2016 HONDA FIT check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 107 Security System P. 110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 115
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 131 Adjusting the Seats P. 133
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 154 Climate Control System* P. 157
Audio Error Messages P. 218General Information on the Audio System P. 222
When Driving P. 309 Braking P. 338Parking Your Vehicle P. 342
Refueling P. 345 Fuel Economy P. 348Accessories and Modifications P. 349
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 359 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 371
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 382 Battery P. 391 Remote Transmitter Care P. 393
Cleaning P. 396
Engine Does Not Start P. 409 Jump Starting P. 412 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 414
Emergency Towing P. 426 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 427
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 433 Reporting Safety Defects P. 434
Authorized Manuals P. 439 Customer Service Information P. 440
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 87
FeaturesP. 161
DrivingP. 299
MaintenanceP. 351
Handling the UnexpectedP. 401
InformationP. 429
IndexP. 443

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 27)
Airbags (P41)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P54)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P66)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P300)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P351)
Under the Hood (P359)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of
the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch leve r, push the lever, and lift
up the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Lights (P371)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P378)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P382)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P401)
Flat Tire (P403)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P417)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P409)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P421)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P415)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P426)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airb ags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag sy stem, the SRS indicator will come on.
■When the ignition switch is turned to
ON
(w*1
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as po ssible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off if the parking brake has been
released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the parking
brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking
brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes on while
driving P. 419
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 419
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with a
component related to braking.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil pressure
is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
P. 417
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine did not start. If
“readiness codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 435●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 418
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating
and cooling system*/climate control system* and
rear defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 417
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Shift Lever Position
Indicator*
●Indicates the current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 317, 319
Transmission
Indicator*
●Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and
acceleration and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
M (7-speed manual
shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator
*
●Comes on when 7-sp eed manual shift
mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 321
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if you
are not wearing a seat belt when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.●If the front passenger is not wearing a
seat belt, the indicator comes on a few
seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or the
front passenger has not fastened a seat
belt. The beeper sounds and the
indicator blinks at regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when
you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error may
have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
* Not available on all models