2015 HONDA FIT index

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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Glove Box (P146)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)*
(P318)
Manual Transmission* (P325)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P153)
❙Parking Brake (P340)
❙Hood Release Handle (P362)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P348)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P149)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙USB Port(s) (P163)
❙HDMI® Port* (P164)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack*(P165)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P425)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Power Window Switches (P113)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P101)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P131)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P93)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P131)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P361)
❙Windshield Wipers (P126, 380)
❙Headlights (P121, 373)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P121, 374)
❙Side Marker Lights (P121, 375)
❙Tires (P384, 405)
❙Fog Lights* (P124, 375)
❙Audio Antenna (P166)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P378)
❙Rear Wiper (P127, 382)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P107)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P108)
❙License Plate Lights (P379)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P345)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P378)
❙Back-Up Lights (P377)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P377)
❙How to Refuel (P348)
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Loading Information Label
Continued
Maintenance
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the dr iver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and loading
information.
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a
number of markings. Those you should be
aware of are described below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size.
1Tire and Loading Information Label
The tire and loading informat ion label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb contains:
aThe number of people your vehicle can carry.
bThe total weight your vehicle can carry. Do not
exceed this weight.
cThe original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare.
dThe proper cold tire pre ssure for front, rear, and
spare.
Label
Example
Example Tire Size
Tire
Identification
Number (TIN)
Maximum
Tire Load
Maximum
Tire Pressure
Tire Size
■Tire Sizes
1 Tire Sizes
Following is an example of tire size with an
explanation of what each component means.
185/55R16 83H
185: Tire width in millimeters.
55: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a
percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
16: Rim diameter in inches.
83: Load index (a numerical code associated with the
maximum load the tire can carry).
H: Speed symbol (an alphabe tical code indicating the
maximum speed rating).
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Index
445
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 323
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 342
Accessories and Modifications ................ 351
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 149
Additives Coolant .................................................. 368
Engine Oil ............................................... 363
Washer ................................................... 372
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 363
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 143
Front Seats.............................................. 133
Head Restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights .............................................. 373
Mirrors.................................................... 131
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Steering Wheel ....................................... 130
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 197
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 157
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...................................... 156, 158
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 397
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System)
Cooling................................................... 156 Heating ................................................... 155
Air Pressure ....................................... 385, 433
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 342
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 143
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 168
Audio System ............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 175
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 165
Error Messages ........................................ 219
General Information ................................ 223
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 185, 210
Recommended CDs ................................. 223
Recommended Devices ............................ 225
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 168
Security Code .......................................... 167
Theft Protection ....................................... 167
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 225
USB Port(s) .............................................. 163
Audio/Information Screen ............... 171, 192
Authorized Manuals ................................. 441 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
................. 103
Customize ............................................... 104
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 160
Automatic Transmission ........................... 318
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 323
Creeping ................................................. 318
Kickdown ................................................ 318
Operating the Shift Lever........... 20, 320, 322
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 416
Shifting ........................................... 319, 321
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Fluid ........................................................ 370
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 165
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 84
B
Battery...................................................... 393
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 419
Jump Starting .......................................... 414
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 393
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 395
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 248
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 340
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 342
Brake Assist System ................................. 343
Fluid ........................................................ 371
Foot Brake............................................... 341
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Index
Indicator ............................................ 70, 421
Parking Brake .......................................... 340
Brake System Indicator ............................... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 373
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal
Lights..................................................... 377
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 378
Fog Lights ................................................ 375
Headlights ............................................... 373
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 378
Rear License Plate Light............................ 379
Side Turn Signal, Emergency Indicator Lights..................................................... 376
Bulb Specifications .................................... 432
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 152
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 148
Carrying Cargo .................................. 303, 305
CD Player ................................................... 179
Certification Label .................................... 434
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 373
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 419
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56 Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 400
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 398
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88
Coat Hook ................................................. 150
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 405, 433
Controls ....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 368
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 318
Cruise Control ........................................... 329
Indicator.................................................... 79
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customer Service Information ................. 442
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 414
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 156
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 121
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 131
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 364
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 121
Display Setup .................................... 176, 198
Door Mirrors ............................................. 131
Doors .......................................................... 90
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 90
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................. 93
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 387
Driving ...................................................... 301
Automatic Transmission .......................... 318
Braking ................................................... 340
Cruise Control ........................................ 329
Shifting Gear .......................... 319, 321, 325
Starting the Engine ......................... 311, 313
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 397
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 328
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 421
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 332
Emergency ................................................ 428
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 437
Engine Coolant .................................................. 368
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Number .................................................. 434
Oil .......................................................... 363
Starting........................................... 311, 313
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Engine Oil ................................................. 363
Adding ................................................... 365
Checking ................................................ 364
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 75, 421
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 400
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 397
Oil ........................................................... 366
Flat Tire ..................................................... 405
Floor Mats ................................................. 398
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 370
Brake ....................................................... 371
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Manual Transmission ............................... 370
Windshield Washer .................................. 372
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 177
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 341
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 347
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 347
Refueling ........................................... 21, 347
Fuel Economy ............................................ 350 Fuel Fill Cap
........................................ 21, 349
Message.................................................. 420
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 348
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Inspecting and Changing......................... 427
Locations................................................. 423
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Information ............................................. 347
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 347
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .................. 319, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 326
Glass (care) ................................................ 401
Glove Box .................................................. 146
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 373, 375
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 403
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 248
Menus..................................................... 250
Phone Setup.................................... 254, 279
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
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