Vehicle Identification Number

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a. |
Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle |
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JHM: |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
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LUC: |
Honda Automobile (China) Co., Ltd. |
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b. |
Line, Body, and Engine Type |
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GE8: |
Fit/L15A7 |
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c. |
Body Type and Transmission Type |
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G: 4-door Hatchback/5-speed Manual |
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H: 4-door Hatchback/5-speed Automatic |
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d. |
Vehicle Grade (Series) |
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USA models |
Canada models |
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3: Fit (Base) |
2: DX |
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5: Fit Sport |
3: DX-A |
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6: Sport Navi |
5: LX |
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7: Sport |
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e. |
Check Digit |
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f. |
Model Year |
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D: '13 |
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g. |
Factory Code |
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C: Saitama Factory in Japan 3: Huangpu Guangzhou Factory in China |
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h. |
Serial Number |
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Engine Number

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a. |
Engine Type |
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L15A7: |
1.5 L SOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine |
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b. |
Serial Number |
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5200001-: Produced in China (Canada models) |
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6650001-: Produced in Saitama (M/T model) |
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6900001-: Produced in Saitama (A/T model) |
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Transmission Number
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a. |
Transmission Type |
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SP4M: 5-speed Manual |
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CKWM: 5-speed Manual (Produced in China) |
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MP5A: 5-speed Automatic |
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GPVA: 5-speed Automatic (Produced in China) |
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b. |
Serial Number |
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2000001-: CKWM, GPVA |
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4000001-: MP5A |
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7000001-: SP4M |
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Paint Code
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Code |
Color |
USA models |
Canada models |
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NH-578 |
Taffeta White |
0 |
0 |
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NH-700M |
Alabaster Silver Metallic |
0 |
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NH-731P |
Crystal Black Pearl |
0 |
0 |
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NH-737M |
Polished Metal Metallic |
0 |
0 |
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BG-59M |
Blue Raspberry Metallic |
0 |
0 |
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B-553P |
Vortex Blue Pearl |
0 |
0 |
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R-81 |
Milano Red |
0 |
0 |
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YR-592M |
Orangeburst Metallic |
0 |
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RP-45P |
Midnight Plum Pearl |
0 |

Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. C ...
Stator Test
Check that there is continuity between each lead (A):
If there is continuity, go to step
24.
If there is no continuity, replace the stator.
...
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
► The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push ...