2017 HONDA FIT maintenance

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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
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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
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S
AFETYSAFETY
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace\
any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts mu\
st be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the foll\
owing: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Fo\
r Canadian
vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at (888) 946-6329.Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisi\
ons are the
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in \
a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where childre\
n may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian \
province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained \
when they ride
in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers•
An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting i\
n the front seat.
•
A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’\
s ability to
safely control the vehicle.
•
Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they \
are
properly restrained in a rear seat.
•
Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrai\
ned in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•
Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them \
in the
event of a collision.
•
Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the bel\
t would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•
Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be ve\
ry
seriously injured in a crash.
•
Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjusters.
•
Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously \
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a c\
hild
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, usi\
ng

a
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING

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I
NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/tailgate open
A door or the tailgate is open. A beep sounds if any door or the tailgat\
e is
open while driving.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary. If
the indicator remains on after tire inflation, you need to calibrate t\
he system
(see page 102). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted\
with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon \
as
possible.
Washer fluid level (Canadian models only)
Washer fluid is low. Refill the reservoir (see page 119).
Maintenance Minder™
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due (see page 113).
Canada
U.S.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA on (blinks)
CRUISE
MAIN on
CRUISE
CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on Fog lights* on
High beams on
Exterior lights on
ECON mode* on
*if equipped

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DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure\
or other
obstacle.
1.
When en route, press MENU from the map
screen.
2.
Select Detour. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
Traffic View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command. Available on U.S. models only.
1.
When en route, say “Display traffic incidents.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2.
Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3.
Say “Avoid”

and the incident list returns.
4.
Say “Recalculate route” to set the new route.
Canceling Your Route You can cancel your route at any time.
1.
When en route, press MENU from the map
screen.
2.
Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns. You can also press the Talk
button and say

“Cancel route.”
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks•
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exteri\
or
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•
Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
•
Make sure the hood is securely closed.
•
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried gra\
ss 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 aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•
Make sure the tires are in good condition.
•
Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks •
Store or secure all items on board properly.
•
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
•
Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor
mats.
•
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the
vehicle.
•
Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
•
Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•
Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll\
under the
seats.
•
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks\
, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•
Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. H\
eat from
the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
•
To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery\
or
compressed air.
•
Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can\

accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•
Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•
Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. \
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press\
the select/
reset knob to change displays.
See the service code table on page 114 to check which items need mainten\
ance
based on the main and sub items shown in the display.
Maintenance
Minder indicatorMain items
Sub items
Maintenance Minder display
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid every
3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts that
are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions war

ranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, changethe engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension component s
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot i\
n the air from industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission uid
4Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2.
Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3.
Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4.
Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine coolant reserve tank
Washer fluid
(blue cap) Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil
dipstick (orange)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Battery
Radiator cap
Lever
Support
rod Grip
Clamp

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
Y

ou may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1.
Remove the dipstick (orange).
2.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3.
Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4.
Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Ambient temperature
Upper mark
Lower mark
Adding Oil 1.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2.
Add oil slowly.
3.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4.
Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil
dipstick.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
1.
Press the select/reset knob until the oil life
screen is displayed.
2.
Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds, or until
the maintenance codes and oil life blink.
3.
Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds, or until
the maintenance codes disappear and the
engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the eng\
ine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to seriou\
s
mechanical problems.
NOTICE
Engine oil fill cap

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant\
level in the
radiator. We recommend Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1.
Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2.
If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant 1.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2.
Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do
not push the cap down when turning.
3.
Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4.
The coolant level should be up to the base of the
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5.
Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches
the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the reserve
tank.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major \
brand
non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Check that it is a high\
quality
coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda\

coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfuncti\
on or fail.
Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/c\
oolant as
soon as possible.
NOTICE
Reserve tank MAX
MIN
Radiator cap
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r
cap.
WARNING
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of\
the
reservoir. We recommend using Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
Pour the fluid carefully.
If the fluid level is at or below the MIN mark, have a
dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as
possible.
Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking
at the reservoir. If the washer fluid level is low, fill the
washer reservoir. Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not
overflow the reservoir.
Canadian models
If the washer fluid level is low, the washer level
indicator appears (see page 27).
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshie\
ld washer
reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution
can damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
Washer reservoir
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system
and can cause extensive damage.
NOTICE
MAX
MIN