Owner's Manual
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... American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 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 and Displays P. 72 2 Controls P. 75 Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92 Adjusting the Seats P. 103 2 Features P. 121 Audio System P. 122 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * P. 140 Audio System...
... American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 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 and Displays P. 72 2 Controls P. 75 Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92 Adjusting the Seats P. 103 2 Features P. 121 Audio System P. 122 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * P. 140 Audio System...
Owner's Manual
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...Steering Wheel P. 94 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111 Security System P. 90 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102 Heating and Cooling * P. 118 Instrument Panel Controls Audio Error Messages P. 135 General Information on the Audio System P. 137 Features Driving When Driving P. 161 Accessories and 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...
...Steering Wheel P. 94 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111 Security System P. 90 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102 Heating and Cooling * P. 118 Instrument Panel Controls Audio Error Messages P. 135 General Information on the Audio System P. 137 Features Driving When Driving P. 161 Accessories and 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Guide - 2012 Fit ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P95) ❙ Fog Lights * (P96) ❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down) * (P 170) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P73) ❙ Brightness Control (P99) ❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Up) * (P170) ❙ Wipers/Washers (P97) ❙ Cruise Control Buttons * (P173) ❙ Horn (Press an area around .) ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System * (P140) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual...
... Guide - 2012 Fit ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P95) ❙ Fog Lights * (P96) ❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down) * (P 170) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P73) ❙ Brightness Control (P99) ❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Up) * (P170) ❙ Wipers/Washers (P97) ❙ Cruise Control Buttons * (P173) ❙ Horn (Press an area around .) ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System * (P140) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...only Index Home Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Low Tire Pressure Indicator 8 * Not available on all models System Indicators Daytime Running Lights Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators System Indicators CRUISE MAIN Indicator * CRUISE CONTROL Indicator * U.S. Fuel Gauge System Indicators High Beam Indicator Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator Lights On Indicator U.S. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Instrument Panel Lights Reminders Fog Light Indicator * (P63...
...only Index Home Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Low Tire Pressure Indicator 8 * Not available on all models System Indicators Daytime Running Lights Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators System Indicators CRUISE MAIN Indicator * CRUISE CONTROL Indicator * U.S. Fuel Gauge System Indicators High Beam Indicator Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator Lights On Indicator U.S. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Instrument Panel Lights Reminders Fog Light Indicator * (P63...
Owner's Manual
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... shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 5th). Selected Gear Number ● The selected gear position is shown in 1st gear) * Not available on . (M Indicator Shift Lever Park Turn off or start the engine. Press the release button to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is locked in the instrument panel. Neutral Transmission is locked. Transmission is not locked. Paddle Shifter (- On models with paddle shifter...
... shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 5th). Selected Gear Number ● The selected gear position is shown in 1st gear) * Not available on . (M Indicator Shift Lever Park Turn off or start the engine. Press the release button to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is locked in the instrument panel. Neutral Transmission is locked. Transmission is not locked. Paddle Shifter (- On models with paddle shifter...
Owner's Manual
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... hitting a road obstacle, data that is preceded by an EDR, special equipment is intended to help you avoid damage to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for research purposes, but it remains confidential. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, that record information about powertrain performance. special handling may contain perchlorate materials - QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic...
... hitting a road obstacle, data that is preceded by an EDR, special equipment is intended to help you avoid damage to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for research purposes, but it remains confidential. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, that record information about powertrain performance. special handling may contain perchlorate materials - QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Service Diagnostic...
Owner's Manual
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...; Do not bring a key from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that has not been pre-registered from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition switch. • Make sure the key is deactivated. Security System Alarm * The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened without the key, or remote transmitter. 1 Security System Alarm * The security alarm continues for a maximum...
...; Do not bring a key from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that has not been pre-registered from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition switch. • Make sure the key is deactivated. Security System Alarm * The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened without the key, or remote transmitter. 1 Security System Alarm * The security alarm continues for a maximum...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. All models If you to take the key out unless the shift lever is in LOCK (0 or ACCESSORY (q , a warning buzzer will unlock, allowing the key to remind you open the driver's door when the key is for starting the engine. Index Home 94 You cannot take the key out. The steering wheel will sound to turn from the ignition switch only when parked. Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel QRG Ignition Switch 1 Ignition Switch Manual transmission models 2012 Fit (0 LOCK...
... the vehicle. All models If you to take the key out unless the shift lever is in LOCK (0 or ACCESSORY (q , a warning buzzer will unlock, allowing the key to remind you open the driver's door when the key is for starting the engine. Index Home 94 You cannot take the key out. The steering wheel will sound to turn from the ignition switch only when parked. Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel QRG Ignition Switch 1 Ignition Switch Manual transmission models 2012 Fit (0 LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals Turn Signals Right Turn 2012 Fit QRG The turn signals can be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 70 Do not leave the lights on and off because it . Flashing the high beams Low Beams Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights Turns on , a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened. Index Home 95 When the lights are on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights...
... the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals Turn Signals Right Turn 2012 Fit QRG The turn signals can be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 70 Do not leave the lights on and off because it . Flashing the high beams Low Beams Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights Turns on , a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened. Index Home 95 When the lights are on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights...
Owner's Manual
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... the fog lights. 1 Fog Lights * 2012 Fit When the fog lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator * P. 70 Fog Light Switch TOC Controls Daytime Running Lights The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON (w . • The headlight switch is off, or in the instrument panel will turn off the daytime running lights are on, the indicator in • The parking brake is released. The lights remain...
... the fog lights. 1 Fog Lights * 2012 Fit When the fog lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator * P. 70 Fog Light Switch TOC Controls Daytime Running Lights The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON (w . • The headlight switch is off, or in the instrument panel will turn off the daytime running lights are on, the indicator in • The parking brake is released. The lights remain...
Owner's Manual
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... tow your towing situation. Release the parking brake. 6. u This can prevent the battery from running down . Turn the ignition switch to (N . 2. u This can be towed behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. 1 When Your Vehicle is shifted from (R to (N and then towed with the drive wheels on a flat-bed truck or trailer. Index Home 159 Automatic transmission models Failure to tow a trailer. Automatic transmission models 1. u Make sure the fluid...
... tow your towing situation. Release the parking brake. 6. u This can prevent the battery from running down . Turn the ignition switch to (N . 2. u This can be towed behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. 1 When Your Vehicle is shifted from (R to (N and then towed with the drive wheels on a flat-bed truck or trailer. Index Home 159 Automatic transmission models Failure to tow a trailer. Automatic transmission models 1. u Make sure the fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal with your foot firmly on all electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and cooling * system, and rear defogger in (N . The engine is safer to start the engine. If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your left foot. TOC Driving Clutch Pedal Manual transmission models 2. When starting the engine. There may be fully depressed to reduce battery drain. Check that the shift...
... brake pedal with your foot firmly on all electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and cooling * system, and rear defogger in (N . The engine is safer to start the engine. If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your left foot. TOC Driving Clutch Pedal Manual transmission models 2. When starting the engine. There may be fully depressed to reduce battery drain. Check that the shift...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not put the shift lever in deep water and on a road with something under spoiler: • Parking the vehicle by a parking block • Parallel parking along the road shoulder • Driving towards the bottom of a hill • Driving up or down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. This can damage the under the vehicle, stop , making it difficult...
.... Do not put the shift lever in deep water and on a road with something under spoiler: • Parking the vehicle by a parking block • Parallel parking along the road shoulder • Driving towards the bottom of a hill • Driving up or down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. This can damage the under the vehicle, stop , making it difficult...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver side control panel. If the low tire pressure * or TPMS indicator * comes on or blinks, the VSA® system comes on every time you start the engine, even if you cannot turn the system off . In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle with the VSA® off if you are being performed immediately after freeing your vehicle will have normal braking and...
... the driver side control panel. If the low tire pressure * or TPMS indicator * comes on or blinks, the VSA® system comes on every time you start the engine, even if you cannot turn the system off . In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle with the VSA® off if you are being performed immediately after freeing your vehicle will have normal braking and...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 * Not available on all models 191 Before Performing 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 Fluid...210 Refilling Window Washer Fluid...211 Replacing Light Bulbs ...212...
... ...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 * Not available on all models 191 Before Performing 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 Fluid...210 Refilling Window Washer Fluid...211 Replacing Light Bulbs ...212...
Owner's Manual
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... Jack ...123 Average Fuel Economy ...74 B Battery ...231 Charging System Indicator...65, 256 Jump Starting...251 Maintenance (Checking the Battery)...231 Maintenance (Replacing) ...232 Belts (Seat) ...26 Beverage Holders ...114 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ...140 Booster Seats (For Children) ...60 Brake System ...181 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...183 Brake Assist System ...184 Fluid...210 Foot Brake...182 Indicator...64, 258 Parking Brake ...181 Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)...99 Bulb Replacement ...212 Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights...
... Jack ...123 Average Fuel Economy ...74 B Battery ...231 Charging System Indicator...65, 256 Jump Starting...251 Maintenance (Checking the Battery)...231 Maintenance (Replacing) ...232 Belts (Seat) ...26 Beverage Holders ...114 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ...140 Booster Seats (For Children) ...60 Brake System ...181 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...183 Brake Assist System ...184 Fluid...210 Foot Brake...182 Indicator...64, 258 Parking Brake ...181 Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)...99 Bulb Replacement ...212 Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... DOT Tire Quality Grading ...225 Driving ...153 Automatic Transmission ...164 Braking ...181 Cruise Control ...173 Shifting Gear ...165, 167, 171 Starting the Engine ...161 Dust and Pollen Filter ...233 D Daytime Running Lights ...96 Dead Battery...251 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...120 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...271 Dimming Headlights...95 Rearview Mirror...102 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...202 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...95 Door Mirrors ...102 Doors ...77 Auto Door Locking ...84 Auto Door Unlocking ...84 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator...25, 68 E Electric Power Steering...
... DOT Tire Quality Grading ...225 Driving ...153 Automatic Transmission ...164 Braking ...181 Cruise Control ...173 Shifting Gear ...165, 167, 171 Starting the Engine ...161 Dust and Pollen Filter ...233 D Daytime Running Lights ...96 Dead Battery...251 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...120 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...271 Dimming Headlights...95 Rearview Mirror...102 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...202 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...95 Door Mirrors ...102 Doors ...77 Auto Door Locking ...84 Auto Door Unlocking ...84 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator...25, 68 E Electric Power Steering...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil Pressure Indicator ...64, 256 Recommended Engine Oil ...201 EPS (Electric Power Steering System)...68, 258 Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 61 Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...235 Exterior Mirrors ...102 F Features ...121 Filters Dust and Pollen...233 Oil ...204 Flat Tire...239 Floor Mats ...234 Fluids Automatic Transmission ...208 Brake/Clutch ...210 Engine Coolant ...206 Manual Transmission ...209 Windshield Washer ...211 FM/AM Radio ...127 Fog Light Indicator ...70 Folding Down the Rear Seats ...108 Foot Brake ...182 Front Airbags (SRS) ...37 Front Seats ...103 Adjusting...103 Fuel...
... Oil Pressure Indicator ...64, 256 Recommended Engine Oil ...201 EPS (Electric Power Steering System)...68, 258 Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 61 Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...235 Exterior Mirrors ...102 F Features ...121 Filters Dust and Pollen...233 Oil ...204 Flat Tire...239 Floor Mats ...234 Fluids Automatic Transmission ...208 Brake/Clutch ...210 Engine Coolant ...206 Manual Transmission ...209 Windshield Washer ...211 FM/AM Radio ...127 Fog Light Indicator ...70 Folding Down the Rear Seats ...108 Foot Brake ...182 Front Airbags (SRS) ...37 Front Seats ...103 Adjusting...103 Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... ...73 Instrument Panel ...63 Brightness Control...99 Interior Lights ...111 Interior Rearview Mirror ...102 2012 Fit Keys ...77 Lockout Prevention ...81 Master Keys ...77 Rear Door Won't Open ...83 Remote Transmitter ...79 Types and Functions...77 Won't Turn ...17 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...164 L LATCH (Child Seats) ...54 Lights ...95, 212 Bulb Replacement ...212 Daytime Running Lights ...96 Fog Lights ...96 High-Beam Indicator ...70 Interior...111 Light Switches...95 Lights On Indicator...70 Turn Signals ...95 Load Limits ...157 Locking/Unlocking ...77 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking...
... ...73 Instrument Panel ...63 Brightness Control...99 Interior Lights ...111 Interior Rearview Mirror ...102 2012 Fit Keys ...77 Lockout Prevention ...81 Master Keys ...77 Rear Door Won't Open ...83 Remote Transmitter ...79 Types and Functions...77 Won't Turn ...17 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...164 L LATCH (Child Seats) ...54 Lights ...95, 212 Bulb Replacement ...212 Daytime Running Lights ...96 Fog Lights ...96 High-Beam Indicator ...70 Interior...111 Light Switches...95 Lights On Indicator...70 Turn Signals ...95 Load Limits ...157 Locking/Unlocking ...77 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking...
Owner's Manual
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... Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...64, 256 Lower Anchors ...54 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...269 Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ...157 Mirrors ...102 Adjusting...102 Door...102 Exterior...102 Interior Rearview ...102 Modifications (and Accessories) ...190 MP3 ...129, 133 M Maintenance ...191 Battery...231 Brake/Clutch Fluid...210 Cleaning ...234 Coolant ...206 Heating and Cooling System ...233 Maintenance MinderTM...195 Oil ...202 Precautions ...192 Radiator...207 Remote Transmitter ...232 Replacing Light Bulbs ...212 Safety ...193 Service Items...197 Tires...222 Transmission Fluid...208...
... Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...64, 256 Lower Anchors ...54 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...269 Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ...157 Mirrors ...102 Adjusting...102 Door...102 Exterior...102 Interior Rearview ...102 Modifications (and Accessories) ...190 MP3 ...129, 133 M Maintenance ...191 Battery...231 Brake/Clutch Fluid...210 Cleaning ...234 Coolant ...206 Heating and Cooling System ...233 Maintenance MinderTM...195 Oil ...202 Precautions ...192 Radiator...207 Remote Transmitter ...232 Replacing Light Bulbs ...212 Safety ...193 Service Items...197 Tires...222 Transmission Fluid...208...
