Vehicle Identification Number

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a. |
Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle |
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JHM: |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
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LUC: |
Honda Automobile (China) Co., Ltd. |
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b. |
Line, Body, and Engine Type |
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GE8: |
Fit/L15A7 |
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c. |
Body Type and Transmission Type |
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G: 4-door Hatchback/5-speed Manual |
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H: 4-door Hatchback/5-speed Automatic |
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d. |
Vehicle Grade (Series) |
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USA models |
Canada models |
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3: Fit (Base) |
2: DX |
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5: Fit Sport |
3: DX-A |
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6: Sport Navi |
5: LX |
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7: Sport |
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e. |
Check Digit |
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f. |
Model Year |
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D: '13 |
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g. |
Factory Code |
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C: Saitama Factory in Japan 3: Huangpu Guangzhou Factory in China |
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h. |
Serial Number |
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Engine Number

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a. |
Engine Type |
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L15A7: |
1.5 L SOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine |
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b. |
Serial Number |
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5200001-: Produced in China (Canada models) |
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6650001-: Produced in Saitama (M/T model) |
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6900001-: Produced in Saitama (A/T model) |
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Transmission Number
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a. |
Transmission Type |
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SP4M: 5-speed Manual |
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CKWM: 5-speed Manual (Produced in China) |
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MP5A: 5-speed Automatic |
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GPVA: 5-speed Automatic (Produced in China) |
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b. |
Serial Number |
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2000001-: CKWM, GPVA |
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4000001-: MP5A |
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7000001-: SP4M |
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Paint Code
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Code |
Color |
USA models |
Canada models |
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NH-578 |
Taffeta White |
0 |
0 |
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NH-700M |
Alabaster Silver Metallic |
0 |
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NH-731P |
Crystal Black Pearl |
0 |
0 |
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NH-737M |
Polished Metal Metallic |
0 |
0 |
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BG-59M |
Blue Raspberry Metallic |
0 |
0 |
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B-553P |
Vortex Blue Pearl |
0 |
0 |
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R-81 |
Milano Red |
0 |
0 |
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YR-592M |
Orangeburst Metallic |
0 |
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RP-45P |
Midnight Plum Pearl |
0 |

Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and
START (III).
LOCK (0) - You can insert or remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly ...
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance. ...
Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement
Special Tools Required
Bearing Driver Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200
Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE:
If the ball joint boot is ...