2010 HONDA FIT engine overheat

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DANGER, Explanation of.............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights (Canada only) ......................................... 75
Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 299
Defects, Reporting Safety (U.S. only) ....................................... 334
Defogger, Rear Window ...............76
Defrosting the Windows ............113
Detachable Anchor ......................99
Dimensions ................................ 318
Dimming the Headlights ..............74
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........259
Engine Oil ............................... 201
Directional Signals .................63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......230
Disc Care ................................... 186
Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ...................255Doors
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Childproof Door Locks .............82
Locking and Unlocking ............81
Power Door Locks ...................81
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 321
Downshifting, Manual Transmission .......................... 217
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 213
Economy ................................. 203
Driving Guidelines .....................214
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) ............................ 224
Dust and Pollen Filter ................268
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Economy, Fuel ........................... 203
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road ..........283
Battery, Jump Starting .............299 Brake System Indicator
.....60, 305
Changing a Flat Tire ...............285
Charging System Indicator ........................ 60, 303
Checking the Fuses ................307
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........284
Hazard Warning Flashers ........76
Jump Starting .......................... 299
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 60, 303
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Overheated Engine .................301
Towing .................................... 311
Emergency Brake ......................102
Emergency Flashers ....................76
Emergency Towing ....................311
Emissions Controls ....................326
Emissions Testing ......................329
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Index
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INDEX

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
Engine Coolant .......................... 256
Engine Number .........................317
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................198
Evaporative Emissions Controls .................................. 326
Exhaust Emissions Controls ......327
Exhaust Fumes ............................ 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by .................................... 16F
Fan, Interior
............................... 111
Features ..................................... 109
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
Location .................................. 252
Manual Transmission ..............260
Windshield Washer .................258
FM/AM Radio Reception ...........184
Four-way Flashers ........................76
Front Airbags ........................... 9, 25
Front Seat Adjusting .................................. 93
Fuel ............................................ 198
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .........70
Economy ................................. 203Fill Door and Cap
....................
199
Gauge ...................................... 70
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............198
Reserve Indicator .....................62
Tank, Filling the ......................199
Fuel Economy ............................ 203
Fuses, Checking the ..................307
G
Gas Mileage, Improving .............204
Gasoline ..................................... 198
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............198
Tank, Refueling .......................199
Gas Station Procedures ..............199
Gauges
Fuel .......................................... 70
Odometer ................................. 70
Speedometer ............................ 68
Tachometer .............................. 68
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ...............219, 220
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Meters, Gauges............................ 68
Methanol in Gasoline .................198
Mirrors, Adjusting ......................101
Modifications ............................. 207
Modifying Your Vehicle .............207
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Neutral Gear Position .................221
New Vehicle Break-in .................198
Normal Shift Speeds ..................218
NOTICE, Explanation of ................i
Numbers, Identification .............316
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline ................................. 198
Odometer ..................................... 70
Odometer, Trip ............................ 69
Oil Change, How to ......................254
Change, When to ....................245
Checking Engine ....................201
Life, Engine ............................. 245Pressure 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 .......................... 327Playing 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 Location ...............106
Power Windows .........................100
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ........16
Preparing to Drive ......................215
Proper Seat Belt Usage ................14
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
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Radiator Overheating.................301
Radio/Disc Sound System .........143
Radio Theft Protection ...............191
Readiness Codes ........................329
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........................... 266
Rearview 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
Spark Plugs ............................. 318
Tires ....................................... 276Wiper 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 ........................217
Rotation, Tire ............................. 276
S
Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S.
only) ....................................... 334
Safety Features .............................. 7
Airbags ................................. 9, 22
Door Locks .............................. 11
Head Restraints ........................13
Seat Belts ........................ 8, 14, 18
Seats & Seat-Backs ..............11, 12
Safety Labels, Location of .............54
Safety Messages ..........................iiiSeat 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
Security System Indicator ............66
Sensors
Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...27
Front Passenger's Weight
Sensors ................................ 27
Impact Sensors ...................22, 23
Serial Number ............................ 316
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Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls).................................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ........................................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering wheel, and other convenience items) ..............57
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ................................................109
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ....................................................................................... 197
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ........................................................................................................... 213
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...........................................................243
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ...................................................283
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ........................................................315
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)........................331
Index .............................................................................................................................................................................. I
INDEX
Service Information Summary(fluid capacities and tire pressures) ............................................................... last page
Contents
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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock function. For more information,
see page 231.Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the engine. Reset the
system by restarting the engine. The
indicator will not turn off immediately.
If it does not go off after driving a short
distance, or comes back on again while
driving, take the vehicle to your dealer
to have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned off, making
the vehicle harder to steer.
If you turn the steering wheel to the
full left or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may feel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage to
the steering box caused by overheating.Low Fuel Indicator
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.64 US gal (6.2 L) of fuel
remaining in the tank before the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of fuel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
This indicator comes on if any door
or the tailgate is not closed tightly.
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High Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. It
normally comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II) position
and goes off after a few seconds. In
normal driving conditions, this
indicator should not blink or stay on. In
severe driving conditions, such as very
hot weather or a long period of uphill
driving, this indicator may blink. This
means the engine coolant temperature
is high. If the indicator begins to blink
while you are driving, be sure to slow
down to prevent overheating. If the
indicator stays on, pull safely to the
side of the road and turn off the engine.
See page 301 for instructions and
precautions on checking the engine's
cooling system.
Do not drive the vehicle while the
indicator is on or the engine may bedamaged.Low Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. If
there is no problem, this indicator
comes on when the engine is cold. If
it comes on when the engine is warm
(normal operating temperature),
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer as soon as possible.Turn Signal and
Hazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is burned
out (see page 264). Replace the bulb
as soon as possible, since other
drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
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The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse. When shifting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shifting, do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause the clutch to wear outfaster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause for a few seconds before
shifting into reverse, or shift into one
of the forward gears for a moment.
This stops the gears so they won't‘‘
grind. ’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting, make
sure the engine speed will not go
into the tachometer's red zone in the
lower gear.
Rapid slowing or speeding up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Manual Transmission
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