Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. 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 ... owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your vehicle. All Rights Reserved Specifications P. 268 Emissions Testing P. 273 Identification Numbers P. 270 Warranty Coverages P. 275 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index Before Driving P. 154 Refueling...
...the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. 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 ... owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on your vehicle. All Rights Reserved Specifications P. 268 Emissions Testing P. 273 Identification Numbers P. 270 Warranty Coverages P. 275 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index Before Driving P. 154 Refueling...
Owner's Manual
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Contents 2012 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 ... Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271 Authorized Manuals P. 277 Reporting Safety Defects P. 272 Customer Service Information P. 278 * Not available on all models
Contents 2012 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 ... Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271 Authorized Manuals P. 277 Reporting Safety Defects P. 272 Customer Service Information P. 278 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Guide QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Visual Index ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P102) ❙ System Indicators (P64) ❙ Gauges (P72) ❙ Information Display (P73) ❙ Hazard Warning Button ❙ Audio System (... Cooling * System (P118) ❙ Ignition Switch (P94) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments Index (P101) ❙ Home (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P176) 2 * Not available on all models
Quick Reference Guide QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Visual Index ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P102) ❙ System Indicators (P64) ❙ Gauges (P72) ❙ Information Display (P73) ❙ Hazard Warning Button ❙ Audio System (... Cooling * System (P118) ❙ Ignition Switch (P94) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments Index (P101) ❙ Home (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P176) 2 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P95) ❙ Fog Lights * (P96) ❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down) * (P 170) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P73) ❙ Brightness Control (P99) ❙ ...® System * (P140) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual Index Home * Not available on all models 3
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P95) ❙ Fog Lights * (P96) ❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down) * (P 170) ❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P73) ❙ Brightness Control (P99) ❙ ...® System * (P140) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual Index Home * Not available on all models 3
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P92) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch * (P82) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P261) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P37) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P102) ❙ Accessory Power Socket ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P37) (P115) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P123) ❙ Glove Box (P113) ❙ Shift Lever Automatic Transmission (P164) Manual Transmission Index Home (P171) ❙ Parking Brake (P181) ❙ Hood Release Handle (P200) * Not available on all models 4
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P92) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch * (P82) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P261) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P37) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P102) ❙ Accessory Power Socket ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P37) (P115) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P123) ❙ Glove Box (P113) ❙ Shift Lever Automatic Transmission (P164) Manual Transmission Index Home (P171) ❙ Parking Brake (P181) ❙ Hood Release Handle (P200) * Not available on all models 4
Owner's Manual
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...; Seat Belts (P26) ❙ Ceiling Light (P111) ❙ Map Lights * (P111) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable * (P123) Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit ❙ Side Airbags (P41) ❙ Rear Seat (P108) ❙ LATCH to Secure a ❙ Rear Side Pocket (Right Side) ❙ Cargo Area Light (P112) ❙ Cargo...
...; Seat Belts (P26) ❙ Ceiling Light (P111) ❙ Map Lights * (P111) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable * (P123) Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit ❙ Side Airbags (P41) ❙ Rear Seat (P108) ❙ LATCH to Secure a ❙ Rear Side Pocket (Right Side) ❙ Cargo Area Light (P112) ❙ Cargo...
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P199) ❙ Audio Antenna (P124) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P97) (P218) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P102) ❙ Door Lock/... Tailgate (P88) ❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P89) Index Home ❙ Brake/Taillights (P216) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P216) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P216) * Not available on all models 6
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P199) ❙ Audio Antenna (P124) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P97) (P218) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P102) ❙ Door Lock/... Tailgate (P88) ❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P89) Index Home ❙ Brake/Taillights (P216) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P216) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P216) * Not available on all models 6
Owner's Manual
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... 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) Gauges (P72)/Information Display (P73)/System Indicators (P64) Security...Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Low Tire Pressure Indicator 8 * Not available on all models models only TPMS Indicator System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator High Temperature Indicator...
... 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) Gauges (P72)/Information Display (P73)/System Indicators (P64) Security...Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Low Tire Pressure Indicator 8 * Not available on all models models only TPMS Indicator System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator High Temperature Indicator...
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit a b Press the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins flashing. Press the CLOCK button again to set the time. Index Home * Not available on all models 11 Fan Control Dial c Temperature Control Dial Mode Control Dial (Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever Models with...
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit a b Press the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins flashing. Press the CLOCK button again to set the time. Index Home * Not available on all models 11 Fan Control Dial c Temperature Control Dial Mode Control Dial (Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever Models with...
Owner's Manual
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... 13 Neutral Transmission is locked. Paddle Shifter (+ Models without pressing the release button. Models with paddle shifter (P153) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Manual Transmission (P171) Automatic Transmission (P165) ● Shift to move out of (P . Driving Shifting Models with paddle shifter Index Home S Position...is locked in 2nd gear) First Used to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is shown in 1st gear) * Not available on . (M Indicator Shift Lever Park Turn off or start the engine. This is useful for engine braking. ● D-paddle shift ...
... 13 Neutral Transmission is locked. Paddle Shifter (+ Models without pressing the release button. Models with paddle shifter (P153) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit Manual Transmission (P171) Automatic Transmission (P165) ● Shift to move out of (P . Driving Shifting Models with paddle shifter Index Home S Position...is locked in 2nd gear) First Used to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is shown in 1st gear) * Not available on . (M Indicator Shift Lever Park Turn off or start the engine. This is useful for engine braking. ● D-paddle shift ...
Owner's Manual
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...off, press and hold the button until it pop up slightly. c d Place the cap in the holder on all models Index Home 14 * Not available on the fuel fill door. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P178) U.S. After refueling, screw the cap back on the edge of the fuel fill... door to remove the cap. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit VSA® OFF Button (P177) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while ...
...off, press and hold the button until it pop up slightly. c d Place the cap in the holder on all models Index Home 14 * Not available on the fuel fill door. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P178) U.S. After refueling, screw the cap back on the edge of the fuel fill... door to remove the cap. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Fit VSA® OFF Button (P177) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while ...
Owner's Manual
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...for additional security. 1 Adding Security with a tether can use the tether for the rear center. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Fit QRG 6. Make sure the child seat is installed with a seat belt and comes with a Tether Since a tether can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor... is activated, and the belt is available. Make sure any unused seat belt that is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to wind up all the way.
...for additional security. 1 Adding Security with a tether can use the tether for the rear center. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Fit QRG 6. Make sure the child seat is installed with a seat belt and comes with a Tether Since a tether can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor... is activated, and the belt is available. Make sure any unused seat belt that is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to wind up all the way.
Owner's Manual
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...enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with the garage door closed. Set the temperature control to high. 4. Index Home * Not available on all the windows and set the heating and cooling * system as you . TOC Safe Driving ■ Have the exhaust system inspected for ... operate a vehicle with the engine running. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas 2012 Fit QRG 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Do not run the engine with carbon monoxide gas. As long as shown below. 1. Select the mode....
...enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with the garage door closed. Set the temperature control to high. 4. Index Home * Not available on all the windows and set the heating and cooling * system as you . TOC Safe Driving ■ Have the exhaust system inspected for ... operate a vehicle with the engine running. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas 2012 Fit QRG 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Do not run the engine with carbon monoxide gas. As long as shown below. 1. Select the mode....
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... Comes On P. 256 ● Shift Position Indicator * ● Indicates the current shift lever position. 2 Shifting P. 165 Index Home * Not available on all models Continued 65 Comes on when the battery is detected. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If "readiness codes" have not been...there are part of Readiness Codes P. 273 ● Malfunction Indicator Lamp ● ● ● Comes on while driving - uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine ...
... Comes On P. 256 ● Shift Position Indicator * ● Indicates the current shift lever position. 2 Shifting P. 165 Index Home * Not available on all models Continued 65 Comes on when the battery is detected. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If "readiness codes" have not been...there are part of Readiness Codes P. 273 ● Malfunction Indicator Lamp ● ● ● Comes on while driving - uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine ...
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uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds later. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals. Avoid sudden starts and ... a dealer. 2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27 ● ● ● Comes on - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Index Home Low Fuel Indicator ● 66 * Not available on when the manual sequential shift mode is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing...
uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds later. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals. Avoid sudden starts and ... a dealer. 2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27 ● ● ● Comes on - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Index Home Low Fuel Indicator ● 66 * Not available on when the manual sequential shift mode is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing...
Owner's Manual
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...tire pressure of any of the tires becomes significantly low. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator U.S. Comes on when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat - Comes on at all models Continued 69... Comes on when the passenger side airbag system is automatically shut off when a compact spare tire is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on all - If the ...place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary. Index Home * Not available on your side airbags.
...tire pressure of any of the tires becomes significantly low. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator U.S. Comes on when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat - Comes on at all models Continued 69... Comes on when the passenger side airbag system is automatically shut off when a compact spare tire is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on all - If the ...place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary. Index Home * Not available on your side airbags.
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...be malfunctioning. Comes on all turn signals blink at the same time. You cannot start the engine. Electrical problems can occur. 70 * Not available on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information. ● ● ● Blinks - Fog Light Indicator * ● ●...; Immobilizer System Indicator Index Home Comes on . uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking The turn signal indicators blink when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. If you ...
...be malfunctioning. Comes on all turn signals blink at the same time. You cannot start the engine. Electrical problems can occur. 70 * Not available on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information. ● ● ● Blinks - Fog Light Indicator * ● ●...; Immobilizer System Indicator Index Home Comes on . uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Fit Indicator Name ● On/Blinking The turn signal indicators blink when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. If you ...
Owner's Manual
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...MinderTM P. 195 ● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime Running Lights P. 96 Daytime Running Lights Indicator ● Index Home * Not available on when the scheduled maintenance is due soon. Comes on for cruise control. ● 2 Cruise Control * P. 173 ● 2 Cruise Control * ...P. 173 Refill washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 211 ● Comes on if you have set . uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Blinks when the security system alarm has been set a speed for a few seconds when you press the...
...MinderTM P. 195 ● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime Running Lights P. 96 Daytime Running Lights Indicator ● Index Home * Not available on when the scheduled maintenance is due soon. Comes on for cruise control. ● 2 Cruise Control * P. 173 ● 2 Cruise Control * ...P. 173 Refill washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 211 ● Comes on if you have set . uu Indicators u 2012 Fit QRG Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Blinks when the security system alarm has been set a speed for a few seconds when you press the...
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QRG 2012 Fit Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving. Index Home Setting the Clock ...76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key ... Positions...103 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ...111 Interior Lights ...111 Interior Convenience Items ...113 Heating and Cooling *...118 Using Vents, Heating and A/C * ...118 * Not available on all models 75
QRG 2012 Fit Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving. Index Home Setting the Clock ...76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key ... Positions...103 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ...111 Interior Lights ...111 Interior Convenience Items ...113 Heating and Cooling *...118 Using Vents, Heating and A/C * ...118 * Not available on all models 75
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...use the remote transmitter * to protect against vehicle theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 90 The keys contain precision electronics. Index Home * Not available on them inspected by a dealer. Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following advice to prevent ...damage to the electronics: 2012 Fit QRG ■ Master Keys Ignition Keys with high temperature or high humidity. Adhere to the following keys: 1 Key Types and ...
...use the remote transmitter * to protect against vehicle theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 90 The keys contain precision electronics. Index Home * Not available on them inspected by a dealer. Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following advice to prevent ...damage to the electronics: 2012 Fit QRG ■ Master Keys Ignition Keys with high temperature or high humidity. Adhere to the following keys: 1 Key Types and ...