2013 HONDA FIT windshield wipers

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Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P187)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P217)
❙Tailgate Open Handle (P89)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P88)
❙Back-Up Lights (P216)
❙Brake/Taillights (P216)
❙Rear Wiper (P98, 220)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P199)
❙Windshield Wipers (P97, 218)
❙Tires (P222, 239)
❙Fog Lights *
(P96, 214)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P79)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P102)
❙Audio Antenna (P124)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P95, 213, 214)
❙Headlights (P95, 212)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P216)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
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Controls
Wipers and WashersThe windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
■ MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever. ■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain. ■ Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Front Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Pull to use washer.
MIST INT : Low speed with
intermittent
OFF LO
: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
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Index
Summer .................................................. 230
Tire Chains.............................................. 230
Wear Indicators....................................... 227
Winter .................................................... 230
Tools ......................................................... 238
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 159
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 264
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .......... 178
Indicator ........................................... 69, 259
Transmission ............................. 165, 167, 171
Automatic............................................... 164
Fluid ............................................... 208, 209
Manual ................................................... 171
Number .................................................. 270
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 169
Shift Position Indicator .............. 65, 166, 168
Trip Meter .................................................. 73
Troubleshooting ...................................... 237
Blown Fuse ..................................... 260, 261
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 18
Emergency Towing ................................. 264
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 250
Noise When Braking ................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 254
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 239, 245
Rear Door Won’t Open ....................... 17, 83
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 253
Warning Indicators.................................... 64 Turn Signals
................................................ 95
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 70
U
Unlocking the Doors ............................ 79, 82
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 122, 123
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 270
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 176
Off Button ............................................... 177
Off Indicator .............................................. 68
System Indicator ........................................ 68
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 201, 269
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 176
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 256
Warning Labels ........................................... 62
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 275
Watts ......................................................... 268
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 227
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 238, 242
Window Washers ........................................ 97
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 211
Switch ....................................................... 97 Windshield
.................................................. 97
Cleaning ................................................. 236
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 120
Washer Fluid ........................................... 211
Wiper Blades ........................................... 218
Wipers and Washers.................................. 97
Winter Tires .............................................. 230
Snow Tires .............................................. 230
Tire Chains .............................................. 230
Wipers and Washers ................................... 97
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades ........................................... 218, 220
WMA ................................................. 129, 133
Worn Tires ................................................ 222
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