2013 HONDA FIT emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88Security 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. 137
When Driving P. 161 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185
Accessories and Modifications P. 190
Maintenance 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 GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 21
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 75
FeaturesP. 121
DrivingP. 153
MaintenanceP. 191
Handling the UnexpectedP. 237
InformationP. 267
IndexP. 279
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Quick 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.
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 238
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire *
....................... 239
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire....... 245
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 250
Jump Starting .................................... 251
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 253
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 254 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 256
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 256
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 257
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On .. 258
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On258
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ................................................. 259
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 259 Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 260
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 263
Emergency Towing ........................... 264
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4.Recheck the air pressure using the gauge
on the air compressor.
uDo not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
If the air pressure is:
uLess than 19 psi (130 kPa), do not add air
or continue driving. The leak is too
severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 264
u33 psi (230 kPa) or more, continue
driving for another 5 minutes or until you
reach the nearest service station. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uGreater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less
than 33 psi (230 kPa), add air using the
pump until the tire pressure reaches 33
psi (230 kPa), then drive carefully for 5
more minutes or until you reach the
nearest service station. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h).
5. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
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Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to START
(e and check the
starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness. ● If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 231
● If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 263
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 2 Starting the Engine P. 161
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 90
Check the fuel level. There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 72
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 263
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 264
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 251
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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. ■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. ■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift from side to side or break.
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For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable
towing hook that mounts on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers.
1.Put cloth on the edge of the cover.
Carefully pry with a small flat-tip
screwdriver or a metal fingernail file to remove the cover.
2. Take the towing hook and the jack handle
bar out of the tool bag in the cargo area.
3. Screw the towing hook into the hole, and
tighten it with the jack handle bar.
■Towing Hook1Towing Hook
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not
tow at an angle. This hook should not be used to tow
the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.
Make sure to use the properly-designed and attached
towing equipment.
NOTICE
Do not slip the clutch for a long time to get unstuck.
This may overheat and damage the transmission.
Cover
Towing Hook
Jack Handle Bar
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If you cannot open the tailgate use the following procedure.1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the unlocking
direction.
■When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
Models without tailgate key cylinder
1When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate
What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
Lock Unlock
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