2011 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment� Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
� Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot ro

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual Cargo Hooks
The two or four hooks on the floor 
can be used to install a net for
securing items.
Your vehicle also has cargo hooks on 
side panel in the cargo area.
They are designed to hold light
ite

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual This section gives you tips on 
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the 
manual and automatic transmissions. 
It also includes important information 
on parking your vehic

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual On Sport model
Your vehicle is designed to give you 
optimum handling and performance
on well-maintained roads. As part of
this design, your vehicle has
minimum ground clearance.� Use caution if you e

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual You should do the following checks 
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle. 
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean and 
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Che

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual 1. Apply the parking brake. 
2. In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reduce the 
drain on the battery.
3.
Manual transmission:
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual The manual transmission is 
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse. When shifting up or down,
make sure you push th

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HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual Recommended Shift Points 
Drive in the highest gear that lets the
engine run and accelerate smoothly.
This will give you good fuel economy
and effective emissions control. The
following shift points a