2010 HONDA FIT seats

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations..........................
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Instrument Panel ..........................
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Instrument Panel Indicators ..........
60
Gauges ..........................................
68
Trip Meter ................................
69
Instant Fuel Economy ...............
70
Average Fuel Economy .............
70
Odometer ..................................
70
Fuel Gauge ...............................
70
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .........
70
Maintenance Minder ................
71
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel .......................................
72
Windshield Wipers and Washers ................................
73
Windshield Wipers ...................
73
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer .................................
73
Turn Signal and Headlights ..........
74
Headlights ....................................
75
Instrument Panel Brightness ........
76
Hazard Warning Button ................
76
Rear Window Defogger .................
76
Steering Wheel Adjustments .........
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............................. 78
Immobilizer System ......................
79
Ignition Switch ..............................
80
Door Locks ...................................
81
Power Door Locks ....................
81
Childproof Door Locks ..............
82
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Auto Door Locking ...................
83
Auto Door Unlocking ................
85
Tailgate .........................................
88
Remote Transmitter ......................
90
Seats .............................................
93
Power Windows ..........................
100
Mirrors .......................................
101
Parking Brake .............................
102
Interior Convenience Items .........
104
Lower Glove Box ....................
105
Upper Glove Box .....................
105
Beverage Holders ...................
106
Seat Under Box .......................
106
Accessory Power Socket .........
106
Sun Visor ................................
106
Interior Lights .............................
107
Instruments and Controls
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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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Pull up the rear seat cushion, and
fold the seat leg down. Push the seat
cushion firmly against the seat-back
to lock it.To return the seat cushion to its
original position, first make sure
there are no items or seat belts on
the floor, then pull up the seat leg
fully, and push down the seat
cushion slowly while holding it with
your hands. Set the seat leg in the
floor guide. A latch comes out when
the leg is set properly.Folding the Rear Seat Down
The rear seat-backs can be folded
down for more cargo room.
Each side folds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
Make sure the seat belt buckles are
on the seat ( see page96).
Make sure there are no items or seat
belts on the floor before folding
down the seats.
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FLOOR GUIDE
LEG
LATCH
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When you fold down the driver's side
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page 99).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.1. Remove all items from the driver'sseat-back pocket.
2. Completely lower all rear head restraints to prevent contact with,
or possible damage to the pocket.
3. Pull up the release lever on the outside of the seat-back.
4. Fold the seat-back forward. Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see page 96.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. In the
center seating position of the rear
seat, be sure the detachable anchor
is latched securely before using the
seat belt (see page 99).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
Carrying Cargo
on page 208).
LATCH PLATERELEASE LEVER
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Detachable Anchor
The seat belt in the rear center seat
is equipped with a detachableanchor.
This allows the center seat belt to be
unlatched when the driver's side rear
seat is folded.
Using a seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
Pull out the small latch plate and the
latch plate from each holding slot in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it.Line up the triangle marks on the
small latch plate and anchor buckle
when reattaching the belt andbuckle.
Tug on the seat belt to verify that the
detachable anchor is securely
latched. Make sure the seat belt is
not twisted.
SMALL LATCH PLATE
LATCH PLATE
SMALL LATCH PLATE
TRIANGLE MARKS
ANCHOR BUCKLE
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