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Contents 2013 Fit Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62 P. 2 P. 21 P. 63 P. 75 P. 121 P. 153 P. 191 P. 237 P. 267 P. 279 Safe Driving Opening ... Modifications P. 190 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185 Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222 Cleaning P. 234 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212 Battery P. 231 Handling the Unexpected Remote Transmitter Care * P. 232 Information Engine Does Not Start P. 250 Fuses P. 260 Jump Starting P. 251 Emergency Towing P. 264 Shift Lever Does...
Contents 2013 Fit Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62 P. 2 P. 21 P. 63 P. 75 P. 121 P. 153 P. 191 P. 237 P. 267 P. 279 Safe Driving Opening ... Modifications P. 190 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185 Maintenance Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222 Cleaning P. 234 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212 Battery P. 231 Handling the Unexpected Remote Transmitter Care * P. 232 Information Engine Does Not Start P. 250 Fuses P. 260 Jump Starting P. 251 Emergency Towing P. 264 Shift Lever Does...
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... winter driving. Wiper Blades (P218) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. Maintenance Under the Hood (P199) (P191) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Fit ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary. ● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the...
... winter driving. Wiper Blades (P218) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. Maintenance Under the Hood (P199) (P191) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Fit ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary. ● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the...
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... Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual. If you need to tow your vehicle. Engine Won't Start (P250) Overheating (P254) ● If the battery is dead, jump start using the tire repair kit * in a safe location. Emergency Towing (P264) ● Call a professional towing service if you do ... Fuse (P260) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate. Handling the Unexpected QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Fit (P237) Flat Tire (P239) ● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire with the compact spare tire *, or using a booster...
... Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual. If you need to tow your vehicle. Engine Won't Start (P250) Overheating (P254) ● If the battery is dead, jump start using the tire repair kit * in a safe location. Emergency Towing (P264) ● Call a professional towing service if you do ... Fuse (P260) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate. Handling the Unexpected QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Fit (P237) Flat Tire (P239) ● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire with the compact spare tire *, or using a booster...
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...law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may contain perchlorate materials - QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. The EDR in this manual, you will ... information that record information about powertrain performance. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle is designed to record data related to your vehicle, other reproductive harm. Index Home 19 See www.dtsc...
...law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may contain perchlorate materials - QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Fit Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. The EDR in this manual, you will ... information that record information about powertrain performance. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle is designed to record data related to your vehicle, other reproductive harm. Index Home 19 See www.dtsc...
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Comes on when the battery is not started. Stop in the engine's cylinders is a problem with the emissions control system. Turn off the heating and cooling * system and rear defogger ... Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. uu Indicators u 2013 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine starts or...
Comes on when the battery is not started. Stop in the engine's cylinders is a problem with the emissions control system. Turn off the heating and cooling * system and rear defogger ... Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. uu Indicators u 2013 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine starts or...
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... system helps to lock and unlock the doors, and tailgate. TOC Controls Ignition Keys * Index Home * Not available on them inspected by a dealer. 2013 Fit QRG ■ Keys Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter * Use the keys to start , and the remote transmitter may not work properly, have an immobilizer system...All of the keys have them . • Keep the keys away from liquids. • Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the battery. If the keys do not work . If the circuits in locations with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not drop the keys or...
... system helps to lock and unlock the doors, and tailgate. TOC Controls Ignition Keys * Index Home * Not available on them inspected by a dealer. 2013 Fit QRG ■ Keys Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter * Use the keys to start , and the remote transmitter may not work properly, have an immobilizer system...All of the keys have them . • Keep the keys away from liquids. • Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the battery. If the keys do not work . If the circuits in locations with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not drop the keys or...
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...button. Doors relocked with the remote transmitter, the doors will not lock the vehicle when a door or tailgate is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery P. 232 Unlock Button Lock Button Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all models Continued 79 If the LED does not come on when ...within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote: The light goes off immediately. LED 1 Using the Remote Transmitter * 2013 Fit QRG If you press a button, the battery is open a door within five seconds after 30 seconds. If the interior light switch is set. Once: u Some exterior lights...
...button. Doors relocked with the remote transmitter, the doors will not lock the vehicle when a door or tailgate is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery P. 232 Unlock Button Lock Button Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all models Continued 79 If the LED does not come on when ...within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote: The light goes off immediately. LED 1 Using the Remote Transmitter * 2013 Fit QRG If you press a button, the battery is open a door within five seconds after 30 seconds. If the interior light switch is set. Once: u Some exterior lights...
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.... 1 Security System Alarm * Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. If the battery goes dead after about 30 seconds: • The horn sounds. • Some exterior lights flash. If this system or add another device to...is recharged or replaced. Do not attempt to ON (w . * Not available on all models 91 uu Security System u Security System Alarm * 2013 Fit QRG ■ Setting the security system alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following will occur for approximately one second, the following ...
.... 1 Security System Alarm * Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. If the battery goes dead after about 30 seconds: • The horn sounds. • Some exterior lights flash. If this system or add another device to...is recharged or replaced. Do not attempt to ON (w . * Not available on all models 91 uu Security System u Security System Alarm * 2013 Fit QRG ■ Setting the security system alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following will occur for approximately one second, the following ...
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... driver's door is opened. Index Home 95 If you hear a click. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals Turn Signals Right Turn 2013 Fit QRG The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in high beams, pull the lever back to return to discharge. ■ High... Push the lever forward until you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on and off because it will cause the battery to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams Pull the lever back, and release it.
... driver's door is opened. Index Home 95 If you hear a click. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals Turn Signals Right Turn 2013 Fit QRG The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in high beams, pull the lever back to return to discharge. ■ High... Push the lever forward until you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on and off because it will cause the battery to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams Pull the lever back, and release it.
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... the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button QRG Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button Models with navigation system 2013 Fit 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button NOTICE Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when ...the ignition switch is idling. It is critical to wipe the window from side to start the engine. This may weaken the battery, making it off when the window has been defogged. TOC Models without navigation system Index Home 100 Controls * Not available on all ...
... the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button QRG Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button Models with navigation system 2013 Fit 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button NOTICE Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when ...the ignition switch is idling. It is critical to wipe the window from side to start the engine. This may weaken the battery, making it off when the window has been defogged. TOC Models without navigation system Index Home 100 Controls * Not available on all ...
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... supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2013 Fit QRG ■ Cargo Floor Box * Cargo Floor Box Pull up the strap and open the cargo area floor lid. This can be used when the... * Not available on all models Continued 115 TOC Controls Strap ■ Accessory Power Socket The accessory power socket can overheat the power socket. To prevent battery drain, only use it. 1 Accessory Power Socket NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
... supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2013 Fit QRG ■ Cargo Floor Box * Cargo Floor Box Pull up the strap and open the cargo area floor lid. This can be used when the... * Not available on all models Continued 115 TOC Controls Strap ■ Accessory Power Socket The accessory power socket can overheat the power socket. To prevent battery drain, only use it. 1 Accessory Power Socket NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
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...in this owner's manual. This prevents the antenna from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. 1 Audio System Theft Protection Find the audio system's security code...serial number and security code from a dealer. U.S. Models with a removable antenna at radio-navicode.honda.com. 124 Index Home You can find information on how to retrieve the serial number and obtain... the code at the rear of the roof. 1 Audio Antenna NOTICE 2013 Fit Before using the preset buttons. TOC Features Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is ...
...in this owner's manual. This prevents the antenna from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. 1 Audio System Theft Protection Find the audio system's security code...serial number and security code from a dealer. U.S. Models with a removable antenna at radio-navicode.honda.com. 124 Index Home You can find information on how to retrieve the serial number and obtain... the code at the rear of the roof. 1 Audio Antenna NOTICE 2013 Fit Before using the preset buttons. TOC Features Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is ...
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.... Index Home 2. Say "Phone Setup." 2. Say "Edit" after the prompts. 3. Say "Delete" after the prompts. 3. Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired. • Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL. • If your phone is moving. • Up to six phones can make and receive hands... while the vehicle is not ready for a beep before , HFL gives you can be paired to delete. 144 uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * u HFL Menus 2013 Fit QRG ■ Phone Setup ■ To pair a cell phone 1.
.... Index Home 2. Say "Phone Setup." 2. Say "Edit" after the prompts. 3. Say "Delete" after the prompts. 3. Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired. • Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL. • If your phone is moving. • Up to six phones can make and receive hands... while the vehicle is not ready for a beep before , HFL gives you can be paired to delete. 144 uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * u HFL Menus 2013 Fit QRG ■ Phone Setup ■ To pair a cell phone 1.
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... the (HFL back) button. HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum range of about 30 feet (10 meters). However, this may weaken the vehicle's battery. ■ Direct dialing a phone number 1. Say "Call" or "Dial" after the prompts. Follow the HFL prompts. ■ To redial the last number called .... 1 Making a Call Press the button and follow the prompts. uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * u HFL Menus 2013 Fit QRG ■ Making a Call You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook after the prompts. 3.
... the (HFL back) button. HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum range of about 30 feet (10 meters). However, this may weaken the vehicle's battery. ■ Direct dialing a phone number 1. Say "Call" or "Dial" after the prompts. Follow the HFL prompts. ■ To redial the last number called .... 1 Making a Call Press the button and follow the prompts. uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * u HFL Menus 2013 Fit QRG ■ Making a Call You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook after the prompts. 3.
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... If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be transported on the ground. u This can prevent the battery from running down . Continued Severe transmission damage will result in ACCESSORY (q . Index Home 159 u Make sure the fluid level is... vehicle. Start the engine. 3. Let the engine run for five seconds, then to (N . Release the parking brake. 3. Towing a Trailer 2013 Fit QRG Your vehicle is not designed to follow the recommended instructions exactly will occur if the vehicle is shifted from (R to ACCESSORY (q . Automatic transmission...
... If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be transported on the ground. u This can prevent the battery from running down . Continued Severe transmission damage will result in ACCESSORY (q . Index Home 159 u Make sure the fluid level is... vehicle. Start the engine. 3. Let the engine run for five seconds, then to (N . Release the parking brake. 3. Towing a Trailer 2013 Fit QRG Your vehicle is not designed to follow the recommended instructions exactly will occur if the vehicle is shifted from (R to ACCESSORY (q . Automatic transmission...
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... fuse in a safe place so you start driving your vehicle procedure" at least every 8 hours. u Make sure to prevent the battery from running down. 1. uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle 2013 Fit QRG ■ Extended Towing If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, you should repeat the "before you do not...
... fuse in a safe place so you start driving your vehicle procedure" at least every 8 hours. u Make sure to prevent the battery from running down. 1. uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle 2013 Fit QRG ■ Extended Towing If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, you should repeat the "before you do not...
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...will improve starting the engine in (P , then depress the brake pedal. TOC Driving Clutch Pedal Manual transmission models 2. u Although it is possible to reduce battery drain. The engine is applied. 1 Starting the Engine Keep your vehicle checked by a dealer. If you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have...30°C) are expected, the coolant mixture should be a problem with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with the engine or exhaust system. 2013 Fit QRG Brake Pedal Automatic transmission models 2. Then depress the brake pedal with your left foot.
...will improve starting the engine in (P , then depress the brake pedal. TOC Driving Clutch Pedal Manual transmission models 2. u Although it is possible to reduce battery drain. The engine is applied. 1 Starting the Engine Keep your vehicle checked by a dealer. If you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have...30°C) are expected, the coolant mixture should be a problem with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with the engine or exhaust system. 2013 Fit QRG Brake Pedal Automatic transmission models 2. Then depress the brake pedal with your left foot.
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... the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...204 Tire Service Life...227 Tire and Wheel Replacement ...228 Tire Rotation...229 Winter Tires ...230 Battery...231 Remote Transmitter Care * Replacing the Battery...232 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance ...233 Cleaning Interior Care ...234 Exterior Care...235 Index Home * Not available on all models 191...
... the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...204 Tire Service Life...227 Tire and Wheel Replacement ...228 Tire Rotation...229 Winter Tires ...230 Battery...231 Remote Transmitter Care * Replacing the Battery...232 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance ...233 Cleaning Interior Care ...234 Exterior Care...235 Index Home * Not available on all models 191...
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...away from the battery and all fuel related parts. • Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Index Home 193 Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance 2013 Fit QRG 3 WARNING... parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. • Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. • Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which you to the schedules in performing maintenance. TOC Maintenance ■ Vehicle ...
...away from the battery and all fuel related parts. • Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Index Home 193 Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance 2013 Fit QRG 3 WARNING... parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. • Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. • Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which you to the schedules in performing maintenance. TOC Maintenance ■ Vehicle ...
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Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood 2013 Fit QRG Engine Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Manual transmission models Washer Fluid (Blue Cap) Clutch Fluid (Gray Cap) Battery Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange Loop) Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Yellow Loop) TOC Maintenance Engine Coolant Reservoir Radiator Cap Index Home 199
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood 2013 Fit QRG Engine Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Manual transmission models Washer Fluid (Blue Cap) Clutch Fluid (Gray Cap) Battery Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange Loop) Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Yellow Loop) TOC Maintenance Engine Coolant Reservoir Radiator Cap Index Home 199