2010 HONDA FIT airbag

ꭧ: If equipped
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORꭧ(P. 66, 193)
WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 65)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP (P. 304)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 60, 303)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P. 60, 303)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 64)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 64)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 30, 61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 66) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 65)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 65)
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR (P. 63)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR (P. 62)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 65)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 62)
TPMS INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P. 60)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 60, 305)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65)
HIGH TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR (P. 63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATORꭧ(P. 67)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 67) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31, 61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 64)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 62) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR (P. 62)
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If your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
information, see page 18.Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates a potential
problem with your front airbags. This
indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your side
airbags, passenger's side airbag
cutoff system, side curtain airbags,
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver's seat position sensor, or the
front passenger's weight sensors.
For more information, see page 30. U.S. Canada
Side Airbag Off Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger's side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
information, see page 31.
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ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped.
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT)ꭧ2
(P. 224)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
ꭧ2
(P. 74)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ3
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 77) CRUISE CONTROLBUTTONSꭧ
2
(P. 194) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 190)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
(P. 31)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
ꭧ
2
(P. 76/102)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 76)
PADDLE SHIFTER (UPSHIFT)
ꭧ
2
(P. 224)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 76)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ 2
(P. 189)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
ꭧ 2
(P. 234)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
ꭧ
1
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the followinginformation. Accessories
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have been
designed and approved for your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and could
adversely affect your vehicle's
handling and stability.
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interfere with your vehicle's
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system (ifequipped). Before installing any accessory:
● Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance.
● Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see
page 307) or interfere with proper
operation of your vehicle.
● Before installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the final installation.
● Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
these areas may interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
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Modifying Your Vehicle
Removing parts from your vehicle, or
replacing components with non-
Honda components could seriously
affect your vehicle's handling,
stability, and reliability.
Here are some examples:● Lowering your vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
● Raising your vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit can affect
the handling and stability. ●
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS)
ꭧ.
ꭧ : If equipped
● Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interfere with the operation of
your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
● Modifying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle's
safety features can make the
systems ineffective.
If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
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Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment● Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
● Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
● Keep the upper and lower glove
boxes closed while driving. If it is
open, a passenger could injure
their knees during a crash or
sudden stop. ●
If you fold the rear seats up or
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep
all cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher, it could
interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags. Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
● Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
● Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
● If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, follow the instructions
on page 53.
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