2013 Honda Fit Owners Manual

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2013 Honda Fit Warranty Booklet 2013 Honda Fit Technology Reference Guide Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired 1Authorized Manuals Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman technician, 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. For Canadian Owners: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33TK6C40 QRG TOC Index Home 277 2013 FitCustomer Service Information QRG Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. 1Customer Service Information 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 service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Honda Customer Services. U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners: Honda Canada Inc. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON L6C 0H9 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909 E-mail: [email protected] When you call or write, please give us the following information: • Vehicle Identification Number 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) P. 270 • 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 TOC In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: (787) 620-7546 Index Home 278 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 183 Accessories and Modifications ................ 190 Accessory Power Socket........................... 115 Active Head Restraints............................. 107 Additives Coolant .................................................. 206 Engine Oil ............................................... 201 Washer ................................................... 211 Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 201 Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 110 Front Seats.............................................. 103 Head Restraints....................................... 105 Headlights .............................................. 212 Mirrors.................................................... 102 Rear Seats............................................... 108 Steering Wheel ....................................... 101 Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ................ 118 Cooling................................................... 120 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................ 120 Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 233 Heating................................................... 119 Air Pressure ...................................... 223, 269 Airbags ....................................................... 34 Advanced Airbags..................................... 40 After a Collision ........................................ 38 Airbag Care .............................................. 48 Event Data Recorder ................................. 19 Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37 Indicator........................................ 45, 67, 69 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46 Sensors...................................................... 34 Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 43 Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47 Side Airbags .............................................. 41 Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 183 Indicator.................................................... 67 Armrest ..................................................... 110 Audio System ............................................ 122 Adjusting the Sound................................ 126 Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 123 Error Messages ........................................ 135 General Information ................................ 137 MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 133 Recommended CDs ................................. 137 Recommended Devices............................ 139 Remote Controls ......................................... 3 Security Code .......................................... 124 Theft Protection....................................... 124 USB Adapter Cable.................................. 123 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 139 Authorized Manuals................................. 277 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84 Customize ................................................. 85 Automatic Transmission........................... 164 Creeping ................................................. 164 Fluid ........................................................ 208 Kickdown ................................................ 164 Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 166, 168 Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169 Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 253 Shifting ........................................... 165, 167 Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 123 Average Fuel Economy .............................. 74 QRG Battery ...................................................... 231 Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256 Jump Starting.......................................... 251 Maintenance (Checking the Battery)........ 231 Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 232 Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26 Beverage Holders ..................................... 114 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 140 Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 60 Brake System ............................................ 181 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 183 Brake Assist System ................................. 184 Fluid........................................................ 210 Foot Brake............................................... 182 Indicator............................................ 64, 258 Parking Brake .......................................... 181 Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)...... 99 Bulb Replacement .................................... 212 Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights .......................... 216 Fog Lights ............................................... 214 Headlights............................................... 212 Index Home 279 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 217 Rear License Plate Light............................ 217 Bulb Specifications.................................... 268 Carbon Monoxide Gas................................ 61 Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 115 Cargo Hooks.............................................. 117 Carrying Cargo.................................. 155, 157 CD Player ................................................... 129 Certification Label .................................... 270 Changing Bulbs......................................... 212 Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 256 Child Safety ................................................. 49 Childproof Door Locks ............................... 83 Child Seat .................................................... 49 Booster Seats............................................. 60 Child Seat for Infants ................................. 51 Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 52 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 56 Larger Children.......................................... 59 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 51 Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53 Childproof Door Locks................................ 83 Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 235 Cleaning the Interior ................................ 234 Clock ............................................................ 76 Clutch Fluid ............................................... 210 Coat Hook ................................................. 116 Index Home 280 Compact Spare Tire .......................... 239, 269 Controls....................................................... 75 Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 206 Adding to the Radiator............................ 207 Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 206 High Temperature Indicator....................... 67 Low Temperature Indicator........................ 67 Overheating ............................................ 254 Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 164 Cruise Control........................................... 173 Indicator.................................................... 71 Cup Holders .............................................. 114 Customer Service Information................. 278 Daytime Running Lights ............................ 96 Dead Battery............................................. 251 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 120 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 271 Dimming Headlights................................................. 95 Rearview Mirror....................................... 102 Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 202 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............... 95 Door Mirrors ............................................. 102 Doors........................................................... 77 Auto Door Locking .................................... 84 Auto Door Unlocking ................................ 84 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator........ 25, 68 Keys.......................................................... 77 Locking/ Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ....... 82 Locking/ Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .... 79 Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81 DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 225 Driving ...................................................... 153 Automatic Transmission .......................... 164 Braking ................................................... 181 Cruise Control ........................................ 173 Shifting Gear .......................... 165, 167, 171 Starting the Engine ................................. 161 Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 233 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 68, 258 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 176 Emergency................................................ 264 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 273 Engine....................................................... 270 Coolant .................................................. 206 Jump Starting ......................................... 251 Oil .......................................................... 201 Starting................................................... 161 Switch Buzzer ........................................... 94 Engine Coolant ........................................ 206 Adding to the Radiator ........................... 207 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 206 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67 Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67 Overheating............................................ 254 Engine Oil................................................. 201 Adding ................................................... 203 Checking ................................................ 202 Displaying Oil Life ................................... 195 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 201 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System....... 68, 258 Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).................................. 61 Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 235 Exterior Mirrors........................................ 102 Features .................................................... 121 Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 233 Oil .......................................................... 204 Flat Tire..................................................... 239 Floor Mats ................................................ 234 Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 208 Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210 Engine Coolant ....................................... 206 Manual Transmission .............................. 209 Windshield Washer ................................. 211 FM/AM Radio ........................................... 127 Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70 Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 108 Foot Brake................................................. 182 Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 37 Front Seats ................................................ 103 Adjusting................................................. 103 Fuel...................................................... 14, 186 Economy ................................................. 189 Gauge ....................................................... 72 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66 Recommendation .................................... 186 Refueling................................................. 186 Fuel Economy............................................ 189 Fuel Fill Cap................................................. 14 Message.................................................. 257 Fuel Fill Door............................................... 14 Fuses .......................................................... 260 Inspecting and Changing......................... 263 Locations................................................. 260 Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 189 Gauge ....................................................... 72 Information ............................................. 186 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66 Refueling................................................. 186 Gauges ........................................................ 72 Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission................... 165, 167 Manual Transmission............................... 172 Glass (care)................................................ 236 Glove Box.................................................. 113 QRG Halogen Bulbs .................................. 212, 214 Handling the Unexpected........................ 237 HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 140 Change Language ................................... 151 Help Features .......................................... 141 Making a Call.......................................... 146 Menus..................................................... 142 Muting a Call .......................................... 147 Phone Setup............................................ 144 Phonebook.............................................. 148 Receiving a Call ....................................... 147 Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ......................................................... 147 Transferring a Call ................................... 147 Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2 Head Restraints ........................................ 105 Headlights................................................... 95 Aiming .................................................... 212 Dimming ............................................. 95, 96 Operating.................................................. 95 Heated Door Mirrors................................ 100 Heating and Cooling System ................... 118 Cooling ................................................... 120 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows............................................... 120 Index Home 281 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 233 Heating ................................................... 119 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ............................... 140 High-Beam Indicator .................................. 70 Identification Numbers ............................ 270 Engine and Transmission.......................... 270 Vehicle Identification ............................... 270 Ignition Switch............................................ 94 Illumination Control ................................... 99 Knob ......................................................... 99 Immobilizer System .................................... 90 Indicator .................................................... 70 Indicators..................................................... 64 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 67 Charging System ............................... 65, 256 CRUISE CONTROL.............................. 71, 174 CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 173 Daytime Running Lights ............................. 71 Door and Tailgate Open....................... 25, 68 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System............................................. 68, 258 Fog Light ................................................... 70 High Temperature...................................... 67 High-Beam ................................................ 70 Immobilizer System.................................... 70 Lights On................................................... 70 Low Fuel.................................................... 66 Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 256 Index Home 282 Low Temperature ...................................... 67 Low Tire Pressure .............................. 69, 178 Maintenance MinderTM ...................... 71, 195 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 257 Parking Brake and Brake System........ 64, 258 Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66 Security System Alarm ............................... 71 Shift Position ............................................. 65 Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 69 Supplemental Restraint System............ 45, 67 TPMS ................................................ 69, 180 Transmission ............................................. 66 Turn Signal................................................ 70 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System........ 68, 176 VSA® OFF .......................................... 68, 177 Washer Level............................................. 71 Information .............................................. 267 Information Display ................................... 73 Instrument Panel ........................................ 63 Brightness Control..................................... 99 Interior Lights ........................................... 111 Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 102 Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................ 238, 242 Jump Starting ........................................... 251 Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 81 Keys............................................................. 77 Lockout Prevention ................................... 81 Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 83 Remote Transmitter .................................. 79 Types and Functions.................................. 77 Won’t Turn ............................................... 17 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 164 LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 54 Lights .................................................. 95, 212 Bulb Replacement ................................... 212 Daytime Running Lights ............................ 96 Fog Lights ................................................. 96 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70 Interior.................................................... 111 Light Switches........................................... 95 Lights On Indicator.................................... 70 Turn Signals .............................................. 95 Load Limits ............................................... 157 Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 77 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84 Childproof Door Locks .............................. 83 From Inside ............................................... 82 From Outside ............................................ 79 Keys.......................................................... 77 Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81 Using a Key............................................... 80 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81 Low Battery Charge ................................. 256 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66 Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 64, 256 Lower Anchors ........................................... 54 Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 269 Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 157 Maintenance ............................................ 191 Battery.................................................... 231 Brake/Clutch Fluid................................... 210 Cleaning ................................................. 234 Coolant .................................................. 206 Heating and Cooling System ................... 233 Maintenance MinderTM............................ 195 Oil .......................................................... 202 Precautions ............................................. 192 Radiator.................................................. 207 Remote Transmitter ................................ 232 Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 212 Safety ..................................................... 193 Service Items........................................... 197 Tires........................................................ 222 Transmission Fluid................................... 208 Under the Hood...................................... 199 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 65, 257 Manual Transmission ............................... 171 Map Lights................................................ 111 Maximum Load Limit............................... 157 Meters, Gauges........................................... 72 Mirrors....................................................... 102 Adjusting................................................. 102 Door........................................................ 102 Exterior.................................................... 102 Interior Rearview ..................................... 102 Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 190 MP3 ................................................... 129, 133 Numbers (Identification).......................... 270 Odometer.................................................... 73 Oil (Engine) ............................................... 201 Adding .................................................... 203 Checking................................................. 202 Displaying Oil Life .................................... 195 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 256 Recommended Engine Oil........................ 201 Viscosity .................................................. 201 Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 200 Power Windows ........................................ 92 Tailgate ..................................................... 88 Overheating.............................................. 254 Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)..................... 13, 169 Panic Mode ................................................. 91 Parking...................................................... 185 Parking Brake ........................................... 181 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator............................................ 64, 258 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46 Passing Indicators ....................................... 95 Precautions While Driving ....................... 163 Rain ........................................................ 163 Pregnant Women ....................................... 32 Puncture (Tire).................................. 239, 245 Radiator .................................................... 207 Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 127 Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 128 RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 128 Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 273 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 100 Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 108 Rearview Mirror ....................................... 102 Refueling .................................................. 186 Fuel Gauge................................................ 72 Gasoline.......................................... 186, 268 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66 Regulations............................... 179, 225, 271 QRG Index Home 283 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Remote Transmitter.................................... 79 Replacement Battery..................................................... 232 Bulbs ....................................................... 212 Fuses ............................................... 260, 261 Tires ........................................................ 228 Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 218, 220 Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 272 Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 73 Safe Driving................................................. 21 Safety Check................................................ 25 Safety Labels ............................................... 62 Safety Message ........................................... 20 Seat Belts..................................................... 26 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 30 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.................. 28 Checking ................................................... 33 Detachable Anchor .................................... 31 Fastening................................................... 29 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 56 Pregnant Women ...................................... 32 Reminder................................................... 27 Warning Indicator................................ 27, 66 Seats .......................................................... 103 Adjusting................................................. 103 Front Seats .............................................. 103 Rear Seats................................................ 108 Seat Under Box ....................................... 116 Security System........................................... 90 Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 70 Security System Alarm Indicator................. 71 Select Lever................................. 13, 165, 171 Operation.......................... 13, 166, 167, 168 Releasing................................................. 253 Won’t Move............................................ 253 Select/Reset Knob....................................... 73 Selecting a Child Seat................................. 53 Selector Knob (Audio).............................. 125 Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169 Setting the Clock ........................................ 76 Shift Lever........................... 13, 165, 167, 171 Shift Position Indicator .............. 65, 166, 168 Shifting (Transmission)............. 165, 167, 171 Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30 Side Airbags................................................ 41 Cutoff System ........................................... 43 Off Indicator.............................................. 43 Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44 Snow Tires................................................. 230 Spare Tire.......................................... 239, 269 Spark Plugs ............................................... 268 Specifications............................................ 268 Specified Fuel ................................... 186, 268 Speedometer .............................................. 72 SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 37 Starting the Engine .................................. 161 Does Not Start......................................... 250 Engine Switch Buzzer ................................ 94 Jump Starting ......................................... 251 Steering Wheel ........................................ 101 Adjusting ................................................ 101 Stopping ................................................... 185 Summer Tires............................................ 230 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 37 Switches (Around the Steering Wheel).......... 2, 3, 94 Tachometer ................................................ 72 Tailgate....................................................... 88 Unable to Open ...................................... 266 Temperature High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67 Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67 Time (Setting)............................................. 76 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..................................................... 178 Indicator ........................................... 69, 259 Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 245 Tires .......................................................... 222 Air Pressure..................................... 223, 269 Checking and Maintaining ...................... 222 Inspection ............................................... 222 Labeling.................................................. 223 Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 239 Regulations............................................. 225 Rotation.................................................. 229 Spare Tire ....................................... 239, 269 QRG Index Home 284 2013 FitINDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Summer.................................................. 230 Tire Chains.............................................. 230 Wear Indicators....................................... 227 Winter .................................................... 230 Tools ......................................................... 238 Towing a Trailer....................................... 159 Towing Your Vehicle Emergency.............................................. 264 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System).......... 178 Indicator ........................................... 69, 259 Transmission............................. 165, 167, 171 Automatic............................................... 164 Fluid ............................................... 208, 209 Manual ................................................... 171 Number .................................................. 270 Sequential Shift Mode............................. 169 Shift Position Indicator .............. 65, 166, 168 Trip Meter .................................................. 73 Troubleshooting ...................................... 237 Blown Fuse ..................................... 260, 261 Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 17 Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 18 Emergency Towing ................................. 264 Engine Won’t Start ................................. 250 Noise When Braking ................................. 18 Overheating............................................ 254 Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 239, 245 Rear Door Won’t Open ....................... 17, 83 Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 253 Warning Indicators.................................... 64 Turn Signals ................................................ 95 Indicators (Instrument Panel)...................... 70 Unlocking the Doors ............................ 79, 82 USB Adapter Cable ........................... 122, 123 USB Flash Drives........................................ 139 Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 270 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 176 Off Button............................................... 177 Off Indicator.............................................. 68 System Indicator ........................................ 68 Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 201, 269 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 176 Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 256 Warning Labels........................................... 62 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately)............................................... 275 Watts ......................................................... 268 Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 227 Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 238, 242 Window Washers........................................ 97 Adding/Refilling Fluid............................... 211 Switch ....................................................... 97 QRG Windshield.................................................. 97 Cleaning ................................................. 236 Defrosting/Defogging.............................. 120 Washer Fluid ........................................... 211 Wiper Blades........................................... 218 Wipers and Washers.................................. 97 Winter Tires .............................................. 230 Snow Tires .............................................. 230 Tire Chains.............................................. 230 Wipers and Washers................................... 97 Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........................................... 218, 220 WMA ................................................. 129, 133 Worn Tires ................................................ 222 Index Home 285 2013 Fit

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