2016 HONDA FIT seats

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
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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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Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: 
•  Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
•  Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does  not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Use only mild soap 
and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of  protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if  the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as  possible.
WARNING
Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 38), and then follow the below  steps.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder
part of the belt so the lap part its snugly. This lets 
your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then make sure that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your
shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over
the strongest bones in your upper body.
  To release the belt, push the red PRESS button  then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted 
completely.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and  shorter occupants.
1. Move the anchor up and down while pulling the release outward.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across 
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a  crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt  as low as possible.
Latch plate
Buckle

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
The seat belt for the rear center seat is located in the ceiling.
1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and  the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.
2. Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure  the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly fasten the seat belt the same way 
you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.
  To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert  the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the  chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly  latched.
WARNING
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and  side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inlate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help 
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed 
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger. Both airbags are marked  SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary restraint system.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag- related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes 
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inlates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position 
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inlate with full (normal) force, regardless 
of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system  has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs  or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the
passenger’s front airbag. For both advanced front airbags to work properly: 
•  Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
•  Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
•  Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the loor. Improperly  positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•  All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
•  Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
Driver’s seat positionsensor
Passenger’s seatweightsensors
Latch plate
Anchor buckle
Latch plate
Buckle
Latch plate
Small latch plate
Anchor buckle

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Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front  passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer  seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes. The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling  above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle. The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy  in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact. If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is 
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt 
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, 
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inlate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear  their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere  with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inlate in a moderate-to-severe angled 
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag
Important Facts About Your Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the 
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.  Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying
hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in  your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inlates. Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers.  Objects on the covers 
marked SRS AIRBAG  could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be 
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inlate.Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the
proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inlates.Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact. 
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, 
even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides  vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If 
you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag 
systems or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS  indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the 
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant
is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear-facing seat. Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear 
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child 
seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as 
needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can  result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused  seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child 
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a irmly secured forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a rear seating position. Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags 
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inlates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat  as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). 
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a lexible-type connector. 
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can 
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child 
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this
manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible 
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the 
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a speciied weight. Please read the child 
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•  The child seat is the correct type and size for the child. •  The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
•  The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear 
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or lexible type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position.
3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other 
object. If necessary, remove the cargo area 
cover.*
4. Route the tether strap between the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Make sure the child seat is irmly secured by  rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and 
locked. If necessary, reinstall the cargo area 
cover.*
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1. Raise the head restraint to its highest position.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.3. Route the seat belt through the child seat 
according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
4. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the  way out until it stops. This activates the lockable 
retractor.
5. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the 
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 4 – 5.
6. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place your weight on the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.
7. Make sure the child seat is irmly secured by  rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.
8. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.
  To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to  wind up all the way.
Marks
*if equipped (Canadian models)
Rigid type
Lower anchors
Flexible type
Anchor
Tether strap hook

38 || 39
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EHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while  allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. 
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Trafc Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow 
sufcient space.
Height adjustment  (Driver’s seat only) 
Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat. Seat-back angle adjustment

Pull up the lever to change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the loor.
WARNING
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat oor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,  the oor mats can interfere with the front seat functions. Do not put additional oor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the  front airbags inlate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining  control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Reclining the Front Seats
You can recline the seat-backs of the front seats so they are level with the rear  seat cushions to make a large cushioned area.
1. Remove the front head restraints (see page 40). Store the head restraints in the cargo area.
2. Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible.
3. Pivot the seat-back backward with the seat-back angle adjustment lever to be level with the rear seat cushion.
4. Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
5. Unlatch the detachable anchor from the anchor buckle, and store the rear center seat belt (see page 8).
6. Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.
To return the front seats to their original positions, reverse this procedure. When you return the seat-back to its upright position, hold the seat-back to keep it from 
going up too quickly.
*if equipped