2020 HONDA FIT child seat

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Larger Children
Continued
Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on ho w to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upri ght and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, th e child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ri de in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the ch ild’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and full y understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock............................................................ 122
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ........................... 124
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.....126Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .....135
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 138
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking*................. 139
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ............ 145
Security System .......................................... 148
Immobilizer System ......... ..................... ..... 148
Security System Alarm ............................... 148
Opening and Closing the Windows .......... 151
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*....... 153 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 154
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 155
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 158Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Light Switches .......................................... 160
Fog Lights
*............................................... 163
Auto High-Beam*..................................... 164
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 167
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Brightness Control .................................... 170
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button ...... 171
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................172
Adjusting the Mirrors .................................173
Interior Rearview Mirror .............................173
Power Door Mirrors ...................................173
Adjusting the Seats .................................... 174
Front Seats ................................................174
Rear Seats .................................................178
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items....... 186Interior Lights ............................................186
Interior Convenience Items ........................188
Heating and Cooling System
*....................196
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*.................196
Climate Control System*............................199
Using Automatic Climate Control ..............199
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........203
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. This setting works for one time only. u If you do not want all the doors to be unlocked all the time, customize the
Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using the master door lock switch, multi-
information display
*, or audio/information screen*.
2 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking* P. 139
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 138
Inner Handle
Models with auto door locking/unlocking
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and clos ed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and cl ose the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation*
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function*
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1. Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
*
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
Models with auto-open/close function
Power Window
Lock ButtonDriver’s
Window
Switch
Off
On
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Index
588
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 421
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 471
Accessories and Modifications ................. 544
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 191
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 89, 433
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 508
Engine Oil ................................................ 503
Washer .................................................... 512
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 503
Adjusting Front Seats .............................................. 174
Head Restraints........................................ 181
Headlights ............................................... 513
Mirrors .................................................... 173
Rear Seats................................................ 178
Steering Wheel ........................................ 172
Temperature ............................................ 103
Adjusting the Sound ................................. 249
Air Conditioning System
Climate Control System ........................... 199
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ....................................... 200
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 538
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System)
Cooling ................................................... 198 Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 198
Heating ................................................... 197
Heating and Cooling System ................... 196
Air Pressure ....................................... 526, 577
Airbags ........................................................ 46
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 52
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Indicator.............................................. 57, 80
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ..................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 53
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 55
Android Auto ........................................... 293
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 471
Indicator.................................................... 80
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 289
Armrest ..................................................... 185
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 210
Audio System ............................................ 206
Adjusting the Sound................................ 217
Error Messages ........................................ 312
General Information ................................ 317
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 227, 276
Recommended CDs ................................. 318
Recommended Devices............................ 320
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 210
Security Code .......................................... 208
Theft Protection ...................................... 208 USB Flash Drives...................................... 320
USB Port(s) .............................................. 207
Audio/Information Screen ............... 213, 234
Authorized Manuals ................................ 585
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 139
Customize .............................................. 140
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 164
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 203
Average Fuel Economy .................... 105, 109
Average Speed ......................................... 110
B
Battery...................................................... 534
Charging System Indicator ................ 78, 562
Jump Starting ......................................... 557
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 534
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 536
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ..................................... 189
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 343, 368
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 72
Brake System ............................................ 469
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 471
Brake Assist System................................. 472
Fluid ....................................................... 511
Foot Brake .............................................. 470
Indicator ........................................... 76, 564
Parking Brake.......................................... 469
Brake System Indicator .............................. 76
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 170
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Index
Bulb Replacement.................................... 513
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal
Lights ................................................... 517
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights........... 518
Fog Lights ............................................... 515
Headlights .............................................. 513
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 518
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 519
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights ................................................... 516
Bulb Specifications ................................... 576
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 73
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 194
Cargo Floor Box ....................................... 190
Carrying Cargo ................................. 401, 403
CD Player .................................................. 221
Certification Label ................................... 578
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 513
Charging System Indicator ................ 78, 562
Child Safety ................................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 138
Child Seat ................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................ 72
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 62
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt......................... 67
Larger Children ......................................... 71 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 138
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 541
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 539
Climate Control System ............................ 199
Clock .......................................................... 122
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 473
Coat Hook ................................................. 192
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 473
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 547, 577
Console Compartment ............................. 188
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 416
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 421
Creeping ................................................. 416
Fluid ........................................................ 510
Kickdown ................................................ 416
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 21, 418, 420
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 559
Shifting ........................................... 417, 419
Controls ..................................................... 121
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 508
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 509
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 508
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 81
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 81
Overheating ............................................ 560
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 416 Cruise Control
........................................... 428
Indicator.................................................... 86
Cup Holders .............................................. 189
Customer Service Information ................. 586
Customized Features ................ 111, 321, 328
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 167
Dead Battery ............................................. 557
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 198
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 579
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 160
Rearview Mirror....................................... 173
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 504
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 159
Display Setup .................................... 218, 250
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 124
Auto Door Locking .................................. 139
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 139
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 35, 82
Keys ........................................................ 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................... 135
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................. 127
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 134
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 528
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Index
VSA® (Vehicle Stability AssistTM)
System ............................................ 81, 459
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 82, 460
Washer Level ............................................. 87
Information ............................................... 575
Information Display .................................. 104
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 110
Instrument Panel ........................................ 75
Brightness Control ................................... 170
Interior Lights ........................................... 186
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 173
Internet Radio ........................................... 274
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................. 546, 550
Jump Starting ............................................ 557
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 134
Keys ........................................................... 124
Lockout Prevention .................................. 134
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 138
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Types and Functions ................................ 124
Won’t Turn ................................................ 27
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 416
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 452
LaneWatchTM............................................. 461
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
Lights ................................................. 160, 513
Bulb Replacement ................................... 513
Daytime Running Lights........................... 167
Fog Lights ............................................... 163
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 84
Interior .................................................... 186
Light Switches ......................................... 160
Lights On Indicator .................................... 84
Turn Signals ............................................ 159
Load Limits ................................................ 403
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 124
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 139
Childproof Door Locks............................. 138
From Inside ............................................. 135
From Outside .......................................... 127
Keys ........................................................ 124
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 134
Using a Key ............................................. 133
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 134
Low Battery Charge ................................. 562
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 80
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 77, 562
Lower Anchors ............................................ 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 577
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 403
M
Maintenance............................................ 489
Battery .................................................... 534
Brake Fluid .............................................. 511
Cleaning ................................................. 539
Coolant .................................................. 508
Heating and Cooling System ................... 538
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 493
Oil .......................................................... 504
Precautions ............................................. 491
Radiator .................................................. 509
Remote Transmitter ................................ 536
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 513
Safety ..................................................... 491
Service Items ................................... 495, 499
Tires........................................................ 524
Transmission Fluid ................................... 510
Under the Hood ...................................... 501
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 77, 563
Manual Transmission ............................... 423
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 425
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 403
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 103
Mirrors ...................................................... 173
Adjusting ................................................ 173
Door ....................................................... 173
Exterior ................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 173
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 544
Moonroof ................................................. 153
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