2013 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

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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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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■ What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer. ■ What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■ The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed. ■ What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. • If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
1If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under these conditions can eventually damage the system.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
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If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire *
is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, and then goes off. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
• If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a
full size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
U.S. models
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Pull up the cover by pushing the three tabs as
shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses
should be done by a dealer.
■ Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse Box Tab
Tab
Tab
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Battery100 A
2EPS70 A
3Horn/Hazard20 A
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the UnexpectedLocated 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 ProtectedAmps
1Back Up10 A
2TPMS*(7.5 A)
3Driver’s Power Window20 A
4−−
5Back Up Light10 A
6SRS10 A
7Transmission SOL *(10 A)
8SRS7.5 A
9Fog Light*(20 A)
10A/C*7.5 A
11ABS/VSA7.5 A
12ACG10 A
13ACC Socket20 A
14Key Lock/Radio7.5 A
15Daytime Running Light7.5 A
16Rear Wiper10 A
17Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
18Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
19Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
20Fuel Pump15 A
21Washer15 A
22Meter7.5 A
23Hazard10 A
24Stop/Horn10 A
25−−
26LAF10 A
27Door Lock Main *(30 A)
28Headlight Main20 A
29Small Light10 A
30Main Fan Motor30 A
31−−
32Passenger’s Side Headlight
Low Beam10 A
33IG Coil15 A
34Driver’s Side Headlight Low Beam10 A
35Door Lock*(15 A)
36Door Lock
*(15 A)
37ABS/VSA FSR30 A
38Door Lock*(15 A)
39IGP15 A
40−−
41−−
42−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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43MG Clutch(7.5 A)
44STS7.5 A
45−−
46−−
47Sub Fan Motor(30 A)
48Driver’s Side Headlight High Beam10 A
49Door Lock *(15 A)
50Door Lock
*(15 A)
51Passenger’s Side Headlight
High Beam10 A
52DBW15 A
53−−
54Rear Defogger *20 A
55Heated Mirror
*10 A
56Front Wiper30 A
57Blower Motor30 A
58ABS/VSA Motor30 A
59Rear Defogger20 A
30 A
60IG Main/Option Main50 A/
40 A
61Radio30 A
62−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 . Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Check the fuses in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.
3. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 260 and P. 261.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Fuse
Blown
Fuse Puller
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