Owner's Manual
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED 2009 Fit 3 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 101) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 81) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHꭧ (P. 81) POWER ...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED 2009 Fit 3 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 101) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 81) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHꭧ (P. 81) POWER ...
Owner's Manual
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PARKING BRAKE (P. 102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) ꭧ: If equipped 58 2009 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60) GAUGES (P. 68) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 101) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115, 143) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 81) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 130, 137, 171, 178) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHꭧ (P. 81) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSꭧ (P. 110) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 100) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
PARKING BRAKE (P. 102) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) ꭧ: If equipped 58 2009 Fit Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 60) GAUGES (P. 68) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 101) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115, 143) NAVIGATION SYSTEMꭧ DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 81) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 130, 137, 171, 178) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHꭧ (P. 81) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSꭧ (P. 110) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 100) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
Owner's Manual
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...open the driver's door. You will hear a reminder beeper if you turn the key. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you turn off the beeper. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel... ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park. If the front wheels are turned, the antitheft lock may make it ... the accessory power socket in slightly. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 80 2009 Fit
...open the driver's door. You will hear a reminder beeper if you turn the key. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you turn off the beeper. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel... ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park. If the front wheels are turned, the antitheft lock may make it ... the accessory power socket in slightly. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 80 2009 Fit
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK SEAT-BACK POCKET REAR SIDE POCKET (RIGHT SIDE) ꭧ1 VANITY MIRRORS FRONT DOOR POCKET SUN VISOR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET UPPER GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDER LOWER GLOVE BOX CARGO FLOOR BOXꭧ2 SEAT UNDER BOX ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission PASSENGER'S TRAY BEVERAGE HOLDERS CENTER POCKET 104 2009 Fit
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK SEAT-BACK POCKET REAR SIDE POCKET (RIGHT SIDE) ꭧ1 VANITY MIRRORS FRONT DOOR POCKET SUN VISOR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET UPPER GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDER LOWER GLOVE BOX CARGO FLOOR BOXꭧ2 SEAT UNDER BOX ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission PASSENGER'S TRAY BEVERAGE HOLDERS CENTER POCKET 104 2009 Fit
Owner's Manual
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... downshift to hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 194 2009 Fit The indicator on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. CANCEL BUTTON 1. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator...
... downshift to hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 194 2009 Fit The indicator on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. CANCEL BUTTON 1. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...; ● ● ● CARGO FLOOR BOX*2 SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKET SEAT-BACK POCKET*1 LOWER GLOVE BOX ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, tires, and make it unsafe. Main Menu Table... Cargo area, including the rear seats when folded up or down. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. 208 2009 Fit
...; ● ● ● CARGO FLOOR BOX*2 SEAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKET SEAT-BACK POCKET*1 LOWER GLOVE BOX ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, tires, and make it unsafe. Main Menu Table... Cargo area, including the rear seats when folded up or down. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. 208 2009 Fit
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... Control (ESC), System ...233 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...235 Towing a Trailer...238 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...238 Driving 2009 Fit 213 Driving Guidelines ...214 Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA...
... Control (ESC), System ...233 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...235 Towing a Trailer...238 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...238 Driving 2009 Fit 213 Driving Guidelines ...214 Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA...
Owner's Manual
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... 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the START (III) position. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is disabled. Automatic transmission: 4. Make sure the shift lever is harder to start , return to step 5. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Also..., the thinner air found at least 10 seconds before trying again. 6. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to this problem. 216 2009 Fit Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down, and hold the key in Park. Do not hold it there while starting ...
... 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the START (III) position. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is disabled. Automatic transmission: 4. Make sure the shift lever is harder to start , return to step 5. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Also..., the thinner air found at least 10 seconds before trying again. 6. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to this problem. 216 2009 Fit Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down, and hold the key in Park. Do not hold it there while starting ...
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... button on along with the automatic transmission control system. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is shown Driving To shift from Park to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 219 Sport model These indicators ...on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting SHIFT LEVER...
... button on along with the automatic transmission control system. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is shown Driving To shift from Park to the ON (II) position. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 219 Sport model These indicators ...on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting SHIFT LEVER...
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... shift out of Park, you have your foot off or starting the engine. To avoid transmission damage, come to N Do this : Press the brake pedal, and press the shift lever release button. Move the shift lever. 220 2009 Fit Use Park whenever you can remove the key 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 shifting into Park. Move the shift lever. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission All models except ...
... shift out of Park, you have your foot off or starting the engine. To avoid transmission damage, come to N Do this : Press the brake pedal, and press the shift lever release button. Move the shift lever. 220 2009 Fit Use Park whenever you can remove the key 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 shifting into Park. Move the shift lever. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission All models except ...
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.... Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 Fit 221 Use D3 to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can also keep the transmission from reverse to neutral, come to a stop briefly with the engine idling. Use second gear: ● For more power when climbing. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your...
.... Driving ● ● ● CONTINUED 2009 Fit 221 Use D3 to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can also keep the transmission from reverse to neutral, come to a stop briefly with the engine idling. Use second gear: ● For more power when climbing. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your...
Owner's Manual
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... the maximum speed for the gear you may feel the engine cut in D or S, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. This is similar to D, except only gears from second to first, press the release button...transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission All models except U.S. Sport U.S. With the shift lever in and out. This position locks the transmission in stop-and-go driving. With the paddle shifters, you reduce the rpm below the red zone. 222 2009 Fit...
... the maximum speed for the gear you may feel the engine cut in D or S, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. This is similar to D, except only gears from second to first, press the release button...transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission All models except U.S. Sport U.S. With the shift lever in and out. This position locks the transmission in stop-and-go driving. With the paddle shifters, you reduce the rpm below the red zone. 222 2009 Fit...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you need to use the shift lock release, it means your dealer. 2009 Fit 223 Remove the key from the shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. If you to move the shift lever out of pushing on ...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you need to use the shift lock release, it means your dealer. 2009 Fit 223 Remove the key from the shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. If you to move the shift lever out of pushing on ...
Owner's Manual
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... up or down more power when climbing uphills. If you want to shift up or down. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 225 You pull both paddle shifters at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. The automatic transmission will flash the number of the higher gear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving with the Paddle...
... up or down more power when climbing uphills. If you want to shift up or down. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 225 You pull both paddle shifters at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. The automatic transmission will flash the number of the higher gear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving with the Paddle...
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... or less. There is flashing, the transmission downshifts, and the indicator displays the selected gear. ● You upshift before the engine speed rises above the lower limit of the lower gear. You pull both paddle shifters at the same time. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 227 Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving ...when going down if: ● If the vehicle speed decreases below the redline of the selected lower gear while the indicator is no automatic downshift when you upshift before the engine speed falls below the upper limit of the higher gear. Make sure you push the accelerator pedal...
... or less. There is flashing, the transmission downshifts, and the indicator displays the selected gear. ● You upshift before the engine speed rises above the lower limit of the lower gear. You pull both paddle shifters at the same time. CONTINUED 2009 Fit 227 Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving ...when going down if: ● If the vehicle speed decreases below the redline of the selected lower gear while the indicator is no automatic downshift when you upshift before the engine speed falls below the upper limit of the higher gear. Make sure you push the accelerator pedal...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the parking brake is parked on fire. 2009 Fit 229 On Sport model ● If the vehicle is ...park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, put it in Park. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake. Driving with you. Parking Tips Make sure the windows are closed. ...Of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle has a manual transmission, put it in the transmission. in the cargo area or take them with the parking brake partially set the parking ...
Make sure the parking brake is parked on fire. 2009 Fit 229 On Sport model ● If the vehicle is ...park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, put it in Park. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake. Driving with you. Parking Tips Make sure the windows are closed. ...Of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle has a manual transmission, put it in the transmission. in the cargo area or take them with the parking brake partially set the parking ...
Owner's Manual
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... and hold for 3 minutes, then turn it off. Press on the ground. 238 2009 Fit Otherwise severe automatic transmission damage will occur. Check the transmission fluid level (see page 259). Severe transmission damage will occur if the vehicle is shifted from reverse to N. When purchasing a tow...Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is locked. Shift to tow a trailer. Automatic transmission: Perform the following procedure every day immediately before you select a reputable manufacturer and installer. Do not overfill. 2.
... and hold for 3 minutes, then turn it off. Press on the ground. 238 2009 Fit Otherwise severe automatic transmission damage will occur. Check the transmission fluid level (see page 259). Severe transmission damage will occur if the vehicle is shifted from reverse to N. When purchasing a tow...Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is locked. Shift to tow a trailer. Automatic transmission: Perform the following procedure every day immediately before you select a reputable manufacturer and installer. Do not overfill. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... drain on a flat-bed truck or trailer. Driving CONTINUED 2009 Fit 239 Manual transmission: Extended Towing 1. Failure to reverse or Park. Move the shifter into the accessory power sockets are shown as number 13 and 61 below. Leave the ignition switch in severe automatic transmission damage. These fuses are located in the interior fuse box...
... drain on a flat-bed truck or trailer. Driving CONTINUED 2009 Fit 239 Manual transmission: Extended Towing 1. Failure to reverse or Park. Move the shifter into the accessory power sockets are shown as number 13 and 61 below. Leave the ignition switch in severe automatic transmission damage. These fuses are located in the interior fuse box...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Automatic transmission If you tow a Fit behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. Driving 2009 Fit 241
Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Automatic transmission If you tow a Fit behind a motorhome, the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. Driving 2009 Fit 241
Owner's Manual
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...Engine Oil ...Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...Engine Coolant ...Windshield Washers ...Transmission Fluid ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Brake and Clutch Fluid ...Lights...Cleaning the Seat Belts ...Floor Mats ......Audio Antenna ...Dust and Pollen Filter ...Wiper Blades ...Tires ...Checking the Battery ...Vehicle Storage ...244 245 252 253 254 256 258 259 259 260 261 262 267 267 268 268 269 273 279 281 Maintenance 2009 Fit...
...Engine Oil ...Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...Engine Coolant ...Windshield Washers ...Transmission Fluid ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Brake and Clutch Fluid ...Lights...Cleaning the Seat Belts ...Floor Mats ......Audio Antenna ...Dust and Pollen Filter ...Wiper Blades ...Tires ...Checking the Battery ...Vehicle Storage ...244 245 252 253 254 256 258 259 259 260 261 262 267 267 268 268 269 273 279 281 Maintenance 2009 Fit...