2010 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

To close the tailgate, hold the tailgate
handle, lower the tailgate, then press
down on the back edge.
Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
from getting into the interior. See
Carbon Monoxide Hazardon page
53. Unlocking the Tailgate
On Sport model and Canadian LX model
If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock itmanually.
Place a cloth on the edge of the cover
to prevent scratches, then use a
small flat-tip screwdriver to remove
the cover on the back of the tailgate.
Push the release lever to the right as shown.
If you need to unlock the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
TAILGATE HANDLE
Lock
Unlock
Tailgate
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On Sport model and Canadian LX model
LOCK－Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will flash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, the horn will sound to verify
that the doors and the tailgate are
locked and the security system (if
equipped) has set. You cannot lock
the doors and the tailgate if any door
or the tailgate is not fully closed or
the key is in the ignition switch. UNLOCK
－Press this button once
to unlock the driver's door. Push it
twice to unlock the remaining doors
and the tailgate. Some exterior lights
will flash twice each time you press
the button.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the door activated
position) will come on when you
press the UNLOCK button. If you do
not open any door or the tailgate
within 30 seconds, the light fades
out. If you relock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter
before 30 seconds have elapsed, the
light will go off immediately.
If you do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock and the security
system (if equipped) will set. PANIC
－Press this button for
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
LED
UNLOCK BUTTON
PANICBUTTON LOCKBUTTON
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Remote Transmitter Care●Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.
● Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
● Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
● If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. Replacing the Transmitter Battery
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
NOTE: Be careful not to strip the
head when removing this screw.
SCREW
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2. Separate the transmitter by pryingits middle seam with your fingernail.
3. Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by
carefully prying on the edge with acoin. 4. Remove the old battery, and insert
a new battery into the back of the
cover with the ＋side facing down.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment. Always
confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
5. Install the parts in reverse order.
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.BATTERY
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Front Seat Adjustments
See pages 11－12 for important safety
information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
Make all seat adjustments before you
start driving.
To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
release the bar. Try to move the seat
to make sure it is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle, pull
up the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure it
is locked in position.
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Armrest
On Sport model and Canadian LX model
The driver's seat has an armrest on
the side of the seat-back. To use,
pivot it down.Rear Seat Adjustments
You can adjust the angle of the rear
seat-backs separately. To change the
seat-back angle, pull up the release
lever on the outer side of the seat-back.Head Restraints
See page 13 for important safety
information and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
They are most effective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant's head rests against
the center of the restraint.
RELEASE LEVER
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Adjusting the Head Restraint
The head restraints adjust for height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull
upward. To lower the restraint, push
the release button sideways, and
push the restraint down.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, the
center head restraint should be
adjusted up or down, to match the
passenger's height.
Removing the Head Restraint
To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-back.
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks in
position when you reinstall it.
Front
RELEASE BUTTON
CUSHION
LEGS SEAT-BACKRear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
CUSHION
LEGS SEAT-BACK
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Active Head Restraints
The driver's and front passenger's
seats have active head restraints. If the
vehicle is struck severely from the rear,
the occupant properly secured with the
seat belt will be pushed against the
seat-back and the head restraint will
automatically move forward.
This reduces the distance between the
restraint and the occupant's head. It
also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash and
injuries to the neck and upper spine.After a collision, the activated restraint
should return to its normal position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
For a head restraint system to work properly: ● Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or from the restraintlegs.
● Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
● Install each restraint in its properlocation.
● Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints. Folding the Rear Seat Up
The left and right rear seat cushions
can be lifted up separately to make
room for cargo.
Remove any items from the seat
before you fold up the seat cushion.
Make sure the seat belt buckles are
on the seat. Do not take them out of
their loops (cushion rubber band).
LOOP(CUSHIONRUBBERBAND)
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