SymbolMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
ꭧ 1
B
●Replace engine oil and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect these items:●Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots●Suspension components●Driveshaft boots●Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)●All fluid levels and condition of fluids●Exhaust system
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●Fuel lines and connections
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ꭧ 1: If the message ‘‘SERVICE ’’does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 249.
NOTE:
●Independent of maintenance message in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.●Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).●Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
Symbol Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).●Replace dust and pollen filterIf you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the maintenance
minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at
60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). (For A/T only)
If you tow a FIT behind a motorhome, the transmission
fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km), whichever comes first. (For A/T only)
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder
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If you remove the driver's floor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
put it back in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda floor mats,
make sure they fit properly and that
they can be anchored securely. Do
not put additional floor mats on top of
the anchored mat.Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof. Before
using a
‘‘drive-through ’’car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna from
being damaged by the car wash
brushes. Dust and Pollen Filter
On models with A/CThis filter removes the dust and
pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
information display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the flow from
the heating and cooling system
becomes less than usual.
Floor Mats, Audio Antenna, Dust and Pollen Filter268
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CapacitiesFuel tank Approx.
10.6 US gal (40 L)
Engine oil Change
ꭧ1Including
filter 3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
Without filter 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Total 4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
Engine
coolant Automatic
transmission
Changeꭧ2
1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Total 1.32 US gal (5.0 L)
Manual transmission
Change
ꭧ2
1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Total 1.29 US gal (4.9 L)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Change
2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Total 6.18 US qt (5.85 L)
Manual
transmisson fluid Change
1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Total 1.7 US qt (1.6 L)
Windshield
washer reservoir U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada Vehicles 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
ꭧ 1: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
ꭧ 2: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.116 US gal (0.44 L)
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 13.1-14.8 oz
(370 -420 g)
Lubricant type SP-10
Lights Headlights High/Low 12 V -60/55W (HB2)
Front turn signal lights 12 V-21W (Amber)
Parking lights/side marker
lights 12 V
-3.8W (Amber)
Fog lights
ꭧ
12 V -55W (H11)
Rear turn signal lights 12 V-21W (Amber)
Stop/Taillights 12 V-21/5W
Back-up lights 12 V-16W
License plate lights 12 V-5W
Ceiling light 12 V-8W
Cargo area light 12 V-5W
Map light
ꭧ
12 V -8W
High-mount brake light LED
ꭧ : For some types
Specifications
319
Technical Information
2009 Fit
EngineAdding Engine Coolant
...........
256
Coolant Temperature Indicator
...............................
63
If it Won ’t Start
........................
297
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
60, 304
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
245
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
60, 303
Oil, What Kind to Use
.............
253
Overheating
............................
301
Specifications
..........................
318
Speed Limiter
..................
218, 222
Starting
...................................
216
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
198
Evaporative Emissions Controls
..................................
326
Exhaust Fumes
............................
53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
....................................
16
F
Fan, Interior
...............................
111 Features, Comfort and
Convenience
...........................
109
Filling the Fuel Tank
..................
199
Filters Dust and Pollen
.......................
268
Oil
...........................................
254
Flashers, Hazard Warning
...........
76
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
285
Floor Mats
.................................
267
Fluids Automatic Transmission
.........
259
Brake
......................................
261
Clutch
.....................................
261
Manual Transmission
..............
260
Windshield Washer
.................
258
FM/AM Radio Reception
...........
184
Four-way Flashers
........................
76
Front Airbags
...........................
9, 25
Front Seat Adjusting
..................................
93
Airbags
.................................
9, 25
Fuel
............................................
198
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
.........
70
Fill Door and Cap
....................
199
Gauge
......................................
70
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
62 Octane Requirement
...............
198
Oxygenated
.............................
198
Reserve Indicator
.....................
62
Tank, Filling the
......................
199
Fuel Economy
............................
203
Fuses, Checking the
..................
307
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
.............
203
Gasohol
......................................
198
Gasoline
.....................................
198
Gauge
......................................
68
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
62
Octane Requirement
...............
198
Tank, Refueling
.......................
199
Gas Station Procedures
..............
199
Gauges Fuel
..........................................
70
Speedometer
............................
68
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission
.........
220
Manual Transmission
..............
217
Glove Box
..................................
105
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N
Neutral Gear Position
.................
221
New Vehicle Break-in
.................
198
Normal Shift Speeds
..................
218
NOTICE, Explanation of
................
i
Numbers, Identification
.............
316
O
Odometer
.....................................
70
Odometer, Trip
............................
69
Oil Change, How to
......................
254
Change, When to
....................
245
Checking Engine
....................
201
Life, Engine
.............................
245
Pressure Indicator
.............
60, 303
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart
...................................
253
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
................................
326
ON (Ignition Key Position)
..........
80
Outside Mirrors
.........................
101
Overheating, Engine
..................
301 Owner's Maintenance Checks
....
250
Oxygenated Fuels
......................
198
P
Paddle Shifters
...........................
224
Panel Brightness Control
.............
76
Park Gear Position
.....................
220
Parking
......................................
229
Parking Brake
............................
102
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
...........................
60, 305
Parking Lights
.............................
74
Parking Over Things that Burn
................................
229, 328
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
31
PGM-FI System
..........................
327
Playing a Disc
.....................
122, 149
Playing an iPod
®..................
129, 170
Playing a PC card
.......................
158
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
.............................
136, 177
Playing the AM/FM Radio.........
143
Playing the FM/AM Radio
.........
115
Pollen Filter
...............................
268 Power Door Locks
.......................
81
Power Socket Locations
.............
106
Power Windows
.........................
100
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
16
Preparing to Drive
......................
215
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
11
Additional Safety Precautions
...
17
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
16
Protecting Children
......................
34
General Guidelines
..................
34
Protecting Infants
.....................
39
Protecting Larger Children
......
49
Protecting Small Children
........
40
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
47
Using LATCH
..........................
43
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
301
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
115
Radio Theft Protection
...............
191
Readiness Codes
........................
329
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
266
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Index
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INDEX
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
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