2016 HONDA FIT radio

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
312
Driving
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 410
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
ENGINE START
STOP

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 430
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number ......................................... 432
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 433
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 434Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 435
Warranty Coverages ........................ 437
Authorized Manuals ......................... 439
Customer Service Information ......... 440

433
Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/251/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Audio System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Immobilizer System
Smart Entry System
Remote Transmitter

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uuCustomer Service Information u
Information
Requirements to access Pandora®
• Latest version of the Pandora application
installed on your mobile device. (Visit the
Apple iTunes ® store or Google Play
Marketplace to download the latest
version.)
• Registered Pandora account (you can
create a free account at
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ > or on your
smartphone)
• Connection to the in ternet via WiFi or
cellular data network.
• Android devices must be connected to
the vehicle via Bluetooth, iPhone® devices
may be connected via Bluetooth or USB.
■Disclaimer of Pandora ®*Limitations
•Access to Pandora requires an active
internet connection
• Ability to access Pandora through this
system is subject to change without
notice
• Certain functionality of Pandora service is
not available when accessing the service
through this system including, but not
limited to, creating new stations, deleting
stations, emailing current stations,
buying songs, viewing additional text
information, logging in to Pandora, and
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service
not affiliated with HONDA. More
information is available at http://
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ >. Pandora, the
Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.
• Mobile access requires a smartphone
with an active data plan. Standard data
rates may apply.
• Pandora is only avai lable in the United
States.
* Not available on all models

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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 412
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 156
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 433
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 121
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 131
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 362
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 121
Display Setup .................................... 175, 197
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 ........................ 385
Driving ...................................................... 299
Braking ................................................... 338
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 316
Cruise Control ........................................ 327
Shifting Gear .......................... 317, 319, 323
Starting the Engine ......................... 309, 311
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395
E
ECON Button............................................. 326
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 75, 419
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 330
Emergency ................................................ 426
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 435
Engine Coolant ................................................... 366
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Number ................................................... 432
Oil ........................................................... 361
Starting ........................................... 309, 311
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ......................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Engine Oil ................................................. 361
Adding .................................................... 363
Checking ................................................. 362
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 355
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 417
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 361 EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 419
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 398
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131

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Index
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 395
Oil ........................................................... 364
Flat Tire ..................................................... 403
Floor Mats ................................................. 397
Fluids
Brake ....................................................... 369
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 368
Engine Coolant ........................................ 366
Manual Transmission ............................... 368
Windshield Washer .................................. 370
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 176
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats ................... 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 339
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133 Fuel
...................................................... 21, 345
Economy ................................................. 348
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 345
Refueling........................................... 21, 345
Fuel Economy ........................................... 348
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 347
Message.................................................. 418
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 346
Fuses .......................................................... 421
Inspecting and Changing......................... 425
Locations................................................. 421
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 348
Gauge ...................................................... 85
Information............................................. 345
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 345
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission ................................ 317, 319
Manual Transmission .............................. 324
Glass (care) ....................................... 396, 399
Glove Box ................................................. 146

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Index
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 371, 373
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 401
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 247
Menus .................................................... 249
Phone Setup ................................... 253, 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
Headlights ................................................ 121
Aiming.................................................... 371
Dimming......................................... 121, 125
Operating ............................................... 121
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 129
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Cooling................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows....................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395
Heating................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 247
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 310, 314
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 432
Engine and Transmission ......................... 432
Vehicle Identification ............................... 432
Ignition Switch .......................................... 116
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 110
Indicator .................................................... 78
Indicators .................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70
Charging System ............................... 71, 417
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 79, 328
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 79, 327
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 31, 75
ECON Mode ...................................... 78, 326
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System............................................ 75, 419
Fog Light ................................................... 77
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 78
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 417
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure ..................................... 334 Maintenance MinderTM...................... 79, 355
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 418
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 419
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 79
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
Smart Entry System ................................... 76
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ........................................... 74, 330
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 331
Washer Level ............................................. 79
Information .............................................. 429
Information Display ................................... 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 128
Interior Lights ........................................... 144
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 131
Internet Radio .................................. 207, 208

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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