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
2 || 3
S
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
17
64
3
5
2
8
42 || 43
V
EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to switch
between day and night positions.
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Adjustment switch Selector switch
Adjusting the Rear Seats
Pull the release lever on the left or right side to
change the angle of the seat-back.
Release lever
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
To adjust To lock
Night
position Ta b
Day
positionHeating and Cooling System*
Manually control the front heating and cooling in your vehicle’s interior using the
buttons and dials on the dashboard.
Fan control/
OFF dial
A/C
button* Temperature
control dial
Fresh air/recirculation lever:
Recirculation mode (left side):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior.
Fresh air mode (right side): Maintains
outside ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirror button*Mode control dial
*if equipped
44 || 45
V
EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed.
Touch the icons on the dashboard to control the system.
*if equipped
AUTO: Select to
maintain a set
temperature. Use
the temperature
control to set
the preferred
temperature.
ON/OFFA/C
Recirculation
mode Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors
Windshield
defroster Fan control
Mode control:
Change airflow
location.Temperature
control
Fresh air
mode
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the switch next to the parking brake to select
the HI or LO setting. The indicator for the selected
setting appears on the switch.
In the HI setting, the seat heater cycles on and off.
In the LO setting, the seat heater runs continuously
and does not automatically turn off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your system type.
Using the Color Audio System*
Use this method for vehicles with color audio system. Use the selector k\
nob to
make and enter selections.
1.
Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
2.
Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
3.
Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
4.
Select Set when complete.
5.
Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Using the Settings Menu* Use this method for vehicles with touchscreen. Touch items to make selections.
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Clock/Info.
3.
Select Clock Adjustment.
4.
Adjust the hour and minute values.
5.
Select OK when complete.
On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS sig\
nals.
*if equipped
VO LHOME
MENU
BA CK
140 || 141
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
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