2009 HONDA FIT power steering fluid

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
＃
●Fuel lines and connections
＃
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
251
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
CONTINUED
Index
I
INDEX
2009 Fit

Inflation, Proper Tire
..................
273
Recommended Pressures
.......
274
Inside Mirror
.............................
101
Inspection, Tire
..........................
275
Installing a Child Seat
..................
42
Instrument Panel
..........................
59
Instrument Panel Brightness
.......
76
Instruments and Controls
.............
57
Interior Lights
............................
107
Introduction
...................................
i
iPod
®Error Messages
.........
135, 176
J
Jacking up the Vehicle
...............
285
Jack, Tire
...................................
285
Jump Starting
.............................
299
K
Keys
.............................................
78 L
Label, Certification
.....................
316
Lane Change, Signaling
...............
74
Lap/Shoulder Belt
.................
14, 19
LATCH Anchorage System
..........
43
Lights Bulb Replacement
...................
262
Indicator
...................................
59
Interior
....................................
107
Parking
....................................
74
Turn Signal
..............................
74
Load Limit
..................................
209
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)
......
80
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column
.......
80
Childproof Door
.......................
82
Fuel Fill Door
..........................
199
Lockout Prevention
..................
82
Power Door
..............................
81
Tailgate
....................................
88
Low Coolant Level
......................
202
Lower Anchors
.............................
43
Lower Glove Box
........................
105
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................
62 Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
...........................
60, 303
Lubricant Specifications Chart...
319
Luggage, Storing (cargo)
...........
208
M
Maintenance
..............................
243
Main Items and Sub Items
......
248
Minder
....................................
245
Minder Indicator
......................
66
Owner's Maintenance Checks
................................
250
Safety
......................................
244
Schedule
.................................
251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.......
304
Manual Transmission
.................
217
Checking Fluid Level
..............
260
Shifting
...................................
217
Manual Transmission Fluid
.......
260
Meters, Gauges
............................
68
Methanol in Gasoline
.................
198
Mirrors, Adjusting
......................
101
Modifications
.............................
207
Modifying Your Vehicle
.............
207
IndexVI
2009 Fit

Ventilation
..................................
112
VIN
............................................
316
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
253
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
54
Warranty Coverages (U.S. only)
.......................................
333
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
258
Fluid Level Indicator (Canada only)
.....................................
65
Operation
.................................
73
Wheels Adjusting the Steering
..............
77
Alignment and Balance
...........
276
Compact Spare
........................
284
Wrench, Nut
...........................
285
Windows Auto Down
..............................
101
Auto Reverse
...........................
101
Operating the Power
...............
100
Rear, Defogger
.........................
76 Windshield
Cleaning
...................................
73
Defroster
.................................
113
Washers
............................
73, 258
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.....................
269
Operation
.................................
73
Worn Tires
.................................
275
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
311
Index
XI
INDEX
2009 Fit