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:
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for
driving. ...
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly ...
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder
messages
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
.
The messages notify you w ...
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