Honda Fit: Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the Engine Won’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
See also:
Fuel Information
■ Fuel recomme
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking
noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■ ...
Manual Transmission
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) so the steering wheel does not
lock.
Make sure all accessories ar ...
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic
system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle’s
em ...
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