2016 HONDA FIT door

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Models without smart entry system
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
( P.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
( 0 or ACCESSORY ( q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY (q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
( w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON ( w when you let go of
the key.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 : Except U.S. models with cont inuously variable transmission
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry system
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicl e.The engine may also run
if the smart entry remote is close to the door or
window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the message appears in the
information display. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
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Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Operating Range
Except U.S. models with cont inuously variable transmission
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
Continuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked.
*1
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can
be used.
Press the button withou t the shift lever in
(P.
Shift to
( P then press the button.
Press the button.
Without depressing
the brake pedal
Without depressing
the clutch pedal
Indicator Indicator
Shift to (
P.U.S. models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in (P*1 and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times to swit ch the mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
*1 : Continuously variable transmission models
■Automatic Power Off
Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
warning buzzers sound from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the information display notifies the driver
inside that the remote is out.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch
*1.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK
(0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off afte r 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic
lighting control feature over rides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button or touch the icon to defog the
rear window and mirrors when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up , or down to move the
mirror.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 133
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night
Position
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch