2014 HONDA FIT fold seats

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
Pull the lever on the right to change the angle
of the right half of the seat-back, and left for
the left half.
1.Unlatch the detachable anchor from the
anchor buckle and store the detachable
anchor in the retractor housing.
2.Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
■Adjusting the Rear Seat-BacksRelease Lever■Folding Down the Rear Seats
1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the cargo area.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
tailgate open.
2Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks. When returning a seat-back to it’s original
position, push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear
shoulder belts are positioned in front of the seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in
the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
front passenger seat weight sensor to work
improperly.
2Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 47
Anchor
Buckle
Latch Plate
Release Lever

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Separately lift up the left and right halves of
the rear seat cushions to make room for cargo
area.■Lifting up the seat cushion
1.Make sure the seat belt buckles are in their
loops on the seat.
2.Pull up the rear seat cushion.
3.Fold the seat leg down.
4.Push the seat cushion firmly against the
seat-back to lock it.■Putting the seat in the original position
1.Hold the seat cushion in the upright
position, and pull up the seat leg fully.
uThe seat cushion can abruptly fall down
once you pull up the seat leg.
2.Slowly put down the seat cushion and set
the seat leg in the floor guide.
uA latch comes out when the leg is set
properly.
■Folding the Rear Seat Up
1Folding the Rear Seat Up
After you fold the seat up, or put it back in the
original position, make sure the seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back.
Check if there are any items on the seat before you
pull the seat cushion up. Check if there are any
obstacles around the floor guide before you put the
seat back in the original position.
Loop
Seat Leg
Floor Guide Latch Seat Leg

281Index
Starting................................................... 161
Switch Buzzer ........................................... 94
Engine Coolant........................................ 206
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 207
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 206
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........................................ 102FFeatures.................................................... 121
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 233
Oil .......................................................... 204
Flat Tire..................................................... 239
Floor Mats................................................ 234
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 208
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210Engine 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
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Information ............................................. 186
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66Refueling................................................. 186
Gauges........................................................ 72
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .................. 165, 167
Manual Transmission ............................... 172
Glass (care)................................................ 236
Glove Box.................................................. 113
HHalogen 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

283Index
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)............. 157MMaintenance............................................ 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............................... 157Meters, Gauges........................................... 72
Mirrors....................................................... 102
Adjusting................................................. 102
Door........................................................ 102
Exterior.................................................... 102
Interior Rearview ..................................... 102
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 190
MP3................................................... 129, 133
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 270OOdometer.................................................... 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
PPaddle 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, 245RRadiator.................................................... 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