2012 HONDA FIT heating

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 21For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 342Instrument Panel P. 63Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Displays P. 722Controls P. 75Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92
Adjusting the Seats P. 1032Features P. 121Audio System P. 122 Audio System Basic Operation P. 125
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
* P. 140
2Driving P. 153Before Driving P. 154 Towing a Trailer P. 159
Refueling P. 186 Fuel Economy P. 1892Maintenance P. 191Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 195
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218
Heating and Cooling
* System Maintenance P. 233
2Handling the Unexpected P. 237Tools P. 238 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 239
Overheating P. 254 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 2562Information P. 267Specifications P. 268 Identification Numbers P. 270
Emissions Testing P. 273 Warranty Coverages P. 275

Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88 Security System P. 90
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 94 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111 Heating and Cooling
* P. 118
Audio Error Messages P. 135 General Information on the Audio System P. 137When Driving P. 161 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185
Accessories and Modifications P. 190Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222 Battery P. 231 Remote Transmitter Care
* P. 232
Cleaning P. 234
Engine Does Not Start P. 250 Jump Starting P. 251 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253
Fuses P. 260 Emergency Towing P. 264 Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271 Reporting Safety Defects P. 272
Authorized Manuals P. 277 Customer Service Information P. 278
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 75
Features
P. 121
Driving
P. 153
Maintenance
P. 191
Handling the Unexpected
P. 237
Information
P. 267
Index
P. 279

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Gauges
(P72)
❙Information Display
(P73)
❙System Indicators
(P64)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P176)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Audio System
(P122)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P101)❙Ignition Switch
(P94)
❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P100)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P100)
❙Heating and Cooling
* System
(P118)❙Door Mirror Controls
(P102)

11Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling
* System
(P118)
●Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.
●Rotate the Mode control dial ( / / / / ) to select the vents air flows
from.
●Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
●Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
●Rotate the mode to defrost the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
*
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Temperature Control Dial
Air flows from windshield
defroster vents.
Mode Control Dial
Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever
Clock
(P76)
a
Press the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
b
Press the
(1
(Hour) or
(2
(Minute)
button to set the time. Press the
(3

(Reset) button to set the time to the
nearest hour.
c
Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels with navigation system
* Not available on all models

16Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected
(P237)
Flat Tire
(P239)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire with the compact spare tire
*, or using
the tire repair kit
* in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P256)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P250)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.Blown Fuse
(P260)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P254)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P264)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

61Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling
* system as shown
below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling
* system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models

65
uuIndicatorsu
Continued
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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Continued
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.