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Honda Fit (2019 year). Manual - part 7

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.

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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.

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Goes off when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 157

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Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.

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Replace the battery as soon as possible.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 534

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Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine. A beeper
sounds six times.

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Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 553

Models with smart entry system

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.

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Appears when the battery is not charging.

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Checking the Battery P. 532

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Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 560

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Appears when the starter system has a problem.

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As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.

●

You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 433

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Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.

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Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 433

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

P. 472

U.S. models

Canadian models

* Not available on all models

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.

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May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.).

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When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 433

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Appears when the area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

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May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.).

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
appears again after you cleaned the area around the
camera.

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Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high.

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ACC/LKAS has been automatically canceled.

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Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

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Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the MAIN/LKAS button can resume the system.

2 Front Sensor Camera

P. 431

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 433

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 452

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Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

●

If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.

2 Indicators P. 76

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Appears when the camera has been cooled down
and LKAS is available.

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Pressing the MAIN/LKAS button can resume the
system.

2 Front Sensor Camera

P. 431

* Not available on all models

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
line. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.

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Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 452

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Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
line.

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected line.

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected line. The system
also steers the vehicle to help you remain within
your driving lane.

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Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

P. 447

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You can change the setting for the road departure
mitigation system. Narrow, Normal, Wide, and
Warning Only can be selected.

2 Customized Features P. 111

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Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a
detected line.
- The system steers the vehicle to help you remain

within your driving lane.

—

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Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously.

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Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected Warning Only

When you selected Narrow, Normal or Wide

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
When you selected Narrow

* Not available on all models

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

Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high.

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The LKAS has been automatically canceled.

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Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

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Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.

2 Front Sensor Camera

P. 431

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 452

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Appears once if the outside temperature is below
3°C while the ignition switch is in ON

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Appears if not wearing a seat belt when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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Goes off after you or the front passenger or both of you
have fastened your seat belts.

* Not available on all models

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Explanation

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Appears if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

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Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Appears when the fuel reserve is running low
(approximately 1.59 U.S. gal./6.0 Liter left).

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Appears - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

2 Fuel Gauge P. 110

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Appears if any door is not completely closed.

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The beeper sounds and the message appears on if
any door or the tailgate is opened while driving.

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Goes off when all doors are closed.

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Appears if the tailgate is not completely closed.

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Goes off when the tailgate is closed.

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.

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Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

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Appears when ECON mode is turned off by pressing
ECON button.

2 ECON Button

P. 427

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Appears when approaching a intersection during
route guidance.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

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Appears when the washer fluid is low.

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Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 510

Canadian models

* Not available on all models

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when there is a problem with the auto high-
beam.

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Manually operate the headlight switch.

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If you are driving with the high beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.

Models with auto high-beam

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Gauges and Displays

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer and related indicators. They are
displayed when the ignition switch is in ON

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Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

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Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.

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

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Speedometer

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Tachometer

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Outside Temperature

Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the multi-information display's customized
features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 111

* Not available on all models

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Information Display

The information display shows the fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter, engine oil life
and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.

Press the

(select/reset) knob to change the display.

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Switching the Display

Switching the Display

Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.

Models with display audio system

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Odometer
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Range
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy A
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy B
Trip Meter B
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Engine Oil Life
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Select/Reset Knob

* Not available on all models

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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. TRIP A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

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Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the

(select/reset) knob. The

trip meter is reset to 0.0.

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.

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Instant Fuel Economy

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Odometer

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Trip Meter

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Range

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Average Fuel Economy

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the

(select/reset) knob.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

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Adjusting the outside temperature indicator

Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

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2. Press and hold the

(select/reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the outside

temperature is shown on the information display.

The information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U.S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).

3. Release the

(select/reset) knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.

The adjustment is complete.

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

2 Maintenance Minder

P. 491

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

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Outside Temperature

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Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items

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Fuel Gauge

Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the

(select/reset) knob to select the other

display.

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

* Not available on all models

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

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Main displays

Press the

(information) button to change the display.

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Switching the Display

Blank Screen

User Customize

Button

US Smart
Maintenance

Range/Average Fuel/
Instant Fuel

Turn By Turn
Screen

Compass

Average Speed/
Elapsed Time

* Not available on all models

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Lower displays

Press the SEL/RESET button to change the display.

Fuel Gauge / Odometer

Fuel Gauge / Trip Meter A

Fuel Gauge / Trip Meter B

(Select/Reset)
Knob

Button

SEL/RESET

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

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Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

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Odometer

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Trip Meter

■

Average Fuel Economy

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Range

■

Elapsed Time

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.

Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.

2 Customized Features P. 111

Elapsed Time

You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

2 Customized Features P. 111

* Not available on all models

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Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

2 Maintenance Minder

P. 491

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

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Fuel Low warning

When the remaining fuel is running low, the
display color will change to orange and warns
you to refuel as soon as possible.

The icon will start to blink when the fuel
gauge is malfunctioning.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages

P. 92

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Average Speed

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Instant Fuel Economy

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Engine Oil Life

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Turn-by-Turn Directions

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Fuel Gauge

Average Speed

You can change when to reset the average speed.

2 Customized Features P. 111

Turn-by-Turn Directions

You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on during the route guidance.

2 Customized Features P. 111

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

Fuel Gauge

Low Fuel Indicator Icon

* Not available on all models

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