2012 HONDA FIT turn signal

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the FM/AM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the FM/AM Radio
FM/AM Button
Press to select a band. / Buttons
Press to display and select an
RDS category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
/ (SEEK) Buttons
●Press to change a station.●Press and hold to search up and down
the selected band for a station with a
strong signal.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency. A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and
store the strongest station in
each preset.
To turn off auto select, press
the button again. This restores
the presets you originally set.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS
name on and off.

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
5.Reinstall the hold-down wire. Hook the end
of the wire on the knob in the slot.
uYou can see if the hold-down wire is in
the right place from the inspection
window.
6.Reinstall the rubber weather seal.
7.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Front Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2.Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
3.Insert a new bulb.
Hold-Down Wire
Inspection Window
Front Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
3.Insert a new bulb.Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
Back-Up Light: 16 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
CoverBulb Socket

268Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Honda Fit
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.: 3,512 lbs (1,594 kg)
Canada: 1,594 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 1,921 lbs (872 kg)
Canada: 872 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,619 lbs (735 kg)
Canada: 735 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.1 – 14.8 oz (370 – 420 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK IZFR6K13
DENSO
SKJ20DR-M13
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
32AH(5)/40AH(20)
34AH(5)/40AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs*1: Sport models
*2: Not available on all modelsHeadlights (High/Low Beam)
60/55W (HB2)
Fog Lights
*1
55W (H11)
Parking/Side Marker Lights
3.8W (Amber)
Front Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
Brake/Taillights
21/5W
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light
5W
Cargo Area Light 5W
Center Console Light
*2
1.4W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
*2
8W
Ceiling Light 8W

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 183
Accessories and Modifications................ 190
Accessory Power Socket........................... 115
Active Head Restraints............................. 107
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 206
Engine Oil ............................................... 201
Washer ................................................... 211
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 201
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 110
Front Seats.............................................. 103
Head Restraints ....................................... 105
Headlights .............................................. 212
Mirrors.................................................... 102
Rear Seats ............................................... 108
Steering Wheel ....................................... 101
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 118
Cooling................................................... 120
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 120
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 233
Heating................................................... 119
Air Pressure...................................... 223, 269
Airbags....................................................... 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care .............................................. 48
Event Data Recorder ................................. 19Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 183
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest..................................................... 110
Audio System............................................ 122
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 126
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 123
Error Messages ........................................ 135
General Information ................................ 137
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 133
Recommended CDs ................................. 137
Recommended Devices ............................ 139
Remote Controls ......................................... 3
Security Code .......................................... 124
Theft Protection ....................................... 124
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 123
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 139
Authorized Manuals................................. 277
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................... 84
Customize ................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission........................... 164
Creeping ................................................. 164
Fluid ........................................................ 208
Kickdown ................................................ 164Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 166, 168
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 253
Shifting ........................................... 165, 167
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 123
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 74
BBattery...................................................... 231
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256
Jump Starting .......................................... 251
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 231
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 232
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 114
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 140
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 60
Brake System............................................ 181
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 183
Brake Assist System ................................. 184
Fluid ........................................................ 210
Foot Brake............................................... 182
Indicator............................................ 64, 258
Parking Brake .......................................... 181
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)...... 99
Bulb Replacement.................................... 212
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and
Rear Turn Signal Lights .......................... 216
Fog Lights ............................................... 214
Headlights ............................................... 212

280Index
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 217
Rear License Plate Light............................ 217
Bulb Specifications.................................... 268
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 61
Cargo Floor Box........................................ 115
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 117
Carrying Cargo.................................. 155, 157
CD Player................................................... 129
Certification Label.................................... 270
Changing Bulbs......................................... 212
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256
Child Safety................................................. 49
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 83
Child Seat.................................................... 49
Booster Seats ............................................. 60
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 51
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Larger Children .......................................... 59
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 51
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53
Childproof Door Locks................................ 83
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 235
Cleaning the Interior................................ 234
Clock............................................................ 76
Clutch Fluid............................................... 210
Coat Hook................................................. 116Compact Spare Tire.......................... 239, 269
Controls....................................................... 75
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 206
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 207
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 206
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 164
Cruise Control........................................... 173
Indicator.................................................... 71
Cup Holders.............................................. 114
Customer Service Information................. 278
DDaytime Running Lights............................ 96
Dead Battery............................................. 251
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 120
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 271
Dimming
Headlights ................................................. 95
Rearview Mirror....................................... 102
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 202
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............... 95
Door Mirrors............................................. 102
Doors........................................................... 77
Auto Door Locking .................................... 84
Auto Door Unlocking ................................ 84
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 25, 68Keys.......................................................... 77
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ...................................................... 82
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 79
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 225
Driving...................................................... 153
Automatic Transmission .......................... 164
Braking ................................................... 181
Cruise Control ........................................ 173
Shifting Gear .......................... 165, 167, 171
Starting the Engine ................................. 161
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 233
EElectric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 258
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 176
Emergency................................................ 264
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 273
Engine....................................................... 270
Coolant .................................................. 206
Jump Starting ......................................... 251
Oil .......................................................... 201
Starting................................................... 161
Switch Buzzer ........................................... 94
Engine Coolant........................................ 206
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 207
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 206

282Index
Heating ................................................... 119
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 140
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 70
IIdentification Numbers............................ 270
Engine and Transmission.......................... 270
Vehicle Identification ............................... 270
Ignition Switch............................................ 94
Illumination Control................................... 99
Knob ......................................................... 99
Immobilizer System.................................... 90
Indicator .................................................... 70
Indicators..................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 256
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 71, 174
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 173
Daytime Running Lights ............................. 71
Door and Tailgate Open....................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) .. 68, 258
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High Temperature...................................... 67
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System .................................... 70
Lights On ................................................... 70
Low Fuel .................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 256
Low Temperature ...................................... 67
Low Tire Pressure ............................... 69, 178Maintenance Minder
TM
...................... 71, 195
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 257
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 258
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Shift Position ............................................. 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 69
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 45, 67
TPMS ................................................ 69, 180
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ................................................ 70
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 68, 176
VSA® OFF .......................................... 68, 177
Washer Level ............................................. 71
Information.............................................. 267
Information Display................................... 73
Instrument Panel........................................ 63
Brightness Control..................................... 99
Interior Lights........................................... 111
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 102
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)................ 238, 242
Jump Starting........................................... 251KKeyless Lockout Prevention....................... 81Keys............................................................. 77
Lockout Prevention ................................... 81
Master Keys .............................................. 77
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 83
Remote Transmitter .................................. 79
Types and Functions.................................. 77
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 164
LLATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights.................................................. 95, 212
Bulb Replacement ................................... 212
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 96
Fog Lights ................................................. 96
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 111
Light Switches........................................... 95
Lights On Indicator.................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 95
Load Limits............................................... 157
Locking/Unlocking..................................... 77
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 83
From Inside ............................................... 82
From Outside ............................................ 79
Keys.......................................................... 77
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81
Using a Key............................................... 80
Lockout Prevention System....................... 81

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Index
Winter .................................................... 230
Tools......................................................... 238
Towing a Trailer....................................... 159
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 264
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 178
Indicator ........................................... 69, 259
Transmission............................. 165, 167, 171
Automatic............................................... 164
Fluid ............................................... 208, 209
Manual ................................................... 171
Number .................................................. 270
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 169
Shift Position Indicator .............. 65, 166, 168
Trip Meter.................................................. 73
Troubleshooting...................................... 237
Blown Fuse ..................................... 260, 261
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 18
Emergency Towing ................................. 264
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 250
Noise When Braking ................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 254
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 239, 245
Rear Door Won’t Open ....................... 17, 83
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 253
Warning Indicators.................................... 64
Turn Signals................................................ 95
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 70
UUnlocking the Doors............................ 79, 82
USB Adapter Cable........................... 122, 123
USB Flash Drives........................................ 139VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)....... 270
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 176
Off Button ............................................... 177
Off Indicator .............................................. 68
System Indicator ........................................ 68
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 201, 269
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 176WWarning Indicator On/Blinking............... 256
Warning Labels........................................... 62
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately)............................................... 275
Watts......................................................... 268
Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 227
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)... 238, 242
Window Washers........................................ 97
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 211
Switch ....................................................... 97
Windshield.................................................. 97
Cleaning .................................................. 236
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 120Washer Fluid ........................................... 211
Wiper Blades ........................................... 218
Wipers and Washers.................................. 97
Winter Tires.............................................. 230
Snow Tires .............................................. 230
Tire Chains .............................................. 230
Wipers and Washers................................... 97
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades ........................................... 218, 220
WMA................................................. 129, 133
Worn Tires................................................ 222