2010 HONDA FIT transmission

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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
CONTINUED
Index
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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
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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
Index
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Manual Transmission..............217
Glove Box .................................. 105
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ................................. 210
H
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
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INDEX

Washer Level........................... 65
Infant Restraint ............................
39
Infant Seats ..................................
39
Tether Anchorage Point ...........
47
Inflation, Proper Tire ..................
273
Recommended Pressures .......
274
Inside Mirror .............................
101
Inspection, Tire ..........................
275
Installing a Child Seat ..................
42
Instant Fuel Economy ..................
70
Instrument Panel ..........................
59
Instrument Panel Brightness .......
76
Instruments and Controls .............
57
Interior Lights ............................
107
Ceiling Light ...........................
107
Introduction ...................................
i
iPod
®................................... 129, 170
iPod®Error Messages .........135, 176
J
Jacking up the Vehicle ...............285
Jack, Tire ...................................
285
Jump Starting .............................
299K
Keys
............................................. 78
L
Label, Certification .....................316
Lane Change, Signaling ...............
74
Lap/Shoulder Belt .................
14, 19
LATCH Anchorage System ..........
43
Lights Bulb Replacement ...................
262
Indicator ...................................
59
Interior ....................................
107
Parking ....................................
74
Turn Signal ..............................
74
Load Limit ..................................
209
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ......
80
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column .......
80
Childproof Door .......................
82
Fuel Fill Door ..........................
199
Lockout Prevention ..................
82
Power Door ..............................
81
Tailgate ....................................
88Low Coolant Level
......................
202
Lower Anchors .............................
43
Lower Glove Box ........................
105
Low Fuel Indicator .......................
62
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...........................
60, 303
Lubricant Specifications Chart ...
319
Luggage, Storing (cargo) ...........
208
M
Maintenance .............................. 243
Main Items and Sub Items ......
248
Minder ....................................
245
Minder Indicator ......................
66
Owner's Maintenance
Checks ................................
250
Safety ......................................
244
Schedule .................................
251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ................................
60, 304
Manual Transmission .................
217
Checking Fluid Level ..............
260
Shifting ...................................
217
Manual Transmission Fluid .......
260
Index
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Service Intervals.........................245
Service Manual (U.S. only) ........335
Service Station Procedures ........199
Setting the Clock ........................192
Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 219
Shift Lever Position Indicators ...219
Shift Lock Release ......................223
Side Airbags ................................. 28
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works ...................31
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
Side Curtain Airbags ....................30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in .......................263
Signaling Turns ............................ 63
Snow Tires ................................. 278
Spare Tire .................................. 284
Inflating ........................... 273, 284
Specifications .......................... 320
Spark Plugs ................................ 318
Specifications ............................. 318
Speed Control ............................ 194
Speed Limiter ......................218, 222Speedometer
................................ 68
SRS, Additional Information .........22
Additional Safety Precautions ...33
Airbag Service .......................... 32
Airbag System Components .....22
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................31
How the SRS Indicator Works ..30
How Your Front Airbags Work .................................... 25
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work .................................... 30
SRS Indicator ......................... 30, 61
START (Ignition Key Position) .....80
Starting the Engine ....................216
In Cold Weather at High Altitude ................................ 216
With a Dead Battery ................299
State Emissions Testing .............329
Steam Coming from Engine .......301
Steering Wheel
Adjustments ............................. 77
Anti-theft Column Lock ............80
Buttons ........................... 189, 194
Storing Your Vehicle ..................281Sun Visor
................................... 106
Supplemental Restraint
System .............................. 9, 22
Servicing .................................. 32
SRS Indicator ...................... 30, 61
System Components ................22
Synthetic Oil .............................. 254
T
Tachometer .................................. 68
Tailgate ........................................ 88
Open Indicator ......................... 62
Opening the ............................. 88
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .....266
Taking Care of the
Unexpected ............................ 283
CONTINUED
Index
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INDEX

Technical DescriptionsDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles) ............................. 321
Emissions Control Systems .....326
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 328
Tire Labeling ........................... 323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation ...................... 324
Temperature Indicator .................63
Temporarily Repairing a Flat
Tire ........................................ 291
Tensioners, Seat Belts ..................20
Tether Anchorage Points .............47
Theft Protection, Radio ..............191
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 328
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...77
Time, Setting the ........................192
Tire Chains ................................ 278
Tire, How to Change a Flat ........285
Tire Information .........................323
Tire Labeling .............................. 323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 235, 324Tires
.......................................... 273
Air Pressure ............................ 274
Chains ..................................... 278
Checking Wear .......................275
Compact Spare ........................284
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 321
Inflation ................................... 273
Inspection ............................... 275
Labeling .................................. 323
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator ........................ 64, 235
Maintenance ........................... 276
Pressure Monitoring System ...235
Replacing ................................ 276
Rotating .................................. 276
Snow ....................................... 278
Specifications .......................... 320
Tools, Tire Changing .................285
Towing
A Trailer .................................. 238
Emergency Wrecker ...............311
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .............................. 235
Indicator ............................ 64, 236Required Federal
Explanation ......................... 324
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ............................ 259
Checking Fluid Level, Manual ................................ 260
Fluid Selection ................259, 260
Identification Number .............316
Shifting the Automatic .............219
Shifting the Manual .................217
Treadwear .................................. 321
Trip Meter ................................... 69
Turn Signals ................................. 63
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. only) .............................. 321
Unleaded Gasoline .....................198
Upper Glove Box ........................105
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ........................ 142, 183
Index
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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
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