2011 HONDA FIT warning light

1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
 2: If equipped.
 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT)

2
(P. 226)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
 2
(P. 74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
2
(P. 190)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
3
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
2
(P. 236)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
2
(P. 195)
HORN

1PADDLE SHIFTER(UPSHIFT) 2
(P. 226)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 76)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 76)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 31)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

2
(P. 76/102)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 191)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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
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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
Instrument Panel Brightness ........76
Hazard Warning Button ................76
Rear Window Defogger .................76
Steering Wheel Adjustments .........77
Keys and Locks .............................
78Immobilizer System
......................
79
Ignition Switch .............................. 80
Door Locks ................................... 81
Power Door Locks ....................82
Childproof Door Locks ..............83
Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking ............................. 83
Auto Door Locking ...................83
Auto Door Unlocking ................86
Tailgate ......................................... 88
Remote Transmitter ......................90
Seats ............................................. 93
Power Windows .......................... 100
Mirrors ....................................... 101
Parking Brake ............................. 103
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
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Instant Fuel Economy
This shows your instant fuel
economy in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km(Canada).
Average Fuel Economy
This shows your vehicle's average
fuel economy in mpg (U.S.) or 1/100
km (Canada) since you last reset the
trip meter.
When you reset a trip meter, the
average fuel economy for that trip
meter also resets.Odometer
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.
Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.Check Fuel Cap Indicator
If the fuel fill cap is loose or missing,a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP ’’message
appears on the information display
after you start the engine. The
message changes from CHECK, to
FUEL, to CAP repeatedly.
Turn the engine off and confirm the
fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it until it
clicks at least once. You can cycle the
message off of the display by
pressing the select/reset knob
repeatedly, but this message will be
displayed each time the engine is
started. It will take several days of
normal driving for the vehicle to turn
the warning off.
Gauges
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1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
 2: If equipped.
 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT)2
(P. 226)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
 2
(P. 74)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
3
STEERING WHEELADJUSTMENTS
(P. 77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
2
(P. 195) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 191)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 31)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

2
(P. 76/102)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 76)
PADDLE SHIFTER(UPSHIFT)

2
(P. 226)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 76)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS
 2
(P. 190)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
2
(P. 236)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN

1
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Instrument Panel Brightness
You can change the instrument panel
brightness only when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position and
the light switch is on.
Turn the knob on the lower part of the
instrument panel to adjust thebrightness.
You will hear a beep when maximum
or minimum brightness is reached.
You will also hear a beep when the
maximum level is canceled by turning
the knob a click to the left.Hazard Warning ButtonPush the button to turn on the
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). This causes all four outside
turn signals and both turn indicators
in the instrument panel to flash. Use
the hazard warning lights if you need
to park in a dangerous area near
heavy traffic, or if your vehicle isdisabled.
Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in the
button comes on to show the
defogger is on. You must manually
shut off the rear window defogger
when it is no longer needed.
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger
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Except all Canadian models withautomatic transmission
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
3. Lift the rear center head restraint.
4. Open the tailgate. Raise the cargo area floor lid by lifting it up with
the back of the strap. To keep the
floor lid open, hook the looped
side of the strap to the legs of the
rear center head restraint.
5. Take the tool kit out of the spare tire.
FLOOR LID LOOP
SPARE TIRE
TOOL KIT JACK STRAP
CONTINUED
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The high temperature indicator
should be off under most conditions.
If the engine coolant temperature
gets higher than normal, the
indicator will blink. If it stays on, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the high
temperature indicator blinking or
remaining on. Or you may see steam
or spray coming from under thehood.
Driving with the high temperature
indicator on can cause serious damage
to your engine.
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
1. Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. 3. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
check the high temperature
indicator. If the high heat is due to
overloading, the engine should
start to cool down almost
immediately. If it does, wait until
the high temperature indicator
goes off, then continue driving.
4. If the high temperature indicator stays on, turn off the engine.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the vehicle stopped. 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page 204). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other drivingmaneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 255).
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving(see Emergency Towing on page
313). Charging System Indicator
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technicalassistance.
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
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