2012 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

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

281
Index
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Engine Oil................................................. 201
Adding ................................................... 203
Checking ................................................ 202
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 201
EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).............................................. 68, 258
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning).......................... 235
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 102
FFeatures.................................................... 121
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 233
Oil .......................................................... 204
Flat Tire..................................................... 239
Floor Mats................................................ 234
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 208
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210
Engine Coolant ....................................... 206
Manual Transmission .............................. 209
Windshield Washer ................................. 211
FM/AM Radio........................................... 127
Fog Light Indicator.................................... 70Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 108
Foot Brake................................................. 182
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 37
Front Seats................................................ 103
Adjusting ................................................. 103
Fuel...................................................... 14, 186
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Recommendation .................................... 186
Refueling ................................................. 186
Fuel Economy............................................ 189
Fuel Fill Cap................................................. 14
Message .................................................. 257
Fuel Fill Door............................................... 14
Fuses.......................................................... 260
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 263
Locations ................................................. 260
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Information ............................................. 186
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling ................................................. 186
Gauges........................................................ 72
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ................... 165, 167
Manual Transmission ............................... 172Glass (care)................................................ 236
Glove Box.................................................. 113
HHalogen Bulbs.................................. 212, 214
Handling the Unexpected........................ 237
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 140
Change Language ................................... 151
Help Features .......................................... 141
Making a Call .......................................... 146
Menus..................................................... 142
Muting a Call .......................................... 147
Phone Setup............................................ 144
Phonebook.............................................. 148
Receiving a Call ....................................... 147
Sending Numbers or Names During a
Call ....................................................... 147
Transferring a Call ................................... 147
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 105
Headlights................................................... 95
Aiming .................................................... 212
Dimming ............................................. 95, 96
Operating.................................................. 95
Heated Door Mirrors................................ 100
Heating and Cooling System................... 118
Cooling ................................................... 120
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 233

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

283
Index
Low Battery Charge................................. 256
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 64, 256
Lower Anchors........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart................ 269
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 157MMaintenance............................................ 191
Battery .................................................... 231
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 210
Cleaning ................................................. 234
Coolant .................................................. 206
Heating and Cooling System ................... 233
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 195
Oil .......................................................... 202
Precautions ............................................. 192
Radiator .................................................. 207
Remote Transmitter ................................ 232
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 212
Safety ..................................................... 193
Service Items ........................................... 197
Tires........................................................ 222
Transmission Fluid ................................... 208
Under the Hood ...................................... 199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 65, 257
Manual Transmission............................... 171
Map Lights................................................ 111
Maximum Load Limit............................... 157
Meters, Gauges.......................................... 72Mirrors....................................................... 102
Adjusting ................................................. 102
Door........................................................ 102
Exterior .................................................... 102
Interior Rearview ..................................... 102
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 190
MP3................................................... 129, 133
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 270OOdometer.................................................... 73
Oil (Engine)............................................... 201
Adding .................................................... 203
Checking ................................................. 202
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 201
Viscosity .................................................. 201
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 200
Power Windows ........................................ 92
Tailgate ..................................................... 88
Overheating.............................................. 254PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)................................................ 13, 169Panic Mode................................................. 91
Parking...................................................... 185
Parking Brake........................................... 181
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 64, 258
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 46
Passing Indicators....................................... 95
Precautions While Driving....................... 163
Rain ........................................................ 163
Pregnant Women....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire).................................. 239, 245
RRadiator.................................................... 207
Radio (FM/AM)......................................... 127
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 128
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 128
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 273
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 100
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 108
Rearview Mirror....................................... 102
Refueling.................................................. 186
Fuel Gauge................................................ 72
Gasoline .......................................... 186, 268
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations............................... 179, 225, 271
Remote Transmitter................................... 79
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 232

285
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

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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