2009 HONDA FIT automatic transmission

ꭧ: If equippedVehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.
9,25)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 101 )
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 81)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 100 )
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 200 ) INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATOR (P.
60)
GAUGES (P. 68) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
115, 143)
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9,25)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P. 130, 137,171, 178)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ꭧ
(P. 110)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.
219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
CONTINUED
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
2009 Fit

ꭧ: If equippedMIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 101)
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 81)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 200)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.
100)
PARKING BRAKE (P.102)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.
219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 217) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ꭧ
(P.
110)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.
115,143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P.
130, 137,171,178)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
Control Locations58
2009 Fit

4. Hold past OFF to turn the rearwindow wiper on and to spary the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
When you shift the transmission to
the reverse position with the front
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is off.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the
windshield washer. Turn Signal and Headlights
1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlights
5. High beams
6. Flash high beamsOn Sport model7. Fog lights off
8. Fog lights onTurn Signal
－Push down on the
left lever to signal a left turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights74
2009 Fit

The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II),
and START (III).
LOCK (0)－You can insert or remove
the key only in this position. To turn
the key, push it in slightly. If your
vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the shift lever must also be in Park.
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-
theft lock may make it difficult to turn
the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel
to the left or right as you turn the key.
ACCESSORY (I) －You can operate
the audio system and the accessory
power socket in this position.
ON (II) －This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
START (III) －Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver's door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in Park before you can remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
Ignition Switch80
2009 Fit

SEAT-BACK POCKET
ꭧ1COAT HOOK
FRONT DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRRORS
SUN VISOR
SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKETPASSENGER'S TRAYUPPER GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDER
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
LOWER GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
CARGO FLOOR BOX
ꭧ
2
ꭧ1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: All Canadian models with automatic transmissionInterior Convenience Items104
2009 Fit

On Sport model and Canadian LX modelCruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.Using the Cruise Control
1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
NOTE: The main switch can be left
on, even when the system is not in
use.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press the SET/DECEL button on
the steering wheel. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshift to hold the set speed.CRUISE BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON CANCEL
BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
Cruise Control194
2009 Fit

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
Carrying Cargo208
2009 Fit

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important information
on parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA
®), and the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). Driving Guidelines
......................
214
Preparing to Drive
......................
215
Starting the Engine
.....................
216
Manual Transmission
.................
217
Automatic Transmission
.............
219
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
(Sport only)
.............................
224
Parking
.......................................
229
Braking System
..........................
230
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............
231
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
.....................
233
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
...................................
235
Towing a Trailer
..........................
238
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome
.............................
238
Driving
213
Driving
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