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Publication
Form Number Form Description
61TK602 2011 Honda Fit Service Manual
61TK602EL 2011 Honda Fit Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61TK630 2009 Honda Fit Body Repair Manual
31TK6620 2011 Honda Fit Owner's Manual
31TK6820 2011 Honda Fit Navigation System Owner's Manual
31TK6M20 2011 Honda Fit Honda Service History
31TK6Q20 2011 Honda Fit Technology Reference Guide HON-R Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in
your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
337
Warranty and Customer Relations
Main MenuTable of Contents

A
Accessories andModifications .......................... 208
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position) ................................... 80
Accessory Power Socket ............106
Additives, Engine Oil .................256
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......77
Advanced Airbags ........................26
Airbag (SRS) ............................ 9, 22
Air Conditioning System ............110
Usage ...................................... 112
Air Pressure, Tires ..............275, 276
Alcohol in Gasoline ....................200
Antifreeze ................................... 258
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ............................ 62, 233
Operation ................................ 233
Anti-theft, Audio System .............192
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ......................................... 80
Audio Antenna ........................... 270
Auto Door Locking .......................83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ....83 Auto Door Unlocking
...................
86
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...20
Automatic Speed Control ...........195
Automatic Transmission ............221
Capacity, Fluid ........................321
Checking Fluid Level ..............261
Paddle Shifters ........................226
Shifting ................................... 221
Shift Lever Position
Indicators ............................ 221
Shift Lever Positions ...............222
Shift Lock Release ...................225
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...261
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................191
Average Fuel Economy ................70
B
Battery Charging System
Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Jump Starting .......................... 301
Maintenance ........................... 281
Specifications .......................... 322
Before Driving ........................... 199Belts, Seat
................................
8, 18
Beverage Holders ......................106
Booster Seats ............................... 50
Brakes
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...........233
Break-in, New Linings .............200
Bulb Replacement ...................268
Fluid ....................................... 263
Parking ................................... 103
System Design ........................232
System Indicator ...............60, 307
Wear Indicators .......................232
Braking System .......................... 232
Break-in, New Vehicle ................200
Brightness Control,
Instruments .............................. 76
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D
DANGER, Explanation of.............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights ..............75
Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 301
Defects, Reporting Safety ...........336
Defogger, Rear Window ...............76
Defrosting the Windows ............113
Detachable Anchor ......................99
Dimensions ................................ 320
Dimming the Headlights ..............74
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........261
Engine Oil ............................... 204
Directional Signals .................63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......232
Disc Care ................................... 187
Disc Player .......................... 122, 149
Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ...................257Doors
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Childproof Door Locks .............83
Locking and Unlocking ............81
Power Door Locks ...................82
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 323
Downshifting, Manual
Transmission .......................... 219
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 215
Economy ................................. 205
Driving Guidelines .....................216
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
(Sport only) ............................ 226
Dust and Pollen Filter ................270
E
Economy, Fuel ........................... 205
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road ..........285
Battery, Jump Starting .............301 Brake System Indicator
.....
60, 307
Changing a Flat Tire ...............287
Charging System Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Checking the Fuses ................309
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........287
Hazard Warning Flashers ........76
Jump Starting .......................... 301
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Overheated Engine .................303
Towing .................................... 313
Emergency Brake ......................103
Emergency Flashers ....................76
Emergency Towing ....................313
Emissions Controls ....................328
Emissions Testing ......................331
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant ...........258
Coolant Temperature Indicator ............................... 63
If it Won't Start ........................299
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Oil Life Indicator .....................247
Oil Pressure Indicator .......60, 305
Oil, What Kind to Use .............255
Overheating ............................ 303
Specifications .......................... 320
Speed Limiter ..................220, 224
Starting ................................... 218
Engine Coolant .......................... 258
Engine Number .........................319
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................200
Evaporative Emissions Controls .................................. 328
Exhaust Emissions Controls ......329
Exhaust Fumes ............................ 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by .................................... 16F
Fan, Interior
............................... 111
Features ..................................... 109
Filters
Dust and Pollen .......................270
Oil ........................................... 256
Flashers, Hazard Warning ...........76
Flat Tire, Changing a .................287
Floor Mats ................................. 269
Fluids Automatic Transmission .........261
Brake ...................................... 263
Clutch ..................................... 263
Location .................................. 254
Manual Transmission ..............262
Windshield Washer .................260
FM/AM Radio Reception ...........185
Fog Lights .................................... 75
Four-way Flashers ........................76
Front Airbags ........................... 9, 24
Front Seat
Adjusting .................................. 93
Fuel ............................................ 200
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .........70 Economy
.................................
205
Fill Door and Cap ....................201
Gauge ...................................... 70
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............200
Reserve Indicator .....................62
Tank, Filling the ......................201
Fuel Economy ............................ 205
Fuses, Checking the ..................309
G
Gas Mileage, Improving .............206
Gasoline ..................................... 200
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............200
Tank, Refueling .......................201
Gas Station Procedures ..............201
Gauges Fuel .......................................... 70
Odometer ................................. 70
Speedometer ............................ 68
Tachometer .............................. 68
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Shifting................................... 219
Manual Transmission Fluid .......262
Meters, Gauges ............................ 68
Methanol in Gasoline .................200
Mirrors, Adjusting ......................102
Modifications ............................. 209
Modifying Your Vehicle .............209
N
Neutral Gear Position .................223
New Vehicle Break-in .................200
Normal Shift Speeds ...........220, 230
NOTICE, Explanation of ................i
Numbers, Identification .............318
O
Octane Requirement, Gasoline ................................. 200
Odometer ..................................... 70
Odometer, Trip ............................ 69
Oil Change, How to ......................256
Change, When to ....................247Checking Engine
....................
204
Life, Engine ............................. 247
Pressure Indicator .............60, 305
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart ................................... 255
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery ................................ 328
ON (Ignition Key Position) ..........80
Outside Mirrors .........................101
Overheating, Engine ..................303
Owner's Maintenance Checks ....252
Oxygenated Fuels ......................200
P
Paddle Shifters ........................... 226
Panel Brightness Control .............76
Park Gear Position .....................222
Parking ...................................... 231
Parking Brake ............................ 103
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................... 60, 307
Parking Lights ............................. 74
Parking Over Things that
Burn ................................ 231, 330Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
31
PGM-FI System .......................... 329
Playing a Disc .....................122, 149
Playing an iPod

Protecting Children......................34
General Guidelines ..................34
Protecting Infants .....................39
Protecting Larger Children ......49
Protecting Small Children ........40
Using Child Seats with Tethers ................................. 47
Using LATCH .......................... 43
R
Radiator Overheating .................303
Radio/Disc Sound System ............................ 115, 143
Radio Theft Protection ...............192
Readiness Codes ........................331
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........................... 268
Rearview Mirror .........................101
Rear Window Defogger ................76
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ..................................... 73
Recommended Shift Speeds ............................. 220, 230
Refueling .................................... 201Reminder Indicators
.....................
60
Remote Audio Controls ..............190
Remote Transmitter .....................90
Replacement Information
Dust and Pollen Filter .............270
Engine Oil and Filter ...............256
Fuses ...................................... 308
Light Bulbs ............................. 264
Schedule ................................. 253
Spark Plugs ............................. 320
Tires ....................................... 278
Wiper Blades .......................... 271
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash ........................................ 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............336
Reserve Tank, Engine
Coolant ............................ 204, 258
Restraint, Child ............................ 34
Reverse Gear Position ................223
Reverse Lockout ........................219
Rotation, Tire ............................. 278
S
Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18Safety Defects, Reporting
...........
336
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 ..........................iii
Seat Belts ................................. 8, 18
Additional Information .............18
Advice for Pregnant Women ....16
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners ........................... 20
Cleaning .................................. 269
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
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Seat Under Box.......................... 106
Security System .........................194
Security System Indicator ............66
Sensors
Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...26
Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 26
Impact Sensors ........................22
Serial Number ............................ 318
Service Intervals .........................247
Service Manual (U.S. only) ........337
Service Station Procedures ........201
Setting the Clock ........................193
Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 221
Shift Lever Position Indicators ...221
Shift Lock Release ......................225
Side Airbags ................................. 28
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................30
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
Side Curtain Airbags ....................29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work .................................... 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in .......................265Signaling Turns
............................ 63
Snow Tires ................................. 280
Spare Tire .................................. 286
Inflating ........................... 275, 286
Specifications .......................... 322
Spark Plugs ................................ 320
Specifications ............................. 320
Speed Control ............................ 195
Speed Limiter ......................220, 224
Speedometer ................................ 68
SRS, Additional Information .........22
Additional Safety Precautions ...33
Airbag Service .......................... 32
Airbag System Components .....22
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works ...................30
How the SRS Indicator Works ..30
How Your Front Airbags Work .................................... 24
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 29
SRS Indicator ......................... 30, 61
START (Ignition Key Position) .....80 Starting the Engine
....................
218
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude ................................ 218
With a Dead Battery ................301
State Emissions Testing .............331
Steam Coming from Engine .......303
Steering Wheel Adjustments ............................. 77
Anti-theft Column Lock ............80
Buttons ........................... 190, 195
Storing Your Vehicle ..................283
Sun Visor ................................... 106
Supplemental Restraint
System .............................. 9, 22
Servicing .................................. 32
SRS Indicator ...................... 30, 61
System Components ................22
Synthetic Oil .............................. 256
T
Tachometer .................................. 68
Tailgate ........................................ 88
Open Indicator ......................... 62
Opening the ............................. 88
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Gasoline:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
10.6 US gal (40 L)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page 255).
Oil change capacity (including filter):3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page 261). Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page 262).
Capacity (including differential):
1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Brake Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 263).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear:
All models except Sport
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Sport model 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Service Information Summary
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