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.
See also:
Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery.
3. Manual transmission:
Press the clutch pedal down all the way. The START ( ...
Brake System
Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.
To release:
1. Pull the lever slightly ...
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