Honda Fit: Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission models
3. Move the shift lever from 
to
.
Manual transmission models
3. Move the shift lever to 
.
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
NOTICE
Automatic transmission models
The following can damage the transmission: • Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Moving the shift lever into
before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
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Parking
Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle. Make sure the parking
brake is set firmly, or your vehicle may roll if it is parked on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmis ...
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