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ii 2008 Fit Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: ... legally required or with data from other reproductive harm. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with the permission of any airbag system component. The data can be used to the vehicle owner and may also...
ii 2008 Fit Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: ... legally required or with data from other reproductive harm. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with the permission of any airbag system component. The data can be used to the vehicle owner and may also...
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There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Refer to your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. only) How ... and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Fit Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. and Canada only) A summary of your vehicle to the dealer for ...
There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Refer to your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. only) How ... and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Fit Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. and Canada only) A summary of your vehicle to the dealer for ...
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So even though your vehicle is your best protection in all types of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in this manual. Be sure to changing conditions, and your seat belts, ... crash injuries and deaths. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your ability to respond to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 179 ). 6 2008 Fit To reduce the possibility of collisions. The recommendations on this manual. Airbags are at lower speeds. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix...
So even though your vehicle is your best protection in all types of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in this manual. Be sure to changing conditions, and your seat belts, ... crash injuries and deaths. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your ability to respond to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 179 ). 6 2008 Fit To reduce the possibility of collisions. The recommendations on this manual. Airbags are at lower speeds. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix...
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... a limited warranty on that side of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that is not in which the front airbags do not deploy. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page 203 ). When activated, the tensioners...designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 20 2008 Fit The tensioners can also be helpful. See your seat belts regularly. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional ...
... a limited warranty on that side of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that is not in which the front airbags do not deploy. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page 203 ). When activated, the tensioners...designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 20 2008 Fit The tensioners can also be helpful. See your seat belts regularly. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional ...
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... Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 Fit 21 If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in serious injury...
... Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 Fit 21 If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in serious injury...
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...distance of an infant or small child), the passenger's front airbag will inflate with your vehicle's electrical system is in a crash. 24 2008 Fit A sophisticated electronic system that alerts you that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or ...unlatched (see page 27 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 18 ). Sensors that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 31 ). A driver's seat ...
...distance of an infant or small child), the passenger's front airbag will inflate with your vehicle's electrical system is in a crash. 24 2008 Fit A sophisticated electronic system that alerts you that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or ...unlatched (see page 27 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 18 ). Sensors that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 31 ). A driver's seat ...
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... protection. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. This means they have...airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 26 2008 Fit If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not. This is not harmful, people with a little less force. Although the ...
... protection. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. This means they have...airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 26 2008 Fit If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not. This is not harmful, people with a little less force. Although the ...
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...cover the sensors, or put their seat belts properly. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 27 Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of this feature is to help prevent...seat can also cause the airbag to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. For both advanced airbags to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the...
...cover the sensors, or put their seat belts properly. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 27 Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of this feature is to help prevent...seat can also cause the airbag to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. For both advanced airbags to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the...
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...moderate to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on and off while you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. This tells you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. If the indicator comes on... Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is working properly. When you drive. If the indicator stays on that side of the vehicle. 30 2008 Fit How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on after ...
...moderate to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on and off while you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. This tells you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. If the indicator comes on... Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is working properly. When you drive. If the indicator stays on that side of the vehicle. 30 2008 Fit How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on after ...
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... injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U.S. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 31 Driver and Passenger Safety How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the ...system checked. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. Have your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to the ON ...
... injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U.S. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 31 Driver and Passenger Safety How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the ...system checked. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. Have your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to the ON ...
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... About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can safely service. The passenger airbag off indicator may not operate properly. 32 2008 Fit Take your airbags may come on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. If no parts... yourself. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Do not try to a problem.
... About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can safely service. The passenger airbag off indicator may not operate properly. 32 2008 Fit Take your airbags may come on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. If no parts... yourself. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Do not try to a problem.
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... fastening your vehicle. For more information, see page 230 . For more information, see page 230 . Driving with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the parking brake not fully released. A beeper also sounds if you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if... comes on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on. 60 2008 Fit If you have not fastened your seat belt. It comes on when you drive with the brake system.
... fastening your vehicle. For more information, see page 230 . For more information, see page 230 . Driving with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the parking brake not fully released. A beeper also sounds if you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if... comes on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on. 60 2008 Fit If you have not fastened your seat belt. It comes on when you drive with the brake system.
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... Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 Fit 61 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on ...about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to a potential problem with your front airbags. U.S. Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...
... Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 Fit 61 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on ...about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to a potential problem with your front airbags. U.S. Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...
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...there is about 1.7 US gal (6.3 ) of fuel remaining in the electric power steering system. When the indicator comes on, there is a problem with the power steering system continuously overheating can cause system damage. If it checked. With this indicator on, your dealer to your vehicle still...in a safe place and turn off immediately. If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assist is not closed tightly. 62 2008 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds ...
...there is about 1.7 US gal (6.3 ) of fuel remaining in the electric power steering system. When the indicator comes on, there is a problem with the power steering system continuously overheating can cause system damage. If it checked. With this indicator on, your dealer to your vehicle still...in a safe place and turn off immediately. If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assist is not closed tightly. 62 2008 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds ...
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... it usually means one of the vehicle flash. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it comes on when the engine is no problem, this indicator should not blink or stay on or the engine may blink. In severe driving conditions, such as possible. Replace the bulb as ... as very hot weather or a long period of the road and turn . Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is cold. Instruments and Controls 2008 Fit 63 See page 228 for instructions and precautions on the outside of the turn signals on checking the engine's cooling system. If the indicator begins...
... it usually means one of the vehicle flash. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it comes on when the engine is no problem, this indicator should not blink or stay on or the engine may blink. In severe driving conditions, such as possible. Replace the bulb as ... as very hot weather or a long period of the road and turn . Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is cold. Instruments and Controls 2008 Fit 63 See page 228 for instructions and precautions on the outside of the turn signals on checking the engine's cooling system. If the indicator begins...
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... soon as possible. If it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. For more information, see page 73 . 64 2008 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator U.S. models only Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator U.S. If it comes on while.... If two or more of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the TPMS. With this happens, pull to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 238 ).
... soon as possible. If it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. For more information, see page 73 . 64 2008 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator U.S. models only Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator U.S. If it comes on while.... If two or more of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the TPMS. With this happens, pull to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 238 ).
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Cruise Control Indicator On Sport model and Canadian LX model This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is a problem in the circuit. Have your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when ... you see page 73 . Add washer fluid when you set the cruise control. For more information, see this indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 Fit 65
Cruise Control Indicator On Sport model and Canadian LX model This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is a problem in the circuit. Have your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when ... you see page 73 . Add washer fluid when you set the cruise control. For more information, see this indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 Fit 65
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Electrical problems could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may ... approved by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 Fit 77 Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. key fob) is subject to the ON (II) position, the...
Electrical problems could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may ... approved by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 Fit 77 Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. key fob) is subject to the ON (II) position, the...
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Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 82 2008 Fit Push the release lever to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. On Sport model If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate...
Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. 82 2008 Fit Push the release lever to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. On Sport model If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate...
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...sound to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of poor radio reception in conditions. 2008 Fit 113 You may be affected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Features Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are ...deflected by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by large objects such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots...
...sound to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of poor radio reception in conditions. 2008 Fit 113 You may be affected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Features Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are ...deflected by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by large objects such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots...