2016 HONDA FIT ignition

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Load limits example
Example 1
Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Pass
enger weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo weight

550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example 2
Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Pa
ssenger w eight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo weight

100 lbs (45 kg)
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be 
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualiied technician.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a  crash in which you can be hurt or killed. Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
WARNING
Starting the Ignition*
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or start the engine.
0
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
I
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other
accessories in this position.
II
ON: This is the position when driving.
III
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON when you release the key.
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot irmly on the brake  pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N). Press the brake pedal with your right foot, and press the  clutch pedal all the way down with your left foot. Keep your foot irmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Brake pedal
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off 
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
*if equipped
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, follow the below steps to start  the engine. 1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the 
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is ashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed (and the clutch pedal for manual transmission), press the ENGINE 
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, then open the hood. 1. Remove the under-hood fuse box cover (see  page 108). Connect the irst jumper cable to your 
vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the irst jumper cable to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt 
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, 
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the  jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
*if equipped
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously 
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open lames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
Booster battery WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following  order: 1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s stud bolt.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)  terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+) terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P). 1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition, or remove the built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small at-tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift release lock.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever release button and place the shift lever into Neutral   (N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
*if equipped
Slot
Release button Shift lock release slot
Cover

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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