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INDEX
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
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