2016 HONDA FIT Quick Guide

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NSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive with it not fully released. Seat belt reminder Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator  blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on 
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer. Door/tailgate open
A door or the tailgate is open. A beep sounds if any door or the tailgate is open while driving. Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the 
fuel gauge. See your dealer. Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inlate tire(s) if necessary. If  the indicator remains on after tire inlation, you need to calibrate the system (see page 102). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is tted with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Washer uid level (Canadian models only)
Washer uid is low. Rell the reservoir (see page 119).Maintenance Minder™ Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due (see page 113).
Ca nada
U.S.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the 
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the 
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off VSA on (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN onCRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on Fog lights* onHigh beams onExterior lights onECON mode* on
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the select/reset knob to change information in the center of the display.
Select/reset knob
Odometer
Trip meter A
Engine oil life Range
Trip meter A
Average fuel economy A Trip meter A
Average fuel economy B
Trip meter B
Instant fuel economy Clock Outside temperature* Fuel gauge
These items are always displayed.
*if equipped Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
Unlock button:
Press once to
unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Built-in key: Slide the release
knob on the back of the  transmitter and pull out the
built-in key. 
Lock button:
Press to lock the
doors and tailgate. Press again for audible veriication.
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for 30 seconds. Press again to cancel.
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Release knob
Built-in key
*if equipped
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE

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Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or 
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock:
 Grab the driver’s door handle when the 
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the 
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock:  Press the door lock button on the front 
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote  transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not lock.
Unlocking/Locking the Tailgate
To unlock: Press the tailgate release button under 
the tailgate handle to unlock the doors and the tailgate. The vehicle can be on or off.
To lock:  Press the tailgate lock button to lock the 
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is  inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not lock.
Tailgate release button
*if equipped
Door lock button
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock:  Pull the lock tab rearward. When you 
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s 
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock:  Push the lock tab forward. When you lock 
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all  other doors and the tailgate lock.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
When you pull either front door inner handle, the door unlocks and opens.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
You can use the master door lock switch to customize the door locking and 
unlocking settings. See the Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for instructions.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside, regardless of the  position of the lock tab. Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door. Open the door using the outer door handle.
Lock button
Lock tabTo lock
To unlock
Inner handle
To lock
To unlock
Master doorlock switch
Lock Unlock

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Tailgate Operation
Use these methods to operate the tailgate.
Opening the Tailgate
Models without smart entry system
Pull up the tailgate outer handle and lift up the tailgate to open it.
Models with smart entry system
Press the tailgate release button and lift up the  tailgate to open it.
Closing the Tailgate
Grab the inner handle and pull the tailgate down.  Push it closed from the outside.
Tailgate release button
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the 
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down rmly.
To close: Pull the switch up rmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briely.
Manual Operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window Lock
Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be  operated. The driver can operate all other windows using the specic switches.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or ngers can cause serious
injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
Tailgate outer handle
Inner handle
Off
Power window lock button
Indicator
Driver’s  window switch
On

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Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch  on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open:
 Push the switch back irmly to the
second detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward rmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop the moonroof at any time, push the switch
briely.
Manual Operation
To open:  Push and hold the switch back to the irst detent until the desired position 
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the rst detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof Tilt
To tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward rmly, then release.
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered 
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or ngers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
*if equipped
Close Open
Tilt
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the  vehicle is on.
To brighten:  Turn the knob to the right.
To dim:  Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches  minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights
Change the interior light settings using the switches on the ceiling. ON position (rear only):  Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position:  Interior lights come on 
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off. OFF position:  Interior lights remain off.
Map Lights
Press the front map lights to turn on or off.
Off
Door-activated position Front
Off
Rear
Door-activated position
On
Select/reset knob
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Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the
lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for  low beams. OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO:  Turn on the automatic lighting feature*. 
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient  brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights automatically come on after the wipers are engaged for a certain time.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
*if equipped
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change. Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-blink sequence. For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into place.
Left turn
Right turn
High beams
Low beams Flash the high beams
Fog lights*
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headlights turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Rear Wiper
Rotate the end of the wiper lever to the desired position. When you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper activates even if the switch is off.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get  scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.  Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the
defroster to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Pull to use
washer.
 MIST OFF
 INT: Low speed intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe
OFF
INT: Intermittent wipeON: Continuous wipe
Washer

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Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while  allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. 
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Trafc Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow 
sufcient space.
Height adjustment  (Driver’s seat only) 
Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat. Seat-back angle adjustment

Pull up the lever to change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the loor.
WARNING
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat oor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,  the oor mats can interfere with the front seat functions. Do not put additional oor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the  front airbags inlate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining  control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Reclining the Front Seats
You can recline the seat-backs of the front seats so they are level with the rear  seat cushions to make a large cushioned area.
1. Remove the front head restraints (see page 40). Store the head restraints in the cargo area.
2. Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible.
3. Pivot the seat-back backward with the seat-back angle adjustment lever to be level with the rear seat cushion.
4. Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
5. Unlatch the detachable anchor from the anchor buckle, and store the rear center seat belt (see page 8).
6. Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.
To return the front seats to their original positions, reverse this procedure. When you return the seat-back to its upright position, hold the seat-back to keep it from 
going up too quickly.
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Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and  increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head 
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head  should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up as
far as it will go. Then push the release button, and  pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:  Insert the legs back 
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position. In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
•  Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.
•  Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•  Install each restraint in its proper location.
Rear outer  seat shown
Rear Seats
Fold rear seats up or down to allow for additional storage space.
Folding Down Rear Seats
1. Store the center seat belt. Insert the latch plate  into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling (see page 8).
2. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position (see page 40).
3. Pull the release lever and fold down the seat-back. 
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items extending to the rear seats are properly secured. Loose items can ly forward if you have to brake hard.
To return the seat to the original position, pull up the seat-back to the upright  position.
Folding Up Rear Seats
1. Make sure the seat belt buckles are in their loops  on the seat.
2. Pull up the rear seat cushion.
3. Fold the seat leg down while pushing the seat cushion irmly against the seat-back to lock it.
To return the seat to its original position, hold the seat cushion in the upright position, and pull up the
seat leg fully. Slowly put down the seat cushion and set the seat leg in the oor guide. A latch comes out
when the leg is set properly. Make sure the seat is irmly secured by rocking it  forward and back.
Release lever
Loop
Seat leg
Seat leg Latch
Floor guide