2010 Honda Fit Owners Manual

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Circuits Protected

LAF Door Lock Mainꭧ Headlight Main Small Light Main Fan Motor Not Used Right Headlight Low Beam IG Coil Left Headlight Low Beam Door Lockꭧ Door Lockꭧ ABS/VSAꭧ FSR Door Lockꭧ IGP Not Used Not Used Not Used

(7.5 A) MG Clutch 7.5 A － －

STS Not Used Not Used Sub Fan Motor Left Headlight High Beam Door Lockꭧ Door Lockꭧ

(30 A) 10 A (15 A) (15 A)

No. 26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

ꭧ: If equipped

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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

Under-hood Fuse Box (On the battery)

Amps. 100 A 70 A 20 A

Circuits Protected

Battery EPS Horn/Hazard

Fuse Locations

No. 51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59

60

61
62

Amps. 10 A 15 A － 20 A 10 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 20 A 30 A 50 A/ 40 A 30 A －

ꭧ: If equipped

Circuits Protected

Right Headlight High Beam DBW Not Used Rear Defoggerꭧ Heated Mirrorꭧ Front Wiper Blower Motor ABS/VSAꭧ Motor Rear Defogger

IG Main/Option Main

Radio Not Used

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If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. There are two ways to tow your vehicle: Flat-bedEquipment－ The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Wheel-liftEquipment－ The tow truck uses two pivoting 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.

If, due to damage, your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do this: Manualtransmission: ● Release the parking brake. ● Shift the transmission to neutral. ● Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock.

Automatictransmission: ● Release the parking brake. ● Start the engine. ● Shift to D position and hold for 5

seconds, then to N. Let the engine run for 3 minutes, then turn it off.

● Turn off the engine. ● Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock.

Emergency Towing

Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must be transported with the front wheels off the ground.

With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

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Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page 311). For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchor in the front bumper.

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.

The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, and make sure the steering wheel turns freely before you begin towing.

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To use the towing hook: 1. Take the towing hook and the

extension out of the tool kit in the cargo area.

2. Put a cloth on the notch of the

cover. Using the extension, carefully pry on the notch of the cover to remove it.

3. Screw the towing hook into the

bolt hole behind the bumper, then tighten the hook securely with the extension.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.

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The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle's tires and emissions control systems.

Identification Numbers ............... 316
Specifications .............................. 318
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.

Vehicles)............................. 321

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading............................... 321
Treadwear............................... 321
Traction .................................. 321
Temperature ........................... 322
Tire Labeling .............................. 323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) － Required Federal

Explanation ......................... 324
Emissions Controls..................... 326
The Clean Air Act.................... 326
Crankcase Emissions Control

System................................ 326

Evaporative Emissions Control

System................................ 326

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery............................. 326

Exhaust Emissions

Controls .............................. 327
Replacement Parts .................. 327

Technical Information

Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................ 328
Emissions Testing....................... 329

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Identification Numbers

Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label. The VIN is also located on the engine bulkhead. Slide the cover on the engine compartment bulkhead to view the VIN. Always close the cover when finished.

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COVER

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

The engine number is stamped into the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.

Identification Numbers

ENGINE NUMBER

TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Engine Type

Bore x Stroke

Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs

Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC

i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine

2.87 x 3.52 in

(73.0 x 89.4 mm)

91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm3)

10.4 : 1

IZFR6K13 (NGK) SKJ20DR-M13 (DENSO)

Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track

Front

Rear

ꭧ1: All models except Sport ꭧ2: Sport model

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Seating Capacities Total Front Rear

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161.6 in (4,105 mm) 66.7 in (1,695 mm) 60.0 in (1,525 mm) 98.4 in (2,500 mm) 58.7 in (1,492 mm)ꭧ1
58.1 in (1,476 mm)ꭧ2
58.1 in (1,475 mm)ꭧ1
57.4 in (1,459 mm)ꭧ2

See the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb.

Specifications

Capacities Fuel tank

Engine oil

Changeꭧ1

Including filter Without filter

Total

Automatic transmission Changeꭧ2
Total

Engine coolant

Manual transmission Changeꭧ2
Total Change Total

Change Total

Automatic transmission fluid Manual transmission fluid Windshield washer reservoir

Approx. 10.6 US gal (40 L)

3.8 US qt (3.6 L)

3.6 US qt (3.4 L)

4.4 US qt (4.2 L)

1.19 US gal (4.5 L) 1.32 US gal (5.0 L)

1.16 US gal (4.4 L) 1.29 US gal (4.9 L) 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) 6.18 US qt (5.85 L)

1.6 US qt (1.5 L) 1.7 US qt (1.6 L)

Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity

Lubricant type

High/Low

Lights Headlights Front turn signal lights Parking lights/side marker lights Fog lightsꭧ Rear turn signal lights Stop/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights Ceiling light Cargo area light Map lightꭧ High-mount brake light ꭧ: For some types

HFC-134a (R-134a)

13.1－14.8 oz (370－420 g)

SP-10

12 V － 60/55 W (HB2) 12 V － 21 W (Amber) 12 V － 3.8 W (Amber) 12 V － 55 W (H11) 12 V － 21 W (Amber) 12 V － 21/5 W 12 V － 16 W 12 V － 5 W 12 V － 8 W 12 V － 5 W 12 V － 8 W LED

U.S. Vehicles Canada Vehicles

2.6 US qt (2.5 L) 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)

ꭧ1: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine ꭧ2: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.116 US gal (0.44 L)

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12 V － 32 AH/5 HR 12 V － 34 AH/5 HR 12 V － 40 AH/20 HR

See page 309 or the fuse label attached to the dashboard. See page 310 or the fuse box cover.

0.0 in (0 mm)

0.10 in (2.5 mm)

0° －1° 3°20'

Tires Size

Front/Rear

Spare

175/65R15 84Sꭧ1
185/55R16 83Hꭧ2
T125/70D15 95Mꭧ3
T135/80D15 99Mꭧ4

Pressure

Front/Rear

Spare

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)ꭧ1
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)ꭧ2
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)

ꭧ1: All models except Sport ꭧ2: Sport model ꭧ3: On models without VSA system and all Canadian models with

manual transmission

ꭧ4: On models with VSA system

Specifications

Battery Capacity

Fuses Interior

Under-hood

Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Front Rear Front Rear Front

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The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.

TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

(1)

TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.

185/55R16 83H

185 － Tire width in millimeters. 55 － Aspect ratio (the tire's

section height as a percentage of its width). R － Tire construction code (R

indicates radial).

16 － Rim diameter in inches. 83 － Load index (a numerical code

associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).

H － Speed symbol (an

alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).

(4)

(1)

(2)

(3) (1) Tire Size (2) Tire Identification Number (TIN) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load

Tire Labeling

TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

DOT － This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. B97R － Manufacturer's

identification mark.

FW6X － Tire type code. 2202 －

Date of manufacture. Year Week

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Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation U.S.modelsonly Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.

Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure - The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km). Load Rating - Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation presure. Maximum Inflation Pressure - the maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold. Maximum Load Rating - Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Recommended Inflation Pressure - The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Treadwear Indicators (TWI) - Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation

Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale, which displays the symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,

the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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Emissions Controls

The burning of gasoline in your vehicle's engine produces several byproducts. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas. The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Actꭧ sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.

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ꭧ In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured. Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving. Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.

Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine's combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.

PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the engine control module (ECM) in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions. IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced. ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.

Emissions Controls

ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more information.

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● Keep the engine well maintained. ● Have your vehicle diagnosed and

repaired if it is misfiring, backfiring, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle's three way catalytic converter. ● Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.

If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following. 1. Make sure the gas tank is nearly,

but not completely, full (around 3/4).

2. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.

3. Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 40° and 95°F.

Emissions Testing

4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.

5. Keep the vehicle in Park

(automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes). 6. Without touching the accelerator

pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.

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Emissions Testing

7. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use the cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic

for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.

9. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Service Information .... 332
Warranty Coverages ................... 333
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Vehicles)................................. 334
Authorized Manuals.................... 335

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Canadian Owners: Customer Relations Honda Canada Inc.

Visit www.honda.ca for contact information

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 620-7546

When you call or write, please give us this information: ● Vehicle Identification Number (see

page 316)

● Name and address of the dealer

who services your vehicle

● Date of purchase ● Odometer reading of your vehicle ● Your name, address, and

telephone number

● A detailed description of the

problem

● Name of the dealer who sold the

vehicle to you

Customer Service Information

Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Service. U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 999-1009

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U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties: NewVehicleLimitedWarranty－ covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship. EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty－ these two warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited Warranty－ this warranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.

SeatBeltLimitedWarranty－ a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details. RustPerforationLimitedWarranty－ all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. AccessoryLimitedWarranty－ Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details. ReplacementPartsLimitedWarranty － covers all Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.

Warranty Coverages

ReplacementBatteryLimited Warranty－ provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer. ReplacementMufflerLifetime LimitedWarranty－ provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2010 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2010 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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Authorized Manuals

Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle. Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.

Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:

● Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)

● Go online at www. helminc. com

If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.

Publication

Form Number

61TK610
61TK601EL

61TK630
31TK6610
31TK6810
31TK6M10
31TK6Q10

HON-R

Form Description

2010 Honda Fit Service Manual

2010 Honda Fit

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009 Honda Fit Body Repair Manual

2010 Honda Fit Owner's Manual

2010 Honda Fit Navigation System Owner's Manual

2010 Honda Fit Honda Service History

2010 Honda Fit Technology Reference Guide

Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired

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A

Accessories and

Modifications .......................... 206

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position) ................................... 80
Accessory Power Socket ............ 106
Additives, Engine Oil ................. 254
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 77
Advanced Airbags ........................ 27
Airbag (SRS) ............................ 9, 22
Air Conditioning System ............ 110
Usage ...................................... 112
Air Pressure, Tires .............. 273, 274
Alcohol in Gasoline .................... 198
Antifreeze ................................... 256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Indicator Light .................. 62, 231
Operation ................................ 231
Anti-theft, Audio System ............. 191
Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock ......................................... 80
Audio Antenna ........................... 268
Auto Door Locking ....................... 83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .... 83

Index

Auto Door Unlocking ................... 85
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ... 20
Automatic Speed Control ........... 194
Automatic Transmission ............ 219
Capacity, Fluid ........................ 319
Checking Fluid Level .............. 259
Paddle Shifters ........................ 224
Shifting ................................... 219
Shift Lever Position

Indicators ............................ 219
Shift Lever Positions ............... 220
Shift Lock Release ................... 223
Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 259
Auxiliary Input Jack ................... 190
Average Fuel Economy ................ 70

Belts, Seat ................................ 8, 18
Beverage Holders ...................... 106
Booster Seats ............................... 50
Brakes

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ........... 231
Break-in, New Linings ............. 198
Bulb Replacement ................... 266
Fluid ....................................... 261
Parking ................................... 102
System Design ........................ 230
System Indicator ............... 60, 305
Wear Indicators ....................... 230
Braking System .......................... 230
Break-in, New Vehicle ................ 198
Brightness Control,

Instruments .............................. 76

Battery

Charging System

Indicator ........................ 60, 303
Jump Starting .......................... 299
Maintenance ........................... 279
Specifications .......................... 320
Before Driving ........................... 197

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Index

Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights ........................ 266
Brake Lights ........................... 266
Fog Lights ............................... 265
Front Parking Lights ............... 263
Front Side Marker Lights ........ 263
Front Turn Signal Lights ......... 264
Headlights .............................. 262
Rear Bulbs .............................. 266
Specifications .......................... 319
Taillights ................................. 266
Turn Signal Lights .......... 263, 266
Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 262

Capacities Chart ......................... 319
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 53
Cargo ......................................... 208
Cargo Hook ................................ 212
Cargo, How to Carry .................. 208
Carrying Cargo .......................... 208
CAUTION, Explanation of ............ iii CD Care ..................................... 186
CD Error Messages ............ 128, 157

II

CD Player ........................... 122, 149
Ceiling Light .............................. 107
Certification Label ...................... 316
Chains, Tires .............................. 278
Changing a Flat Tire .................. 285
Changing Oil

How to .................................... 254
When to .................................. 245

Charging System

Indicator ........................... 60, 303
Check Fuel Cap Indicator ............. 70
Checklist, Before Driving ........... 215
Childproof Door Locks ................. 82
Child Safety .................................. 34
Booster Seats ........................... 50
Child Seats .................... 39, 40, 41
Important Safety Reminders ..... 38
Infants ...................................... 39
Larger Children ....................... 49
LATCH ..................................... 43
Risks with Airbags ................... 35
Small Children ......................... 40
Tethers .................................... 47
Warning Labels ........................ 36
Where Should a Child Sit? ........ 35

Child Seats ............................. 34, 41
LATCH Anchorage Points ........ 43
Tether Anchorage Points ......... 47
Cleaning the Seat Belts .............. 267
Clock .......................................... 192
Clutch Fluid ............................... 261
Code, Audio System ................... 191
CO in the Exhaust ................ 53, 326
Cold Weather, Starting in ........... 216
Compact Spare Tire .................... 284
Controls, Instruments and ............ 57
Coolant

Adding .................................... 256
Checking ................................ 202
Proper Solution ....................... 256
Temperature Indicator ............. 63

Crankcase Emissions Control

System ................................... 326
Cruise Control Indicator ............... 65
Cruise Control Operation ........... 194
Cruise Main Indicator .................. 65
Cup Holders ............................... 106
Customer Service ....................... 332

D

DANGER, Explanation of ............. iii Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights (Canada

only) ......................................... 75

Daytime Running Lights

Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 299
Defects, Reporting Safety (U.S.

only) ....................................... 334
Defogger, Rear Window ............... 76
Defrosting the Windows ............ 113
Detachable Anchor ...................... 99
Dimensions ................................ 318
Dimming the Headlights .............. 74
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission ......... 259
Engine Oil ............................... 201
Directional Signals ................. 63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ....... 230
Disc Care ................................... 186
Disc Player Error

Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ................... 255

Doors

Auto Door Locking/

Unlocking ............................. 83
Childproof Door Locks ............. 82
Locking and Unlocking ............ 81
Power Door Locks ................... 81

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.

Vehicles) ................................ 321

Downshifting, Manual

Transmission .......................... 217
Driver and Passenger Safety .......... 5
Driving ....................................... 213
Economy ................................. 203
Driving Guidelines ..................... 214
Driving with the Paddle Shifters

(Sport only) ............................ 224
Dust and Pollen Filter ................ 268

Economy, Fuel ........................... 203
Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road .......... 283
Battery, Jump Starting ............. 299

Index

Brake System Indicator ..... 60, 305
Changing a Flat Tire ............... 285
Charging System

Indicator ........................ 60, 303
Checking the Fuses ................ 307
Driving with a Flat Tire ........... 284
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 76
Jump Starting .......................... 299
Low Oil Pressure

Indicator ........................ 60, 303

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Overheated Engine ................. 301
Towing .................................... 311
Emergency Brake ...................... 102
Emergency Flashers .................... 76
Emergency Towing .................... 311
Emissions Controls .................... 326
Emissions Testing ...................... 329

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Index

Engine

Adding Engine Coolant ........... 256
Coolant Temperature

Indicator ............................... 63
If it Won't Start ........................ 297
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Oil Life Indicator ..................... 245
Oil Pressure Indicator ....... 60, 303
Oil, What Kind to Use ............. 253
Overheating ............................ 301
Specifications .......................... 318
Speed Limiter .................. 218, 222
Starting ................................... 216
Engine Coolant .......................... 256
Engine Number ......................... 317
Ethanol in Gasoline .................... 198
Evaporative Emissions

Controls .................................. 326
Exhaust Emissions Controls ...... 327
Exhaust Fumes ............................ 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by .................................... 16

IV

Fan, Interior ............................... 111
Features ..................................... 109
Filters

Dust and Pollen ....................... 268
Oil ........................................... 254
Flashers, Hazard Warning ........... 76
Flat Tire, Changing a ................. 285
Floor Mats ................................. 267
Fluids

Automatic Transmission ......... 259
Brake ...................................... 261
Clutch ..................................... 261
Location .................................. 252
Manual Transmission .............. 260
Windshield Washer ................. 258
FM/AM Radio Reception ........... 184
Four-way Flashers ........................ 76
Front Airbags ........................... 9, 25
Front Seat

Adjusting .................................. 93
Fuel ............................................ 198
Check Fuel Cap Indicator ......... 70
Economy ................................. 203

Fill Door and Cap .................... 199
Gauge ...................................... 70
Low Fuel Indicator ................... 62
Octane Requirement ............... 198
Reserve Indicator ..................... 62
Tank, Filling the ...................... 199
Fuel Economy ............................ 203
Fuses, Checking the .................. 307

Gas Mileage, Improving ............. 204
Gasoline ..................................... 198
Low Fuel Indicator ................... 62
Octane Requirement ............... 198
Tank, Refueling ....................... 199
Gas Station Procedures .............. 199
Gauges

Fuel .......................................... 70
Odometer ................................. 70
Speedometer ............................ 68
Tachometer .............................. 68

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic

Transmission ............... 219, 220

Manual Transmission .............. 217
Glove Box .................................. 105
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) ................................. 210

High-Low Beam Switch ................ 74
Hood, Opening and Closing

the .......................................... 200
Horn ........................................ 4, 72
Hydraulic Clutch ........................ 261

Halogen Headlight Bulbs ........... 262
Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 76
Headlights ............................. 74, 75
Aiming .................................... 262
Daytime Running Lights (Canada

only) ..................................... 75
High Beam Indicator ................ 65
High Beams, Turning on .......... 74
Lights On Indicator .................. 64
Low Beams, Turning on ........... 74
Reminder Chime ................. 74, 75
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........ 262
Turning on ............................... 74
Head Restraints ............................ 94
Heated Mirror ............................ 102
Heating and Cooling .................. 110
High Altitude, Starting at ............ 216
High Beam Lever ......................... 75

Identification Number,

Vehicle ................................... 316

Ignition

Keys ......................................... 78
Switch ...................................... 80
Timing Control System ........... 327
Immobilizer System ..................... 79
Important Safety Precautions ......... 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel ........ 59
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....... 62, 231
Brake (Parking and Brake

System) ......................... 60, 305
Charging System .............. 60, 303
Check Fuel Cap ....................... 70
Cruise Control .......................... 65
Cruise Main ............................. 65
Door and Tailgate Open ........... 62

Index

DRL (Daytime Running

Lights) .................................. 65
Electric Power Steering ............ 62
Fog Lights ................................ 64
High Beam ............................... 65
High Temperature ................... 63
Key (Immobilizer System) ....... 66
Lights On ................................. 64
Low Fuel .................................. 62
Low Oil Pressure .............. 60, 303
Low Temperature ..................... 63
Low Tire Pressure ............. 64, 235
Maintenance Minder ......... 66, 245
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp ............................. 60, 304
Passenger Airbag Off ............... 31
Seat Belt Reminder ............. 18, 60
Security System ....................... 66
Side Airbag Off .................... 31, 61
SRS ..................................... 30, 61
TPMS ................................ 64, 236
Turn Signal and Hazard

Warning ............................... 63
VSA Off .................................... 67
VSA System ............................. 67

CONTINUED

Index

Washer Level ........................... 65
Infant Restraint ............................ 39
Infant Seats .................................. 39
Tether Anchorage Point ........... 47
Inflation, Proper Tire .................. 273
Recommended Pressures ....... 274
Inside Mirror ............................. 101
Inspection, Tire .......................... 275
Installing a Child Seat .................. 42
Instant Fuel Economy .................. 70
Instrument Panel .......................... 59
Instrument Panel Brightness ....... 76
Instruments and Controls ............. 57
Interior Lights ............................ 107
Ceiling Light ........................... 107
Introduction ................................... i iPod® Error Messages ......... 135, 176

Jacking up the Vehicle ............... 285
Jack, Tire ................................... 285
Jump Starting ............................. 299

VI

Keys ............................................. 78

Label, Certification ..................... 316
Lane Change, Signaling ............... 74
Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 14, 19
LATCH Anchorage System .......... 43
Lights

Bulb Replacement ................... 262
Indicator ................................... 59
Interior .................................... 107
Parking .................................... 74
Turn Signal .............................. 74
Load Limit .................................. 209
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...... 80
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column ....... 80
Childproof Door ....................... 82
Fuel Fill Door .......................... 199
Lockout Prevention .................. 82
Power Door .............................. 81
Tailgate .................................... 88

Low Coolant Level ...................... 202
Lower Anchors ............................. 43
Lower Glove Box ........................ 105
Low Fuel Indicator ....................... 62
Low Oil Pressure

Indicator ........................... 60, 303
Lubricant Specifications Chart ... 319
Luggage, Storing (cargo) ........... 208

Maintenance .............................. 243
Main Items and Sub Items ...... 248
Minder .................................... 245
Minder Indicator ...................... 66
Owner's Maintenance

Checks ................................ 250
Safety ...................................... 244
Schedule ................................. 251

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp ................................ 60, 304
Manual Transmission ................. 217
Checking Fluid Level .............. 260
Shifting ................................... 217
Manual Transmission Fluid ....... 260

Meters, Gauges ............................ 68
Methanol in Gasoline ................. 198
Mirrors, Adjusting ...................... 101
Modifications ............................. 207
Modifying Your Vehicle ............. 207

Neutral Gear Position ................. 221
New Vehicle Break-in ................. 198
Normal Shift Speeds .................. 218
NOTICE, Explanation of ................ i Numbers, Identification ............. 316

Octane Requirement,

Gasoline ................................. 198
Odometer ..................................... 70
Odometer, Trip ............................ 69
Oil

Change, How to ...................... 254
Change, When to .................... 245
Checking Engine .................... 201
Life, Engine ............................. 245

Pressure Indicator ............. 60, 303
Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart ................................... 253

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery ................................ 326
ON (Ignition Key Position) .......... 80
Outside Mirrors ......................... 101
Overheating, Engine .................. 301
Owner's Maintenance Checks .... 250
Oxygenated Fuels ...................... 198

Paddle Shifters ........................... 224
Panel Brightness Control ............. 76
Park Gear Position ..................... 220
Parking ...................................... 229
Parking Brake ............................ 102
Parking Brake and Brake System

Indicator ........................... 60, 305
Parking Lights ............................. 74
Parking Over Things that

Burn ................................ 229, 328
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .... 31
PGM-FI System .......................... 327

Index

Playing a Disc ..................... 122, 149
Playing an iPod® .................. 129, 170
Playing a PC card ....................... 158
Playing a USB Flash Memory

Device ............................. 136, 177
Playing the AM/FM Radio ......... 143
Playing the FM/AM Radio ......... 115
Pollen Filter ............................... 268
Power Door Locks ....................... 81
Power Socket Location ............... 106
Power Windows ......................... 100
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ........ 16
Preparing to Drive ...................... 215
Proper Seat Belt Usage ................ 14
Protecting Adults and Teens ........ 11
Additional Safety Precautions ... 17
Advice for Pregnant Women .... 16
Protecting Children ...................... 34
General Guidelines .................. 34
Protecting Infants ..................... 39
Protecting Larger Children ...... 49
Protecting Small Children ........ 40
Using Child Seats with

Tethers ................................. 47
Using LATCH .......................... 43

CONTINUED VII

Index

Radiator Overheating ................. 301
Radio/Disc Sound System ......... 143
Radio Theft Protection ............... 191
Readiness Codes ........................ 329
Rear Lights, Bulb

Replacement ........................... 266
Rearview Mirror ......................... 101
Rear Window Defogger ................ 76
Rear Window Wiper and

Washer ..................................... 73
Recommended Shift Speeds ....... 218
Refueling .................................... 199
Reminder Indicators ..................... 60
Remote Audio Controls .............. 189
Remote Transmitter ..................... 90
Replacement Information

Dust and Pollen Filter ............. 268
Engine Oil and Filter ............... 254
Fuses ...................................... 306
Light Bulbs ............................. 262
Schedule ................................. 251
Spark Plugs ............................. 318
Tires ....................................... 276

VIII

Wiper Blades .......................... 269

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash ........................................ 20

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Vehicles) ................................ 334

Reserve Tank, Engine

Coolant ............................ 202, 256
Restraint, Child ............................ 34
Reverse Gear Position ................ 221
Reverse Lockout ........................ 217
Rotation, Tire ............................. 276

Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S.

only) ....................................... 334
Safety Features .............................. 7
Airbags ................................. 9, 22
Door Locks .............................. 11
Head Restraints ........................ 13
Seat Belts ........................ 8, 14, 18
Seats & Seat-Backs .............. 11, 12
Safety Labels, Location of ............. 54
Safety Messages .......................... iii