2011 HONDA FIT steering

: If equipped
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR(P. 66, 194)
WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
(P. 65)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP (P. 306)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 60, 305)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P. 60, 305)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P. 64)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 64)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 30, 61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 66) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P. 65)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P. 65)
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR (P. 63)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR (P. 62)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 65)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 62)
TPMS INDICATOR
(P. 64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P. 60)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 60, 307)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65)
HIGH TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR (P. 63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR(P. 67)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P. 67) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30, 61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P. 64)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 62) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR (P. 62)
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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock function. For more information,
see page 233.Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the engine. Reset the
system by restarting the engine. The
indicator will not turn off immediately.
If it does not go off after driving a short
distance, or comes back on again while
driving, take the vehicle to your dealer
to have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned off, making
the vehicle harder to steer.
If you turn the steering wheel to the
full left or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may feel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage to
the steering box caused by overheating.Low Fuel Indicator
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.64 US gal (6.2 L) of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of fuel in thetank.
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
This indicator comes on if any door
or the tailgate is not closed tightly.
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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
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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.
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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.
Ignition Switch
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On vehicles with navigation system
Three controls for the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your
hand from the wheel.The VOL button adjusts the volume
up (
) or down (). Press the top or
bottom of the button and hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
disc or a PC card (if a disc or a PC
card is loaded), or an audio unit
connected to the auxiliary input jack
or the USB adapter cable.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ＋)of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom(  ) to go back to the previous
station. If you press and hold the CH
button ( ＋)or( ), the system goes
into the seek mode. It finds a station
with a strong signal. If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB
flash memory device, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (file in MP3, WMA or AAC
format) each time you press the top(
＋ ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track/file.
Press it twice to return to the
previous track/file.
You will see the track/file number
and the elapsed time. If the disc has
text data or is compressed in MP3 or
WMA, you can also see any other
information (track title, file name,
folder name, etc.).
MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON
CH BUTTON
Remote Audio Controls
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All models except Canadian DX andDX-A models
Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather. Using the Cruise Control1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
NOTE: The main switch can be left
on, even when the system is not inuse.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press the SET/DECEL button on
the steering wheel. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
CRUISE BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON
RES/ACCEL BUTTON
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Canceling Cruise Control
You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Press the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. Tapping either of the paddle shifters
shifts the gear up or down, but does
not cancel the cruise control. For
more information on driving with
paddle shifters, see page 226.
Resuming the Set Speed
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), and then press the RES/
ACCEL button. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator comes on. The
vehicle will accelerate to the same
cruising speed as before.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
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