2012 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

64Instrument Panel
IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is released.
●
Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.
●
The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the parking
brake not fully released.
●
Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking
brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator comes on while
driving P. 258
●
Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 258
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●
Comes on when the engine oil pressure
is low.
●
Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
P. 256
U.S.Canada

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine is not started. If
“readiness codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control system.
●
Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●
Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 273
●
Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●
Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 257
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●
Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●
Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating
and cooling
* system and rear defogger in order to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 256
Shift Position
Indicator
*
●
Indicates the current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 165
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Transmission
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.
●
Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and
acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
M (sequential shift
mode) Indicator/
Gear Position
Indicator
*
●
Comes on when the manual sequential
shift mode is applied.
●
Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.
2Sequential Shift Mode P. 169
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
●
Comes on and the beeper sounds if you
are not wearing a seat belt when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
. If the
front passenger is not wearing a seat
belt, the indicator comes on about a few
seconds later.
●
Blinks while driving if either you or the
front passenger has not fastened a seat
belt. The beeper sounds and the
indicator blinks at regular intervals.
●
The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when
you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.
●
Stays on after you or the front passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error may
have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 27
Low Fuel Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.64 U.S.
gal./6.2 Liter left).
●
Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.
●
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
●
Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
If it comes on at any other time, there is
a problem with the ABS.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 183
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if the
temperature continues to rise.
●
Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent
overheating.
●
Stays on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place and allow the engine to cool.
2Overheating P. 254
Low Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
●
Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
●
If the indicator stays on after the engine has reached
normal operating temperature, there may be a
problem with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Blinks when VSA® is active.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 176
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist) OFF
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 177
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●
Comes on if any door or the tailgate is
not completely closed.
●
Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
EPS (Electric Power
Steering System)
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering System).
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the EPS Indicator Comes On P. 258

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
TPMS Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire
* is
temporarily installed.
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
●
Comes on if the tire pressure of any of
the tires becomes significantly low.
●
Comes on for a while and then goes off
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut off.
●
It does not mean there is a problem with your side
airbags.
●
Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●
Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat
- Have the passenger sit properly.
U.S.
models
onlyU.S.
models
onlyU.S.Canada
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Turn Signal
Indicators
●
The turn signal indicators blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
●
If you press the hazard warning button,
both indicators and all turn signals blink
at the same time.
●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 213, 216
High Beam Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
●
Comes on with reduced brightness when
DRL (daytime running lights) are on.
—
Lights On Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch is
on when the exterior lights are on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Fog Light Indicator
*
●
Comes on when the fog lights are on.
—
Immobilizer System
Indicator
●
Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key information.
●
Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Turn the
ignition switch to LOCK
(0
, pull the key out, and
then insert the key and turn it to ON
(w
again.
●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Security System
Alarm Indicator
*
●
Blinks when the security system alarm
has been set.
2Security System Alarm
* P. 90
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
●
Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.
2Cruise Control
* P. 173
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
●
Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control
* P. 173
Washer Level
Indicator
*
●
Comes on when washer fluid gets low.
●
Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 211
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
●
Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 195
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then
goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
DRL system.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 96
Indicator
* Not available on all models