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
....................................
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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V
ISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 35, p. 36, p. 94
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 35
3 Wipers/washers p. 37
4 Cruise control buttons* p. 93
5 Horn
6 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/
voice control buttons p. 66,
p. 69, p. 77
7 Instrument panel p. 24
8 Information display p. 28
9 Audio controls p. 48
MENU button* p. 48
Display button* p. 56
10 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 88
11 ECON button* p. 92
12 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 102
Paddle shifters* p. 89
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
7
125641013
14111283
13
14
9
DRIVING....................................................................... 83
Before Driving ......................................................... 83
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 85
Starting to Drive ...................................................... 87
Shifting ...................................................................... 88
Braking ..................................................................... 90
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ............................ 92
ECON Button* .......................................................... 92
Cruise Control* ........................................................ 93
LaneWatch™* ......................................................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................................
95
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
................................ 98
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength* ............... 98
Jump Starting .......................................................... 98
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ................................. 99
Overheating ............................................................ 100
Emergency Engine Stop* ..................................... 101
Emergency Towing ............................................... 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........
102
Changing a Flat Tire.............................................. 104
Fuse Locations
....................................................... 108MAINTENANCE
........................................................
112
Safety Precautions ............................................... 112
Maintenance Minder™ ....................................... 113
Under the Hood ...................................................... 115
Engine Oil ............................................................... 116
Engine Coolant ...................................................... 118
Brake Fluid ............................................................. 119
Window Washer Fluid ......................................... 119
Checking the Battery ............................................ 120
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................... 121
Tire Information ..................................................... 123
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading
..................................... 127
Testing of Readiness Codes
................................ 129
SPECIFICATIONS
...................................................... 130
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
................................... 132
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 132
Contact Us .............................................................. 133
Honda Roadside Assistance ............................... 134
Warranty Coverages ............................................. 134
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
...................................... 135
INDEX
........................................................................\
. 141
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, follow the below\
steps to start
the engine.
1.
Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2.
With the brake pedal pressed (and the clutch
pedal for manual transmission), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.
Remove the under-hood fuse box cover (see
page 108). Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
2.
Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
3.
Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4.
Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the stud bolt as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part.
5.
If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6.
Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
*if equipped
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the batt\
ery.
WARNING
Booster
battery
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
After the Engine Starts Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s stud bolt.
2.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (\
-)
terminal.
3.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (\
+)
terminal.
5.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1.
Set the parking brake.
2.
Remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3.
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover
.
4.
Insert the key into the shift release lock.
5.
While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
*if equipped
Slot
Release button Shift lock
release slot
Cover
120 || 121
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to\
kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a \
face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING
Checking the Battery
The battery condition is monitored by a sensor on the negative terminal.\
If there is a
problem with the battery, the charging system indicator appears (see page 24). Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
For jump starting, see page 98.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning th\
em first with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber h\
as deteriorated,
you should change the wiper blades.
Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
1.
Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2.
Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade
from the wiper arm.
3.
Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
4.
Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from
the bottom end. The tab on the blade should fit
in the indent of the top of the wiper holder.
5.
Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
securely.
6.
Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then
the driver side.
Lock tab
Blade
Ta b Blade
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
134 || 135
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
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\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada). Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle\
. Available
on vehicles with navigation.
Press the Talk button before you say a command. To view a list of available
commands in the vehicle, say “Voice help.” Select a category to hear the commands
read aloud. General Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Navigation CommandsThe system accepts these commands on the map/guidance screen.
General Commands
•
Display map
•
Display navigation
•
Go home 1 (or 2)
Map Display Commands
•
Voice help
•
Display menu
•
Display setting
•
Display navigation
•
Display information •
Display audio
•
Display phone
•
Back/Cancel
•
What is today’s date?
•
What time is it?
•
Display current location
•
Display/Hide (specify icon type):
− AT M
− gas station
− restaurant
− post office
− grocery store
− lodging (hotel, motel)
− parking garage
− parking lot
− school
− hospital
− freeway exit information
− traffic*
− traffic speeds*
− traffic icons*
•
Display north up
•
Display heading up
•
Display 3D map
•
Display zoom in
•
Display zoom out
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
*U.S. models only
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information
concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission
warranties by contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]
142 || 143
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