2016 HONDA FIT emergency towing

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

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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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 426
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sa les or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models

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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
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