2009 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

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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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are two ways to tow your
vehicle:Flat-bed Equipment
－The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Wheel-lift Equipment
－ The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle. If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
Manual transmission:●Release the parking brake.●Shift the transmission to neutral.●Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Automatic transmission:●Release the parking brake.●Start the engine.●Shift to D position and hold for 5
seconds, then to N. Let the engine
run for 3 minutes, then turn it off.●Turn off the engine.●Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
front wheels off the ground.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
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Emergency Towing
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle's weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns freely before you begin
towing.If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service to
pull it out (see page311).
For very short distances, such as
freeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the front bumper.
To use the towing hook:
1. Take the towing hook and the
extension out of the tool kit in the
cargo area.
2. Put a cloth on the notch of the cover. Using the extension,
carefully pry on the notch of the
cover to remove it.
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3. Screw the towing hook into thebolt hole behind the bumper, then
tighten the hook securely with the
extension.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook for straight, flat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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The diagrams in this section give you
the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle's tires and
emissions control systems.Identification Numbers
...............
316
Specifications
..............................
318
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.............................
321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
...............................
321
Treadwear
...............................
321
Traction
..................................
321
Temperature
...........................
322
Tire Labeling
..............................
323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation
.........................
324
Emissions Controls
.....................
326
The Clean Air Act
....................
326
Crankcase Emissions Control System
................................
326
Evaporative Emissions Control System
................................
326
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
.............................
326
Exhaust Emissions Controls
...
327
Replacement Parts
..................
327
Three Way Catalytic Converter
................................
328 Emissions Testing
.......................
329
Technical Information
315
Technical Information
2009 Fit

Your vehicle has several identifying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
for warranty purposes. It is also
necessary for licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
see it by looking through the
windshield on the driver's side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver's doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certification label.
The VIN is also located on the
engine bulkhead. Slide the cover on
the engine compartment bulkhead to
view the VIN. Always close the cover
when finished.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
COVER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
Identification Numbers316
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The engine number is stamped into
the front of the engine block.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER
TRANSMISSION NUMBER
Identification Numbers
317
Technical Information
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