2011 HONDA FIT automatic transmission fluid

CapacitiesFuel tank Approx.
10.6 US gal (40 L)
Engine oil Change
 1
Including filter 3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
Without filter 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Total 4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
Engine
coolant Automatic
transmission
Change
21.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Total 1.32 US gal (5.0 L)
Manual
transmission Change
21.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Total 1.29 US gal (4.9 L)
Automatic
transmission fluid Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Total 6.18 US qt (5.85 L)
Manual
transmission fluid Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Total 1.7 US qt (1.6 L)
Windshield
washer
reservoir U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada Vehicles 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
 1: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
 2: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.116 US gal (0.44 L) Air Conditioning
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 13.1 －14.8 oz
(370 －420 g)
Lubricant type SP-10
Lights Headlights High/Low 60/55 W (HB2)
Front turn signal lights 21 W (Amber)
Parking lights/side marker lights 3.8 W (Amber)
Fog lights
55 W (H11)
Rear turn signal lights 21 W (Amber)
Stop/Taillights 21/5 W
Back-up lights 16 W
License plate lights 5 W
Ceiling light 8 W
Cargo area light 5 W
Map light
8W
High-mount brake light LED
 : For some types
Specifications
321
Technical Information
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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
CONTINUED
Index
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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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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in.....268
Taking Care of the
Unexpected ............................ 285
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .............................
323
Emissions Control Systems .....328
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 330
Tire Labeling ........................... 325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal
Explanation ......................
326
Temperature Indicator .................63
Temporarily Repairing a Flat
Tire ........................................ 293
Tensioners, Seat Belts ..................20
Tether Anchorage Points .............47
Theft Protection, Radio ..............192
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 330
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...77
Time, Setting the ........................193
Tire Chains ................................ 280
Tire, How to Change a Flat ........287
Tire Information .........................325Tire Labeling
.............................. 325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................... 237, 326
Tires .......................................... 275
Air Pressure ............................ 276
Chains ..................................... 280
Checking Wear .......................277
Compact Spare ........................286
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles) ............................. 323
Inflation ................................... 275
Inspection ............................... 277
Labeling .................................. 325
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 64, 237
Maintenance ........................... 278
Pressure Monitoring System ...237
Replacing ................................ 278
Rotating .................................. 278
Snow ....................................... 280
Specifications .......................... 322
Tools, Tire Changing .................287
Towing
A Trailer .................................. 240
Emergency Wrecker ...............313TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .............................. 237
Indicator ............................ 64, 238
Required Federal
Explanation ......................... 326
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic ............................ 261
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual ................................ 262
Fluid Selection ................261, 262
Identification Number .............318
Shifting the Automatic .............221
Shifting the Manual .................219
Treadwear .................................. 323
Trip Meter ................................... 69
Turn Signals ................................. 63
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only) .............................. 323
Unleaded Gasoline .....................200
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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)
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