2016 HONDA FIT air conditioning

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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V
EHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the  correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to switch  between day and night positions.
Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on. L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position. Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Adjustment switch Selector switch
Adjusting the Rear Seats
Pull the release lever on the left or right side to
change the angle of the seat-back.
Release lever
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you  can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
To adjust To lock
Night position Ta b
DaypositionAir Conditioning System*
Manually control the front heating and cooling in your vehicle’s interior using the buttons and dials on the dashboard.
Fan control/ OFF dial
A/C button Temperature control dial
Fresh air/recirculation lever:
Recirculation mode (left side):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior.
Fresh air mode (right side): Maintains
outside ventilation. Rear defogger/heated door mirror button*Mode control dial
*if equipped

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
ModelFitNo. of Passengers: Fron t2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating *1U.S.:3,362 lbs (1,525 kg
)*4
3,422 lbs (1,552 kg )*5
3,437 lbs (1,559 kg )*6
Canada
:1,517 kg *3
1,524 kg *4
1,555 kg *5
1,563 kg *6
Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating *2U.S.:3,393 lbs (1,539 kg
)*4
3,479 lbs (1,578 kg )*5
3,491 lbs (1,583 kg )*6
Canada
:1,537 kg *3
1,543 kg *4
1,577 kg *5
1,583 kg *6
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Front)
*1U.S.:1,770 lbs (803 kg
)*4
1,796 lbs (814 kg )*5
1,801 lbs (817 kg )*6
Canada
:798 kg*3
802 kg *4
816 kg *5
819 kg *6
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Rear) *1U.S.:1,592 lbs (722 kg
)*4
1,626 lbs (738 kg )*5
1,636 lbs (742 kg )*6
Canada
:719 kg*3
722 kg *4
739 kg *5
744 kg *6
*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Continuously variable transmission models*3
:D X
*4 :L X
*5 :E X
*6:E X-L
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Front) *2U.S.:1,813 lbs (823 kg
)*4
1,854 lbs (841 kg )*5
1,857 lbs (842 kg )*6
Canada:821 kg *3
825 kg *4
840 kg *5
842 kg *6
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Rear
)*2U.S.:1,579 lbs (715 kg
)*4
1,625 lbs (737 kg )*5
1,634 lbs (741 kg )*6
Canada:716 kg
*3
718 kg *4
737 kg *5
741 kg *6
Air Conditioning: Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)Lubricant Type ND-OIL8
Engine and Fuel
Engine Specications FuelDisplacement91.4 cu-in (1,498 cm 3
)
Spark Plug sNG
KD ILZKAR7C11 S
DENSODXE22HCR11S
Fuel:
Typ eUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 L)
Tires
*1: LX, Canadian DX*2: EX, EX-L
Regula r
Size185/60R15 84 T*1
185/55R16 83 H*2
Pressure psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
])Front33 (230 [2.3])
Rear33 (230 [2.3]) *1
32 (220 [2.2]) *2
Compact Spar e Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure psi (kPa[kgf/cm 2
]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 6J
*1
16 x 6J *2
Co
mpact Spar e15 x 4T
SPECIFICATIONS
*if equipped
Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam)60/55W (H4/HB2)
Fog Lights *
35W (H8 LL)
Side Marker Lights3CP
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber )
Brake/Tail/Side Marker LightsLED
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Side Turn Signal Light sLED
Rear License Plate Light s5W
Cargo Area Ligh t5W
In teri or Lights
Map Light s8WCeiling Light 8W
Fluids
Brake Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid *
Manual Transmission Fluid*
SpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT
3
SpeciedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
SpeciedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
*1:Continuously variable transmission models*2:Manual transmission model s
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Change including lter 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
Specie
dHonda Long-Life Anti freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity
0.999 US gal (3.78 L) *1
(change including the remaining 0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank )
0.999 US gal (3.78 L)*2

(change including the remaining 0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Canada: 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
*if equipped

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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