2017 HONDA FIT open hood

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 109 Security System P. 112
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 117
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133 Adjusting the Seats P. 135
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 157 Climate Control System* P. 160
Audio Error Messages P. 222General Information on the Audio System P. 226
When Driving P. 315 Braking P. 351Parking Your Vehicle P. 355
Refueling P. 358 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 361 Accessories and Modifications P. 362
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 371 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 383
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 394 Battery P. 403 Remote Transmitter Care P. 405
Cleaning P. 408
Engine Does Not Start P. 421Jump Starting P. 424 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 426
Emergency Towing P. 438 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 439
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 445 Reporting Safety Defects P. 446
Authorized Manuals P. 451 Customer Service Information P. 452
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 89
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 305
MaintenanceP. 363
Handling the UnexpectedP. 413
InformationP. 441
IndexP. 455
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P95)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P133)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P371)
❙Windshield Wipers (P128, 390)
❙Headlights (P123, 383)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P123, 384)
❙Side Marker Lights (P123, 385)
❙Tires (P394, 415)
❙Fog Lights* (P126, 385)
❙Audio Antenna (P169)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P388)
❙Rear Wiper (P129, 392)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P109)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P110)
❙License Plate Lights (P389)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P356)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P388)
❙Back-Up Lights (P387)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P387)
❙How to Refuel (P359)
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Quick Reference Guide
23
Handling the Unexpected (P413)
Flat Tire (P415)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P429)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P421)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P433)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P427)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P438)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all
the other doors and tailgate lock at the same
time. When unlocking, the driver’s door
unlocks first. Turn the key a second time
within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors and the tailgate.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1 Locking a Door Without Using a Key
If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes
off when you open the hood or move the shift lever
out of
(P (continuously variable transmission
models).
Lock
Unlock
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is
opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmi tter or smart entry remote, or turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system, or th e ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
Continuously variable transmission models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 394
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 364
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 365Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 366
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 367
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 371Opening the Hood ........................... 372
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 373
Oil Check ......................................... 374
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 375
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 376
Engine Coolant ................................ 378
Transmission Fluid ............................ 380
Brake Fluid ....................................... 381
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 382
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 383
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 390
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 394
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 395
Tire Labeling .................................... 395
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 397Wear Indicators................................ 399 Tire Service Life ................................ 399
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 400
Tire Rotation .................................... 401
Winter Tires ..................................... 402
Battery ............................................... 403
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 405
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 407
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 408
Exterior Care.................................... 410
* Not available on all models
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