The Honda Fit debuted in June 2001 in Japan and immediately became a big hit. By December 2001, it had outsold the Toyota Corolla, and ranked first in sales for nine out of twelve months in 2002. It subsequently was introduced in Europe (early 2002), Australia (late 2002), South America (early 2003), South Africa and South-East Asia (2003), China (Sep 2004), and Mexico (late 2005).
Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout
this manual.
The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your ...
Change Lever Clearance Inspection (M/T)
Measure the clearance between the change lever (A) and the select lever
(B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service
limit, go to step 2.
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Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.
Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
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