2017 HONDA FIT USB port

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied 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,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2017 Honda Fit. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Fit
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt 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 first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first 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 co\
nsiderable
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)
*if equipped
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 T

urn Signal
..........................................
36
Wiper Operation ...................................................... 37
Adjusting the Seats ................................................ 38
Rear Seats ............................................................... 41
Adjusting the Mirrors ............................................. 42
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............................. 43
Heating and Cooling System* ..............................

43
Climate Control System*
...................................... 44
Seat Heaters* .......................................................... 44
Setting the Clock ..................................................... 45
Customized Features .............................................. 46AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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47
Basic Audio Operation ........................................... 47
Models with color audio system ......................... 50
Color Audio System* ........................................... 50
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 51
Compact Disc (CD) ............................................... 52
iPod® ...................................................................... 53
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 54
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................. 55
Models with touchscreen ..................................... 56
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 ......................... 66
Basic HFL Operation ............................................... 66
Pairing a Phone ....................................................... 67
Making a Call .......................................................... 68
Models with touchscreen ..................................... 69
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
NAVIGATION*
............................................................. 76
Basic Navigation Operation ................................. 76
Entering a Destination ........................................... 79
Routing ...................................................................... 81

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AFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Other Controls
1 Touchscreen* p. 56
2 Hazard warning button
3 Heating/air-conditioning* system p. 43
4 USB/HDMI®* port p. 47
Auxiliary input jack* p. 48
Accessory power socket p. 47
5 Hood release handle p. 115
6 Fuel fill door release p. 97
7 Power window switches p. 33
Door lock switches p. 31

Door mirror controls p. 42
8 CVT shift lever* p. 88
Manual shift lever* p. 90
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions •
Always wear your seat belt.
•
Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•
Be aware of airbag hazards.
•
Don’t drink and drive.
•
Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•
Control your speed.
•
Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’

t follow


instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’

t follow


instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your

vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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EHICLE CONTROLS
Models with touchscreen
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1.
From the HOME screen, select SETTINGS.
2.
Select an option (Phone, Audio, Bluetooth, Clock/
Info, Camera, System, or Navigation*).
3.
Select a setting option, and make your preferred
changes.
4.
Press BACK to exit the menus.
Customized Features
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is \
stopped.
How to Change Settings
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.
Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2.
Select Settings.
3.
Select a setting option, and make your preferred
changes.
4.
Press the Back button to exit the menus.
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Audio Camera
BluetoothS ystem
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Port
1.
Open the USB cover in the front console.
2.
Insert a USB flash drive or other audio device,
such as an iPod® or iPhone®, into the USB port.
An additional USB port is located inside the center
console.*
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on.
An additional power socket is located inside the
center console.*
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
HDMI Port*
1.
Open the HDMI cover in the front console.
2.
Insert an HDMI cable into the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with color audio system
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
CD eject button
CD slot
CD/AUX
button:
Play a CD.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display a track list.Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play
mode, such as random, repeat, etc.
Corresponding icons appear above
each button.
Models with color audio system
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 47).
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track. CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
iPod.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
enter the music
search list.
Play mode buttons (3, 5, 6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding
icons appear above each button.
Searching for MusicUse the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.
From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.
Select a search option.
3.
Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with color audio system
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 47).
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display the folder
list.
CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
USB flash drive.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press and
hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding
icons appear above each button.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.
1.
From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.
Select a folder.
3.
Select the track you want to play. Models with color audio system
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 67).
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio
tracks. CD/AUX button:
Play Bluetooth
®
Audio.
Preset button 1:
Resume audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.
From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.
Select a category.
3.
Select the track you want to play.
Notes:
•
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
Selector knob:
Press to enter the
music search list.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
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Source: Select
the CD icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD slotCD eject button
Models with touchscreen
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 47).
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Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Songs: Change
the track.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.
From the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search option.
4.
Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 47).
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Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search.
Track: Change
the track.
Searching for MusicUse the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
.
1.
From the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a folder.
4.
Select the track you want to play. Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71).
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Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change the group.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.
From the audio screen, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search category.
4.
Select the track you want to play.
Notes:
•
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•
Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71) or USB port (see page 47).
•
A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora
to be launched.
•
If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:


•
Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71).
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when safe to do so.
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Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to
the next song. Open/close:
Display or hide
information.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including the
Station List. Like/dislike
song
Play/Pause
Models with touchscreen
HDMI Video
Play video from a compatible device while your vehicle is stopped. Connect your
device to the HDMI port (see page 47).
From the connected device, launch the video you want to display on the
touchscreen. The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to vie\
w. This
feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
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Source: Select
the HDMI
icon from the
SOURCE screen.