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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index Before Driving P. 154 Refueling P. 186 Towing a Trailer P. 159 Fuel Economy P. 189 2 Maintenance P. 191 Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance MinderTM P. 195 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance P. ... descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of these features. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. 2012 Fit 2 Safe Driving P. 21 For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 34 2 Instrument Panel P. 63 Indicators P. 64 Gauges...
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index Before Driving P. 154 Refueling P. 186 Towing a Trailer P. 159 Fuel Economy P. 189 2 Maintenance P. 191 Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance MinderTM P. 195 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance P. ... descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of these features. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. 2012 Fit 2 Safe Driving P. 21 For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 34 2 Instrument Panel P. 63 Indicators P. 64 Gauges...
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...time, typically 30 seconds or less. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ As you will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. special handling may contain perchlorate materials - In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have access ... or the environment. The main purpose of an EDR is needed. NOTE: EDR data are recorded. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is preceded by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. Event...
...time, typically 30 seconds or less. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ As you will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. special handling may contain perchlorate materials - In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have access ... or the environment. The main purpose of an EDR is needed. NOTE: EDR data are recorded. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is preceded by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. Event...
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... Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. ■ Control your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. uu For Safe Driving u Important Safety Precautions 2012 Fit QRG ■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that...
... Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. ■ Control your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. uu For Safe Driving u Important Safety Precautions 2012 Fit QRG ■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that...
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... consulting a dealer This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the passenger's weight sensors. However, you should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. If it must be replaced. Index Home 48 uu Airbags u Airbag Care... QRG Airbag Care TOC Safe Driving 2012 Fit 1 Airbag Care We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 888...
... consulting a dealer This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the passenger's weight sensors. However, you should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. If it must be replaced. Index Home 48 uu Airbags u Airbag Care... QRG Airbag Care TOC Safe Driving 2012 Fit 1 Airbag Care We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 888...
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... any accessory power sockets. Index Home 159 If you tow your vehicle behind a motorhome. Towing a Trailer 2012 Fit QRG Your vehicle is not designed to ACCESSORY (q . NOTICE ■ When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle must be transported on the ground. Automatic transmission models Failure...
... any accessory power sockets. Index Home 159 If you tow your vehicle behind a motorhome. Towing a Trailer 2012 Fit QRG Your vehicle is not designed to ACCESSORY (q . NOTICE ■ When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle must be transported on the ground. Automatic transmission models Failure...
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...u Make sure to prevent the battery from running down. 1. Remove the 30 A accessory radio fuse. uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle QRG 2012 Fit ■ Extended Towing If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, you should repeat the "before you start driving your vehicle procedure" at least... every 8 hours. You also need to perform the following procedure to reinstall the fuse before towing your vehicle. Store the fuse in the interior fuse box. 2 Interior Fuse Box P. 261 2....
...u Make sure to prevent the battery from running down. 1. Remove the 30 A accessory radio fuse. uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle QRG 2012 Fit ■ Extended Towing If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, you should repeat the "before you start driving your vehicle procedure" at least... every 8 hours. You also need to perform the following procedure to reinstall the fuse before towing your vehicle. Store the fuse in the interior fuse box. 2 Interior Fuse Box P. 261 2....
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... bottom of a hill • Driving up or down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. Index Home 163 If the ignition switch is a strong impact with potholes. Sport Models ■ Other Precautions If there is turned to ...to control the vehicle. TOC Driving NOTICE The following can damage the engine or cause electrical component failure. 1 Precautions While Driving NOTICE 2012 Fit QRG Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of the vehicle ...
... bottom of a hill • Driving up or down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. Index Home 163 If the ignition switch is a strong impact with potholes. Sport Models ■ Other Precautions If there is turned to ...to control the vehicle. TOC Driving NOTICE The following can damage the engine or cause electrical component failure. 1 Precautions While Driving NOTICE 2012 Fit QRG Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of the vehicle ...
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... it on the driver side control panel. This is also off . uu When Driving u VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System 2012 Fit QRG ■ VSA® On and Off VSA® OFF Indicator This button is on again, press the button until you turned it with the... indicator will not have normal braking and cornering ability, but it may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment while system checks are being performed immediately after freeing your vehicle with the VSA® off if you are not able to free it off .
... it on the driver side control panel. This is also off . uu When Driving u VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System 2012 Fit QRG ■ VSA® On and Off VSA® OFF Indicator This button is on again, press the button until you turned it with the... indicator will not have normal braking and cornering ability, but it may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment while system checks are being performed immediately after freeing your vehicle with the VSA® off if you are not able to free it off .
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...• When driving on rough road surfaces, including when driving on uneven surfaces, such as "stomp and steer." 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Fit QRG The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size. On dry pavement, you will need more stopping distance...while driving, there may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are being performed immediately after starting the engine or while driving. Have the vehicle checked by always keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. In the ...
...• When driving on rough road surfaces, including when driving on uneven surfaces, such as "stomp and steer." 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Fit QRG The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size. On dry pavement, you will need more stopping distance...while driving, there may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are being performed immediately after starting the engine or while driving. Have the vehicle checked by always keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. In the ...
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... the use of "TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" where available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your instrument panel to come on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for service. For more information on . If this happens, contact a ...higher Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise that can lead to engine damage. 1 Fuel Information NOTICE 2012 Fit ■ Top tier detergent gasoline Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in most cases, identify their gasoline as MMT, ...
... the use of "TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" where available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your instrument panel to come on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for service. For more information on . If this happens, contact a ...higher Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise that can lead to engine damage. 1 Fuel Information NOTICE 2012 Fit ■ Top tier detergent gasoline Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in most cases, identify their gasoline as MMT, ...
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... not load the vehicle with proper maintenance of your vehicle clean. Depending on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ TOC Driving Index Home 189 Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on ...and other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of fuel Liter Miles per Gallon Kilometers L per 100 km 2012 Fit QRG ■ Maintenance and Fuel Economy You can optimize your fuel economy with excess cargo. • Keep your vehicle. Miles driven Gallons...
... not load the vehicle with proper maintenance of your vehicle clean. Depending on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ TOC Driving Index Home 189 Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on ...and other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of fuel Liter Miles per Gallon Kilometers L per 100 km 2012 Fit QRG ■ Maintenance and Fuel Economy You can optimize your fuel economy with excess cargo. • Keep your vehicle. Miles driven Gallons...
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...circuits or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle. 2 Fuses P. 260 1 Accessories and Modifications 2012 Fit 3 WARNING Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. If possible, have... all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and that can obstruct your view and delay your vehicle or use non-Honda components that it meets federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations. Index Home 190 TOC Driving Modifications Do ...
...circuits or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle. 2 Fuses P. 260 1 Accessories and Modifications 2012 Fit 3 WARNING Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. If possible, have... all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and that can obstruct your view and delay your vehicle or use non-Honda components that it meets federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations. Index Home 190 TOC Driving Modifications Do ...
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... Inspection and Maintenance ...192 Safety When Performing Maintenance ...193 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...194 Maintenance MinderTM ...195 Maintenance Under the Hood Engine Coolant ...206 Transmission Fluid...208 Brake/Clutch ... Care * Replacing the Battery...232 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance ...233 Cleaning Interior Care ...234 Exterior Care...235 * Not available on all models 191 QRG 2012 Fit Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
... Inspection and Maintenance ...192 Safety When Performing Maintenance ...193 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...194 Maintenance MinderTM ...195 Maintenance Under the Hood Engine Coolant ...206 Transmission Fluid...208 Brake/Clutch ... Care * Replacing the Battery...232 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance ...233 Cleaning Interior Care ...234 Exterior Care...235 * Not available on all models 191 QRG 2012 Fit Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
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...1 Inspection and Maintenance U.S. models 2012 Fit Maintenance, replacement, or repair of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are "certified" to EPA standards. Before Performing Maintenance QRG Inspection and Maintenance For your safety, perform all maintenance services should be done ...your vehicle inspected by the information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 197 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make sure that service at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 277 If you want to the separate maintenance booklet for wear ...
...1 Inspection and Maintenance U.S. models 2012 Fit Maintenance, replacement, or repair of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are "certified" to EPA standards. Before Performing Maintenance QRG Inspection and Maintenance For your safety, perform all maintenance services should be done ...your vehicle inspected by the information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 197 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make sure that service at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 277 If you want to the separate maintenance booklet for wear ...
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...193 Maintenance TOC ■ Vehicle Safety • The vehicle must be in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance 2012 Fit QRG 3 WARNING Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to the schedules in which... compressed air. • Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which you can kill you . uu Before Performing Maintenance u Safety When Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of fire or explosion, keep your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake ...
...193 Maintenance TOC ■ Vehicle Safety • The vehicle must be in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance 2012 Fit QRG 3 WARNING Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to the schedules in which... compressed air. • Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which you can kill you . uu Before Performing Maintenance u Safety When Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of fire or explosion, keep your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake ...
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Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the same high quality standards used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle. uu Before Performing Maintenance u Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service QRG Parts and Fluids Used in Honda vehicles. 2012 Fit TOC Maintenance Index Home 194
Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the same high quality standards used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle. uu Before Performing Maintenance u Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service QRG Parts and Fluids Used in Honda vehicles. 2012 Fit TOC Maintenance Index Home 194
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... maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to ON (w . 2. If someone other than a dealer performs maintenance service, reset the engine oil life display yourself. u The engine oil life indicator and the maintenance item codes blink. 4. Index... engine oil life display returns to 100%. uu Maintenance MinderTM u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Fit ■ Resetting the Display Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. 1. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the (select/reset) ...
... maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to ON (w . 2. If someone other than a dealer performs maintenance service, reset the engine oil life display yourself. u The engine oil life indicator and the maintenance item codes blink. 4. Index... engine oil life display returns to 100%. uu Maintenance MinderTM u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Fit ■ Resetting the Display Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. 1. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the (select/reset) ...
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...Home 201 Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown. 1 Recommended Engine Oil 2012 Fit QRG Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require oil additives. This seal indicates the oil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. Oil is energy...it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. If you drive the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. In fact, they may fail or be damaged.
...Home 201 Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown. 1 Recommended Engine Oil 2012 Fit QRG Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require oil additives. This seal indicates the oil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. Oil is energy...it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. If you drive the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. In fact, they may fail or be damaged.
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...level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission securely, as shown in the image. u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60 seconds (less than Honda ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle checked by using a transmission fluid that ... lower marks, and have your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. HOT Range Upper Mark Lower Mark 1 Automatic Transmission Fluid NOTICE 2012 Fit Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with a clean cloth. 4. Using a transmission fluid other transmission fluids. Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do...
...level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission securely, as shown in the image. u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60 seconds (less than Honda ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle checked by using a transmission fluid that ... lower marks, and have your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. HOT Range Upper Mark Lower Mark 1 Automatic Transmission Fluid NOTICE 2012 Fit Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with a clean cloth. 4. Using a transmission fluid other transmission fluids. Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do...
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... not up to the edge of the bolt hole, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it runs out of the bolt hole. If the fluid level is not available, you may use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage. 3. Carefully feel inside the... possible. u Check if the fluid level is at normal operating temperature. 1. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid 2012 Fit QRG ■ Manual Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) Check the fluid level when the engine is up to the edge of the hole. 4. Remove...
... not up to the edge of the bolt hole, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it runs out of the bolt hole. If the fluid level is not available, you may use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage. 3. Carefully feel inside the... possible. u Check if the fluid level is at normal operating temperature. 1. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid 2012 Fit QRG ■ Manual Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) Check the fluid level when the engine is up to the edge of the hole. 4. Remove...