2016 HONDA FIT child lock

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
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Safe Driving
7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
8. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
Two tether anchorage points are provided
behind the rear outer seating positions and
one in the ceiling for the rear center. A child
seat that is installed with a seat belt and
comes with a tether can use the tether for
additional security.1 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
■Adding Security with a Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt in stallation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether
Anchorage
Points
Tether Anchorage Point

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.............................................................. 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ............................. 90
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.......92Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ....93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .......99
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking*................. 103
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ............ 107
Security System .......................................... 110
Immobilizer System ......... ..................... ..... 110
Security System Alarm ............................... 110
Opening and Closing the Windows .......... 113
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*....... 115 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 116
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 117
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 120Turn Signals .............................................. 121
Light Switches .......................................... 121
Fog Lights
*............................................... 124
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 125
Wipers and Washers ................................. 126
Brightness Control .................................... 128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button ...... 129Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 130
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors .................................131
Interior Rearview Mirror .............................131
Power Door Mirrors ...................................131
Adjusting the Seats .................................... 133
Adjusting the Seat Positi ons....................... 133
Rear Seats .................................................140
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items....... 144Interior Lights ............................................144
Interior Convenience Items ........................146
Heating and Cooling System
*....................154
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*.................154
Climate Control System*............................157
Using Automatic Climate Control ..............157
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........160
* Not available on all models

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To prevent all the doors unlock ing, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door.
u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to unlock
all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using the master
door lock switch.
2 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking* P. 103
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 102
Inner Handle
Models with auto door locking/unlocking
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to
open and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and cl ose the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function*
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1. Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
*
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
Models with auto-open/close function
Power Window
Lock ButtonDriver’s
Window
Switch
Off
On
Indicator
* Not available on all models

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Index
B
Battery....................................................... 391
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 391
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 393
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 247
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 338
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 340
Brake Assist System ................................. 341
Fluid ........................................................ 369
Foot Brake ............................................... 339
Indicator ............................................ 70, 419
Parking Brake .......................................... 338
Brake System Indicator ............................... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 371
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights.................................................... 375
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 376
Fog Lights ................................................ 373
Headlights ............................................... 371
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 376
Rear License Plate Light............................ 377
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights.................................................... 374
Bulb Specifications .................................... 430
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 152
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 148
Carrying Cargo ................................. 301, 303
CD Player ................................................... 178
Certification Label .................................... 432
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 371
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
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 ............................... 398
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 396
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88 Coat Hook
................................................ 150
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 403, 431
Console Compartment ............................. 146
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 316
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 321
Creeping................................................. 316
Fluid ....................................................... 368
Kickdown ............................................... 316
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 20, 318, 320
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 414
Shifting ........................................... 317, 319
Controls ...................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 316
Cruise Control .......................................... 327
Indicator ................................................... 79
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customer Service Information ................ 440
Customized Features ............................... 225

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)................. 402, 406
Jump Starting ............................................ 412
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 90
Lockout Prevention .................................... 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 102
Remote Transmitter ................................... 95
Types and Functions .................................. 90
Won’t Turn ................................................ 24
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 316
L
LaneWatchTM............................................. 332
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 59
Lights ................................................. 121, 371
Bulb Replacement ................................... 371
Daytime Running Lights........................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 124
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 144
Light Switches ......................................... 121
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 121
Load Limits ................................................ 303
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 90
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 103
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
From Inside ............................................... 99
From Outside ............................................ 93
Keys .......................................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
Using a Key ............................................... 97
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Low Battery Charge ................................. 417
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 417
Lower Anchors ............................................ 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 431
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 303
M
Maintenance............................................ 351
Battery .................................................... 391
Brake Fluid .............................................. 369
Cleaning ................................................. 396
Coolant .................................................. 366
Heating and Cooling System ................... 395
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 355
Oil .......................................................... 362
Precautions ............................................. 353
Radiator .................................................. 367
Remote Transmitter ................................ 393
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 371
Safety ..................................................... 353
Service Items ........................................... 357
Tires........................................................ 382
Transmission Fluid ................................... 368
Under the Hood ...................................... 359

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Index
R
Radiator..................................................... 367
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 176
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 177, 199
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 177
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 435
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 129
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 141
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 131
Refueling ................................................... 345
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 85
Gasoline .......................................... 345, 430
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 336, 385, 433
Remote Transmitter .................................... 95
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 393
Bulbs ....................................................... 371
Fuses ............................................... 421, 423
Tires ........................................................ 388
Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 378, 380
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 434
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 40
Detachable Anchor.................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 72 Seat Heaters
............................................. 153
Seats .......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Front Seats.............................................. 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Security System ........................................ 110
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 78
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 79
Select Lever ................................ 20, 317, 323
Operation ......................... 20, 318, 319, 320
Releasing ................................................ 414
Won’t Move ........................................... 414
Select/Reset Knob ...................................... 83
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 169
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88