2016 HONDA FIT light

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Learn about information speciic to you as a Honda customer and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may  have about the vehicle. Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 45. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?*
A:   The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO* setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
  on or off depending on the ambient lighting.Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though 
  the keyless access remote is within range?* A:   If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to conirm the
  door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to conirm the door is unlocked. If you are
  wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond. Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for 
  a code. Where do I ind this? A:   In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
  audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates. Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora ®
 through the audio system?
A:   Audio may be streaming through  Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
  is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter.
Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit handsfreelink.com  (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca  (Canada) to check phone
  compatibility for  Bluetooth®
Audio, Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
, and SMS text
messaging.Q: Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn 
  these off?* A:   From the Home screen, select Settings. Select the Voice Recog tab, then select  
Voice Prompt. Select Off.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer  all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve 
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information: •  Vehicle Identiication Number
•  Date of purchase •  Odometer reading of your vehicle
•  Your name, address, and telephone number
•  A detailed description of the problem•  Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
Q:
Why can’t I select an item using the selector knob or touchscreen*?
A:   To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items. Q: Where can I ind the vehicle identiication number (VIN)?
A:   Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped
Canadian owners
Honda Canada, Inc. Customer Relations180 Honda Blvd.Markham, ONL6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329Fax: (877) 939-0909e-mail: [email protected]

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INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Info Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Trip computer
•  Display trafic list*
•  Display trafic on my route* •  Display clock
•  Display wallpaper
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All 
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
•  Next (or previous)
•  Up (or down)
•  Right (or left)
•  Return
•  OK (excluding Startup Conrmation screen)
•  Delete
*if equipped
•  Dial/call by number
•  Dial/call by name
•  Call (phone number or name)
INDEX
ABS
............................................................. 25
Accessory Power Socket ...............................47
Airbags  ............................................................... 9
About Your Airbags ...................................... 11
Advanced Airbags ......................................... 9
Airbag Care ................................................... 14
Airbag System Components .......................13
Airbag System Indicators ...........................11
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................12
Side Airbags .................................................. 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................10
SRS indicator ................................................ 11
Air Conditioning System..................................43 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................25, 91
Audio Commands ........................................... 138
Audio Operation ............................................... 47
Accessory Power Socket ...........................47
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................... 48
Bluetooth ®
Audio ................................... 55, 63
Color Audio System ..................................... 50
Compact Disc (CD) .................................52, 60
FM/AM Radio .......................................... 51, 58
HDMI Port ...................................................... 47
HDMI Video ................................................... 65
HondaLink™ .................................................. 57
iPod ®
....................................................... 53, 61
Pandora ®
....................................................... 64
SiriusXM ®
Radio ........................................... 59
Sound ............................................................. 49
Steering Wheel Controls .............................48
Touchscreen Operation ..............................56
USB Flash Drive ...................................... 54, 62
USB Port ........................................................ 47
AUX Commands..............................................139Auxiliary Input Jack ......................................... 48
Battery ........................................................... 120
Bluetooth ®
Audio ....................................... 55, 63
Bluetooth ®
Audio Commands ......................139
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
(HFL) ................. 66
E-Mail  ............................................................. 74
HFL Controls ............................................ 66, 69
HondaLink™ Assist ...................................... 73
Making a Call .......................................... 68, 72
Pairing a Phone ...................................... 67, 71
Phonebook .............................................. 68, 72
Siri Eyes Free ................................................ 75
SMS Text Messaging ..................................74
Speed Dial ............................................... 68, 73
Talk Button Tips ............................................ 70
Brake Assist System........................................91Brake Fluid ...................................................... 119
Brake system .............................................. 24, 25Braking
............................................................. 90
Brightness Control ........................................... 35
Calibration ....................................................... 102
Carbon Monoxide Gas .......................................4
Changing a Flat Tire ....................................... 104
Changing Settings ............................................ 46
Changing Wiper Blades ................................121
Charging system...............................................24Child Safety ....................................................... 15
Child Seat .......................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether ...................20
Installing a Child Seat ..................................18
Selecting a Child Seat .................................17
Childproof Door Locks .....................................31
Climate Control Commands ..........................137
Climate Control System ...................................44
Clock ............................................................. 45
Color Audio System ......................................... 50
Compact Disc (CD) ..................................... 52, 60
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................138
Contact Us ....................................................... 133
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...88
Coolant ........................................................... 118
Cruise Control ............................................. 27, 93
Customer Information ....................................132
Customized Features ....................................... 46
Dashboard and Other Controls ........................2
Destination ........................................................ 79
Detour  ............................................................. 82
Dialing a Number ....................................... 68, 72
Door Mirrors ..................................................... 42
Doors  ....................................................... 30, 31
Door/tailgate open ........................................... 26
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..............................127
Driving  ............................................................. 83
Braking ........................................................... 90
Cruise Control ............................................... 93
ECON button .................................................. 92
Ignition ........................................................... 87
LaneWatch™ ................................................ 94
Maximum Load Limit ....................................85
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................95
Paddle Shifters ............................................. 89
Power Mode ................................................. 88
Refueling ........................................................ 97
Shifting ........................................................... 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
) .................. 92
ECON button ......................................................92
ECON mode ....................................................... 27
Electric power steering ...................................25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..................92
E-Mail  ............................................................. 74
Emergency Engine Stop ................................101

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INDEX
INDEX
Emergency Towing ........................................ 101
Engine and Fuel .............................................. 130
Engine Coolant ................................................118
Engine Oil .........................................................116
ENGINE START/STOP button .........................88
Exterior lights .............................................. 27, 36
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 80
Find Place Commands ...................................136
Flat Tire ........................................................... 104
Floor Mats ......................................................... 39
Fluids ........................................................... 131
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 51, 58
FM/AM Radio Commands .............................138
Fog lights ..................................................... 27, 36
Foot Brake ......................................................... 90
Frequently Asked Questions ........................132
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 9
Front Door Inner Handle .................................31
Front Seats ........................................................ 38
Front Wipers ..................................................... 37
Fuel Information ............................................... 97
Fuse Locations................................................108 Hang-Up/Back button ..........................66, 69, 76
Hazards  ............................................................. 27
HDMI Port ..........................................................47
HDMI Video ....................................................... 65
Headlight-Wiper Integration ..........................37
Head Restraints ................................................ 40
HFL Controls ................................................ 66, 69
High beams ....................................................... 27
High temperature ............................................. 25
Home Address .................................................. 79
HondaLink™ ...................................................... 57
HondaLink™ Assist .......................................... 73
Honda Roadside Assistance ........................134
Hood ........................................................... 115
Ignition  ............................................................. 87
Immobilizer ........................................................ 27
Info Commands ...............................................140
Information Display ..........................................28
Instrument Panel .............................................. 24
Condition Indicators .................................... 26
Malfunction Indicators ................................24
On/Off Indicators .......................................... 27
Interior Lights ....................................................35
iPod ®
....................................................... 53, 61
iPod ®
Commands ........................................... 139
Jump Starting ................................................... 98
Key ............................................................. 29
LaneWatch™ .................................................... 94
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................18
Light Bulbs .......................................................130
Lights ............................................................. 35Lock Tab
............................................................. 31
Low fuel ............................................................. 26
Low oil pressure ............................................... 24
Low temperature .............................................. 25
Low tire pressure ............................................. 26
Maintenance...................................................112 Battery ......................................................... 120
Brake Fluid .................................................. 119
Engine Coolant ............................................ 118
Engine Oil ..................................................... 116
Maintenance Minder™ .......................26, 113
Safety Precautions .................................... 112
Service Codes ............................................. 114
Under the Hood .......................................... 115
Window Washer Fluid ...............................119
Wiper Blades .............................................. 121
Making a Call .............................................. 68, 72
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25
Manual Transmission ...................................... 90
Map Display Commands ...............................135
Map Legend ...................................................... 81
Map Lights.........................................................35Master Door Lock Switch ...............................31
Maximum Load Limit........................................85Mirrors ............................................................. 42
Moonroof ........................................................... 34
Multi-View Rear Camera ................................95
Navigation ......................................................... 76
Detour ............................................................ 82
Display and Controls ....................................77
Entering a Destination .................................79
Find Nearest Place ...................................... 80
Home Address .............................................. 79
Map Legend .................................................. 81
Place Category ............................................. 80
Routing ........................................................... 81
Steering Wheel Controls .............................76
Street Address .............................................. 79
Talk Button Tips ............................................ 78
Trafc ............................................................. 82
Voice Prompt.................................................78
Navigation Commands ..................................135
One-Touch Turn Signal ....................................36
On-screen Commands...................................140Opening the Hood .......................................... 115
Overheating.....................................................100Paddle Shifters ................................................. 89
Pairing a Phone .......................................... 67, 71
Pandora® .......................................................... 64
Pandora® Commands ...................................139
Parking brake ..............................................26, 91
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .....................12
Phone ....................................................... 67, 71
Phonebook .................................................. 68, 72
PHONE button ................................................... 66Phone Commands
.......................................... 140
Pick-Up button ............................................ 66, 69
Place Category ................................................. 80
Power Door Mirrors .........................................42
Power Mode ..................................................... 88
Power Moonroof .............................................. 34
Power Windows ............................................... 33
Radio ....................................................... 51, 58
Readiness Codes............................................129 Rear Camera ..................................................... 95
Rear Seats ......................................................... 41
Rearview Mirror ............................................... 42
Rear Wiper ........................................................ 37
Refueling............................................................97Remote Battery Strength ................................98
Remote Transmitter ......................................... 29
Reporting Safety Defects ................................23
Roadside Assistance .....................................134
Route Commands ........................................... 137
Routing ............................................................. 81
Safety Information ............................................. 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ...................................4
Childproof Door Locks .................................31
Child Safety ................................................... 15
Reporting Safety Defects ............................23
Safety Label Locations ................................22
Safety Messages ........................................... 3
Seat Belts ............................................................ 5
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
Seat Belt Inspection ...................................... 6
Seat belt reminder ....................................... 26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor .............8
Shoulder Anchor ............................................ 7
Seat Heaters ..................................................... 44
Seats ............................................................. 38
Front Seats .................................................... 38
Rear Seats ..................................................... 41
Selector knob ....................................................66
Select/reset knob ............................................. 28
Service Codes.................................................114Settings ............................................................. 46
Setting the Clock .............................................. 45
Shifting ............................................................. 88
Shift Lever Does Not Move ............................99
Shoulder Anchor ................................................ 7
Side Airbags ......................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ........................................10
Siri Eyes Free .................................................... 75
SiriusXM ®
Radio ............................................... 59
SiriusXM ®
Radio Commands ........................138
Smart Entry system .................................... 25, 30
SMS Text Messaging ...................................... 74
Song By Voice™ Commands ........................138
Sound ............................................................. 49Specications
................................................. 130
Speed Dial ................................................... 68, 73
Starter system .................................................. 25
Steering Wheel.................................................43Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ............1
Steering Wheel Controls...........................48, 76
Street Address..................................................79Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...11, 24
Tailgate ....................................................... 30, 32
Talk button ............................................. 66, 69, 76
Talk Button Tips .......................................... 70, 78
Text Messaging ................................................ 74
Tire Information .............................................. 123
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................127
Inlation Guidelines .................................... 123
Tire and Loading Information Label ........124
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...................124
Tire Chains ................................................... 125
Tire Identiication Number (TIN) ..............126
Tire Labeling ................................................ 126
Tire Service Life .......................................... 125
Tire Terminology ......................................... 126
Wear Indicators ......................................... 123
Winter Tires ................................................. 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................................... 25, 102
Tires ........................................................... 130
Touchscreen Operation ..................................56
Towing ........................................................... 101
Trafc ............................................................. 82
Troubleshooting .............................................. 132
Turn Signal .................................................. 27, 36
Under the Hood .............................................. 115
USB Commands..............................................139USB Flash Drive ..........................................54, 62
USB Port ............................................................ 47
Vehicle ........................................................... 130
Vehicle Controls ............................................... 29
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
) .......... 25, 27, 92
Visual Index .........................................................1
Voice Command Index ..................................135
Voice Prompt .................................................... 78
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 134
Washer uid level ............................................ 26
Wear Indicators ............................................. 123
Window Washer Fluid ...................................119
Windows............................................................33
Winter Tires ..................................................... 125
Wiper Blades .................................................. 121
Wiper Operation ............................................... 37