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Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.60) GAUGES (P.67) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.74) Your Vehicle at a Glance AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 31) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.94) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET PARKING BRAKE (P.96) (P.99) A/T model is shown. HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.157) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.155) : If equipped 2008 Fit 3
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.60) GAUGES (P.67) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.74) Your Vehicle at a Glance AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 31) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.94) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET PARKING BRAKE (P.96) (P.99) A/T model is shown. HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.157) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.155) : If equipped 2008 Fit 3
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It explains how your passengers. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...12 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ...13 5. Additional Information About Your Seat ...Child Seat ...42 With LATCH ...43 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...45 With a Tether ...47 Protecting Larger Children ...49 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...49 Using a Booster Seat ...50 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your vehicle. And it tells you important information about how to...use seat belts. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 2008 Fit 5
It explains how your passengers. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...12 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ...13 5. Additional Information About Your Seat ...Child Seat ...42 With LATCH ...43 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...45 With a Tether ...47 Protecting Larger Children ...49 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...49 Using a Booster Seat ...50 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your vehicle. And it tells you important information about how to...use seat belts. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 2008 Fit 5
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... (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 2008 Fit 7 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 work...
... (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 2008 Fit 7 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 work...
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...to the rear as possible. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 11 Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an ...outsider from accidentally opening a door or the tailgate when you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have ...
...to the rear as possible. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 11 Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an ...outsider from accidentally opening a door or the tailgate when you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have ...
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...against other occupants, or out of the airbags or be very seriously injured in a crash. Objects on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 2008 Fit 17 If they do , they Two people should not stand up rear seat or on seat belts. Carrying hard or.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on or near a door. If they do , they could be hands or arms are close to improve could interfere with a pipe or other hard object attached on ...
...against other occupants, or out of the airbags or be very seriously injured in a crash. Objects on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 2008 Fit 17 If they do , they Two people should not stand up rear seat or on seat belts. Carrying hard or.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on or near a door. If they do , they could be hands or arms are close to improve could interfere with a pipe or other hard object attached on ...
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... belt across your hips. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. The seat belts in the door. If the shoulder part of the way and will not allow the passenger to move freely in your seat while it will not get closed... rear seat is pulled all positions except the driver's have an emergency locking retractor. For more information about the detachable seat belt, see page 93 . 2008 Fit 19 To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the belt to make sure the buckle is out of the belt is equipped...
... belt across your hips. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. The seat belts in the door. If the shoulder part of the way and will not allow the passenger to move freely in your seat while it will not get closed... rear seat is pulled all positions except the driver's have an emergency locking retractor. For more information about the detachable seat belt, see page 93 . 2008 Fit 19 To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the belt to make sure the buckle is out of the belt is equipped...
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...could be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 45 and 46 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from heatstroke. Even very young children from your lap. If you could press deep into the child and cause serious... the vehicle in most states and Canadian provinces, and can lead to play in a crash. Lock all doors and the tailgate when your children not to accidental injury or death. 38 2008 Fit Do not leave children alone in use the same seat belt. Never put a seat belt over yourself and...
...could be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 45 and 46 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from heatstroke. Even very young children from your lap. If you could press deep into the child and cause serious... the vehicle in most states and Canadian provinces, and can lead to play in a crash. Lock all doors and the tailgate when your children not to accidental injury or death. 38 2008 Fit Do not leave children alone in use the same seat belt. Never put a seat belt over yourself and...
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... long enough to carbon monoxide. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Even with the door open, run the engine with the garage door closed. If you must sit in your vehicle properly and follow the information on high speed. 4. You notice a ...change . If you must drive with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 Fit ...
... long enough to carbon monoxide. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Even with the door open, run the engine with the garage door closed. If you must sit in your vehicle properly and follow the information on high speed. 4. You notice a ...change . If you must drive with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 Fit ...
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... Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys and Locks ...76 Immobilizer System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...79 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Tailgate ...81 Remote Transmitter ...83 Seats ...86 Power Windows ...94 Mirrors ...95 Parking Brake ...96 Interior Convenience Items ...97 Beverage...
... Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys and Locks ...76 Immobilizer System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...79 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Tailgate ...81 Remote Transmitter ...83 Seats ...86 Power Windows ...94 Mirrors ...95 Parking Brake ...96 Interior Convenience Items ...97 Beverage...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.60) GAUGES (P.67) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.74) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.94) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.99) PARKING BRAKE (P.96) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.157) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.155) : If equipped 58 2008 Fit
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.60) GAUGES (P.67) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.74) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.94) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.99) PARKING BRAKE (P.96) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.157) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.155) : If equipped 58 2008 Fit
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.65) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.... INDICATOR (P.60, 230) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.60, 230) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31, 61) : If equipped 2008 Fit 59
Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.65) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.... INDICATOR (P.60, 230) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.60, 230) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31, 61) : If equipped 2008 Fit 59
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... reduced and steering may be turned off, making the vehicle harder to have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. Door and Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes on if any other time, there is a problem in the tank when the needle does reach E. Electric Power... off after driving a short distance, or comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to steer. If it comes on at any door or the tailgate is not closed tightly. 62 2008 Fit If this indicator on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.
... reduced and steering may be turned off, making the vehicle harder to have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. Door and Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes on if any other time, there is a problem in the tank when the needle does reach E. Electric Power... off after driving a short distance, or comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to steer. If it comes on at any door or the tailgate is not closed tightly. 62 2008 Fit If this indicator on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.
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... without turning off the light switch, this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you open the driver's door. models only Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator U.S. models only Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to ... while driving, it is because of your dealer to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 73 . 64 2008 Fit A reminder chime will stay on when the light switch is a problem with the compact spare (see page 170 . If two or more information...
... without turning off the light switch, this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you open the driver's door. models only Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator U.S. models only Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to ... while driving, it is because of your dealer to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 73 . 64 2008 Fit A reminder chime will stay on when the light switch is a problem with the compact spare (see page 170 . If two or more information...
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... high beam indicator come on as you will go off when the headlights are on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch off . 2008 Fit 73 High Beams Push the lever forward and the high beam indicator will stay on as long as a reminder. They will hear a reminder chime when... the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off , even if you open the driver's door.
... high beam indicator come on as you will go off when the headlights are on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch off . 2008 Fit 73 High Beams Push the lever forward and the high beam indicator will stay on as long as a reminder. They will hear a reminder chime when... the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off , even if you open the driver's door.
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... your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in slightly. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. 78 2008 Fit ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in park. Remove the ...when you let go of the vehicle. START (III) Use this position. The switch returns to start the engine. ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it in Park before you can...
... your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in slightly. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. 78 2008 Fit ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in park. Remove the ...when you let go of the vehicle. START (III) Use this position. The switch returns to start the engine. ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it in Park before you can...
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... vehicle, push in the lock tab and close the door. Push in the tab to lock the door, and pull it out to unlock. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 79 To lock the doors and the tailgate, push the top of the master door lock switch on the driver's door, push in the lock tab on the top of... the master door lock switch unlocks all doors and the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Power Door Locks TAB MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH...
... vehicle, push in the lock tab and close the door. Push in the tab to lock the door, and pull it out to unlock. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 79 To lock the doors and the tailgate, push the top of the master door lock switch on the driver's door, push in the lock tab on the top of... the master door lock switch unlocks all doors and the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Power Door Locks TAB MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH...
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... the ignition switch by pushing in the rear from the outside door handle. 80 2008 Fit Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. Pulling up , and use the outside , turn it . Lock The childproof door locks are designed to lock the open the door, pull the lock tab up the driver's lock tab only...
... the ignition switch by pushing in the rear from the outside door handle. 80 2008 Fit Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. Pulling up , and use the outside , turn it . Lock The childproof door locks are designed to lock the open the door, pull the lock tab up the driver's lock tab only...
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CONTINUED 2008 Fit 81 UNLOCK LOCK Instruments and Controls HANDLE KEY All models except Sport You can lock or unlock the tailgate with the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate All models except Canadian DX The tailgate will lock or unlock when you lock or unlock the driver's door by using the key, the lock tab on the driver's door, the master door lock switch or the remote transmitter (if equipped). To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up.
CONTINUED 2008 Fit 81 UNLOCK LOCK Instruments and Controls HANDLE KEY All models except Sport You can lock or unlock the tailgate with the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate All models except Canadian DX The tailgate will lock or unlock when you lock or unlock the driver's door by using the key, the lock tab on the driver's door, the master door lock switch or the remote transmitter (if equipped). To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up.
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... the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to the right as shown. On Sport model If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Push the release lever to prevent exhaust gas from getting... into the interior. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 82 2008 Fit If you need to remove the cover on the back edge. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 53 .
... the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to the right as shown. On Sport model If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Push the release lever to prevent exhaust gas from getting... into the interior. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 82 2008 Fit If you need to remove the cover on the back edge. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 53 .
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...will sound to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set . Some exterior lights will flash for about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash once. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 83 Main Menu Table Of Contents... Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate. PANIC Press this button for about 30 ...
...will sound to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set . Some exterior lights will flash for about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash once. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 83 Main Menu Table Of Contents... Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate. PANIC Press this button for about 30 ...