2011 HONDA FIT adding oil

Oil Check
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, andcheck the level. It should be
between the upper and lowermarks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,see Adding Engine Oil on page 255.Engine Coolant Check
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
Adding
Engine Coolant on page 258 for
information on adding the propercoolant.
Refer to Owner's Maintenance
Checks on page 252 for information
about checking other items on your vehicle.
DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
Service Station Procedures
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care ofyourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page 337 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are
‘‘certified ’’to EPA
standards. Maintenance Safety
.....................246
Maintenance MinderTM............... 247
Fluid Locations ........................... 254
Adding Engine Oil ......................255
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ....................................... 256
Engine Coolant ........................... 258
Windshield Washers ...................260
Transmission Fluid .....................261
Automatic Transmission Fluid ................................... 261
Manual Transmission Fluid ....262
Brake and Clutch Fluid ...............263
Lights .......................................... 264
Cleaning the Seat Belts ...............269
Floor Mats .................................. 269
Audio Antenna ............................ 270
Dust and Pollen Filter .................270
Wiper Blades .............................. 271
Tires ........................................... 275
Checking the Battery ..................281
Vehicle Storage ........................... 283
Maintenance
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Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in the
oil slowly and carefully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the enginecompartment.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a few
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine.Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certification Seal says‘‘
For Gasoline Engines. ’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container's label.
0W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAPI CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certification Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals shown on the informationdisplay.
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.Changing the Engine Oil andFilter
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removedregularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilledmechanic.
1. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
2. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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Bulb ReplacementBack-up Lights ........................268
Brake Lights ........................... 268
Fog Lights ............................... 267
Front Parking Lights ...............265
Front Side Marker Lights ........265
Front Turn Signal Lights .........266
Headlights .............................. 264
High-mount Brake Light .........268
Rear Bulbs .............................. 268
Specifications .......................... 321
Taillights ................................. 268
Turn Signal Lights ..........266, 268
Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 264
C
Capacities Chart .........................321
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............53
Cargo ......................................... 210
Cargo Hooks .............................. 214
Cargo, How to Carry ..................210
Carrying Cargo .......................... 210
CAUTION, Explanation of ............iii
CD Care ..................................... 187CD Error Messages
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128, 157
CD Player ........................... 122, 149
Ceiling Light .............................. 107
Certification Label ......................318
Chains, Tires .............................. 280
Changing a Flat Tire ..................287
Changing Oil How to .................................... 256
When to .................................. 247
Charging System Indicator ........................... 60, 305
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .............70
Checklist, Before Driving ...........217
Childproof Door Locks .................83
Child Safety .................................. 34
Booster Seats ........................... 50
Child Seats .................... 39, 40, 41
Important Safety Reminders .....38
Infants ...................................... 39
Larger Children .......................49
LATCH ..................................... 43
Risks with Airbags ...................35
Small Children ......................... 40
Tethers .................................... 47
Warning Labels ........................36
Where Should a Child Sit? ........35Child Seats
............................. 34, 41
LATCH Anchorage Points ........43
Tether Anchorage Points .........47
Cleaning the Seat Belts ..............269
Clock .......................................... 193
Clutch Fluid ............................... 263
Code, Audio System ...................192
CO in the Exhaust ................53, 328
Cold Weather, Starting in ...........218
Compact Spare Tire ....................286
Controls, Instruments and ............57
Coolant
Adding .................................... 258
Checking ................................ 204
Proper Solution .......................258
Temperature Indicator .............63
Crankcase Emissions Control System ................................... 328
Cruise Control Indicator ...............65
Cruise Control Operation ...........195
Cruise Main Indicator ..................65
Cup Holders ............................... 106
Customer Service .......................334
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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
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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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