Honda Fit: Handling the Unexpected
Flat Tire
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire with the compact spare tire*, or using the tire repair kit* in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
● Identify the indicator and consult the owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.
Overheating
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
See also:
Manual Transmission
The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation.
It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse. When shifting
up or down, make sure you pu ...
CD Player
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
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Fuel Information
■ Fuel recomme
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking
noise
that can lead to engine damage.
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