2013 HONDA FIT cooling

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ■ What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■ What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling *
system, rear defogger, and other
electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Index
A
ABS (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 ................................. 19 Front 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 ................................................ 164 Operating 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
B Battery ...................................................... 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
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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
F
Features .................................................... 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
..................................... 70
Folding 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
G
Gasoline (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 ............................... 172
Glass (care) ................................................ 236
Glove Box .................................................. 113
H Halogen 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 ................................................... 120Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
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Index
Lockout Prevention System....................... 81
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) ............. 157
M
Maintenance ............................................ 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
........................................... 72
Mirrors ....................................................... 102
Adjusting ................................................. 102
Door ........................................................ 102
Exterior .................................................... 102
Interior Rearview ..................................... 102
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 190
MP3 ................................................... 129, 133
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Numbers (Identification) .......................... 270
OOdometer .................................................... 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 .............................................. 254 P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)
..................... 13, 169
Panic 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
R
Radiator .................................................... 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
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