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A/C (Air Conditioning) Button *


(Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button


Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever


Air flows from dashboard vents. Air flows from floor and dashboard vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents. Air flows from windshield defroster vents.


Models without navigation system


Clock (P76) a Press the CLOCK button until the b Press the (1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute)


displayed time begins flashing.


button to set the time. Press the (3 (Reset) button to set the time to the nearest hour.


c Press the CLOCK button again to set


the time.


Models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.


* Not available on all models


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Features (P121) Audio System (P125) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual


Audio Display


CD Button


(Power) Button


Preset Buttons (1-6)


FM/AM Button


TITLE Button


(Sound) Button


(Seek) Button


Button


Button


Selector Knob


AUX Button


(CD Eject) Button


RDM/A.SEL Button


Auxiliary Input Jack


RPT Button


SCAN Button


(Seek) Button


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Driving (P153) Manual Transmission (P171) Automatic Transmission (P165) ● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Shifting Models with paddle shifter


Models without paddle shifter


Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Press the release button to move the shift lever.


Shift Lever


Release Button


Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.


Reverse Used when reversing.


Neutral Transmission is not locked. Drive Normal driving. On models with paddle shifter, D-paddle shift mode can be used.


Models with paddle shifter S Position Sequential shift mode can be used.


Paddle Shifters * (P169) ● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual


transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.


● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to


automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.


● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M


indicator comes on.


Paddle Shifter (-


Paddle Shifter (+


(M Indicator


Selected Gear Number


● The selected gear


position is shown in the instrument panel.


Models without paddle shifter Drive (D3) Used when: •Going up or down hills


Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)


First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 1st gear)


* Not available on all models


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VSA® OFF Button (P177) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system


helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.


● VSA® comes on automatically every time


you start the engine.


● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold


the button until you hear a beep. Cruise Control* (P173) ● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.


● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).


Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P178)


U.S. models only ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every


time you start the engine.


Refueling (P186) Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or


Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)


higher required


a Press on the edge of the b Turn the fuel fill cap


fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.


slowly to remove the cap.


c Place the cap in the door.d After refueling, screw


holder on the fuel fill


the cap back on until it clicks at least once.


* Not available on all models


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Maintenance (P191) Under the Hood (P199) ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer


fluid. Add when necessary.


● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the battery condition monthly.


a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the


dashboard.


Wiper Blades (P218) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks


across the windshield.


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the hood.


c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly


locked in place.


Tires (P222) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter


driving.


Lights (P212) ● Inspect all lights regularly.


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Handling the Unexpected (P237) Flat Tire (P239) ● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire with the compact spare tire *, or using the tire repair kit * in the cargo area.


Engine Won’t Start (P250) ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a


booster battery.


Overheating (P254) ● Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.


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Indicators Come On (P256) ● Identify the indicator and consult the


owner’s manual.


Blown Fuse (P260) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical


device does not operate.


Emergency Towing (P264) ● Call a professional towing service if you


need to tow your vehicle.


* Not available on all models


What to Do If


The ignition switch does not turn from (0 to (q. Why?


● The steering wheel may be locked. ● Try to turn the steering wheel left and right


while turning the ignition key.


The ignition switch does not turn from (q to (0 and I cannot remove the key. Why?


The shift lever should be moved to (P.


Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?


This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.


The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?


Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position.


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Models with remote transmitter Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?


If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.


Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door?


The beeper sounds when: ● The key is left in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are left on.


Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?


The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts. ● The parking brake lever is not fully released.


Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?


The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.


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California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.


Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were


buckled/fastened;


• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator


and/or brake pedal; and,


• How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.


To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.


The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.


Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.


California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/


As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.


NOTICE


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A Few Words About Safety


Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.


To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.


Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.


You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:


● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. ● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:


3DANGER


You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.


3WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if


you don't follow instructions.


3CAUTION


You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.


● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions. ● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving. ● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.


This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.


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2013 Fit You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.


Safe Driving


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For Safe Driving


Important Safety Precautions ............. 22
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 24


Seat Belts


About Your Seat Belts........................ 26
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 29
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 33


Airbags


Airbag System Components............... 34
Types of Airbags ................................ 37
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 37
Side Airbags....................................... 41


Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44
Airbag System Indicators.................... 45
Airbag Care ....................................... 48


Child Safety


Protecting Child Passengers ............... 49
Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 51
Safety of Larger Children ................... 59


Exhaust Gas Hazard


Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 61


Safety Labels


Label Locations .................................. 62


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2013 Fit 1Important Safety Precautions


Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.


For Safe Driving


The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.


Important Safety Precautions ■ Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.


■ Restrain all children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.


■ Be aware of airbag hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.


■ Don’t drink and drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.


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2013 Fit uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions


■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.


■ Control your speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.


■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.


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2013 Fit 1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features


Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passengers during a crash.


Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash.


However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.


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Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor


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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.


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2013 Fit ■ Safety Checklist For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are


closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate.


2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 82


• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.


2 Adjusting the Seats P. 103


• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.


2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 105


• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any


passengers are properly belted as well.


2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 29


• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height


and weight.


2 Child Safety P. 49


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1Safety Checklist


If the door and tailgate open indicator is on, a door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the indicator goes off.


2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 68


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2013 Fit Seat Belts


About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.


In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: - frontal impacts - side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers


■ Lap/shoulder seat belts All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.


2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 56


1About Your Seat Belts


3WARNING


Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.


Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.


Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.


Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.


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2013 Fit ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use: • All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position


for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.


• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or


behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.


• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very


seriously injured in a crash.


• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.


■ Seat Belt Reminder


Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w before the driver’s seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.


The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are fastened.


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1About Your Seat Belts


If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.


1Seat Belt Reminder


The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON (w. When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.


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2013 Fit uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts


■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.


The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to- severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.


1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners


The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.


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2013 Fit Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:


2 Adjusting the Seats P. 103


Pull out slowly.


1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.


Correct Seated Posture.


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1Fastening a Seat Belt


No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.


Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.


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Latch Plate


Buckle


2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or


caught on anything.


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2013 Fit uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt


Lap belt as low as possible


3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.


4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to


remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.


■ Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.


Push


1. Move the anchor up and down while


holding the release button.


2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.


1Fastening a Seat Belt


3WARNING


Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.


Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.


To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get caught by closing the door.


1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor


The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.


After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.


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2013 Fit ■ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor


Small Latch Plate


1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.


Latch Plate


Small Latch Plate


2. Line up the triangle marks on the small


latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.


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1Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor


3WARNING


Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.


Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.


To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.


Anchor Buckle


Anchor Buckle


Latch Plate


3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.


Properly fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.


Latch Plate


Buckle


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■ Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.


Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.


1Advice for Pregnant Women


Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.


To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.


• When sitting in the front passenger’s seat, adjust


the seat as far back as possible.


Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.


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2013 Fit Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:


• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.


• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.


u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.


Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.


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1Seat Belt Inspection


3WARNING


Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.


Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.


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2013 Fit Airbags


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2013 Fit uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components


The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of impact. The airbag system includes: a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.


b Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat- backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG. c Two side curtain airbags, one for each


side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.


d An electronic control unit that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in ON (w.


e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.


h Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side collision.


i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts


you that the front passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.


j Sensors that can detect if a child or small statured adult is in the deployment path of the front passenger’s side airbag.


f A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.


k An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.


g Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).


l An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the front passenger’s side airbag has been turned off.


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2013 Fit 1Important facts about your airbags


Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.


When driving, keep hands and arms out of the deployment path of the front airbag by holding each side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over the airbag cover.


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■ Important facts about your airbags Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, and other minor injuries, and sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.


What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.


Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.


Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.


Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.


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2013 Fit Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.


• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.


• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.


Each is discussed in the following pages.


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1Types of Airbags


The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch is in ON (w.


Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.


SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary restraint system.


■ Housing Locations The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG


1Front Airbags (SRS)


Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple- threshold front airbags (SRS).


During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/ or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.


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2013 Fit uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)


■ Operation Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.


A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.


■ How the Front Airbags Work


While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.


The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.


The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.


1How the Front Airbags Work


After a front airbag inflates in a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.


Although the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.


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2013 Fit ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle. Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed to deploy in such collisions. Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a rollover. ■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage


appears severe


Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they had deployed.


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2013 Fit uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)


■ Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.


Driver’s Seat Position Sensor


The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.


If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.


The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.


Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the passenger’s front airbag.


Passenger’s Seat Weight Sensors


1Advanced Airbags


If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the driver’s seating position.


For both advanced front airbags to work properly: • Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats. • Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat. • Make sure any objects are positioned properly on


the floor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.


• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat


belts properly.


• Do not place any cover over the passenger side


dashboard.


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2013 Fit uuAirbagsuSide Airbags


Side Airbags The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.


■ Housing Locations


1Side Airbags


Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.


The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seat- backs.


If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger seat.


Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.


Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.


Housing Location


■ Operation


When inflated


When the sensors detect a moderate-to- severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.


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■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.


■ When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears


severe


It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.


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2013 Fit ■ Side Airbag Cutoff System To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when: • The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front


passenger seat.


• The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the


deployment path of the side airbag.


When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes on.


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■ Side Airbag Off Indicator If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be turned on, and the indicator will go off.


If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit properly restrained in a rear seat.


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1Side Airbag Cutoff System


Sensor that monitor the passenger’s height.


Sensor that monitor the passenger’s position.


The sensors that monitor the front passenger’s height and body position may not work if: • The seat-back is wet • The passenger is touching a metal or other


electrical conductive object


• A seat cushion is on the seat • The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing


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2013 Fit uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags


Side Curtain Airbags The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.


■ Housing Locations


1Side Curtain Airbags


The side curtain airbags are most effective when an occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and sitting upright, well back in their seat.


The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.


Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.


Side Curtain Airbag Storage


■ Operation


The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.


Deployed Side Curtain Airbag


■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.


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