2017 HONDA FIT seat adjustment

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Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Height adjustment (Driver’s seat only)
Pull up or push down the lever to raise or
lower the seat. Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Reclining the Front SeatsYou can recline the seat-backs of the front seats so they are level with \
the rear
seat cushions to make a large cushioned area.
1.
Remove the front head restraints (see page 40).
Store the head restraints in the cargo area.
2.
Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible.
3.
Pivot the seat-back backward with the seat-back
angle adjustment lever to be level with the rear
seat cushion.
4.
Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
5.
Unlatch the detachable anchor from the anchor buckle, and store the rear\

center seat belt (see page 8).
6.
Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.
To return the front seats to their original positions, reverse this proce\
dure. When you return the seat-back to its upright position, hold the seat-back to \
keep it from
going up too quickly

.
*if equipped

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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

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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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