2010 HONDA FIT check engine

A
Accessories andModifications ..........................
206
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...................................
80
Accessory Power Socket ............
106
Additives, Engine Oil .................
254
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......
77
Advanced Airbags ........................
27
Airbag (SRS) ............................
9, 22
Air Conditioning System ............
110
Usage ......................................
112
Air Pressure, Tires ..............
273, 274
Alcohol in Gasoline ....................
198
Antifreeze ...................................
256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ............................
62, 231
Operation ................................
231
Anti-theft, Audio System .............
191
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .........................................
80
Audio Antenna ...........................
268
Auto Door Locking .......................
83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ....
83 Auto Door Unlocking
...................
85
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...
20
Automatic Speed Control ...........
194
Automatic Transmission ............
219
Capacity, Fluid ........................
319
Checking Fluid Level ..............
259
Paddle Shifters ........................
224
Shifting ...................................
219
Shift Lever Position Indicators ............................
219
Shift Lever Positions ...............
220
Shift Lock Release ...................
223
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...
259
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................
190
Average Fuel Economy ................
70
B
Battery Charging System Indicator ........................
60, 303
Jump Starting ..........................
299
Maintenance ...........................
279
Specifications ..........................
320
Before Driving ...........................
197Belts, Seat
................................ 8, 18
Beverage Holders ......................
106
Booster Seats ...............................
50
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...........
231
Break-in, New Linings .............
198
Bulb Replacement ...................
266
Fluid .......................................
261
Parking ...................................
102
System Design ........................
230
System Indicator ...............
60, 305
Wear Indicators .......................
230
Braking System ..........................
230
Break-in, New Vehicle ................
198
Brightness Control, Instruments ..............................
76
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INDEX

D
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
E
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

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
N
Neutral Gear Position .................221
New Vehicle Break-in .................198
Normal Shift Speeds ..................218
NOTICE, Explanation of ................i
Numbers, Identification .............316
O
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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INDEX

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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Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steeringcolumn. Features
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other conveniencefeatures.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park. Maintenance
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailedinformation. Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuelpump.
Overview of Contents
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The front seats have adjustable seat
belt anchors. To adjust the height of
an anchor, squeeze the two release
buttons, and slide the anchor up or
down as needed (it has fourpositions).
Never place the shoulder portion of alap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
See page 18 for additional
information about your seat belts and
how to take care of them. 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and head restraints, and
put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
upright, well back in their seats, with
their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is safely parked and the
engine is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies
down, turns sideways, sits forward,
leans forward or sideways, or puts
one or both feet up, the chance of
injury during a crash is greatlyincreased.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the driver's or the
passenger's side of the vehicle.If the impact is on the passenger's
side, the passenger's side curtain
airbag will inflate even if there are no
occupants on that side of the vehicle.
One or both side curtain airbags may
inflate in a moderate to severe frontal
collision which causes the front
airbags to deploy.
To get the best protection from the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
How the SRS Indicator Works
The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt tensioners.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly then goes off. This
tells you the system is workingproperly.
If the indicator comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you
should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:
● If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
● If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
● If the indicator comes on or flashes
on and off while you drive.
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
Additional Information About Your Airbags
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