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Honda Fit (2019 year). Manual - part 2

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Steering Wheel

(P173)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.

To adjust

To lock

Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P136)
● Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it in one motion.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door

from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.

Tailgate

(P145)

● With all the doors unlocked, pull the

tailgate outer handle, and lift up to open it.

● With all the doors unlocked, push the

tailgate release button on the tailgate to
open it.

● Press the tailgate release button to

unlock and open the tailgate when you
carry the smart entry remote.

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

(P174)
● With the ignition switch in ON

(

, move

the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows

(P151)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(

, open

and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Heating and Cooling System

(P197)

● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.

● Rotate the mode control dial (

) to select the vents air flows from.

● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.

● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.

● Rotate the mode control dial to

to defrost the windshield.

Fan Control Dial

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from
windshield
defroster
vents.

Air flows
from floor
vents.

Air flows from
floor and
dashboard
vents.

Air flows
from
dashboard
vents.

Temperature Control Dial

Air flows from
floor and
windshield
defroster vents.

Mode Control Dial

Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever

* Not available on all models

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Climate Control System

(P200)

● Select the AUTO icon to activate the climate control system.

● Select the

icon to turn the system on or off.

● Select the

icon to defrost the windshield.

AUTO Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

Air flows from
floor and
windshield
defroster vents.

Air flows from
floor vents.

Air flows from
floor and
dashboard vents.

Air flows from
dashboard
vents.

Temperature Control Icons

Fan Control Icons

(Recirculation) Icon

(ON/OFF) Icon

(Fresh Air) Icon

Mode Control Icons

(windshield Defroster) Icon

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Features

(P205)

Audio Remote Controls

(P210)

●

Button

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

● SOURCE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio.

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM®/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio/Pandora®

Apps/Apple CarPlay

/Android Auto

●

Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.

/USB device:

Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.

Buttons

SOURCE Button

Models with color audio system

Models with display audio system

Audio System

(P206)

For navigation system operation

() See the Navigation System Manual

Models with color audio system

MENU/CLOCK Button

Selector Knob

(Day/Night) Button

(Back) Button

(Sound) Button

VOL /

(Volume/Power)
Knob

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

(Phone) Button

RADIO Button

(Skip/Seek) Buttons

MEDIA
Button

Audio/Information Screen

* Not available on all models

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Models with display audio system

(Day/Night) Button

Audio/Information Screen

(Back) Icon

VOL/

(Power/Volume) Knob

(Menu) Icon

(Home) Icon

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Driving

(P399)

Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of

(

Manual Transmission

(P423)

Continuously Variable Transmission

(P417, 41 9)
● Shift to

(

P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Shifting

Reverse
Used when reversing.

Neutral
Transmission is not locked.

Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters,
7-speed mode can be used
temporarily.

Drive (S)

●

Better acceleration

●

Used to increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

Low

●

Used to further increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can
be used.

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move
the shift lever.

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

(P421)

● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or

down without removing your hands from the steering
wheel.

When the shift lever is in

(

● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from

continuously variable transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.

● The M indicator and the selected speed number are

displayed in the shift indicator.

When the shift lever is in

(

● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode

from continuously variable transmission to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.

Shift Down

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up

Paddle Shifter

M Indicator

Models with
paddle shifters

Models without
paddle shifters

Shift Lever

Release
Button

Shift Indicator

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

Models with paddle shifters

Models without paddle shifters

* Not available on all models

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VSA® On and Off

(P460)

● 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 partially disable VSA functionality/

features, press and hold button until you
hear a beep.

Cruise Control

(P428)

● 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 the -/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

CMBS

On and Off

(P475)
● When a possible collision is likely

unavoidable, the CMBS

can help you to

reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS

on or off, press and

hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

(P463)

● Detects a change in tire conditions and

overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

● A calibration procedure must be

performed when certain conditions arise.

U.S. models only

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Refueling

(P483)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)

Pull the fuel fill door
release handle.

Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.

Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.

After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing®

Honda Sensing® is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located at in the front grille and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side
of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.

Front Sensor
Camera

The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in
the front grille.

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)

(P 433)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you
having to keep your foot on the brake or
the accelerator.

Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System

(P 447)

Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)

(P 452)

Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Collision Mitigation
Braking System

(CMBS

)

(P 472)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS

is designed to alert you when a

potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.

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Maintenance

(P487)

Under the Hood

(P499)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake/clutch

fluid

● Check the battery condition monthly.

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of
the dashboard.

Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and
then raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood
slightly, you can release the lever.

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.

Lights

(P511)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P518)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

Tires

(P522)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected

(P543)

Flat Tire

(P545)

● Park in a safe location and replace the

flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.

Indicators Come On

(P560)
● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner’s manual.

Engine Won’t Start

(P552)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a

booster battery.

Blown Fuse

(P564)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Overheating

(P558)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see

steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

(P569)

● Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(

Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.

●

Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP.

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(

and

I cannot remove the key.
Why?

The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?

The shift lever should be moved to

(

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.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P470)

U.S. models with manual transmission

Canadian models

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Continuously variable transmission
models without smart entry system

Continuously variable transmission
models with smart entry system

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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.

Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?

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 exterior lights are left on.

●

The key is left in the ignition switch.

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?

The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.

2 Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock) (P128)

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.

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

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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.

I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. If
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.

2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 463)

U.S. models only

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