2012 HONDA FIT daytime running

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P63)
Lights Reminders
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
TachometerSpeedometerFuel Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator
*
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P72)
/Information Display
(P73)
/System Indicators
(P64)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
System Indicators System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorU.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S.U.S.Canada
TPMS IndicatorU.S. models onlyWasher Level
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator Fog Light Indicator
*
Canada

70
uuIndicatorsu
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

71
uuIndicatorsu
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

75
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 76
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 77
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 79
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 82
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
*.......... 84
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Using the Key
*................................... 88
Using the Tailgate Open Handle ......... 89
Security System.................................. 90
Immobilizer System ............................ 90Security System Alarm
*...................... 90
Opening and Closing the Windows.. 92
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................... 94
Turn Signals ....................................... 95
Light Switches.................................... 95
Fog Lights
*........................................ 96
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 96
Wipers and Washers .......................... 97
Brightness Control ............................. 99
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 100
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 101Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 102
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 102
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 102
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 103
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 103
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 111
Interior Lights .................................. 111
Interior Convenience Items .............. 113
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 118
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*........ 118
* Not available on all models

96
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
*
Controls
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
•The headlight switch is off, or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.
2Fog Light Indicator
* P. 70
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

261
uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located behind the fuse lid. Pull the fuse lid
toward you.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Lid
Fuse Label
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Back Up
10 A
2
TPMS
*
(7.5 A)
3
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
4
−
−
5
Back Up Light
10 A
6
SRS
10 A
7
Transmission SOL
*
(10 A)
8
SRS
7.5 A
9
Fog Light
*
(20 A)
10
A/C
*
7.5 A
11
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
12
ACG
10 A
13
ACC Socket
20 A
14
Key Lock/Radio
7.5 A
15
Daytime Running Light
7.5 A
16
Rear Wiper
10 A
17
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
20 A
18
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
19
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
20 A
20
Fuel Pump
15 A
21
Washer
15 A
22
Meter
7.5 A
23
Hazard
10 A
24
Stop/Horn
10 A
25
−
−
26
LAF
10 A
27
Door Lock Main
*
(30 A)
28
Headlight Main
20 A
29
Small Light
10 A
30
Main Fan Motor
30 A
31
−
−
32
Passenger’s Side Headlight
Low Beam
10 A
33
IG Coil
15 A
34
Driver’s Side Headlight Low
Beam
10 A
35
Door Lock
*
(15 A)
36
Door Lock
*
(15 A)
37
ABS/VSA FSR
30 A
38
Door Lock
*
(15 A)
39
IGP
15 A
40
−
−
41
−
−
42
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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