2012 HONDA FIT wheel

269
uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsRecommended
·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)
Change
including
filter3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.18 US gal (4.47 ℓ)
*1
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)1.15 US gal (4.37 ℓ)
*2
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire*1: All models except Sport models
*2: Sport models
*3: U.S. models and Canadian manual transmission modelsRegular
Size
175/65R15 84S
*1
185/55R16 83H
*2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
*1
33 (230 [2.3])
*2
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D15 99M
*3
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
*3
Wheel Size
Regular
15 x 5 1/2J
*1
16 x 6J
*2
Compact Spare
15 x 4T
*3

Index
279
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

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

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

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