2016 HONDA FIT towing

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
■Extended Towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “before towing
your vehicle procedure” at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.
1.Remove the 20 A accessory power socket
and 7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are
located in the interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 423
2.Remove the 15 A Back up fuse. This fuse is
located in the engine compartment fuse
box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 4213.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not
lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses before
you start driving your vehicle.
4. Shift to
(N.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not
lock.
1Towing Your Vehicle
Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start
driving your vehicle.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
15 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels without smart entry system

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Driving
1. Remove the 20 A accessory powe r socket and 7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are located in the
interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 423
2.Remove the 15 A Back up fuse. This fuse is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
2Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 4213.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses be fore you start driving your vehicle.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the clutch pedal.
u The indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button blinks.
5. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/STOP button with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator is blinking.
u The indicator stop blinking, then stays on.
6. Shift to
(N.
7. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once without depressing the clutch pedal.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
15 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels with smart entry system

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 402
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 403
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 409
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....... 410
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 411
Jump Starting .................................... 412
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 414
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 415 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 417
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 417
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 418
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 419
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 419 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 420
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 421
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 425
Emergency Towing ........................... 426
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 427

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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the cargo area.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack Handle Bar Detachable Towing Hook
Tool Case Jack
Jack

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 391●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 421
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 309, P. 311
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 110
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 85
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 425
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 426
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 412

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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Index
Shift Lever.......................... 20, 317, 319, 323
Shift Position Indicator .............. 72, 318, 320
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 317, 319, 323
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 217
Snow Tires ................................................ 390
Spare Tire ......................................... 403, 431
Spark Plugs ............................................... 430
Specifications ........................................... 430
Specified Fuel ................................... 345, 430
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starter System Indicator ............................ 77
Starting the Engine .......................... 309, 311
Does Not Start ........................................ 409
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 116
Jump Starting ......................................... 412
Steering Wheel ........................................ 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Stopping ................................................... 342
Summer Tires ............................................ 390
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ....... 4, 5, 116
T
Tachometer................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Tie-down Hooks ........................................ 151
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................... 334
Indicator .................................................... 76
Tires ........................................................... 382
Air Pressure ..................................... 383, 431
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 382
Inspection ................................................ 382
Labeling .................................................. 383
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 403
Regulations ............................................. 385
Rotation .................................................. 389
Spare Tire ........................................ 403, 431
Summer .................................................. 390
Tire Chains .............................................. 390
Wear Indicators ....................................... 387
Winter ..................................................... 390
Tools .......................................................... 402
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 305
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 426 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ................................................... 334
Indicator.................................................... 76
Transmission ............................. 317, 319, 323
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 321
Continuously Variable ............................. 316
Fluid ........................................................ 368
Manual ................................................... 323
Number................................................... 432
Shift Position Indicator............... 72, 318, 320
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 401
Blown Fuse...................................... 421, 423
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 426
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 409
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 415
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 403
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 414
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 121
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 77