2010 HONDA FIT cooling

Manual Transmission..............217
Glove Box .................................. 105
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ................................. 210
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs ...........262
Hazard Warning Flashers ............76
Headlights ............................. 74, 75
Aiming .................................... 262
Daytime Running Lights (Canada only) ..................................... 75
High Beam Indicator ................65
High Beams, Turning on ..........74
Lights On Indicator ..................64
Low Beams, Turning on ...........74
Reminder Chime .................74, 75
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........262
Turning on ............................... 74
Head Restraints ............................ 94
Heated Mirror ............................ 102
Heating and Cooling ..................110
High Altitude, Starting at ............216
High Beam Lever .........................75High-Low Beam Switch
................74
Hood, Opening and Closing
the .......................................... 200
Horn ........................................ 4, 72
Hydraulic Clutch ........................261
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Identification Number, Vehicle ................................... 316
Ignition Keys ......................................... 78
Switch ...................................... 80
Timing Control System ...........327
Immobilizer System .....................79
Important Safety Precautions .........6
Indicators, Instrument Panel ........59
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .......62, 231
Brake (Parking and Brake
System) ......................... 60, 305
Charging System ..............60, 303
Check Fuel Cap .......................70
Cruise Control .......................... 65
Cruise Main ............................. 65
Door and Tailgate Open ...........62DRL (Daytime Running
Lights) ..................................
65
Electric Power Steering ............62
Fog Lights ................................ 64
High Beam ............................... 65
High Temperature ...................63
Key (Immobilizer System) .......66
Lights On ................................. 64
Low Fuel .................................. 62
Low Oil Pressure ..............60, 303
Low Temperature .....................63
Low Tire Pressure .............64, 235
Maintenance Minder .........66, 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Passenger Airbag Off ...............31
Seat Belt Reminder .............18, 60
Security System .......................66
Side Airbag Off ....................31, 61
SRS ..................................... 30, 61
TPMS ................................ 64, 236
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning ............................... 63
VSA Off .................................... 67
VSA System ............................. 67
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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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ꭧ: If equipped
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 9, 25)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 101)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 81)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
(P. 100)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 200)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATOR (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 115, 143)
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9, 25)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P. 130, 137, 171, 178)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ꭧ
(P. 110)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217)NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Your vehicle's exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the information on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:● The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.
● You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
● The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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ꭧ: If equipped
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 101)
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 81)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 200)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
(P. 100)
PARKING BRAKE (P. 102)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P. 219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 217)HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLSꭧ
(P. 110)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115, 143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P. 130, 137, 171, 178)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
ꭧ
Control Locations
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High Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. It
normally comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II) position
and goes off after a few seconds. In
normal driving conditions, this
indicator should not blink or stay on. In
severe driving conditions, such as very
hot weather or a long period of uphill
driving, this indicator may blink. This
means the engine coolant temperature
is high. If the indicator begins to blink
while you are driving, be sure to slow
down to prevent overheating. If the
indicator stays on, pull safely to the
side of the road and turn off the engine.
See page 301 for instructions and
precautions on checking the engine's
cooling system.
Do not drive the vehicle while the
indicator is on or the engine may bedamaged.Low Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. If
there is no problem, this indicator
comes on when the engine is cold. If
it comes on when the engine is warm
(normal operating temperature),
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer as soon as possible.Turn Signal and
Hazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is burned
out (see page 264). Replace the bulb
as soon as possible, since other
drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Instruments and Controls
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Airflow Controls
Fan Control Dial
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
If equipped
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button is on when the
A/C is on.
Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever
This lever controls the source of the
air going into the system. When you
slide the lever to the
side, air is
brought in from outside the vehicle
(fresh air mode). When you selectthe
side, air from the vehicle's
interior is sent through the system
again (recirculation mode). The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
The system should be left in fresh air
mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh airmode.
Rear Window Defogger Button
/
This button turns the rear window
defogger on and off (see page 76).
On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page 102).
Mode Control Dial
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center and
corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between the
vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Air flows from the floor vents.
Airflow is divided between the
floor vents and defroster vents at the
base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Adding Engine Coolant
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX
line. Inspect the cooling system forleaks.Always use Honda Long-life Anti-
freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or plainwater.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum
engines. Continued use of any non-
Honda coolant can result in
corrosion, causing the cooling
system to malfunction or fail. Have
the cooling system flushed and
refilled with Honda antifreeze/
coolant as soon as possible.If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
RESERVE TANK
Engine Coolant
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