Owner's Manual
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...coverages and are aware of a 2008 Honda Fit was a wise investment. As you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! One of the best ways to it at any questions and concerns. Several warranties protect your vehicle. In it ...preserves your rights and responsibilities. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is specially trained in your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 Fit i It will learn how to your new ...
...coverages and are aware of a 2008 Honda Fit was a wise investment. As you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! One of the best ways to it at any questions and concerns. Several warranties protect your vehicle. In it ...preserves your rights and responsibilities. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is specially trained in your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 Fit i It will learn how to your new ...
Owner's Manual
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S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...257 Authorized Manuals (U. only) (how to order) ...261 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SAA610 1 2008 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver ...Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...217 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...241 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S.
S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...257 Authorized Manuals (U. only) (how to order) ...261 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SAA610 1 2008 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver ...Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...217 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...241 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S.
Owner's Manual
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... in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Driving The proper way to breakin your ...vehicle. There is also a list of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Fit Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of things to check and instructions on...
... in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Driving The proper way to breakin your ...vehicle. There is also a list of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Fit Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of things to check and instructions on...
Owner's Manual
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...seat belts. Check that side of the vehicle will not provide good protection and should check the condition of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain ... good condition or working properly will also deploy. For added protection, the front seat belts are unbuckled. Honda provides a limited warranty on that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the... to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 20 2008 Fit
...seat belts. Check that side of the vehicle will not provide good protection and should check the condition of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain ... good condition or working properly will also deploy. For added protection, the front seat belts are unbuckled. Honda provides a limited warranty on that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the... to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 20 2008 Fit
Owner's Manual
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...and tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). If possible, have been designed and approved for assistance. Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you make it unsafe. Follow all instructions in these areas may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely ... or modifications can affect your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Do not install accessories on your vehicle, they may interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags. 144 2008 Fit Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page...
...and tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). If possible, have been designed and approved for assistance. Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you make it unsafe. Follow all instructions in these areas may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely ... or modifications can affect your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Do not install accessories on your vehicle, they may interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags. 144 2008 Fit Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... locked. Attempting to tow a trailer. Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your vehicle can void your warranties. Check the transmission fluid level (see page 193 ). Do not overfill. 2. Move the shift lever through all its positions. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 173 When purchasing a tow bar, make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you...
... locked. Attempting to tow a trailer. Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your vehicle can void your warranties. Check the transmission fluid level (see page 193 ). Do not overfill. 2. Move the shift lever through all its positions. CONTINUED 2008 Fit 173 When purchasing a tow bar, make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you...
Owner's Manual
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... type of automotive service. See page 210 . Check your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. See page 139 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 195 . See page 196 . 184 2008 Fit However, all receipts as previously described. Owner's Maintenance Checks ...high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Make sure to keep your emissions warranties. Lights Check the operation of how to the appropriate page listed. If you have the service facility or person reset the display...
... type of automotive service. See page 210 . Check your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. See page 139 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 195 . See page 196 . 184 2008 Fit However, all receipts as previously described. Owner's Maintenance Checks ...high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Make sure to keep your emissions warranties. Lights Check the operation of how to the appropriate page listed. If you have the service facility or person reset the display...
Owner's Manual
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... services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 2008 Fit 185 This requires transmission fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If ... miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (For A/T only) If you tow a FIT behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes...months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 184 . Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 ...
... services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 2008 Fit 185 This requires transmission fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If ... miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (For A/T only) If you tow a FIT behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes...months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 184 . Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 ...
Owner's Manual
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... at normal operating temperature and the vehicle on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with the API Certification seal that says ''FOR GASOLINE ENGINES'' as a ..., you are not sure how to add fluid, contact your dealer. Replace as soon as shown in damage to the edge of the hole. 194 2008 Fit If Honda MTF is convenient. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may use can cause stiffer shifting.
... at normal operating temperature and the vehicle on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with the API Certification seal that says ''FOR GASOLINE ENGINES'' as a ..., you are not sure how to add fluid, contact your dealer. Replace as soon as shown in damage to the edge of the hole. 194 2008 Fit If Honda MTF is convenient. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may use can cause stiffer shifting.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, the indicator coming on could be completed. If you may go off as possible. If possible, do not take several days of the Unexpected 2008 Fit 231 Tightening the cap will also see page 254 ). If they are set, turn the indicator off immediately; If your vehicle's performance, it blinks five... Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. it can damage your vehicle's warranties.
... vehicle, the indicator coming on could be completed. If you may go off as possible. If possible, do not take several days of the Unexpected 2008 Fit 231 Tightening the cap will also see page 254 ). If they are set, turn the indicator off immediately; If your vehicle's performance, it blinks five... Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. it can damage your vehicle's warranties.
Owner's Manual
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...You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. The VIN is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is on a plate fastened to find the VIN is ...stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. It is also provided in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 242 2008 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in bar code on the certification label.
...You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. The VIN is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is on a plate fastened to find the VIN is ...stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. It is also provided in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 242 2008 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in bar code on the certification label.
Owner's Manual
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...Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. The three way catalytic converter is... exhaust gas to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. 252 2008 Fit Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control...gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. The emissions control systems are separate from your warranty manual for repairs. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the...
...Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. The three way catalytic converter is... exhaust gas to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. 252 2008 Fit Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control...gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. The emissions control systems are separate from your warranty manual for repairs. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information...258 Warranty Coverages ...259 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ...260 Authorized Manuals ...261 Warranty and Customer Relations 2008 Fit 257
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information...258 Warranty Coverages ...259 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ...260 Authorized Manuals ...261 Warranty and Customer Relations 2008 Fit 257
Owner's Manual
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...for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship. 2008 Fit 259 Warranty and Customer Relations covers your dealer. warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are covered for ...refer to function properly is in materials and workmanship. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty coverages. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your warranty booklet for precise information on the type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Original Equipment...
...for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship. 2008 Fit 259 Warranty and Customer Relations covers your dealer. warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are covered for ...refer to function properly is in materials and workmanship. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty coverages. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your warranty booklet for precise information on the type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Original Equipment...
Owner's Manual
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... Trip Meter ...67 Turn Signals ...72 Vehicle Storage ...216 Ventilation ...104 VIN ...242 Viscosity, Oil...187 W WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...54 Warranty Coverages ...259 Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...192 Fluid Level Indicator ...65 Operation ...71 Wheels Adjusting the Steering ...75 Alignment and Balance ...212 Aluminum... Quality Grading ...246 Unleaded Gasoline...136 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...189 V Vehicle Capacity Load ...147 Vehicle Dimensions...244 Vehicle Identification Number...242 INDEX 2008 Fit IX
... Trip Meter ...67 Turn Signals ...72 Vehicle Storage ...216 Ventilation ...104 VIN ...242 Viscosity, Oil...187 W WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...54 Warranty Coverages ...259 Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...192 Fluid Level Indicator ...65 Operation ...71 Wheels Adjusting the Steering ...75 Alignment and Balance ...212 Aluminum... Quality Grading ...246 Unleaded Gasoline...136 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...189 V Vehicle Capacity Load ...147 Vehicle Dimensions...244 Vehicle Identification Number...242 INDEX 2008 Fit IX