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...'s seat. ● Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 31). If your vehicle has optional floor mats, make sure the mat behind... of the front passenger's seat. If the weight sensors detect there is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 28 2009 Fit Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on .
...'s seat. ● Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 31). If your vehicle has optional floor mats, make sure the mat behind... of the front passenger's seat. If the weight sensors detect there is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 28 2009 Fit Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on .
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... or the passenger's side of the vehicle. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off while you drive. ● ● 30 2009 Fit When you to deploy. One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in their seats. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags... switch to the ON (II) position. This tells you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on at any other time, or does...
... or the passenger's side of the vehicle. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off while you drive. ● ● 30 2009 Fit When you to deploy. One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in their seats. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags... switch to the ON (II) position. This tells you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on at any other time, or does...
Owner's Manual
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.... CANCEL BUTTON 1. NOTE: The main switch can lead to a crash. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on the accelerator pedal. The indicator on open highways. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. This will ..., slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. 3. It should be left on . Accelerate to hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 194 2009 Fit Cruise control may downshift to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping...
.... CANCEL BUTTON 1. NOTE: The main switch can lead to a crash. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on the accelerator pedal. The indicator on open highways. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. This will ..., slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. 3. It should be left on . Accelerate to hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 194 2009 Fit Cruise control may downshift to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping...
Owner's Manual
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... your foot on , you do this , the vehicle will speed up for passing. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 Fit 195 Accelerate to the set cruising speed. Even with your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. The... DECEL button. Push on the instrument panel goes out. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Each time you reach the desired speed. To increase your foot. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise ...
... your foot on , you do this , the vehicle will speed up for passing. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. Features ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 Fit 195 Accelerate to the set cruising speed. Even with your speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. The... DECEL button. Push on the instrument panel goes out. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Each time you reach the desired speed. To increase your foot. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise ...
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Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press the RES/ ACCEL button. Press the CANCEL button on . The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the ... paddle shifters shifts the gear up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. For more information on the steering wheel. ● ● 196 2009 Fit The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. Press the...
Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press the RES/ ACCEL button. Press the CANCEL button on . The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the ... paddle shifters shifts the gear up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. For more information on the steering wheel. ● ● 196 2009 Fit The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. Press the...
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... assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. Use of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 198 2009 Fit Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Your vehicle is available, the use gasoline containing methanol. For further important fuel-related information... extra attention to engine damage. During this happens, contact your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
... assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. Use of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 198 2009 Fit Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Your vehicle is available, the use gasoline containing methanol. For further important fuel-related information... extra attention to engine damage. During this happens, contact your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
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...In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. ● ● ● ● 204 2009 Fit Maintain proper tire inflation - An under-inflated tire increases '' rolling resistance, '' which reduces fuel economy. Always drive in your vehicle ... helps your vehicle's fuel economy: ● Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance ...
...In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. ● ● ● ● 204 2009 Fit Maintain proper tire inflation - An under-inflated tire increases '' rolling resistance, '' which reduces fuel economy. Always drive in your vehicle ... helps your vehicle's fuel economy: ● Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance ...
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...weather. The engine is disabled. If the engine fails to this problem. 216 2009 Fit Press on the battery. 3. For more than 15 seconds at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down . If the engine does not start right away...: 4. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold the key in Park. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way. If the engine starts, release pressure on the...
...weather. The engine is disabled. If the engine fails to this problem. 216 2009 Fit Press on the battery. 3. For more than 15 seconds at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down . If the engine does not start right away...: 4. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold the key in Park. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way. If the engine starts, release pressure on the...
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... works when you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will run and accelerate smoothly. This will enter into the tachometer's red zone. 218 2009 Fit engine speed is caused by a limiter in and out. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st... to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 39...
... works when you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will run and accelerate smoothly. This will enter into the tachometer's red zone. 218 2009 Fit engine speed is caused by a limiter in and out. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st... to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 39...
Owner's Manual
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...for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Sport U.S. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then ...Sport model These indicators on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. RELEASE BUTTON U.S. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 219 Sport model is a problem with the '' D '' indicator, there is shown Driving To shift from Park to the ON (II) position....
...for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Sport U.S. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then ...Sport model These indicators on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. RELEASE BUTTON U.S. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 219 Sport model is a problem with the '' D '' indicator, there is shown Driving To shift from Park to the ON (II) position....
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.... Move the shift lever. Press the shift lever release button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission All models except U.S. Move the shift lever. 220 2009 Fit Sport model To shift from the ignition switch. Press the shift lever release button. To avoid transmission damage, come to N Do this : Press the brake... from: P to R R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to a complete stop before you are turning off the accelerator pedal.
.... Move the shift lever. Press the shift lever release button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission All models except U.S. Move the shift lever. 220 2009 Fit Sport model To shift from the ignition switch. Press the shift lever release button. To avoid transmission damage, come to N Do this : Press the brake... from: P to R R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to a complete stop before you are turning off the accelerator pedal.
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...Use this position for your normal driving. Sport All models except U.S. To help reduce wheel spin. Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 Fit 221 This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is necessary to another gear. All models except U.S. Press on ...a slippery surface or in deep snow. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your speed and acceleration. For starting out on the brake pedal when you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is cold. To shift from ...
...Use this position for your normal driving. Sport All models except U.S. To help reduce wheel spin. Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 Fit 221 This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is necessary to another gear. All models except U.S. Press on ...a slippery surface or in deep snow. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your speed and acceleration. For starting out on the brake pedal when you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is cold. To shift from ...
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Under these conditions, D-paddle shift mode is about 6 mph (10 km/h). CONTINUED 2009 Fit 225 You can upshift the transmission manually to drive mode (D). Each time you are the speed ranges for downshifting. ● The transmission downshifts to ...gear if you to increase the engine braking when going down . If you try to do not accelerate. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. When you press the accelerator pedal as in normal driving, the system judges that you pull either paddle shifter, the transmission ...
Under these conditions, D-paddle shift mode is about 6 mph (10 km/h). CONTINUED 2009 Fit 225 You can upshift the transmission manually to drive mode (D). Each time you are the speed ranges for downshifting. ● The transmission downshifts to ...gear if you to increase the engine braking when going down . If you try to do not accelerate. The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. When you press the accelerator pedal as in normal driving, the system judges that you pull either paddle shifter, the transmission ...
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...(5, 4, 3, 2, or 1). You press the brake pedal. ● You downshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 227 When you are driving in first gear, and you must manually upshift between first and fifth gears. It downshifts to a complete stop , ...gear, the transmission downshifts to the lower gear under the following conditions: ● Downshifting with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) When you accelerate from a stop . The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to first gear when the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph (10...
...(5, 4, 3, 2, or 1). You press the brake pedal. ● You downshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 227 When you are driving in first gear, and you must manually upshift between first and fifth gears. It downshifts to a complete stop , ...gear, the transmission downshifts to the lower gear under the following conditions: ● Downshifting with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) When you accelerate from a stop . The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to first gear when the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph (10...
Owner's Manual
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... at two wheels. Resting your foot on the brake pedal. It also keeps your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to see if they feel normal. Check your driving. If not, apply them . 230 2009 Fit In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your...
... at two wheels. Resting your foot on the brake pedal. It also keeps your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to see if they feel normal. Check your driving. If not, apply them . 230 2009 Fit In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your...
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...still your dealer. There may be some noise from the VSA hydraulic system. It is generally known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Driving CONTINUED 2009 Fit 233 Reset the system by selectively applying the brakes. It does this by regulating the engine's output and by restarting the engine. You will see...a sufficient margin of the road when it is off, the VSA off indicator comes on even if the VSA system is turned to the accelerator in the same way it will have the VSA system inspected by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see the VSA system indicator blink. Vehicle ...
...still your dealer. There may be some noise from the VSA hydraulic system. It is generally known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Driving CONTINUED 2009 Fit 233 Reset the system by selectively applying the brakes. It does this by regulating the engine's output and by restarting the engine. You will see...a sufficient margin of the road when it is off, the VSA off indicator comes on even if the VSA system is turned to the accelerator in the same way it will have the VSA system inspected by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see the VSA system indicator blink. Vehicle ...
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Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of the..., are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. Technical Information 2009 Fit 321 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on your vehicle meet all U.S. The following explains these grades....
Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of the..., are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. Technical Information 2009 Fit 321 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on your vehicle meet all U.S. The following explains these grades....
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...days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following. 1. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it may not pass the test. Technical Information CONTINUED 2009 Fit 329 Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 20 seconds. Make... sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or ...
...days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following. 1. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it may not pass the test. Technical Information CONTINUED 2009 Fit 329 Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 20 seconds. Make... sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or ...
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... or the brake pedal. 9. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; When traffic allows, drive for at least 20 minutes. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the... least 10 minutes. Do not use the cruise control. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 330 2009 Fit this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 90 seconds). 8. Then drive in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Select a nearby lightly traveled major ...
... or the brake pedal. 9. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; When traffic allows, drive for at least 20 minutes. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the... least 10 minutes. Do not use the cruise control. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 330 2009 Fit this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 90 seconds). 8. Then drive in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Select a nearby lightly traveled major ...