2017 HONDA FIT airbag

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S
AFETYSAFETY
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 t\
he 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 unuse\
d
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING Protecting Smaller ChildrenIf a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicate\
d by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly 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 seri\
ous
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
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 SeatMost child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector.
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child s\
eats 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 add\
ed 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 addit\
ion, the
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a \
LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read t\
he 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
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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AFETYSAFETY
Adding Security with a Tether
Two tether anchorage points are provided behind the rear outer seating po\
sitions
and one in the ceiling for the rear center. A child seat that is installed with a seat
belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.
1.
Using an outer anchor: If necessary, remove the
cargo area cover

.* Raise the head restraint to
its highest position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs.

Using the center anchor: Lower the head
restraint to its lowest position. Open the anchor
cover. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint.
2.
Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3.
Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
manufacturer’s instructions. If necessary

,
reinstall the cargo area cover.* Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear sea\
t using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the followi\
ng:
•
The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
•
The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
neck and arm.
•
The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.
•
The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety

, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to \
use a
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 6\
0 lbs). Be sure
to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you inten\
d to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injur\
y or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to th\
e rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt pro\
perly,
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Tether
anchorage
points
Tether strap hook Anchor
*if equipped (Canadian models)
Tether anchorage point
Anchor
Anchor cover

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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT 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
misfire 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. Y

our 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 vehi\
cle is
fitted 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 other than the regular brakes.
Electric power steering
There is a problem with the system. Stop in a safe place, and restart th\
e
vehicle.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system.
High temperature
The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheat\
ing.
If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe plac\
e (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 briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red \
and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. 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 repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Canada
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*if equipped

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE 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 se\
at.
WARNING
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
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 Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow sufficient 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 de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Reclining the Front SeatsYou 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 proce\
dure. When you return the seat-back to its upright position, hold the seat-back to \
keep it from
going up too quickly

.
*if equipped

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Models with touchscreen
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1.
Say “Dial by number.”
2.
Say the phone number: For example,
“3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3.
The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Dial.
4.
Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1.
Say “Dial by name.”
2.
Say the phonebook name and phone type. For
example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Phonebook.
4.
Scroll through the list to find the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Edit Speed Dial, then select New Entry.
4.
Select an entry method.
5.
If desired, you can create a voice tag for the
number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1.
Say “Dial by name.”
2.
Say the stored voice tag name. For example,
“John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Scroll through the list to find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
HondaLink™ Assist
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to an operator. Your
phone must be paired to the system and have good cellular connection. Vi\
sit www.
hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1.
Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 71).
2.
Select Call Now, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position may be sent to the operator.*
3.
Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4.
When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang-Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
*Depending on your phone and cellular signal capability, your vehicle’s location may not be sent to the operator.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®

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INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Info CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.
•
Trip computer
•
Display traffic list*
•
Display traffic on my route* •
Display clock
•
Display wallpaper
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
•
Next (or previous)
•
Up (or down)
•
Right (or left)
•
Return
•
OK (excluding Startup Confirmation screen)
•
Delete
*if equipped
• Dial/call by number
•
Dial/call by name
•
Call (phone number or name)
INDEX
ABS........................................................................\
...... 25
Accessory Power Socket ........................................ 47
Airbags........................................................................\
.. 9 About Your Airbags
................................................ 11
Advanced Airbags .................................................... 9
Airbag Care ............................................................. 14
Airbag System Components ................................. 13
Airbag System Indicators ..................................... 11
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................................. 9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 12
Side Airbags ............................................................ 10
Side Curtain Airbags .............................................. 10
SRS Indicator .......................................................... 11
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......................... 25,

91
Audio Commands
.................................................... 138
Audio Operation ........................................................ 47
Accessory Power Socket ..................................... 47
Auxiliary Input Jack ............................................... 48
Bluetooth Audio ................................................ 55,

63
Color Audio System
................................................ 50
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................... 52, 60
FM/AM Radio .................................................... 51,

58
HDMI Port
................................................................ 47
HDMI Video ............................................................. 65
HondaLink ................................................................ 57
iPod ..................................................................... 53,

61
Pandora
.................................................................... 64
SiriusXM Radio ....................................................... 59
Sound ....................................................................... 49
Steering Wheel Controls ....................................... 48
Touchscreen Operation ......................................... 56
USB Flash Drive ................................................ 54,

62
USB Port
.................................................................. 47
AUX Commands.......................................................

139
Auxiliary Input Jack
.................................................. 48
Battery ...................................................................... 120
Bluetooth Audio...................................................

55, 63
Bluetooth Audio Commands.................................. 139
Bluetooth Handsfreelink (HFL)
................................ 66
E-Mail ....................................................................... 74
HFL Controls ...................................................... 66,

69
HondaLink Assist
.................................................... 73
Making a Call .................................................... 68,

72
Pairing a Phone
................................................ 67,

71
Phonebook
......................................................... 68,

72
Siri Eyes Free
.......................................................... 75
SMS Text Messaging ............................................. 74
Speed Dial ......................................................... 68,

73
Talk Button Tips
...................................................... 70Brake Assist System.................................................

91
Brake Fluid ............................................................... 119
Brake system ....................................................... 24,

25
Braking........................................................................\
90 Brightness Control
.................................................... 35
Calibration ................................................................ 102
Carbon Monoxide Gas................................................

4
Changing a Flat Tire
................................................ 104
Changing Settings ..................................................... 46
Changing Wiper Blades ......................................... 121
Charging system........................................................ 24 Child Safety
................................................................ 15
Childproof Door Locks ........................................... 31
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ......... 18
Child Seat ................................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether .............................. 20
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ......... 18
Selecting a Child Seat ........................................... 17
Climate Control Commands ................................... 137
Climate Control System ............................................ 44
Clock........................................................................\
.... 45
Color Audio System
.................................................. 50
Compact Disc (CD) .............................................. 52,

60
Compact Disc (CD) Commands
............................. 138
Contact Us ................................................................ 133
Continuously Variable T

ransmission (CVT)
...........88
Coolant ...................................................................... 118
Cruise Control ............................................................ 93
CRUISE MAIN ............................................................ 27
CUSTOMER Information.........................................

132
Customized Features
................................................ 46
CVT ........................................................................\
...... 88
Dashboard and Other Controls ................................. 2
Destination ................................................................. 79
Detour ........................................................................\
. 82
Dialing a Number ................................................ 68,

72
Door Mirrors
.............................................................. 42
Door Operation .......................................................... 31
Doors ........................................................................\
... 30
Door/tailgate open .................................................... 26
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....................................... 127

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INDEX
INDEX
Driving ........................................................................\
. 83
Braking ..................................................................... 90
Cruise Control ......................................................... 93
ECON button ............................................................ 92
Ignition ..................................................................... 87
LaneWatch .............................................................. 94
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................................... 95
Paddle Shifters ....................................................... 89
Power Mode ............................................................ 88
Refueling .................................................................. 97
Shifting ..................................................................... 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ............................... 92
ECON button...............................................................

92
ECON mode
................................................................ 27
Electric power steering............................................

25
E-Mail
........................................................................\
.. 74
Emergency Engine Stop ......................................... 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 ........................................................................\
87Immobilizer
.................................................................
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....................................................... 139Jump Starting
............................................................ 98
Key ........................................................................\
....... 29
LaneWatch ................................................................. 94
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ............................................ 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................................. 18
Light Bulbs................................................................

130
Lights
........................................................................\
... 35
Lock 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 ........................................... 113
Safety Precautions ............................................... 112
Service Codes ....................................................... 114
Under the Hood ..................................................... 115
Window Washer Fluid ......................................... 119
Wiper Blades ........................................................ 121
Maintenance Minder................................................

26
Making a Call
....................................................... 68,

72
Malfunction indicator lamp
..................................... 25
Manual Transmission ............................................... 90
Map Display Commands ........................................ 135
Map Legend ............................................................... 81
Map Lights..................................................................

35
Master Door Lock Switch
........................................ 31
Maximum Load Limit................................................. 85
Mirrors
........................................................................\
42
Moonroof .................................................................... 34
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................................... 95Navigation
..................................................................
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 T

ips
......................................................78
Traffic ....................................................................... 82
Voice Prompt ........................................................... 78
Navigation Commands ........................................... 135
One-Touch Turn Signal ............................................. 36
On-screen Commands............................................ 140
Opening the Hood
................................................... 115
Overheating..............................................................

100
Paddle 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 ............................................................ 66
Phone Commands ................................................... 140
Pick-Up button ..................................................... 66,

69
Place Category
.......................................................... 80
Power Door Mirrors..................................................

42
Power Mode
.............................................................. 88
Power Moonroof ....................................................... 34
Power Window .......................................................... 33
Radio ..................................................................... 51,

58
Readiness Codes..................................................... 129 Rear Camera
.............................................................. 95
Rear Seats .................................................................. 41
Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 42
Rear Wiper ................................................................. 37
Refueling.....................................................................

97
Remote Battery Strength
......................................... 98
Remote Transmitter .................................................. 29
Reporting Safety Defects.........................................

23
Roadside Assistance
.............................................. 134
Route Commands .................................................... 137
Routing ........................................................................\
81Safety 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 belt reminder .................................................... 26
Seat Belts ..................................................................... 5
Fastening a Seat Belt ............................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ......................................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection ................................................ 6
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..........................................................
114
Settings
....................................................................... 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 ........................................................................\
.. 49
Specifications .......................................................... 130
Speed Dial ............................................................ 68,

73
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
. 11
Starter system ........................................................... 25
Steering Wheel..........................................................

43
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
..................... 1
Steering Wheel Controls....................................

48, 76
Street Address........................................................... 79 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
.................. 24
Tailgate ....................................................................... 30
Tailgate Operation ..................................................... 32
Talk button ...................................................... 66,

69, 76
Talk Button Tips
................................................... 70,

78
Text Messaging
......................................................... 74