2011 HONDA FIT heating

Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)....................................................................................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...........................................................................5
Instruments and Controls(indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering wheel, and other convenience items)
..............57
Features(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ................................................109
Before Driving(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) .......................................................................................199
Driving(engine and transmission operation) ...........................................................................................................215
Maintenance(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...........................................................245
Taking Care of the Unexpected(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ...................................................285
Technical Information(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
........................................................317
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)........................333
Index ..............................................................................................................................................................................
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INDEX
Service Information Summary(fluid capacities and tire pressures) ............................................................... last page
Contents
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2011 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steeringcolumn. Features
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other conveniencefeatures.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park. Maintenance
The Maintenance Minder
™shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailedinformation. Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuelpump.
Overview of Contents
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Main Menu

: If equipped
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 9, 24)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 102)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

(P. 82)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
(P. 100)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 203)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATOR (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 115, 143)
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9, 24)
USB ADAPTER CABLE

(P. 130, 137, 172, 179)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS

(P. 110)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 103) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 221)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 219)NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Main Menu

Your vehicle's exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the information on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever: The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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: If equipped
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 102)
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER SWITCH

(P. 82)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 203)
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
(P. 100)
PARKING BRAKE (P. 103)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P. 221)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 219)HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

(P. 110)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115, 143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60)
GAUGES (P. 68)
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 81)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. USB ADAPTER CABLE

(P. 130, 137, 172, 179)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Control Locations
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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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High Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. It
normally comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II) position
and goes off after a few seconds. In
normal driving conditions, this
indicator should not blink or stay on. In
severe driving conditions, such as very
hot weather or a long period of uphill
driving, this indicator may blink. This
means the engine coolant temperature
is high. If the indicator begins to blink
while you are driving, be sure to slow
down to prevent overheating. If the
indicator stays on, pull safely to the
side of the road and turn off the engine.
See page 303 for instructions and
precautions on checking the engine's
cooling system.
Do not drive the vehicle while the
indicator is on or the engine may bedamaged.Low Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine coolant. If
there is no problem, this indicator
comes on when the engine is cold. If
it comes on when the engine is warm
(normal operating temperature),
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer as soon as possible.Turn Signal and
Hazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is burned
out (see pages 266 and 268). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Instruments and Controls
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many
features. This section describes
those features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
Vents, Heating, and A/C.............110
Playing the FM/AM Radio
(Models without navigationsystem) ............................... 115Playing a Disc (Models without
navigation system) ..................
122
Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation
system) ............................... 128
Playing an iPod