Honda Fit: Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
or
LOCK 
while driving, the engine will
shut down
and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in 
, as
you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced.
NOTICE
Sport Mod
The following can damage the under spoiler: • Parking the vehicle by a parking block • Parallel parking along the road shoulder • Driving towards the bottom of a hill • Driving up or down to a different surface level (such as a road shoulder) • Driving on a rutted or bumpy road • Driving on a road with potholes.
■In Rain
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine, driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
■Other Precautions
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
See also:
Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE:
Identify each part as it is removed so that each item can be reinstalled
in its original location.
Inspect the rocker arm shaft and the rocker arms.
If reused, the ...
A/T Secondary Shaft Sealing Ring Replacement (A/T)
The sealing rings are synthetic resin with chamfered ends. Check the
condition of the sealing rings, and replace them only if they are worn,
distorted, or damaged.
For a better fit, squeeze ...
GPS System
The signals received from the GPS satellites
are extremely weak (less than a millionth
of the strength of a local FM station) and
require an unobstructed view of the sky.
The GPS antenna is loca ...
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