2017 HONDA FIT vent

uuHeating and Cooling System*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
158
Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Select .
■To dehumidify the interior*
When used in combination with the heater , the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select and . Adjust the temp erature to your preference.
■Heating
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling System*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Select .
1. Selecting turns the air conditioning
system on.
2. Select .
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Cooling*1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
While in ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
Continuously variable transmission models
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows*1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows*
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Select the AUTO icon.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control icons.
3. Select the icon to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any icons are selected while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the icon that
was selected will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the icon that was selected will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO icon
is selected.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
You can raise or lower the temperature or fan speed
setting flicking either control icon.
Dashboard
vents Floor and
dashboard
ventsFloor vents Floor and
windshield
defroster
vents
Temperature Control
Icons
AUTO Icon Mode Control Icon
Fan Control Icons
(On/Off) Icon
(Recirculation) IconA/C (Air Conditioning) Icon (Fresh Air) Icon
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Select the or icon to switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions. Recirculation mode (indicator on): Reci rculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system. Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintain s outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Select the icon to turn the air conditioning
system on and automatically switch the
system to fresh air mode.
Select the icon again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the icon.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Selecting the icon switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the
navigation sy stem manual.
While in ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
Continuously variable transmission models
1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
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uuAudio System uAudio Antenna
Features
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable
antenna at the rear of the roof.1Audio Antenna
NOTICE
Before using a “dr ive-through” car wash, remove the
antenna by unscrewing it by hand. This prevents the
antenna from being dama ged by the car wash
brushes.
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
GroupCustomizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable Settings
System
Others
LanguageChanges the display language.English*1/ French /Spanish
Keyboard LayoutSelects the on-screen keyboard type.Alphabet /QWERTY*1
Voice Command Tips
Alerts you when manual control of the system
is disabled to prevent distraction while driving.
Only voice commands are available.
On*1/ Off
Remember Last ScreenSelects whether the device remembers the last
screen.On /Off*1
Factory Data ResetResets all the settings to their factory default.
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 250Yes/No
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
System group as default.Yes/No
Audio Sound
Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s
sound
2
Adjusting the Sound P. 200
-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (BASS and
TREBLE ), RR9~0*1~FR9
( FADER ), L9~0*1~R9
( BALANCE ), Off /Low /Mid*1/
High (SVC )
Audio Source Pop-Up Selects whether the list of selectable audio
sources comes on or not when
Audio is
selected on the HOME screen. On
/Off
*1
RDS INFO Turns on and off the RDS information.
On/Off*1FM mode
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
See the navigation system manual for how to operate the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/Back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Phone) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1Using HFL
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
1-888-528 -7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528 -7876.
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a st ored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls* on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operati on after ending the call.
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled. 2 Speed Dial P. 266
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Models with color audio system
Microphone
(Talk) Button
(Hang-up/Back) Button
(Pick-up) Button
Selector Knob
(Phone) Button
Volume up
Volume down
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 309
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat
*.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 101
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 135
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 142
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 132
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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