2011 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
If equipped
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
information, see page 102.Steering Wheel Adjustments
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
1. Pull the lever under the steering column toward you until it stops.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward your
face. Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges andindicators.
3. Push the lever forward fully to lockthe steering wheel in position.
4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustments
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All models except Canadian DX andDX-A models
Your vehicle comes with the two
ignition keys.
On Canadian DX and DX-A modelsYou should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits
are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
On Canadian DX and DX-A models
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
KEY NUMBER TAG KEYS WITH
TRANSMITTER
KEY NUMBER TAG KEYS
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The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine's fuel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
briefly, then go off. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key's coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II),
and START (III).
LOCK (0)You can insert or remove
the key only in this position. To turn
the key, push it in slightly. If your
vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the shift lever must also be in Park.
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-
theft lock may make it difficult to turn
the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel
to the left or right as you turn the key. ACCESSORY (I)
You can operate
the audio system and the accessory
power socket in this position.
ON (II) This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)position.
START (III) Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver's door. Remove the
key to turn off the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in Park before you can remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of thevehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Pull the lock tab
to lock the door, and push it forward
to unlock the door.
When the door is unlocked, you can
see the red indicator on the lock tab
above the inner door handle.
On Canadian DX and DX-A models
To lock the passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab and close the door. To lock
the driver's door, pull and hold the
outside door handle, then pull the
lock tab. Release the handle, then
close the door.
On Canadian DX and DX-A models
Each front door can be locked or
unlocked with the ignition key.
LOCK TAB
To lock
To unlock
RED INDICATOR
LOCK UNLOCK
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Power Door Locks
All models except Canadian DX andDX-A models
To lock the doors and the tailgate,
push the top of the master door lock
switch on the driver's door, pull the
lock tab rearward on the driver's
door, or use the key in the outside
door lock on the driver's door.
Pushing the bottom of the master
door lock switch unlocks all doors
and the tailgate. The lock tab on each passenger's
door locks and unlocks only that
door. Pushing forward the lock tab
on the driver's door unlocks only that
door. To unlock only the driver's
door from the outside, turn the key
and release it. If you turn it again, the
remaining doors and the tailgateunlock.
To lock a passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
To lock the driver's door, remove
key from ignition switch and pull the
lock tab rearward or push the top of
the master door lock switch, then
close the door.
Lockout Prevention
If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, lockout prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver's
door. With any door open and the
key in the ignition switch, locking
with master door lock switch is
disabled. If the driver's door is
closed, the lock tab on the driver's
door is not disabled. Pulling the
driver's lock tab rearward will lock all
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver's door by pulling the lock tab
rearward, the driver's door lock tab
pops out and unlocks the driver'sdoor.MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, pull the lock tab forward and
use the outside door handle.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
On all models except Canadian DX and
DX-A
Your vehicle has customizable
settings for the doors and tailgate to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
features. You can turn off or change
the settings for these features as
described on the following pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
safely, the engine is off, and apply the
parking brake. Make all settings
before you start driving. Auto Door Locking
The auto door locking feature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
All doors and tailgate lock
whenever you move the shift lever
out of the Park (P) position (A/Tvehicles).
All doors and tailgate lock when
the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h).
This is the default setting.
LEVER
Unlock
Lock
CONTINUED
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To turn off the Auto Door Lockmodes:
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver's door. 3. Push and hold the front of the
master door lock switch on the
driver's door until you hear a click
(after about 5 seconds).
4. Release the switch, and within 20 seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position.
To program the Park Lock mode:
Locks all doors and tailgate when theshift lever is moved out of the Park (P)position (A/T vehicles only).
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to
close the driver's door.
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