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How To Check Transmission Fluid In 2008 Honda Fit
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... in your satisfaction and will give you understand the coverages and are aware of your investment. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2008 Honda Fit was a wise investment. Your dealer is preceded by a symbol. Main Menu
Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of driving pleasure. It will be pleased to it preserves...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
2008 Fit Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents
Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About ... control) ...101 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...135 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...151 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...177 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h). Check the transmission fluid level (see page 193 ). Driving
3. The steering system can void your warranties. Otherwise severe automatic transmission damage will occur. Press on the brake pedal. CONTINUED
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Move the shift lever through all its positions. Leave the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
...the accessory power socket so you tow your vehicle with an automatic transmission, the Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48...run down the battery. Manual transmission:
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Make sure the radio is off, and remove any item plugged into the Neutral position. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Driving
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175 Leave the ignition switch ...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... Washers ...192 Transmission Fluid ...193 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...193 Manual Transmission Fluid ...194 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...195 Lights ...196 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...203 Floor Mats ...203 Audio Antenna ...204 Dust and Pollen Filter ...205 Wiper Blades ...205 Wheels ...208 Tires ...208 Checking the Battery ...214 Vehicle Storage ...216
Maintenance
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177 If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... the information display. See page 210 . Check your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. See page 139 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill...the person who is not mandatory to EPA standards. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 196 .
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2008 Fit If you can be done by any qualified service facility or...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...2008 Fit...FIT behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid...Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these conditions, have high concentrations of maintenance message in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Fluid Locations
BRAKE FLUID (Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
WASHER FLUID (Blue cap)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)
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Owner's Manual - Page 195
... the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Do not use . Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid.
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2008 Fit Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Windshield Washers
Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at the level gauge.
This increases the cleaning capability and...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
... the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it run until the radiator fan comes on level ground. CONTINUED
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193 Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
DIPSTICK
4. Remove the dipstick, and check the fluid level. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission securely as shown in the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
... your dealer. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other transmission f luids. If you are not sure how to check and add fluid, contact your dealer.
If Honda MTF is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it is not available...
Owner's Manual - Page 198
....
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195 Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not available, you should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoirs monthly. Brake Fluid
MAX
Clutch Fluid
Manual Transmission only...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
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Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers all these warranties. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your dealer. Emissions Control Systems Defects...emissions control systems, and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship.
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Warranty and Customer Relations
covers your warranty booklet for precise information ...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... Incorporated. Publication Form Number 61SAA01 61SAA01EL 61SAA30 31SAA610 31SAAM10 31SAAQ10 HON-R Form Description 2008 Honda Fit Service Manual 2008 Honda Fit Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2008 Honda Fit Body Repair Manual 2008 Honda Fit Owner's Manual 2008 Honda Fit Honda Service History 2008 Honda Fit Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous YearsIndicate Year and Model Desired
Service...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
...78 Audio System ...107 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...20 Automatic Speed Control...131 Automatic Transmission...157 Capacity, Fluid ...244 Checking Fluid Level ...193 Paddle Shifters ...162 Shifting ...157 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...157 Shift ...-in, New Linings ...136 Bulb Replacement ...201 Fluid ...195 Parking ...96
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Capacities Chart...244 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...53
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Owner's Manual - Page 267
...188 When to...179 Charging System Indicator ...60, 230 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...68 Checklist, Before Driving ...153 ...Fluid ...195 CO in the Exhaust ...251 Cold Weather, Starting in ...154 Consumer Information ...258 Controls, Instruments and ...57 Coolant Adding ...190 Checking... Dimming the Headlights ...72, 73 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...193 Engine Oil ...139 Directional Signals ...72 Disc...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...246 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...155 Driver and ... Warning...74 Flat Tire, Changing a ...219 Fluids Automatic Transmission...193 Brake ...195 Clutch ...195 Manual Transmission ...194 Windshield Washer ...192 Folding the Rear ...System Indicator ...232 Changing a Flat Tire ...219 Charging System Indicator ...230 Checking the Fuses...234 Hazard Warning Flashers ...74 Jump Starting ...226 Low Oil ...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
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Maintenance ...177 Main Items and Sub Items ...182 Minder...179 Minder Indicator ...66 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...184 Safety...178 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...231 Manual Transmission...155 Checking Fluid Level ...194 Shifting ...155 Manual Transmission Fluid ...194 Meters, Gauges...59, 67 Methanol in Gasoline ...136 Mirrors, Adjusting ...95 Modifying Your Vehicle...144
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Owner's Manual - Page 274
...TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ...170 Indicator ...64, 171 Required Federal Explanation...249 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ...193 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ...194 Fluid Selection ...193, 194 Identification Number...243 Shifting the Automatic ...157 Shifting the Manual ...155... Load ...147 Vehicle Dimensions...244 Vehicle Identification Number...242
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Owner's Manual - Page 279
... Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 187 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2008 Fit Oil change capacity (including filter): 3.8 US qt (3.6 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid...
