2010 HONDA FIT ignition

On Sport model and Canadian LX model
Your vehicle comes with the two
ignition keys.
All models except Sport model andCanadian LX modelYou should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits
are damaged.
● Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
● Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
● Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
All models except Sport model and
Canadian LX model
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
KEY NUMBER TAG KEYS WITH TRANSMITTER
KEY NUMBER TAG
KEYS
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The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine's fuel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
briefly, then go off. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key's coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's
authority 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 cause
interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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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 thevehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Pull the lock tab
to lock the door, and push it forward
to unlock the door.
On Canadian DX and DX-A models
To lock the passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab and close the door. To lock
the driver's door, pull and hold the
outside door handle, then pull the
lock tab. Release the handle, then
close the door.When the door is unlocked, you can
see the red indicator on the lock tab
above the inner door handle.
All models except Sport model and
Canadian LX model
Each front door can be locked or
unlocked with the ignition key. Power Door Locks
All models except Canadian DX and
DX-A models
To lock the doors and the tailgate,
push the top of the master door lock
switch on the driver's door, pull the
lock tab rearward on the driver's
door, or use the key in the outside
door lock on the driver's door.
Pushing the bottom of the master
door lock switch unlocks all doors
and the tailgate.
LOCK TAB
To lock
To unlock
RED INDICATOR
LOCK UNLOCK
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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The lock tab on each passenger's
door locks and unlocks only that
door. Pushing forward the lock tab
on the driver's door unlocks only that
door. To unlock only the driver's
door from the outside, turn the key
and release it. If you turn it again, the
remaining doors and the tailgateunlock.
To lock a passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
To lock the driver's door, remove
key from ignition switch and pull the
lock tab rearward or push the top of
the master door lock switch, then
close the door.Lockout Prevention
If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, lockout prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver's
door. With any door open and the
key in the ignition switch, locking
with master door lock switch is
disabled. If the driver's door is
closed, the lock tab on the driver's
door is not disabled. Pulling the
driver's lock tab rearward will lock all
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver's door by pulling the lock tab
rearward, the driver's door lock tab
pops out and unlocks the driver'sdoor.Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, pull the lock tab forward and
use the outside door handle.
LEVER
Unlock
Lock
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
On all models except Canadian DX andDX-A
Your vehicle has customizable
settings for the doors and tailgate to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
features. You can turn off or change
the settings for these features as
described on the following pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
safely, the engine is off, and apply the
parking brake. Make all settings
before you start driving. Auto Door Locking
The auto door locking feature has
three possible settings:
● The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
● All doors and tailgate lock
whenever you move the shift lever
out of the Park (P) position (A/Tvehicles).
● All doors and tailgate lock when
the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h).
This is the default setting.
To turn off the Auto Door Lock
modes:
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver's door.
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3. Push and hold the front of themaster door lock switch on the
driver's door until you hear a click
(after about 5 seconds).
4. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position.To program the Park Lock mode:
Locks all doors and tailgate when theshift lever is moved out of the Park (P)position (A/T vehicles only).
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to
close the driver's door. 3. Push and hold the front of the
master door lock switch on the
driver's door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5seconds).
4. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position.
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To program the Drive Lock mode:Locks all doors and tailgate when thevehicle's speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to
close the driver's door. 3.
On A/T vehicles,push and hold the
brake pedal, and move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position.
4. Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the
driver's door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5seconds).
5. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position.
On
A/T vehicles,
move the shift lever to
the Park (P) position.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Auto Door Unlocking
The auto door unlocking feature has
five possible settings:
● The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
●
On A/T vehicles,the driver's door
unlocks when you move the shift
lever to the Park (P) position with
the brake pedal depressed.
This is the default setting.
● All doors and tailgate unlock when
you move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position (A/T vehicles) with the
brake pedal depressed.
● The driver's door unlocks whenever
you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
This is the default setting on M/T vehicles.
● All doors and tailgate unlock
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
A/T models
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