2016 HONDA FIT maintenance

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by
looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the washer level
indicator comes on.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.
1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the window washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution can damage the window
washer pump.
Window Washer
ReservoirModels without washer level sensor
Models with washer level sensor

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the coupler.
2. Remove the rubber weather seal.
3. Remove the hold-down wire, then remove
the bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
High/Low beam h eadlight: 60/55 W (H4/HB2 for halogen bulb type)
■High/Low Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Rubber Weather Seal
Coupler
Hold-Down
Wire

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
Maintenance
5. Reinstall the hold-down wire. Hook the end
of the wire on the knob in the slot.
u You can see if the hold-down wire is in
the right place from the inspection
window.
6. Reinstall the rubber weather seal.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
3. Insert a new bulb.
Hold-Down Wire
Inspection Window
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light: 28/8 W (Amber)
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uSide Marker Light Bulbs
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Maintenance
Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Loosen the screw using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
2. Remove the screw, th en push up the under
cover.
Side Marker Light: 3CP
Bulb
Socket
Fog Light: 35W (H8 LL for halogen bulb type)
1 Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
CoverScrew
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uSide Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
3. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
4. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs*
Door mirrors have the side turn lights. Ha ve an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Tab
Bulb
Coupler
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBack-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Use a Phillips-head sc rewdriver to remove
the bolts.
2. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
3. Turn the socket to th e left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
5. Slide the light assembly onto the guide on
the body.
Back-Up Light: 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Bolt
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Brake/tail/rear side marker light bulbs are the LED type. Have an authorized Honda
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
High-mount brake light bulb is a LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Push the lens on the left and pull out the
lens and the socket attached to it.
2. Remove the license plat e light assembly by
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Rear License Plate Light: 5 W
Lens
Bulb