2020 HONDA FIT checking oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 490
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 491Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 492
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 493
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 501Opening the Hood ........................... 502
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 503
Oil Check ......................................... 504
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 505
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 506Engine Coolant ................................ 508 Transmission Fluid ............................ 510
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 511
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 512
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 513
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ............................................................ 520
Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires ................................. 524
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 526
Tire Labeling .................................... 526
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 528Wear Indicators................................ 530
Tire Service Life ................................ 530
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 531 Tire Rotation .................................... 532
Winter Tires ..................................... 533
Battery ............................................... 534
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 536
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 538
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 539
Exterior Care.................................... 541
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 544
Modifications................................... 544
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch* Fluid P. 511
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 524
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 520
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/multi-
information display(MID)*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 495
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 585
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 546
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 547
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 554
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak.............................................................555
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 556
Jump Starting .................................... 557
Models with smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 559
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 560
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On............................................................. 562
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 562
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 563
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 564 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 564
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 565
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 566
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 570
Emergency Towing ........................... 571
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 572
U.S. 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
Driving....................................................... 399
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 433
Braking .................................................... 469
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 416
Cruise Control ......................................... 428
Shifting Gear ........................... 417, 419, 423
Starting the Engine .......................... 409, 411
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 538
E
ECON Button............................................. 427
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 109
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 82, 564
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 459
Emergency ................................................. 571
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 581
Engine Coolant ................................................... 508
Jump Starting .......................................... 557
Number ................................................... 578
Oil ........................................................... 503
Starting ........................................... 409, 411
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 154
Engine Coolant ......................................... 508
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 509
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 508
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 81
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 81 Overheating ............................................ 560
Engine Oil ................................................. 503
Adding .................................................... 505
Checking................................................. 504
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 493, 497
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 77, 562
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 503
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 82, 564
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 541
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
F
Features.................................................... 205
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 538
Oil ........................................................... 506
Flat Tire ..................................................... 547
Floor Mats ................................................. 540
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 511
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 510
Engine Coolant ....................................... 508
Manual Transmission ............................... 510
Windshield Washer ................................. 512
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 219
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 85
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 179Foot Brake
................................................ 470
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Seats ................................................ 174
Adjusting ................................................ 174
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 431
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 484
Economy................................................. 487
Gauge .................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 80
Range ..................................................... 109
Recommendation.................................... 484
Refueling .......................................... 23, 484
Fuel Economy ........................................... 487
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 23, 486
Message ................................................. 563
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 23, 485
Fuses ......................................................... 566
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 570
Locations ................................................ 566
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 487
Gauge .................................................... 106
Information............................................. 484
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 80
Refueling ................................................ 484
Gauges ...................................................... 103
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Index
MP3........................................... 221, 227, 276
Multi-Information Display ....................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 482
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 578
O
Odometer......................................... 105, 109
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 503
Adding ................................................... 505
Checking ................................................ 504
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 493, 497
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 77, 562
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 503
Viscosity.................................................. 503
Open Source Licenses .............................. 311
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ...... 153
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 502
Power Windows...................................... 151
Tailgate................................................... 145
Outside Temperature Display ................. 103
Overheating ............................................. 560
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................... 21, 421, 422
Pandora ®.................................................. 274 Panic Mode
............................................... 150
Parking ...................................................... 481
Parking Brake ........................................... 469
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 76, 564
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 160
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 230, 279
Precautions While Driving ....................... 415
Rain ......................................................... 415
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 547
R
Radiator.................................................... 509
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 219
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 259
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 220, 257
Range ........................................................ 109
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 220, 257
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 581
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button .................................................... 171
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 179
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 173
Refueling ................................................... 484
Fuel Gauge ...................................... 106, 110
Gasoline .......................................... 484, 576
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Regulations ............................... 467, 528, 579 Remote Transmitter
................................. 131
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 536
Bulbs ....................................................... 513
Fuses ............................................... 566, 568
Tires ........................................................ 531
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 520, 522
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 580
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 105, 109
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 447
Indicator.................................................... 88
On and Off.............................................. 449
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels ............................................... 74
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking................................................... 45
Detachable Anchor.................................... 43
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 38
Warning Indicator ............................... 38, 79
Seat Heaters .............................................. 195
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Index
Overheating ............................................ 560
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 547
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 28, 138
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 559
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 84
U
Unlocking the Doors ........................ 127, 135
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 320
USB Port(s) ................................................ 207
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 578
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 459
Off Button .............................................. 460
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 81
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 503, 577
Voice Control Operation ......................... 252
Audio Commands ................................... 254
General Commands ................................ 254
Music Search Commands ........................ 254
On Screen Commands ............................ 254
Phone Commands .................................. 254
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 253
Voice Recognition ................................... 252 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 459
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 239
Warning and Information Messages ... 91, 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 562
Warning Labels ........................................... 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 583
Watts ......................................................... 576
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 530
Wheel Nut Wrench
(Jack Handle) .................................. 546, 550
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 286
Window Washers ...................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 512
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windshield ................................................ 168
Cleaning .......................................... 539, 542
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 198
Washer Fluid ........................................... 512
Wiper Blades ........................................... 520
Wipers and Washers ................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 533
Snow Tires ............................................... 533
Tire Chains .............................................. 533
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades........................................... 520, 522
WMA ......................................... 221, 227, 276 Worn Tires
........................................ 524, 530
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