2018 HONDA FIT Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Seat Heaters*1Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Heating and Cooling System*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*
Mode Control DialChange airflow.Fan Control DialAdjusts the fan speed. Rotate the dial all
the way to OFF to turn everything off.
A/C Button*
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
Fresh Air/Recirculation LeverThis lever controls the source of the air going into the system.
(Recirculation) Mode:
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
(Fresh Air) Mode:
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
Dashboard
vents Floor and
dashboard
ventsFloor vents Floor and
windshield
defroster
vents Windshield
defroster
vents
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling System*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C*
Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Select .
■To dehumidify the interior*
When used in combination with the heat er, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prev ent the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select and . Adjust the temperature to your preference.
■Heating
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select and .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Select .
1. Selecting turns th e air conditioning
system on.
2. Select .
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Cooling*1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
While ECON mode is active, the heating and cooling
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Models with ECON button
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows*1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows*
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Select the AUTO icon.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control icons.
3. Select the icon to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any icons are selected while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the icon that
was selected will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the icon that was selected will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO icon
is selected.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
You can raise or lower the temperature or fan speed
setting flicking either control icon.
Dashboard
vents Floor and
dashboard
ventsFloor vents Floor and
windshield
defroster
vents
Temperature Control
Icons
AUTO Icon Mode Control Icon
Fan Control Icons
(On/Off) Icon
(Recirculation) IconA/C (Air Conditioning) Icon (Fresh Air) Icon
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Select the or icon to switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions. Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system. Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Select the icon to turn the air conditioning
system on and automatically switch the
system to fresh air mode.
Select the icon again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the icon.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Selecting the icon switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Models with ECON button
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
You hear the beep when operating the c limate control system on the touch screen.
This can be turned on and off. To turn off the beep:
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2. Touch the icon of the temperature
control icon five times while pressing and
holding the icon.
3. Release the icon, after -- blinks five
times and OF is displayed.
To turn on the beep:
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Touch the icon of the temperature
control icon five times while pressing and
holding the icon.
3. Release the icon, after OF blinks five
times and -- is displayed.
■Turning On and Off the Touch Screen Beep1Using Automatic Climate Control
If you touch any other icon s during this procedure,
the setting may fail. In th is case, once you set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then follow this
procedure again.
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Controls
You can set the level of sensitivity of the touch control panel to high, normal, or low.
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press and hold the AUTO icon, then press
any of the following icons five times to set
the level.
• : High (Hi)
*1.
u Previous setting blinks five times and Hi
will be displayed in the temperature
display area.
• : Normal ( --)
u Previous setting blinks five times and --
will be displayed in the temperature
display area.
• : Low (Lo )
u Previous setting blinks five times and Lo
will be displayed in the temperature
display area.
3. Release the AUTO icon.
*1 : Default setting
■Touch Panel Sensitivity Setting1Touch Panel Sensitivity Setting
If you touch any other icon s during this procedure,
the setting may fail. In th is case, once you set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then follow this
procedure again.
Temperature display
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