2020 HONDA FIT emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 145 Security System P. 148
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 153
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 174
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 196 Climate Control System* P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 312General Information on the Audio System P. 317
When Driving P. 409 Braking P. 469Parking Your Vehicle P. 481
Refueling P. 484 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 487
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 501 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 524 Battery P. 534 Remote Transmitter Care P. 536
Cleaning P. 539 Accessories and Modifications P. 544
Engine Does Not Start P. 554Jump Starting P. 557 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 559
Emergency Towing P. 571 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 572
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 579 Reporting Safety Defects P. 580
Authorized Manuals P. 585 Customer Service Information P. 586
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 399
MaintenanceP. 489
Handling the UnexpectedP. 545
InformationP. 575
IndexP. 588
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P545)
Flat Tire (P547)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P562)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P554)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P566)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P560)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P571)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 571
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition sw itch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission 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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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 555
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 155
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all 2Battery P. 534●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 566
●Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 155
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 409, 411
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 148
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 106, 110
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 570
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 571
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 557
Models with multi- information display
All models
Models with Smart Entry System
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Seats.......................................................... 174
Adjusting ................................................. 174
Front Seats .............................................. 174
Rear Seats................................................ 178
Security System ......................................... 148
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 86
SEL/RESET Button ...................................... 108
Select Lever ................................. 21, 417, 419
Operation .................................. 21, 418, 420
Releasing ................................................. 559
Won’t Move ............................................ 559
Select/Reset Knob ..................................... 104
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 212
Setting the Clock ...................................... 122
Shift Lever ........................... 21, 417, 419, 423
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 78, 418, 420
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 417, 419, 423
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 53
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 288
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 259
Snow Tires ................................................. 533
Spare Tire .......................................... 547, 577
Spark Plugs ................................................ 576
Specifications ............................................ 576
Specified Fuel .................................... 484, 576
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 49 Starter System Indicator
............................. 96
Starting the Engine .......................... 409, 411
Does Not Start......................................... 554
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 154
Jump Starting .......................................... 557
Steering Wheel ......................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Stopping ................................................... 481
Summer Tires ............................................ 533
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ....... 4, 5, 154
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Tailgate ..................................................... 145
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 81
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 81
Outside Temperature Display ................... 103
Temperature Sensor ................................. 103
Tie-down Hooks ....................................... 193
Time (Setting) ........................................... 122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................... 463
Indicator.................................................... 83
Tires ........................................................... 524
Air Pressure ..................................... 526, 577
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 524
Inspection ............................................... 525 Labeling .................................................. 526
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 547
Regulations ............................................. 528
Rotation.................................................. 532
Spare Tire ....................................... 547, 577
Summer .................................................. 533
Tire Chains.............................................. 533
Wear Indicators....................................... 530
Winter .................................................... 533
Tools ......................................................... 546
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 405
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 571
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ................................................... 463
Indicator ................................................... 83
Transmission ............................. 417, 419, 423
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 421
Continuously Variable ............................. 416
Fluid ....................................................... 510
Manual ................................................... 423
Number .................................................. 578
Shift Position Indicator .............. 78, 418, 420
Trip Meter ........................................ 105, 109
Troubleshooting ...................................... 545
Blown Fuse ..................................... 566, 568
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 571
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 554
Noise When Braking ................................. 29
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