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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EHICLE CONTROLS
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.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
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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EHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed.
Touch the icons on the dashboard to control the system.
*if equipped
AUTO: Select to
maintain a set temperature. Use the temperature control to set the preferred temperature. ON/OFFA/C
Recirculation mode Rear defogger/heated door mirrors
Windshield defroster
Fan control
Mode control: Change air ow location.Temperature control
Fresh air mode
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. Press the switch next to the parking brake to select the HI or LO setting. The indicator for the selected setting appears on the switch. In the HI setting, the seat heater cycles on and off.In the LO setting, the seat heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your system type.
Using the Color Audio System*
Use this method for vehicles with color audio system. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. 1.
Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
3. Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
4. Select Set when complete.5. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Using the Settings Menu*
Use this method for vehicles with touchscreen. Touch items to make selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select System. 3. Select Clock/Info.
4. Select Clock Adjustment.
5. Adjust the hour and minute values.
6. Select OK when complete.
On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS signals.
*if equipped
VO L
HOME
MENU BA CK
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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.
VOL
HOME
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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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System*
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Selector knob:
Make and enter selections.
Volume/power knob MENU/CLOCK button:
Display menu options. Press and hold for clock adjustment. BACK button:
Go back to the
previous display.
Display button:
Adjust display brightness. Sound button:
Adjust sound.
Models with color audio system
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Radio button:
Select a band.
Preset buttons (1–6): Press and hold
a preset button to store the current station. Press a preset button to select a previously stored station.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Search up and down the selected
band for a station with a strong signal. Selector knob:
Rotate to tune
radio frequency. Press for more options.
*if equipped
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DRIVING
DRIVING
LaneWatch™*
Check the passenger-side rear areas in the upper display when the right turn signal is activated.
LaneWatch display
Activating LaneWatch
Activate the right turn signal. The LaneWatch display
appears. Check the display for blind spots, and visually con rm that it is safe to change lanes.
You can also press the LaneWatch button on the end of the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time
display. Press it again to turn the display off.
Changing Settings
Customize the display and how and when the display appears.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Camera.
3. Select LaneWatch.
4. Select an option and make the preferred changes.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has limitations. Over-reliance on the system may result in a collision.
Failure to visually conirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while driving. Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING
*if equipped
Multi-View Rear Camera*
When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle is
shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
Models with color audio system
Wide view Normal view Top down view
*if equipped
Changing Camera Settings
Turn the guidelines on or off. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Rear Camera.
4. Select Camera Guideline.
5. Select On or Off.6. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Press the selector knob to change views.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the
radiator. We recommend Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank. 2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add the speci ed coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base of the
ller neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major brand
non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system lushed and reilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Reserve tank
MAX MIN
Radiator cap
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
WARNING
Pour the uid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Brake Fluid
The luid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the
reservoir. We recommend using Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
Pour the uid carefully. If the luid level is at or below the MIN mark, have a dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as possible.
Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer luid by looking
at the reservoir. If the washer luid level is low, ill the
washer reservoir. Pour the washer luid carefully. Do not
over ow the reservoir.
Canadian models
If the washer luid level is low, the washer level indicator appears (see page 27).
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer
reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
Washer reservoir
Brake luid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage.
NOTICE
MAX
MIN
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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]