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...performance. The EDR is designed to the vehicle owner and may apply. no data are recorded. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. However, other property, or the environment....vehicle dynamics and safety systems for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. The main purpose of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur...
...performance. The EDR is designed to the vehicle owner and may apply. no data are recorded. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. However, other property, or the environment....vehicle dynamics and safety systems for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. The main purpose of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur...
Owner's Manual
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QRG 2012 Fit Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. Index Home For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...22 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...24 Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts...26 Fastening a Seat Belt...29 Seat Belt Inspection...33 Airbags Airbag System Components...34 Types of...
QRG 2012 Fit Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. Index Home For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...22 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...24 Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts...26 Fastening a Seat Belt...29 Seat Belt Inspection...33 Airbags Airbag System Components...34 Types of...
Owner's Manual
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... at the greatest risk. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in all instructions and warnings in a child seat. Be sure to follow all types of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving. ■ Restrain all children Children age 12 and under should be among... the most important. Index Home ■ Don't drink and drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. For Safe Driving QRG 2012 Fit TOC Safe Driving The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them .
... at the greatest risk. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in all instructions and warnings in a child seat. Be sure to follow all types of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving. ■ Restrain all children Children age 12 and under should be among... the most important. Index Home ■ Don't drink and drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. For Safe Driving QRG 2012 Fit TOC Safe Driving The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them .
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...seat belts help keep you in a crash, even though your risk of serious injury. Seat Belts QRG About Your Seat Belts TOC Safe Driving 2012 Fit 1 About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 56 Index Home 26 rollovers... 3 WARNING Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in almost every type of the vehicle. But in safety features. Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you and your body. side impacts - frontal ...
...seat belts help keep you in a crash, even though your risk of serious injury. Seat Belts QRG About Your Seat Belts TOC Safe Driving 2012 Fit 1 About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 56 Index Home 26 rollovers... 3 WARNING Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in almost every type of the vehicle. But in safety features. Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you and your body. side impacts - frontal ...
Owner's Manual
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..., not replace them. Both airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the following pages. 1 Types of Airbags 2012 Fit QRG The airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are designed to... help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. uu Airbags u Types of Airbags Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped...
..., not replace them. Both airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the following pages. 1 Types of Airbags 2012 Fit QRG The airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are designed to... help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. uu Airbags u Types of Airbags Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped...
Owner's Manual
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...seat manufacturer may advise that they can be installed using the seat belt. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Fit QRG ■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for proper installation instructions. 1 Selecting... a Child Seat Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use . Proper installation is key to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches ...
...seat manufacturer may advise that they can be installed using the seat belt. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Fit QRG ■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for proper installation instructions. 1 Selecting... a Child Seat Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use . Proper installation is key to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches ...
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... installing the child seat, make sure that came with either of connectors. 1. Marks Lower Anchors Rigid Type 2. Index Home 54 uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children QRG 2012 Fit ■ Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat TOC Safe Driving A LATCH-compatible child seat can be ...installed in either the rigid or flexible type of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached ...
... installing the child seat, make sure that came with either of connectors. 1. Marks Lower Anchors Rigid Type 2. Index Home 54 uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children QRG 2012 Fit ■ Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat TOC Safe Driving A LATCH-compatible child seat can be ...installed in either the rigid or flexible type of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached ...
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... to the vehicle. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by the child seat maker. 5. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Fit 1 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat For your child's safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the seat is properly...
... to the vehicle. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by the child seat maker. 5. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Fit 1 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat For your child's safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the seat is properly...
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Choose a booster seat that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations. and low-type booster seats. states and Canadian provinces and territories require children to wear the seat belt correctly. There are high- Some U.S. uu Child Safety u Safety of ... that the child is secure in front: • Make sure you read the instructions that you ever have to carry a group of Larger Children QRG 2012 Fit ■ Booster Seats TOC Safe Driving 1 Booster Seats If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in the...
Choose a booster seat that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations. and low-type booster seats. states and Canadian provinces and territories require children to wear the seat belt correctly. There are high- Some U.S. uu Child Safety u Safety of ... that the child is secure in front: • Make sure you read the instructions that you ever have to carry a group of Larger Children QRG 2012 Fit ■ Booster Seats TOC Safe Driving 1 Booster Seats If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in the...
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Index Home Setting the Clock ...76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ...77 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ...79 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...82 Childproof Door Locks ...83 Auto Door ... Items ...111 Interior Lights ...111 Interior Convenience Items ...113 Heating and Cooling *...118 Using Vents, Heating and A/C * ...118 * Not available on all models 75 QRG 2012 Fit Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Index Home Setting the Clock ...76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ...77 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ...79 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...82 Childproof Door Locks ...83 Auto Door ... Items ...111 Interior Lights ...111 Interior Convenience Items ...113 Heating and Cooling *...118 Using Vents, Heating and A/C * ...118 * Not available on all models 75 QRG 2012 Fit Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
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...on them inspected by a dealer. The immobilizer system helps to lock and unlock the doors, and tailgate. Adhere to the following keys: 1 Key Types and Functions All of the keys have them . • Keep the keys away from liquids. • Do not take the keys apart except ...for replacing the Ignition Keys * battery. Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics: 2012 Fit QRG ■ Master Keys Ignition Keys with high temperature or high humidity.
...on them inspected by a dealer. The immobilizer system helps to lock and unlock the doors, and tailgate. Adhere to the following keys: 1 Key Types and Functions All of the keys have them . • Keep the keys away from liquids. • Do not take the keys apart except ...for replacing the Ignition Keys * battery. Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics: 2012 Fit QRG ■ Master Keys Ignition Keys with high temperature or high humidity.
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If you lose your key and you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer. If you cannot start the engine, contact a dealer. TOC Controls Index Home 78 uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Key Types and Functions QRG 2012 Fit ■ Key Number Tag Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key. 1 Key Number Tag Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of a vehicle.
If you lose your key and you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer. If you cannot start the engine, contact a dealer. TOC Controls Index Home 78 uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Key Types and Functions QRG 2012 Fit ■ Key Number Tag Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key. 1 Key Number Tag Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of a vehicle.
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uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions QRG 2012 Fit ■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the seat-back and your chest and ... seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in the seat. TOC Controls Reclining a seat-back so that you investigate whether some type of the belt. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that the shoulder part...
uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions QRG 2012 Fit ■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the seat-back and your chest and ... seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in the seat. TOC Controls Reclining a seat-back so that you investigate whether some type of the belt. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that the shoulder part...
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... Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Index Home * Not available on all models Continued 115 This can be used when the ignition switch is designed to use the power socket with the engine running. uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2012 Fit QRG ■ Cargo Floor Box...
... Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Index Home * Not available on all models Continued 115 This can be used when the ignition switch is designed to use the power socket with the engine running. uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2012 Fit QRG ■ Cargo Floor Box...
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...VSA® activates, you may be a problem with normal driving, have your vehicle checked by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes. 2012 Fit 1 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System The VSA® may also notice some noise from the hydraulic... QRG VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System VSA® helps to use the same size and type of tire, and the air pressures as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Make sure to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns...
...VSA® activates, you may be a problem with normal driving, have your vehicle checked by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes. 2012 Fit 1 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System The VSA® may also notice some noise from the hydraulic... QRG VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System VSA® helps to use the same size and type of tire, and the air pressures as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Make sure to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns...
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... is sometimes referred to as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are trying to vehicle loading. On dry pavement, you use an incorrect tire type and size. However, you may not function correctly if you will need more stopping distance than you by a dealer immediately. In the following cases, your... distribution (EBD) system, which is working. When the ABS indicator comes on uneven surfaces, such as "stomp and steer." 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Fit QRG The ABS may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are installed.
... is sometimes referred to as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are trying to vehicle loading. On dry pavement, you use an incorrect tire type and size. However, you may not function correctly if you will need more stopping distance than you by a dealer immediately. In the following cases, your... distribution (EBD) system, which is working. When the ABS indicator comes on uneven surfaces, such as "stomp and steer." 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Fit QRG The ABS may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are installed.
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... the separate maintenance booklet. ■ Types of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your vehicle in accordance with # will not void your emissions warranties. models 2012 Fit Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the wiper blades at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 277...
... the separate maintenance booklet. ■ Types of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your vehicle in accordance with # will not void your emissions warranties. models 2012 Fit Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the wiper blades at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 277...
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...coolant until it is a high quality coolant recommended for leaks. Add the engine coolant accordingly. 1 Engine Coolant NOTICE 2012 Fit ■ Reserve Tank Reserve Tank MAX If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you refuel. Index Home 206 Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to malfunction... amount of any straight antifreeze or water. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Coolant QRG Engine Coolant Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 This coolant is premixed with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as a temporary replacement.
...coolant until it is a high quality coolant recommended for leaks. Add the engine coolant accordingly. 1 Engine Coolant NOTICE 2012 Fit ■ Reserve Tank Reserve Tank MAX If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you refuel. Index Home 206 Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to malfunction... amount of any straight antifreeze or water. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Coolant QRG Engine Coolant Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 This coolant is premixed with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as a temporary replacement.
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... alcohol and a clean cloth. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the rain. Remove the hold-down wire, then remove the bulb. The HB2 type is set by a qualified technician. Coupler Rubber Weather Seal 3. High/Low beam headlight: 60/55 W (HB2) 1 Headlight Bulbs NOTICE...
... alcohol and a clean cloth. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the rain. Remove the hold-down wire, then remove the bulb. The HB2 type is set by a qualified technician. Coupler Rubber Weather Seal 3. High/Low beam headlight: 60/55 W (HB2) 1 Headlight Bulbs NOTICE...
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u High-Mount Brake Light Bulb High-Mount Brake Light Bulb High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light bulbs. 2012 Fit QRG Rear License Plate Light Bulb When replacing, use the following bulb. Bulb 2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb. Rear License Plate Light: 5 W Lens 1. Push the lens on both sides of the socket. 3. TOC Maintenance Index Home 217 Remove the license plate light assembly by squeezing the tabs on the left and pull out the lens and the socket attached to it.
uu Replacing Light Bulbs u High-Mount Brake Light Bulb High-Mount Brake Light Bulb High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light bulbs. 2012 Fit QRG Rear License Plate Light Bulb When replacing, use the following bulb. Bulb 2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb. Rear License Plate Light: 5 W Lens 1. Push the lens on both sides of the socket. 3. TOC Maintenance Index Home 217 Remove the license plate light assembly by squeezing the tabs on the left and pull out the lens and the socket attached to it.