Owner's Manual
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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 and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering wheel, and other convenience items) ...57 Features (climate control, audio, security, and cruise control) ...101 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle...
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 and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering wheel, and other convenience items) ...57 Features (climate control, audio, security, and cruise control) ...101 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.99) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.72) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) HORN STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.75) 1 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.131) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.127) 2 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped...
...) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.99) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.72) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) HORN STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.75) 1 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.131) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.127) 2 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... and Controls HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR (P.62) LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.65) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.65) CRUISE MAIN ...INDICATOR (P.65) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.30, 61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CHARGING SYSTEM 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...
... and Controls HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR (P.62) LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.65) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.65) CRUISE MAIN ...INDICATOR (P.65) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.30, 61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CHARGING SYSTEM 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 Fit 65 Daytime Running Lights Indicator Canadian models only Cruise Main Indicator On Sport model and Canadian LX model Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This indicator...more information, see page 131 ). On Canadian models, this indicator come on when you set the cruise control. Instruments and Controls If this indicator comes on the cruise control system by your dealer. This indicator comes on when you turn on when the ignition switch is...
... Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 Fit 65 Daytime Running Lights Indicator Canadian models only Cruise Main Indicator On Sport model and Canadian LX model Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This indicator...more information, see page 131 ). On Canadian models, this indicator come on when you set the cruise control. Instruments and Controls If this indicator comes on the cruise control system by your dealer. This indicator comes on when you turn on when the ignition switch is...
Owner's Manual
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...) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.99) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.72) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.75) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.131) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.127) 2 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped...
...) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.99) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.72) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.138) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.75) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.131) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.127) 2 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... Disc Player Error Messages ...123 Protecting Your Discs ...124 Auxiliary Input Jack ...127 Radio Theft Protection...128 Setting the Clock ...129 Security System ...130 Cruise Control ...131 Features 2008 Fit 101 This section describes those features and how to enable it. Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning system in all weather conditions.
... Disc Player Error Messages ...123 Protecting Your Discs ...124 Auxiliary Input Jack ...127 Radio Theft Protection...128 Setting the Clock ...129 Security System ...130 Cruise Control ...131 Features 2008 Fit 101 This section describes those features and how to enable it. Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning system in all weather conditions.
Owner's Manual
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...is not in good weather. 1. If your foot on . The indicator on open highways. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. This will come back on the accelerator pedal. Features DECEL/SET BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON Improper use the ... hill, use of the cruise control can be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. 3. It is now activated. Cruise control may downshift to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 2008 Fit 131 The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument ...
...is not in good weather. 1. If your foot on . The indicator on open highways. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. This will come back on the accelerator pedal. Features DECEL/SET BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON Improper use the ... hill, use of the cruise control can be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. 3. It is now activated. Cruise control may downshift to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 2008 Fit 131 The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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... desired speed. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the accelerator pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to the desired speed, press the DECEL/ SET button. Main ...Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Accelerate to the set cruising speed. When the vehicle slows to cancel. 132 2008 Fit...
... desired speed. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the accelerator pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to the desired speed, press the DECEL/ SET button. Main ...Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Accelerate to the set cruising speed. When the vehicle slows to cancel. 132 2008 Fit...
Owner's Manual
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... that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Features You can cancel cruise control in any of the paddle shifters shifts the gear up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. 2008 Fit 133 Push the CRUISE button on . Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and...
... that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Features You can cancel cruise control in any of the paddle shifters shifts the gear up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. 2008 Fit 133 Push the CRUISE button on . Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and...
Owner's Manual
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... D indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission returns to drive mode (D). Driving 2008 Fit 163 Driving in the transmission while you want to reduce the rpm. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. Also, you cannot upshift with the paddle shifter... uphills. Each time you pull either paddle shifter, the transmission shifts one gear up or down . If you are driving at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. If there is a problem in the higher gear helps fuel economy.
... D indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission returns to drive mode (D). Driving 2008 Fit 163 Driving in the transmission while you want to reduce the rpm. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. Also, you cannot upshift with the paddle shifter... uphills. Each time you pull either paddle shifter, the transmission shifts one gear up or down . If you are driving at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. If there is a problem in the higher gear helps fuel economy.
Owner's Manual
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...this for a continuous 90 seconds because of 90 seconds). 8. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for 30 minutes. Do not use the cruise control. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80...a total of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for at least 10 minutes. Technical Information 2008 Fit 255 Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.
...this for a continuous 90 seconds because of 90 seconds). 8. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for 30 minutes. Do not use the cruise control. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80...a total of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for at least 10 minutes. Technical Information 2008 Fit 255 Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... Fluid ...195 CO in the Exhaust ...251 Cold Weather, Starting in ...154 Consumer Information ...258 Controls, Instruments and ...57 Coolant Adding ...190 Checking ...140 Proper Solution ...190 Temperature Indicator...63 Crankcase Emissions Control System...251 Cruise Control Indicator ...65 Cruise Control Operation ...131 Cup Holders...98 Customer Service Office ...258 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 58... ...124 Disc Player Error Messages ...123 Disposal of Used Oil ...189 Doors Childproof Door Locks ...80 Locking and Unlocking ...79 Power Door Locks ...79 II 2008 Fit
... Fluid ...195 CO in the Exhaust ...251 Cold Weather, Starting in ...154 Consumer Information ...258 Controls, Instruments and ...57 Coolant Adding ...190 Checking ...140 Proper Solution ...190 Temperature Indicator...63 Crankcase Emissions Control System...251 Cruise Control Indicator ...65 Cruise Control Operation ...131 Cup Holders...98 Customer Service Office ...258 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 58... ...124 Disc Player Error Messages ...123 Disposal of Used Oil ...189 Doors Childproof Door Locks ...80 Locking and Unlocking ...79 Power Door Locks ...79 II 2008 Fit
Owner's Manual
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...)...62, 168 Brake (Parking and Brake System) ...60, 232 Charging System ...60, 230 Check Fuel Cap...68 Cruise Control ...65 Door and Tailgate Open ...62 DRL (Daytime Running Lights) ...65 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .. 62 Fog...Inside Mirror ...95 Inspection, Tire ...210 Installing a Child Seat ...42 Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...74 Instruments and Controls ...57 Interior Lights ...99 Introduction ...i K Keys ...76 L Label, Certification ...242 Lane Change, Signaling ...72 Lap/Shoulder ...up the Vehicle ...221 Jack, Tire ...219 Jump Starting ...226 INDEX 2008 Fit V
...)...62, 168 Brake (Parking and Brake System) ...60, 232 Charging System ...60, 230 Check Fuel Cap...68 Cruise Control ...65 Door and Tailgate Open ...62 DRL (Daytime Running Lights) ...65 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .. 62 Fog...Inside Mirror ...95 Inspection, Tire ...210 Installing a Child Seat ...42 Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...74 Instruments and Controls ...57 Interior Lights ...99 Introduction ...i K Keys ...76 L Label, Certification ...242 Lane Change, Signaling ...72 Lap/Shoulder ...up the Vehicle ...221 Jack, Tire ...219 Jump Starting ...226 INDEX 2008 Fit V