2010 HONDA FIT windshield wipers

Used Oil, How to Dispose of......255
V
Vehicle Capacity Load ................209
Vehicle Dimensions ...................318
Vehicle Identification Number ...316
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator ..................233
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System ................................ 233
VSA OFF Indicator ...................67
VSA OFF Switch .....................234
VSA System Indicator ..............67
Vehicle Storage .......................... 281
Ventilation .................................. 112
VIN ............................................ 316
Viscosity, Oil .............................. 253
W
WARNING, Explanation of ...........iii
Warning Labels, Location of .........54Warranty Coverages (U.S.
only) ....................................... 333
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ........258
Fluid Level Indicator (Canada only) ..................................... 65
Operation ................................. 73
Wheels Adjusting the Steering ..............77
Alignment and Balance ...........276
Compact Spare ........................284
Wrench, Nut ........................... 285
Windows Auto Reverse ........................... 101
Operating the Power ...............100
Rear, Defogger ......................... 76
Windshield Cleaning ................................... 73
Defroster ................................. 113
Washers ............................ 73, 258
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades .....................269
Operation ................................. 73
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer ................................. 73
Worn Tires ................................. 275Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....311
Index
XI
INDEX

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.
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT)
ꭧ
2
(P. 224)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
ꭧ2
(P. 74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ2
(P. 189)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ3
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
ꭧ2
(P. 234)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ
2
(P. 194)
HORN
ꭧ
1PADDLE SHIFTER(UPSHIFT)ꭧ2
(P. 224)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 76)
HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON
(P. 76)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 31)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
ꭧ2
(P. 76/102)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 190)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4

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..........................
58
Instrument Panel ..........................
59
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 .........
77Keys and Locks
............................. 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
57
Instruments and Controls

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
72
Table of Contents

Windshield Wipers
1. MIST
2. OFF
3. INT－Intermittent
4. LO －Low speed
5. HI －High speed
6. Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. MIST
－The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. OFF －The wipers are not activated.
INT －The wipers operate every few
seconds. LO －The wipers run at low speed.
HI －The wipers run at high speed.
Windshield Washers －Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. Rear Window Wiper and Washer1. OFF
When you turn the wiper switch to the ‘‘OFF ’’position, the wiper will
return to its parked position.
2. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the rear window wiper ON.
3. Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer.
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Windshield Wipers and Washers
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4. Hold past OFF to turn the rearwindow wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
When you shift the transmission to
the reverse position with the front
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is off.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the
windshield washer. Turn Signal and Headlights
1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlights
5. High beams
6. Flash high beams
On Sport model
7. Fog lights off
8. Fog lights onTurn Signal
－Push down on the
left lever to signal a left turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
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