2014 HONDA FIT Owners Manual

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
Controls
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate.
■Cargo Area Light

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull up on the lever to open the upper glove
box.
■Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove boxes closed while
driving.
■Upper Glove Box

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■Front seat beverage holders■Rear seat beverage holders
■Beverage Holders
1Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

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Pull up the strap and open the cargo area floor
lid.
The accessory power socket can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON
(w.
Open the cover to use it.
■Cargo Floor Box
*
Cargo Floor Box
Strap
■Accessory Power Socket
1Accessory Power SocketNOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
* Not available on all models

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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
Located at the back of the driver’s side rear seat cushion.
1.Fold up the driver’s side rear seat.
2Folding the Rear Seat Up P. 109
2.Turn the knobs to open the box. Align the
dot marks on the knobs and the box cover
when closing the box.
■Coat Hook
1Coat Hook
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy
items.
■Seat Under Box

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Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the
cargo area.
There are also hooks on both sides of the
cargo area.
■Cargo Hooks
*
1Cargo Hooks
*
NOTICEDo not hang a large object or an object that weighs
more than 2.2 lbs (1 kg) on the side cargo hooks.
Hanging heavy or large objects may damage the
hooks.
Hook
Hook
Hook
* Not available on all models

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Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*
Mode Control DialChange airflow.
Fan Control DialAdjusts the fan speed. Rotate the dial all
the way to OFF to turn everything off.
A/C Button
*
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
Fresh Air/Recirculation LeverThis lever controls the source of the air going
into the system.
(Recirculation) Mode:
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
(Fresh Air) Mode:
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the
system in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Dashboard
ventsDashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
ventsDefroster
vents
* Not available on all models

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Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2.Select and .
3.Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Select .
3.Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4.Select .■To dehumidify the interior
*
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1.Turn the fan on.
2.Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3.Select and . Adjust the temperature to your preference.■Heating
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
* Not available on all models