2017 HONDA FIT navigation system

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ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 133).
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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.
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Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
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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
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
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MENU
BA CK

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
V
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.
VO LHOME
MENU
BA CKClock/Info Phone
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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Models with color audio system
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob to make and\
enter
selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1.
Press the Phone button.
2.
Select Dial.
3.
Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its phonebook is automatically imported to th\
e system.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This method is inope\
rable while
the vehicle is moving.
1.
Press the Phone button.
2.
Select Phonebook.
3.
Scroll through the list to find the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob to make \
and enter
selections.
1.
Press the Phone button.
2.
Select Phone Setup.
3.
Select Speed Dial, then select Add New.
4.
Select an entry method.
5.
If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries. Use the selector kno\
b to make
and enter selections.
1.
Press the Phone button.
2.
Select Speed Dial.
3.
Scroll through the list to find the entry you want to
call, and select it to call.
Speed dial entries with stored voice tags can be called using the Talk button. Press
the Talk button and follow the prompts.
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function. Voice commands are also available.
HFL Controls Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel
an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag, or
say voice commands*.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list after pressing and holding
the Menu button.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection after
pressing and holding the Menu button.
Menu button: From the phone screen, press and hold
to display speed dial, call history, or redial.
*vehicles with navigation
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Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 140.
•
When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•
To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.*
•
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow

.*
•
Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•
Reduce all background noise.
•
Close the windows and moonroof.
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HOME
MENU
BA CK
Phone: From the Home
screen, display the phone
screen.
MENU: From the
phone screen,
select various
call options.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. Settings: Select Phone
from the Settings screen
for phone pairing and more.
*vehicles with navigation
HFL display
Models with touchscreen
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first p\
air your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Phone.
3.
Select Bluetooth Device List.
4.
Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5.
Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select
Continue.
6.
The system searches for your phone. Select your
phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7.
The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to
the code that appears on your phone. Connect to
HFL from your phone.
8.
The system asks if you want to enable options:
HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency
collision notification (see page 73).
Phone Synchronization:

Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the touchscreen.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to control the system.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or kil\
led.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a command or
operation.
Talk button: Press to say voice commands.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list after pressing and holding
the MENU button.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection after
pressing and holding the MENU button.
Menu button: From the map screen, press and hold to
display Go Home and other options.
Navigation Display and ControlsUse the touchscreen to enter information and make selections.
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MENU
BACK
HOME
Navi: Display the
map screen.
HOME
(screen shown)
Info: Select items
such as trip
computer, traffic
incidents, and
more.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. Settings: Select Navi from the
Settings screen for map and
navigation options.
MENU: From
the map screen,
select various
destination
options.
GPS signal
strength
Traffic
incident
icon Traffic
flow
Current
map scale Current
vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current
street
Traffic
status
Map
menu Landmark
icon

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Voice Prompt Volume
Adjust volume for navigation and voice command confirmation. This does\
not
affect audio or Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the
volume bar.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select System.
3.
Select Volume.
4.
Adjust the level, or select off.
Voice Prompt Turn the voice feedback feature on or off.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select System.
3.
Select Voice Prompt.
4.
Select On or Off.
Talk Button Tips For a full list of navigation commands, see page 135.
•
When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•
To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow

.
•
Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•
Reduce all background noise.
•
Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the audio system.\
•
Close the windows and moonroof.
Entering a Destination
Use multiple methods to enter a destination.
Home Address Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Navigation.
3.
Select Edit Go Home (1 or 2).
4.
Enter the address, and select OK when complete.
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk
button and say “Go
home”

at any time. You can also select Go home from the navigation menu.
Street AddressEnter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button before saying
each command.
You can also enter the address manually when the vehicle is stopped. From the
map screen, press MENU and select Address. Follow the prompts.
U.S. models
1.
From the Voice Portal screen, say “Address.”
2.
The system prompts you to say the entire
address. For example, say “1-2-3-4 Main Street,
Los Angeles, California.”
3.
The system interprets the address by state, city,
street, and address number. If necessary

, you
may have to clarify similar matches.
4.
Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Canadian models
1.
From the Voice Portal screen, say “Address.”
2.
Follow the prompts.

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Place Category
Enter a destination or point of interest using voice commands. Press the\
Talk
button before saying each command.
You can also enter the place name manually when the vehicle is stopped. F\
rom the
map screen, press MENU and select Place Name. Follow the prompts.
1.
From the Voice Portal screen, say “Place name

.”
2.
Say a category, for example “A

TM/Bank.”
3.
Say the name of the place, for example “ABC
Bank.”
4.
The system interprets the name. If necessary,
you may have to clarify similar matches.
5.
Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Find Nearest Place Enter a destination by category and distance using voice commands. Press\
the
Talk button before saying each command.
1.
Say “Find nearest” and a place. For example,
“Find nearest A

TM.”
2.
A list of the nearest places in your area is
displayed by shortest distance to destination.
3.
Say the number next to the destination you want
to select.
4.
Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
During route guidance Next
guidance
point
Estimated time
to destination
Distance to
destination Calculated
route