2016 HONDA FIT USB

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisied with the information you receive, you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 133).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2016 Honda Fit
. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and 
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance. This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all Fit  models, so you may ind descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the irst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the irst six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit  owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from 
your Honda dealer. American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada) Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX ....................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Other Controls ...........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts ............................................... 5
Airbags .................................................... 9
Child Safety .......................................... 15
Safety Label Locations .......................22
Reporting Safety Defects ...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................24
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators ...........................26
On/Off Indicators ................................. 27
Information Display ............................28
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................29
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
...29
Smart Entry System* ...........................30
Door Operation .................................... 31
Tailgate Operation ..............................32
Power Window Operation ................33
Power Moonroof Operation* ...........34
Interior and Exterior Lights ...............35
One-Touch Turn Signal .......................36
Wiper Operation .................................. 37
Adjusting the Seats ............................38
Rear Seats ........................................... 41
Adjusting the Mirrors .........................42
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..........43
Air Conditioning System* .................43
Climate Control System* ..................44
Seat Heaters* ...................................... 44
Setting the Clock ................................. 45Customized Features
..........................
46
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............47
Basic Audio Operation
.......................47
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System* ..........................50
FM/AM Radio ....................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) ..............................52
iPod ®
......................................................53
USB Flash Drive .................................. 54
Bluetooth ®
Audio ................................ 55
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ...................56
HondaLink™ ........................................ 57
FM/AM Radio ...................................... 58
SiriusXM ®
Radio* ............................... 59
Compact Disc (CD) .............................60
iPod ®
......................................................61
USB Flash Drive .................................. 62
Bluetooth ®
Audio ................................ 63
Pandora ®
.............................................. 64
HDMI Video .......................................... 65
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK ®
(HFL) ...66
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation ...........................66
Pairing a Phone ................................... 67
Making a Call ...................................... 68
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................69
Pairing a Phone ................................... 71
Making a Call ...................................... 72
HondaLink™ Assist ............................73
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ...74
Siri™ Eyes Free ................................... 75
*if equipped

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Dashboard and Other Controls
1  Touchscreen*   p. 56
2  Hazard warning button 
3 Climate control system p. 44
4  USB/HDMI* port   p. 47
Auxiliary input jack*   p. 48
Accessory power socket p. 47
5 Hood release handle p. 115
6 Fuel ll door handle p. 97
7 Power window switches p. 33
  Door lock switches   p. 31
    Door mirror controls   p. 42
8  Shift lever*   p. 88
  Manual transmission* p. 90
*if equipped Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed 
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• 
Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•  Be aware of airbag hazards.
•  Don’t drink and drive. •  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying  close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
V EHICLE CONTROLS
Models with touchscreen
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Phone, Audio, Bluetooth, Info,  Camera, System, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
Customized Features
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is stopped.
How to Change Settings
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menus.
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MENU BA CKClock/Info Phone
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
1. Open one of the USB covers in the front console. 2. Insert a USB lash drive or other audio device,  such as an iPod ®
or iPhone ®
, into the USB port.
An additional USB port is located inside the center console.* iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation  
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use power when the vehicle is on. An additional power socket is located inside the
center console.*
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat  the power socket.
NOTICE
HDMI Port*
1. Open the HDMI cover in the front console.
2. Insert an HDMI cable into the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
*if equipped

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*if equipped
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch 
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover in the front console. 2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device  into the jack. The audio system switches to AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls. SOURCE button:
 Cycle through available audio 
modes. t /u buttons:
 Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders.+/- buttons: Adjust audio volume.
Menu button*: From the audio screen, press and
hold to choose options for the current audio mode (models with touchscreen). Use the +/- buttons and 
the SOURCE button to scroll and enter selections.
FM/AM/XM ®
Radio
Press t or u for the next or previous station.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod ®
/USB/ Bluetooth ®
Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u
 for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora ®
(U.S. only)
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Sound button.
2. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it using the selector knob.
3. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Models with touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and  adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete.

Menu button
Selector knob Sound button
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Models with color audio system
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device (see page 47).
Selector knob:
Rotate to change tracks. Press to display the folder list.
CD/AUX button:
Play a connected USB ash drive.
Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding icons appear above each button.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the lash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select the track you want to play.
Models with color audio system
Bluetooth ®
Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s  audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.  Connect your phone to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
(see page 67).
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks.
CD/AUX button:

Play Bluetooth ®

Audio.
Preset button 1:
Resume audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of   handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a category.
3. Select the track you want to play.
Notes: •  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all  phones. Selector knob:

Press to enter the music search list.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC  formats.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
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Source: Select
the CD icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:

Display or hide  the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD slotCD eject button
Models with touchscreen
iPod
®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 47).
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Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:

Display or hide  the track list.
MENU:  Display 
menu options, including Music Search. Songs:
Change
the track.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

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Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 47).
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Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:

Display or hide  the track list.
MENU:  Display 
menu options, including Music Search.
Track: Change
the track.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth ®
Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s  audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.Connect your phone to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
(see page 71).
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Source: Select
the Bluetooth icon. Open/close:

Display or hide  the track list.
MENU:  Display 
menu options, including Music Search. Track:
Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change
the group.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of   handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all  phones.

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Models with touchscreen
Pandora ®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio  system. Visit
handsfreelink.com  to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates 
apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped. For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
(see page 71) or USB port (see page 47).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming  through Bluetooth ®
Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary. 
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
(see page 71).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of  handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
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Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip:
Go to
the next song. Open/close:

Display or hide  information.
MENU:  Display 
menu options, including the Station List. Like/dislike song
Play/Pause
Models with touchscreen
HDMI Video
Play video from a compatible device while your vehicle is stopped. Connect your
device to the HDMI port (see page 47). From the connected device, launch the video you want to display on the
touchscreen. The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to view. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
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Source: Select
the HDMI  icon from the
SOURCE screen.