2017 HONDA FIT cruise control

5
Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P128)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)* (P328)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P86)
❙Brightness Control (P130)
❙ Display Button* (P195)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)* (P 328)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P123)
❙Fog Lights* (P126)
❙LaneWatchTM* (P345)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons* (P171)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P333)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
(P251, 276)
❙Voice Control Buttons (P251, 276)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P69)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator Starter System
Indicator
*
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P85)/Information Display (P86)/System Indicators (P70)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S.U.S.
Canada
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Washer Level
Indicator*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Canada
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Canada
U.S.
M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Information Display
Forward Collision
Warning Indicator*
Lane Departure
Warning Indicator*
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P344)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P333)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the -/ SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P347)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models only
Refueling (P358)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
aPull the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system alarm
has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 112
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.2 Cruise Control* P. 333
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2 Cruise Control* P. 333
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 382
Maintenance
Minder Indicator●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2Maintenance MinderTM P. 367
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .............................. 306
Maximum Load Limit............................ 309
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ............................ 312
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................. 315
Starting the Engine .............................. 317
Precautions While Driving..................... 321
Continuously Variable Transmission
*.... 322
Shifting ................................................ 323
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Continuously variable transmission models
without paddle shifters
Shifting................................................ 325
Shifting................................................ 329
ECON Button
*..................................... 332
Cruise Control*................................... 333
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*...... 336
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*......... 340Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 343
LaneWatchTM*...................................... 345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 347
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ............. 349
Continuously variable transmission models
with paddle shifters
Manual transmission models
Braking Brake System ........................................ 351
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 353
Brake Assist System .............................. 354
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ..................................... 355
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................... 356
Refueling
Fuel Information ................................... 358
How to Refuel ...................................... 359
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ......... 361
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions ............................................. 361
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ........................................... 362
Modifications ....................................... 362
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uECON Button*
Driving
ECON Button*
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on
and off. The ECON mode helps you improve
your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission,
heating and cooling system
*/climate control
system*, and cruise control*.
1 ECON Button*
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
Continued
Driving
Cruise Control*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise con trol on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little ac celeration or deceleration.1Cruise Control*
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
While in ECON mode, it may take relatively more time
to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
When the engine speed slows down, try to
downshift.
You can maintain the set sp eed if you change gear
within five seconds.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In ( D or (S
When to use
Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
Continuously variable transmission models
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to use CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the CRUISE
button on the
steering wheel.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
DrivingTake your foot off the pedal and press the -/ SET button when you reach the desired
speed.
The moment you release the -/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
■To Set the Vehicle Speed
-/SET Button
On when cruise control begins
Press and release
On
On
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