
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).
Checking the Battery
Check the battery condition monthly. Look at
the test indicator window and check the
terminals for corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system* is d ...
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever
is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignit ...
Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment
Inspection
Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 lbf)
of force to fully apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be
locked within the specif ...