Owner's Manual
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... key. The ignition switch does not turn from (q to turn from inside the vehicle. This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. To cancel this function, push the lever to (P . The shift lever should be moved to... be locked. Never pump the brake pedal. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. Why? ● ● QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit The steering wheel may be opened from (0 to (q . Index Home 17
... key. The ignition switch does not turn from (q to turn from inside the vehicle. This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. To cancel this function, push the lever to (P . The shift lever should be moved to... be locked. Never pump the brake pedal. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. Why? ● ● QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit The steering wheel may be opened from (0 to (q . Index Home 17
Owner's Manual
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...buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was traveling. These data can help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help provide a better understanding of the vehicle owner. However,... normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is needed. special handling may contain perchlorate materials - California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or...
...buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was traveling. These data can help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help provide a better understanding of the vehicle owner. However,... normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is needed. special handling may contain perchlorate materials - California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or...
Owner's Manual
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...speed posted. ■ Keep your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your vehicle in safe condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. TOC Safe Driving Index Home...speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 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 keep you ...
...speed posted. ■ Keep your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your vehicle in safe condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. TOC Safe Driving Index Home...speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 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 keep you ...
Owner's Manual
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A belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem. Check your seat belts regularly and have any collision. 1 Seat Belt Inspection 2012 Fit QRG 3 WARNING Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts as follows: • Pull each ...If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any problem corrected as soon as possible. Any belt that is completely dry before allowing it to retract. uu Seat Belts u Seat Belt Inspection Seat Belt...
A belt that has been worn during a crash may correct the problem. Check your seat belts regularly and have any collision. 1 Seat Belt Inspection 2012 Fit QRG 3 WARNING Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts as follows: • Pull each ...If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any problem corrected as soon as possible. Any belt that is completely dry before allowing it to retract. uu Seat Belts u Seat Belt Inspection Seat Belt...
Owner's Manual
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..., above the side windows. e Automatic sensors that alerts front airbags. Both are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG. driver's seat position sensor. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components 2012 Fit QRG The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of the front passenger's side airbag. The airbags... instrument panel that g Weight c Two alerts you that detect whether or not they are marked SIDE AIRBAG. b Two you that can detect a moderate-to a possible problem with less force. Index Home Continued 35
..., above the side windows. e Automatic sensors that alerts front airbags. Both are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG. driver's seat position sensor. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components 2012 Fit QRG The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of the front passenger's side airbag. The airbags... instrument panel that g Weight c Two alerts you that detect whether or not they are marked SIDE AIRBAG. b Two you that can detect a moderate-to a possible problem with less force. Index Home Continued 35
Owner's Manual
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The front airbags deflate immediately so that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see them . This is safe to do so. The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are designed to ... only one or both front airbags to steer or operate other , it is actually powder from the airbag's surface. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Fit ■ Operation TOC Safe Driving Front airbags are not aware that they see what looks like smoke. A frontal collision can happen if the severity of...
The front airbags deflate immediately so that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see them . This is safe to do so. The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are designed to ... only one or both front airbags to steer or operate other , it is actually powder from the airbag's surface. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Fit ■ Operation TOC Safe Driving Front airbags are not aware that they see what looks like smoke. A frontal collision can happen if the severity of...
Owner's Manual
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If the seat is a problem with the driver's seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come...belts properly. • Do not place any objects are positioned properly on or under the seats. Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of airbag related... the impact. The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Fit ■ Advanced Airbags TOC Safe Driving 1 Advanced Airbags If there is too far forward, the airbag inflates with the advanced...
If the seat is a problem with the driver's seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come...belts properly. • Do not place any objects are positioned properly on or under the seats. Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of airbag related... the impact. The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Fit ■ Advanced Airbags TOC Safe Driving 1 Advanced Airbags If there is too far forward, the airbag inflates with the advanced...
Owner's Manual
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... as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you the system is turned to a possible problem. This tells you to ON (w The indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on. 1 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator 2012 Fit QRG ■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ■ When the ignition switch is...
... as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you the system is turned to a possible problem. This tells you to ON (w The indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on. 1 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator 2012 Fit QRG ■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ■ When the ignition switch is...
Owner's Manual
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Comes on if there is a problem with the ABS indicator - Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. Comes on when the brake fluid level is low. ● Explanation Comes ... while driving P. 258 ● TOC Instrument Panel U.S. ● Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ● Comes on along with the brake system. Indicators QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts...
Comes on if there is a problem with the ABS indicator - Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. Comes on when the brake fluid level is low. ● Explanation Comes ... while driving P. 258 ● TOC Instrument Panel U.S. ● Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ● Comes on along with the brake system. Indicators QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts...
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... several seconds if the engine is not started. Comes on all models Continued 65 Blinks while driving - uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system. Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to cool down. Have the vehicle checked...
... several seconds if the engine is not started. Comes on all models Continued 65 Blinks while driving - uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system. Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to cool down. Have the vehicle checked...
Owner's Manual
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...switch to ON (w , then goes off when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . gal./6.2 Liter left). uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds later. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals. Have ... ● ● ● Comes on when the manual sequential shift mode is running low (approximately 1.64 U.S. If the front passenger is a problem with the fuel gauge. ● ● Explanation Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have occurred in the sensor. Stays on about...
...switch to ON (w , then goes off when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . gal./6.2 Liter left). uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds later. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals. Have ... ● ● ● Comes on when the manual sequential shift mode is running low (approximately 1.64 U.S. If the front passenger is a problem with the fuel gauge. ● ● Explanation Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have occurred in the sensor. Stays on about...
Owner's Manual
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... system - Supplemental Restraint System Indicator ● ● ● High Temperature Indicator ● ● Blinks while driving - Comes on if a problem with the ABS. Supplemental restraint system - Comes on when the engine coolant temperature is detected: - Stays on constantly - If it comes on at ...by a dealer. Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes ...
... system - Supplemental Restraint System Indicator ● ● ● High Temperature Indicator ● ● Blinks while driving - Comes on if a problem with the ABS. Supplemental restraint system - Comes on when the engine coolant temperature is detected: - Stays on constantly - If it comes on at ...by a dealer. Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes ...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off . Comes on if there is not completely closed . Comes on if any door or the tailgate is a problem with the VSA® system. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System P....if there is active. Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off . Blinks ...
... ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off . Comes on if there is not completely closed . Comes on if any door or the tailgate is a problem with the VSA® system. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System P....if there is active. Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off . Blinks ...
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger seat - Comes on while driving - Comes on all - Comes on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire * is automatically shut off . Comes on if the...vehicle checked by a dealer. TPMS Indicator ● TOC Instrument Panel U.S. Comes on when someone is a problem with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on for a few ... on constantly or does not come on for a few seconds when you can. If the vehicle is fitted with your vehicle as soon as you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Comes on at all...
... the passenger seat - Comes on while driving - Comes on all - Comes on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire * is automatically shut off . Comes on if the...vehicle checked by a dealer. TPMS Indicator ● TOC Instrument Panel U.S. Comes on when someone is a problem with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on for a few ... on constantly or does not come on for a few seconds when you can. If the vehicle is fitted with your vehicle as soon as you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Comes on at all...
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Comes on when the fog lights are on all turn signals blink at the same time. Electrical problems can occur. 70 * Not available on . uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking The turn signal indicators blink when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. Fog Light Indicator * ●...
Comes on when the fog lights are on all turn signals blink at the same time. Electrical problems can occur. 70 * Not available on . uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking The turn signal indicators blink when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. Fog Light Indicator * ●...
Owner's Manual
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... on all models 71 Comes on if you have set . Comes on when washer fluid gets low. Comes on when the scheduled maintenance is a problem with the DRL system. ● ● 2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 195 ● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime Running Lights...Daytime Running Lights Indicator ● Index Home * Not available on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Blinks when the security system alarm has been set a speed for cruise control. ● 2 Cruise Control * ...
... on all models 71 Comes on if you have set . Comes on when washer fluid gets low. Comes on when the scheduled maintenance is a problem with the DRL system. ● ● 2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 195 ● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime Running Lights...Daytime Running Lights Indicator ● Index Home * Not available on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Blinks when the security system alarm has been set a speed for cruise control. ● 2 Cruise Control * ...
Owner's Manual
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...; * Available operating functions vary on that menu. to Select a File from the iPod® Menu 1. uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing an iPod® * QRG 2012 Fit ■ How to select an item, then press . Rotate to select a menu. 3. Some functions may see an error message on the audio display. 2 iPod®... * P. 136 2. Rotate TOC Features to display the items on models or versions. Index Home 132 * Not available on the vehicle's audio system. If there is a problem, you may not be available on all models Press 4.
...; * Available operating functions vary on that menu. to Select a File from the iPod® Menu 1. uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing an iPod® * QRG 2012 Fit ■ How to select an item, then press . Rotate to select a menu. 3. Some functions may see an error message on the audio display. 2 iPod®... * P. 136 2. Rotate TOC Features to display the items on models or versions. Index Home 132 * Not available on the vehicle's audio system. If there is a problem, you may not be available on all models Press 4.
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...drives. 2 General Information on the Audio System P. 137 Files in that folder. 4. uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing a USB Flash Drive * QRG 2012 Fit ■ How to select a folder. The audio system displays UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips to select a file, then press . Rotate to the next... file. Folder Selection 2. If there is a problem, you may see an error message on all models Index Home 134 * Not available on the audio display. 2 iPod®/USB Flash Drive * P....
...drives. 2 General Information on the Audio System P. 137 Files in that folder. 4. uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing a USB Flash Drive * QRG 2012 Fit ■ How to select a folder. The audio system displays UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips to select a file, then press . Rotate to the next... file. Folder Selection 2. If there is a problem, you may see an error message on all models Index Home 134 * Not available on the audio display. 2 iPod®/USB Flash Drive * P....
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... message is cleared. Error Message HEAT ERROR UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT Cause High temperature Track/file format not supported ● 2012 Fit QRG Solution Turn the audio system off and allow the player to force the disc out of the player. Check that the error message is... disc cannot be skipped. Audio Error Messages CD Player If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages. Check that the disc is a problem with the first disc.
... message is cleared. Error Message HEAT ERROR UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT Cause High temperature Track/file format not supported ● 2012 Fit QRG Solution Turn the audio system off and allow the player to force the disc out of the player. Check that the error message is... disc cannot be skipped. Audio Error Messages CD Player If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages. Check that the disc is a problem with the first disc.
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... 136 * Not available on again. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it on all models Appears when the USB flash drive is a problem with the USB adapter unit. If it appears when a supported device is connected, update the iPod® software to the newer version. Check that... is empty or there are stored on the device. uu Audio Error Messages u iPod®/USB Flash Drive * QRG iPod®/USB Flash Drive * 2012 Fit If an error occurs while playing an iPod® or USB flash drive, you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Disconnect the device....
... 136 * Not available on again. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it on all models Appears when the USB flash drive is a problem with the USB adapter unit. If it appears when a supported device is connected, update the iPod® software to the newer version. Check that... is empty or there are stored on the device. uu Audio Error Messages u iPod®/USB Flash Drive * QRG iPod®/USB Flash Drive * 2012 Fit If an error occurs while playing an iPod® or USB flash drive, you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Disconnect the device....