2015 HONDA FIT engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 107 Security System P. 110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 115
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 131 Adjusting the Seats P. 133
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 154 Climate Control System* P. 157
Audio Error Messages P. 219General Information on the Audio System P. 223
When Driving P. 311 Braking P. 340Parking Your Vehicle P. 344
Refueling P. 347 Fuel Economy P. 350Accessories and Modifications P. 351
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 361 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 373
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 384 Battery P. 393 Remote Transmitter Care P. 395
Cleaning P. 398
Engine Does Not Start P. 411 Jump Starting P. 414 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 416
Emergency Towing P. 428 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 429
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 435 Reporting Safety Defects P. 436
Authorized Manuals P. 441 Customer Service Information P. 442
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 87
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 301
MaintenanceP. 353
Handling the UnexpectedP. 403
InformationP. 431
IndexP. 445
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button* (P337)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P117)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P130)
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P154)
❙Climate Control System* (P157)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P129)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P129)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P171, 192)
❙Audio System (P162)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙System Indicators (P70)
❙Gauges (P82)
❙Information Display (P83)
❙ECON Button* (P328)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P333)
❙Ignition Switch* (P116)
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 27)
Airbags (P41)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P54)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P66)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P302)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Engine START/STOP
Button
* (P117)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P121)
Lights (P121)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P126)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors*
(P131)
●With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P113)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P301)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of
(P.
Manual Transmission* (P325)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)* (P319, 321)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters,
D-paddle shift mode can be used. Drive (S)
●Better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Low●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
S Position
7-speed manual shift mode can
be used.
Models with paddle shifters
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P323)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or
down without removing yo ur hands from the steering
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from
automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift
mode.
● The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode
from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in
the shift indicator.
Shift Down
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
Paddle Shifter (M Indicator
Models with
paddle shiftersModels without
paddle shifters
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Shift Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P333)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P329)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the -/ SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P336)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models only
Refueling (P347)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
aPull the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P353)
Under the Hood (P361)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of
the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch leve r, push the lever, and lift
up the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Lights (P373)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P380)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P384)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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