2010 HONDA FIT wiper blades

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Radiator Overheating.................301
Radio/Disc Sound System .........143
Radio Theft Protection ...............191
Readiness Codes ........................329
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........................... 266
Rearview Mirror .........................101
Rear Window Defogger ................76
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer ..................................... 73
Recommended Shift Speeds .......218
Refueling .................................... 199
Reminder Indicators .....................60
Remote Audio Controls ..............189
Remote Transmitter .....................90
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter .............268
Engine Oil and Filter ...............254
Fuses ...................................... 306
Light Bulbs ............................. 262
Schedule ................................. 251
Spark Plugs ............................. 318
Tires ....................................... 276Wiper Blades
..........................
269
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash ........................................ 20
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 334
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................ 202, 256
Restraint, Child ............................ 34
Reverse Gear Position ................221
Reverse Lockout ........................217
Rotation, Tire ............................. 276
S
Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S.
only) ....................................... 334
Safety Features .............................. 7
Airbags ................................. 9, 22
Door Locks .............................. 11
Head Restraints ........................13
Seat Belts ........................ 8, 14, 18
Seats & Seat-Backs ..............11, 12
Safety Labels, Location of .............54
Safety Messages ..........................iiiSeat Belts
................................. 8, 18
Additional Information .............18
Advice for Pregnant Women ....16
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ........................... 20
Cleaning .................................. 267
Detachable Anchor ..................99
Lap/Shoulder Belt ..............14, 19
Maintenance ............................ 20
Reminder Indicator and
Beeper ............................. 18, 60
System Components ................18
Use During Pregnancy .............16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .................................. 14, 19
Seats ............................................ 93
Seats, Adjusting the .....................93
Seat Under Box .......................... 106
Security System .........................193
Security System Indicator ............66
Sensors
Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...27
Front Passenger's Weight
Sensors ................................ 27
Impact Sensors ...................22, 23
Serial Number ............................ 316
Index
VIII

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
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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

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care ofyourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page 335 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.Maintenance Safety.....................
244
Maintenance Minder ..................
245
Fluid Locations ...........................
252
Adding Engine Oil ......................
253
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter .......................................
254
Engine Coolant ...........................
256
Windshield Washers ...................
258
Transmission Fluid .....................
259
Automatic Transmission
Fluid ...................................
259
Manual Transmission Fluid ....
260
Brake and Clutch Fluid ...............
261
Lights ..........................................
262
Cleaning the Seat Belts ...............
267
Floor Mats ..................................
267
Audio Antenna ............................
268
Dust and Pollen Filter .................
268
Wiper Blades ..............................
269
Tires ...........................................
273
Checking the Battery ..................
279
Vehicle Storage ...........................
281
Maintenance
243
Maintenance

Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use. This
reservoir supplies the windshield and
rear window washers.
On U.S. models:To check the
windshield washer fluid level, open
the hood and look for the windshield
washer reservoir located behind the
right headlight. You will see a ‘‘1/2 ’’
mark on the reservoir.
On Canadian models:The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page 65).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antifreeze
can damage your vehicle's paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer fluid.
WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR Fill up to here
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace a front wiper blade:
1. Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield. Raise the driver's side
first, then the passenger's side.
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
2. Disconnect the blade assemblyfrom the wiper arm:
● Put a cloth on the edge of the
lock tab to prevent scratches,
then push up on the lock tab
carefully with a flat-tipscrewdriver.
WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
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●Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on thewindshield.3. Remove the blade from its holder by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
come out of the holder. 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in the
slots along the edge of the newblade.
Make sure the two rubber tabs
inside the blade fit to each notch of
the reinforcement, as shown.
WIPER ARMBLADE
REINFORCEMENT
TOPBLADE
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5. Place the top of the wiper blade onthe end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly.
Make sure the blade is completely installed. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down the
lock tab. Make sure the wiper
blade assembly locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger's
side first, then the driver's side.To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Raise the wiper arm off the rearwindow.
2. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pivoting the
blade assembly upward.
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3. Slide the blade out of the holder.4. Examine the new wiper blades. Ifthey have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in the
slots along the edge of the newblade.5. Slide the new blade into theholder. Make sure it is engaged in
the slot along its full length.
Insert both ends of the blade into
the holder. Make sure they aresecure.
6. Install the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm against the windshield.
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REINFORCEMENT
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