2020 HONDA FIT open hood

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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P127)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P173)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P501)
❙Windshield Wipers (P168, 520)
❙Headlights (P160, 513)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P159, 514)
❙Side Marker Lights (P160, 515)
❙Tires (P524, 547)
❙Fog Lights* (P163, 515)
❙Audio Antenna (P209)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P518)
❙Rear Wiper (P169, 522)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P145)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P146)
❙License Plate Lights (P519)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P482)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P518)
❙Back-Up Lights (P517)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P517)
❙How to Refuel (P485)
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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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function
• Walk away at least more than about 5 feet
(1.5 m) away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote.1 Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields . Note that even a key chain can become
magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, smart entry system*, or turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights,
is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
• The key has been removed from the ignition switch.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, smart entry system
*, or when the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1. The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
Continuously variable transmission models
Models without keyless access system
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure and check fo r damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 524
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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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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