2016 HONDA FIT oil temperature

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AFETY
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels 
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•  The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•  The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the 
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown
below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high. 4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and  even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ill up with carbon monoxide gas.  Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to  supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and 
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All ive seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move 
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, 
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats. The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance 
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate 
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inlate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
•  All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that 
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•  Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very  seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve 
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not  appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or  death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them 
properly.
WARNING

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NSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Smart Entry system* There is a problem with the smart entry system. Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loose   or missing.
• (Blinks) A misire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, 
and wait for the engine to cool down. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has 
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function. 
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is  tted with the compact spare tire.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system. Brake system There is a problem with a braking system component. Electric power steering There is a problem with the system. Stop in a safe place, and restart the vehicle. Starter system* There is a problem with the starter system. High temperature The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheating. If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place (see page 100). Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator remains on, there  may be a problem with temperature sensors.
Canada U.S.
U.S.
Canada
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle. Indicators briely appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber 
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at 
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake luid is low.• The brake system has a problem.Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check 
the brake luid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If 
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately. Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil 
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 117). If the indicator does not turn 
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately. Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off  the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired 
immediately. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners. 
Canada
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*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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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•  Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certication Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s  latest requirements. Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certiication Seal  and is of the specied viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks. 
Add oil if necessary.
Ambient temperature
Upper mark Lower mark
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the  engine oil life. 1. Press the select/reset knob until the oil life  screen is displayed.
2. Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds, or until the maintenance codes and oil life blink.
3. Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds, or until the maintenance codes disappear and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Do not ill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overilling the engine oil can result  in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.
NOTICE
Engine oil ill cap

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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