Honda Fit 2014 Owner’s Manual

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 29

For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41

2 Instrument Panel P. 69

Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Displays P. 81

2 Controls P. 97

Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 109 Adjusting the Seats P. 120 Interactive Remote P. 136

2 Features P. 141

Audio System P. 142

2 Driving P. 143

Before Driving P. 144 When Driving P. 150 Charging P. 171 Energy Economy P. 184

2 Maintenance P. 187

Before Performing Maintenance P. 188 Maintenance MinderTM P. 191 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 207 Interactive Remote Care P. 222

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 227

Tools P. 228 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 229 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 242 Fuses P. 245 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 252

2 Information P. 253

Specifications P. 254 Identification Numbers P. 255 Warranty Coverages P. 258 Authorized Manuals P. 259

Contents

Child Safety P. 56 Safety Labels P. 68

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 105 Security System P. 107 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 111 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 119 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126 Climate Control System P. 133

Braking P. 165 Parking Your Vehicle P. 169 Rearview Camera P. 170 Modifications P. 185

Maintenance Schedule P. 193 Maintenance Under the Hood P. 195 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 202 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 211 12 Volt Battery P. 220 Remote Transmitter Care P. 221 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 223 Cleaning P. 224

Power System Won’t Start P. 237 Jump Starting P. 238 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 240 Emergency Towing P. 250 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 251

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 2

P. 29

P. 69

P. 97

P. 141

P. 143

P. 187

P. 227

P. 253

P. 261

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 256 Reporting Safety Defects P. 257 Customer Service Information P. 260

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Navigation System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P161)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P118)

❙ Power Switch (P111)

❙ Climate Control System (P133)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P119)

❙ Gauges (P81) ❙ Multi-Information Display (P83)

❙ System Indicators (P70)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P117)

❙ km/mph Change Button (P81)

❙ Charge Lid Release Button (P173, 175)

❙ SPORT Mode Button (P155)

❙ ECON Mode Button (P155)

❙ NORMAL Mode Button (P155)

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P112)

❙ Wipers/Washers (P114)

❙ Brightness Control (P116)

❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P157)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ SEL/RESET Button (P83, 89) ❙ (Information) Button (P83, 89)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

() See the Navigation System Manual

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Parking Brake (P165)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P196)

❙ Power Window Switches (P109)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P44)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P247)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P102)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P119)

❙ Shift Lever

Transmission

(P153)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

(P132)

❙ Glove Box (P128)

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P63)

❙ Map Lights (P126)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P51)

❙ Ceiling Light (P126)

❙ Cargo Floor Box (P130)

❙ Cargo Area Light (P127)

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P64)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Coat Hook (P131)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P130)

❙ USB Adapter Cable

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Seat Belts (P34)

❙ Rear Seat (P125) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P61)

❙ Charging Cable (P173)

❙ Side Airbags (P48)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Front Seat (P120)

❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P195)

❙ Windshield Wipers (P114, 207)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P100)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P119)

❙ How to Charge (P171) ❙ Headlights (P112, 202) ❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights

(P112, 203, 204)

❙ Tires (P211, 229)

Quick Reference Guide

❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P206)

❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P106)

❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P105)

❙ Rear Wiper (P115, 209)

❙ Audio Antenna

❙ Rearview Camera

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Back-Up Lights (P205)

❙ Brake/Taillights (P205)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P205)

Quick Reference Guide

Making Good Use of Your Honda Electric Vehicle

Select Your Preferable Driving Performance.

Using the 3-mode drive system, an extended range can be achieved.

Charging at Home

Your Honda electric vehicle can be charged with an appropriately configured household outlet. If a timer has been set, charging automatically starts and ends.

2 3-Mode Drive System P. 14, 155

2 Charging P. 171, 174 2 Using a Timer P. 182

Quick Reference Guide

Parking

There are several things you need to know when parking your Honda electric vehicle.

2 High Voltage Battery P. 181

How the electric vehicle works

An electric motor propels your Honda electric vehicle.

2 How the Electric Vehicle Works

P. 10

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How the Electric Vehicle Works

Instead of using gasoline to power an internal combustion engine, your vehicle uses stored electricity to power an electric propulsion motor. When decelerating, or going down hills, the electric propulsion motor also acts as a generator to recover a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking works in a manner similar to engine braking on a gasoline powered vehicle, and is enhanced with the shift lever in . As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the efficiency of an electric vehicle (and the vehicle's range) is most impacted by the driver's driving style. Climate control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle's range. There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standard 12 volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other standard 12 volt systems, and a high voltage lithium ion battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12 volt battery.

High Voltage Battery

Learning about the High Voltage battery’s characteristics will help you get the best handling and maximize the range of your electric vehicle.

(P181)

Charging the High Voltage Battery

You can recharge the High Voltage battery using a standard household outlet or at a public charging station.

(P171)

Quick Reference Guide

Safety Precautions

Do not touch the High Voltage system

As much as 400 volts runs through the High Voltage system. Attempting to take a system component apart or disconnect one of its wires can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repairs, it should be performed at an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

If a crash occurs

• Be careful of electric shock hazard.

u If a severe crash damaged your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of

electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

• Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

u The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of

a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.

•

Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden

hose for instance, can be dangerous.

• Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by an authorized Honda

Fit EV dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

The emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some incident such as a crash and a collision. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically shuts down, and your vehicle no longer moves. To recover the High Voltage system back in operation, consult an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

Honda collects and recycles used High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer for more information.

High Voltage System Power Cable

High Voltage Battery

Quick Reference Guide

Eco Assist System

Ambient Meter

● Changes color to reflect your driving style. Green: Energy efficient driving Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration

● Changes to constant red when SPORT mode is selected.

● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.

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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the power switch is in LOCK (0.

Real Time Score (represents your current trip) (P87)

● Each time you turn the power switch to ON

(w, the ecological screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate or

diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.

Feedback with Eco Drive Bar (P88)

● Keep the bar from extending too much to the left or right side. The shorter the bar is while driving, the higher the fuel economy becomes.

Advancing to Second Stage

Receding to First Stage

Advancing to Third Stage

Receding to Second Stage

Drive Cycle Score

Lifetime Points

The bar extends to the left when you press the brake pedal.

The bar extends to the right when you press the accelerator pedal.

Slow deceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy

Slow, steady acceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy

Moderate deceleration

Moderate acceleration

Aggressive deceleration

Aggressive/Inconsistent acceleration

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

Quick Reference Guide

3-Mode Drive System

SPORT Mode

Increases motor performance. Suitable for driving in hills or curves on a mountain, or driving in a suburb.

NORMAL Mode

Balances driving performance and energy economy. Best for most driving situations.

ECON Mode

Maximizes energy economy.

POWER/CHARGE Gauge (with SPORT Mode)

●

The POWER/CHARGE gauge extends to indicate increased power.

Changes the color to reflect your driving mode. SPORT Mode: Red NORMAL Mode: White ECON Mode: Green

Range Display The displayed range changes by your selected driving mode.

There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL, and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance. The mode buttons are located on the control panel.

Quick Reference Guide

Airbags (P41)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P56)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Before Driving Checklist (P144)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P34)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

Safe Driving (P 29)

Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P69)

Lights Reminders

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator

Speedometer

Security System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Gauges (P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P70)

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

System Indicators System Indicators

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator

System Indicators

12 Volt Charging System Indicator

Charge Connector Indicator

POWER REDUCED Indicator

POWER SYSTEM Indicator

System Message Indicator

SPORT Mode Indicator

NORMAL Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

Brake Warning Indicator (Red)

Low Charge Indicator

Electricity Consumption Indicators

Multi-Information Display

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

POWER/CHARGE Gauge

Range Display

Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P97)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

Audio System (P142)

() See the Navigation System Manual

Clock

Turn Signals (P112)

Lights (P112)

Wipers and Washers

(P114)

Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel (P118)

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

Tailgate (P105)

● To open the tailgate, pull the tailgate open handle, and lift up.

Power Door Mirrors

(P119)

● With the power switch in ON the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

(w, move

Power Windows (P109)

● With the power switch in ON and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger’s window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the on position, each passenger’s window switch is disabled.

(w, open

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System (P133)

AUTO Button

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard vents.

ON/OFF Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

(Recirculation) Button

Fan Control Bar

Temperature Control Bar

MODE Control Button

(Fresh Air) Button

Interactive Remote (P136)

● Charging the High Voltage battery

● Turning on the climate control system

1. Make sure the charge connector cable is plugged in.

2. Press the power button.

3. Press and hold the Charge button.

u The beeper sounds once.

1. Press the power button.

2. Press and hold the Climate button.

u The beeper sounds once.

Charge Button

Climate Button

Power Button

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the system on or off.

● The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for

complete details.

Quick Reference Guide

Smartphone App () Visit owners.honda.com/apps

Downloading the smartphone app for the telematics allows for remotely checking your vehicle’s latest status, such as the charge level, and the interior temperature, starting the vehicle charge, and turning on the climate control system. The table below shows what you can using the interactive remote, or smartphone app.

*1:Charge timer can also be set using the multi-information display. (P182)

Features Items Interactive Remote Smartphone App

Receiving the vehicle information High Voltage battery charge level

Interior temperature

Charging status

Climate control system status

Detailed status

Charging the vehicle remotely Start/Stop

Turning on and off the climate control system remotely

Start/Stop

Setting the charging timer

Setting

Climate control timer setting at full charge Setting

Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P143)

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of

(P.

Shifting

Park

Used when parking or turning the power on or off.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Drive

Used for normal driving.

Drive (B)

●

Used when driving down a long hill

●

Used to increase regenerative braking.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Shift Lever

Release Button

Transmission (P152)

● Shift to

(P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button (P161)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time you turn on the power system.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control (P157)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

● TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you turn on the power system.

(P162)

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P187)

Under the Hood (P195)

● Check coolants and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the 12 volt battery condition monthly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up

the hood.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

Lights (P202)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P207)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

Tires (P211)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

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Handling the Unexpected (P227)

Flat Tire (P229)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire using the tire repair kit in the cargo area.

Blown Fuse (P245)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Power System Won’t Start

● If the 12 volt battery is dead, jump start

(P237)

using a booster battery.

Emergency Towing (P250)

● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

Indicators Come On

(P242)

● Identify the indicator and consult the owner’s manual.

Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

The power switch does not turn from

(0 to (q. Why?

The power switch does not turn from

(q to (0 and I

cannot remove the key. Why?

Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right while turning the key.

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position.

Quick Reference Guide

Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door?

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the power switch.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

The beeper sounds when:

●

Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

Quick Reference Guide

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

California Proposition 65 Warning

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

Vehicle Telematics and High-Voltage Battery Monitoring System

This vehicle is equipped with monitoring systems that record vehicle specific (VIN based) information about how the vehicle is being driven (e.g., speed, acceleration, mileage, driving time), vehicle location (latitude, longitude, time), and battery condition while the system is powered on, and then automatically transmits this data to Honda every few minutes. The data transmission system is designed to be secure and is only to be used by Honda. Honda may use the

data to help diagnose problems that may arise with the vehicle and may also combine it with other data for research purposes.

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Regardless of its use, Honda will keep the data confidential and will

NOTICE

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

not permit others to access it unless such access is legally required.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.

3 and

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

Safe Driving

You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 30

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 32

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 34

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 37

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 40

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 41

Types of Airbags ................................ 44

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 44

Side Airbags....................................... 48

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 51

Airbag System Indicators.................... 52

Airbag Care ....................................... 55

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 56

Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 58

Safety of Larger Children ................... 66

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 68

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

■ Restrain all children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

■ Don’t drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

Safe Driving

■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

■ Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

■ Handle high-voltage with care

Familiarize yourself with the charging instructions and warnings supplied in this manual and on the quick reference card. If using a public charger, also observe the charging station manufacturer's instructions.

uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions

uuFor Safe Driving u Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor

Side Airbags

Door Locks

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

9 9

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

Safe Driving

Safety Checklist

1Safety Checklist

If the door and tailgate open indicator is on, a door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the indicator goes off.

2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 75

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For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive. Check if the charging cable is connected to the vehicle and disconnect it if it is. The vehicle will not operate with the cable connected.

• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate.

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• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.

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• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

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• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any passengers are properly belted as well.

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• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height and weight.

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

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■ Proper use of seat belts

1About Your Seat Belts

If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.

1Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after the power switch is turned to ON

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When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the power switch is turned to ON

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the driver’s seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are fastened.

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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

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The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-tosevere frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.

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Fastening a Seat Belt

1Fastening a Seat Belt

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.

Pull out slowly.

Correct Seated Posture.

Latch Plate

Buckle

After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:

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1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.

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caught on anything.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get caught by closing the door.

WARNING

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Lap belt as low as possible

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.

After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.

Push

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.

3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

1Advice for Pregnant Women

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.

To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag:

• When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far

back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.

• When sitting in the front passenger’s seat, adjust

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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1Seat Belt Inspection

WARNING

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.

• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.

u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only

use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer after any collision.

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Airbag System Components

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The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of impact. The airbag system includes:

a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

b Two side airbags, one for the driver and

one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

c Two side curtain airbags, one for each

side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.

d An electronic control unit that continually

monitors and records information about the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the power switch is in ON

e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The

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driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.

f A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat

is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.

g Weight sensors in the front passenger’s

seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).

h Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe front or side collision.

i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

you that the front passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.

j Sensors that can detect if a child or small

statured adult is in the deployment path of the front passenger’s side airbag.

k An indicator on the instrument panel that

alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

l An indicator on the instrument panel that

alerts you that the front passenger’s side airbag has been turned off.

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Important facts about your airbags

1Important facts about your airbags

Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

When driving, keep hands and arms out of the deployment path of the front airbag by holding each side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over the airbag cover.

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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, and other minor injuries, and sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.

What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

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1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the power switch is in ON

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1Front Airbags (SRS)

Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiplethreshold front airbags (SRS). During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/ or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.

Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.

• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary restraint system.

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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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Operation

1How the Front Airbags Work

After a front airbag inflates in a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Although the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

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Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

How the Front Airbags Work

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The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.

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While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.

The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

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■ When front airbags should not deploy

Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle. Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed to deploy in such collisions. Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a rollover.

■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.

■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage

appears severe

Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they had deployed.

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Advanced Airbags

1Advanced Airbags

If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the driver’s seating position.

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

the floor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat

belts properly.

• Do not place any cover over the passenger side

dashboard.

Driver’s Seat Position Sensor

Passenger’s Seat Weight Sensors

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Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.

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The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.

If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.

Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the passenger’s front airbag.

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1Side Airbags

Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.

If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger seat.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

Housing Location

When inflated

Side Airbag

Side Airbags

The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

Housing Locations

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Operation

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The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seatbacks.

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

When the sensors detect a moderate-tosevere side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.

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■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.

■ When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears

It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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1Side Airbag Cutoff System

The sensors that monitor the front passenger’s height and body position may not work if:

• The seat-back is wet

• The passenger is touching a metal or other

electrical conductive object

• A seat cushion is on the seat

• The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing

Sensor that monitor the passenger’s height.

Sensor that monitor the passenger’s position.

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To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:

• The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front passenger seat.

• The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the deployment path of the side airbag.

When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes on.

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Side Airbag Off Indicator

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If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be turned on, and the indicator will go off.

If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit properly restrained in a rear seat.

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Side Curtain Airbags

1Side Curtain Airbags

The side curtain airbags are most effective when an occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and sitting upright, well back in their seat.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

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Housing Locations

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Operation

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■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.

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1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

WARNING

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

■ When the power switch is turned to ON

The indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Such as:

• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back

pocket.

• A child seat or other object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of

the front passenger’s seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is forced back against

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

• An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.

If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer as soon as possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.

If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the indicator will not come on.

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■ When the passenger airbag off

indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

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1Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the power switch to ON

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indicator should come on for a few seconds and then go out. If it doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer as soon as possible.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

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■ When the side airbag off indicator

comes on

This indicator comes on if the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off because the passenger is too small to be sitting in the front seat, is slouching or not sitting upright, or has leaned into the airbag’s deployment path.

Unless the passenger is a smaller statured adult or a child, the indicator should go off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position.

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Airbag Care

1Airbag Care

We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit.

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer in the following situations:

■ When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.

■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inflate, have an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

■ Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting an authorized

Honda Fit EV dealer

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009.

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/ territories have laws restricting where children may ride.

WARNING

Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

Protecting Child Passengers

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children age 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:

• An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to safely control the vehicle.

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an

1Protecting Child Passengers

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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WARNING

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the event of a collision.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when

the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

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1Protecting Infants

Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a forward facing position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions before installation.

WARNING

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.

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Protecting Infants

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An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is at least one year old.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat

Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position.

If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Protecting Smaller Children

1Protecting Smaller Children

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations regarding child seat use where you are driving, and follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

WARNING

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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■ Forward-facing child seat placement

We strongly recommend placing a forwardfacing child seat in a rear seating position.

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed to simplify the installation process and reduce the likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

Selecting a Child Seat

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Marks

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors.

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then

attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat.

u When installing the child seat, make sure

that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

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Flexible Type

1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

3. Put the head restraint to its upright, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

according to the seat maker’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle.

u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked.

u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt.

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

1Adding Security with a Tether

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is available.

Tether Anchorage Points

Adding Security with a Tether

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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

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Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

Outer Position

Anchor

Center Position

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1. Put the head restraint to its upright, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

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1Safety of Larger Children

WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

Safety of Larger Children

Protecting Larger Children

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The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/ shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the following questions.

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

■ Checklist

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip?

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Booster Seats

1Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly. There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province, or territory where you intend to drive.

1Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

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Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.

• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the

seat.

■ Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up properly.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Safety Labels

Sun Visor

Radiator Caps

Dashboard

Doorjambs

Power System Case

High Voltage system components

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer for a replacement.

Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 70

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 79

Gauges and Multi-Information Displays

Gauges.............................................. 81

Multi-Information Display .................. 83

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Brake Warning Indicator (Red)

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.

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Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system or ABS.

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Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

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Comes on along with the brake system indicator - Immediately stop in

a safe place. Contact an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer for repair. The brake pedal becomes harder to operate. Depress the pedal further than you normally do.

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Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have the vehicle checked by

an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

2 If the Brake Warning Indicator

Comes On P. 243

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON

(w, then

goes off.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the cooperative control with regenerative braking.

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Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer immediately.

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

POWER SYSTEM

Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the power switch to ON (w, and goes off.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the electric vehicle system or plug-in charging system.

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Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

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Comes on when you turn the power switch to ON (w after having charged your vehicle - Have the

vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

Low Charge Indicator

Charge Connector Indicator

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Comes on when the High Voltage battery is running low.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Comes on when the charge connector is connected to the inlet.

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Comes on - There is a decrease in acceleration performance. Recharge the High Voltage battery as soon as possible.

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The vehicle does not move while the charge connector is plugged into the inlet.

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then

— —

goes off.

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Comes on when the power system temperature is high.

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Park in a safe place, and cool the system down.

2 Overheating P. 241

POWER REDUCED

Indicator

12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator

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Comes on when the power system temperature is low.

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Comes on when the High Voltage battery charge level is extremely low.

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Comes on when you turn the power switch to ON (w, and goes off when the power system is on.

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Comes on when the 12 volt battery is not charging.

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Goes off once you start charging, or driving as the High Voltage battery warms up.

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Caused by the low battery charge level - Immediately charge the High

Voltage battery.

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Comes on while driving - Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to reduce electricity consumption. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

2 If the 12 Volt Battery Charging

System Indicator Comes On P. 242

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uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Transmission Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Blinks if the shift lever has a problem.

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Indicates the current shift lever position.

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Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer immediately.

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Shift Lever Position

2 Shifting P. 153

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Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

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Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the power switch to ON (w .

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If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on about a few seconds later.

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Blinks while driving if either you or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

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The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you and the front passenger fasten your seat belts.

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Stays on after you or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt

- A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 35

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag system

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Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.

2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

P. 167

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Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle

checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Indicator

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) OFF Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON

(w, then

goes off.

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Blinks when VSA® is active.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA® system.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON

(w, then

goes off.

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Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

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Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka

ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System P. 160

2 VSA® On and Off P. 161

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uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not completely closed.

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The beeper sounds and the indicator

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Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

comes on if any door is opened while driving.

EPS (Electric Power Steering) System Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the power switch to ON

(w, and goes off when the

power system is on.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS (Electric Power Steering) System.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w .

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Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes significantly low.

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Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS.

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Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle

checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes

On P. 243

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Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

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Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS

Indicator Comes On or Blinks P. 244

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Side Airbag Off Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Comes on when the passenger side airbag system is automatically shut off.

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It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

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Comes on when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat - Have the vehicle

checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

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Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat - Have the passenger sit

properly.

System Message Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w , then goes off.

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Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system message on the multi-information display appears at the same time.

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While the indicator is on, press the

(information) button to see

the message again.

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Refer to the indicator information in this chapter when a system message appears on the multi-information display. Take appropriate action for the message.

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The multi-information display does not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.

Turn Signal Indicators

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The turn signal indicators blink when you operate the turn signal lever.

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If you press the hazard warning button, both indicators and all turn signals blink

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Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 203, 205

at the same time.

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Indicator

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

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High Beam Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

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Lights On Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Security System Alarm Indicator

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Comes on whenever the light switch is on.

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Comes on briefly when you turn the power switch to ON

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Comes on if the immobilizer system

(w, then goes off.

cannot recognize the key information.

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Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

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If you remove the key from the power switch while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

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Blinks - You cannot start the motor. Turn the power switch to LOCK

(0, pull

the key out, and then insert the key and turn it to ON (w again.

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Repeatedly blinks - The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

●

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.

2 Security System Alarm P. 107

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

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CRUISE MAIN Indicator

Comes on when you press the CRUISE button.

2 Cruise Control P. 157

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Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control.

2 Cruise Control P. 157

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

SPORT Mode Indicator

NORMAL Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

turn the power switch to ON

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Comes on when you press the SPORT mode button.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON

●

Comes on when you press the NORMAL mode button.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the power switch to ON (w .

●

Comes on when you press the ECON mode button.

(w.

2 3-Mode Drive System P. 155

(w.

2 3-Mode Drive System P. 155

*1:The driving mode message on the multi-information display appears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode button.

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again with the system message indicator on.

Message Condition Explanation

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Appears when you unplug the charge connector while the power switch is in ON

(w.

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Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY (q, and then, back to ON

(w again.

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Appears when you open the driver’s door while the key is in LOCK (0 .

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Appears when you open the driver’s door while the key is in ACCESSORY (q .

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Appears when there is a problem with the plug-in charging system or the charging station outlet.

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Remove the key from the power switch.

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Turn the power switch to LOCK (0 , then remove the key.

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This message only - There may be a problem with the charging station outlet. Consult with the instructions provided at the station or a qualified technician. If the outlet works properly, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

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Comes on with the POWER SYSTEM indicator - Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

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Message Condition Explanation

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Appears when the key is turned to ACCESSORY (q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is closed.)

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Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

●

Consequently, MAINTENANCE REQUIRED NOW follow.

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Appears while you are customizing the settings for the following reasons: The shift lever is moved out of (P.

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2 Reminder Message on the Multi-Information Display P. 191

2 Customized Features P. 89

Instrument Panel

Gauges and Multi-Information Displays

1Speedometer

Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the displayed measurements switch between mph and km/h, or the units corresponding to the item.

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, power/charge gauge, High Voltage battery charge level gauge, range display and related indicators. They are displayed when the power switch is in ON

Speedometer

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Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

POWER/CHARGE Gauge

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■ Electric motor

The degree to which the electric motor is being powered is displayed by the needle on the POWER side.

■ Battery charge in progress

The degree to which the High Voltage battery is being charged is displayed by the needle on the CHARGE side.

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Instrument Panel

1High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

The High Voltage battery charge level may decrease under the following conditions:

• When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.

• When the 12 volt battery has been disconnected.

• When the High Voltage battery control system

corrects its reading.

The charge level reading will be corrected automatically while driving.

Changes in the temperature of the High Voltage battery can increase or decrease the battery's charging capacity. If temperature changes cause the battery's capacity to change, the number of indicators in the battery charge level gauge may also change, even if the amount of charging remains the same.

Upper Side

Lower Side

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

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Shows the remaining High Voltage battery charge level.

Electricity Consumption Indicators

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Range Display

■

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining power. The displayed range changes by your selected driving mode.

2 3-Mode Drive System P. 14, 155

The more electricity the climate control system consumes, the indicators in the upper side increase.

The more electricity the electronic accessories consumes, the indicators in the lower side increase.

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OFF

SEL/RESET Button

(Information)

Button

Ecological Drive Display

Average Fuel Economy Records

Customizable Setting Entry

Average Vehicle Speed

Elapsed Time Average Fuel

Economy

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Switching the Display

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Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.

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Instrument Panel

Trip BTrip A

Odometer

Outside Temperature

SEL/RESET Button

SEL/RESET

Button

SEL/RESET Button

1Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

Odometer

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

Trip Meter

■

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

■ Resetting a trip meter

meter is reset to 0.0.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip

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Outside Temperature

1Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the multi-information display’s customized features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 89

1Elapsed Time

You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.

2 Customized Features P. 89

■

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit.

■ Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5 °F if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

2 Customized Features P. 89

Elapsed Time

■

Shows the time during one drive cycle.

Average Speed

■

Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.

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Instrument Panel

Latest Average Fuel Economy

Past Average Fuel Economy

1Average Fuel Economy

You can change whether to reset the average fuel economy.

2 Customized Features P. 89

Average Fuel Economy Records

■

Shows the average fuel economy for the last three driving cycles (1-3), and the current driving cycle (0) in miles/kWh or km/kWh.

Average Fuel Economy

■

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of Trip A and B in miles/kWh or km/kWh. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

Each time you turn the power switch to ON

(w, the display is updated, and the oldest

record is deleted.

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Leaf ICON

1st Stage

2nd Stage

3rd Stage

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Ecological Drive Display

■

■ Real-Time score

The Eco assist scoring system is a point system you can use to monitor your driving style and its impact on energy economy. Points are represented by leaf icons on the multiinformation display. Leaves are:

• Accumulated when your driving style is energy efficient.

• Deducted when your style is not energy efficient.

■ Reset the system

To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not turn on the power system.

1. The shift lever must be in

2. Turn the power switch to ON (w .

3. If the system is in ECON mode, press the NORMAL mode button.

4. Depress the brake pedal twice.

u The ambient meter color changes from white to green. u When the ENERGY EFFICIENCY BACKLIGHT setting on the multi-information

display is off, the color stays in white.

5. Press the ECON mode button.

6. Press the NORMAL mode button.

u The ambient meter color turns off.

7. Turn the power switch to LOCK

(P.

(0.

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Instrument Panel

1Feedback with eco drive bar

The ambient meter color changes corresponding to the level of eco drive bar extension.

Deceleration

High Fuel Economy

Aggressive Deceleration

Moderate Deceleration

Acceleration

High Fuel Economy

Moderate Acceleration

Aggressive Acceleration

■ Feedback with eco drive bar

The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar near the center line for better fuel economy while driving.

Charge Timer Setting

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You can set the timer for the High Voltage battery charge.

2 Using a Timer P. 182

Instrument Panel

Customized Features

1Customized Features

To customize other features, press the SEL/RESET button on the CHANGE SETTINGS screen, then press the button.

2 List of customizable options P. 91 2 Example for customizing settings P. 93

When you customize settings: Shift to

(P.

(Information) Button

Press to change the customize menus and items.

SEL/RESET Button Press to set your selection.

■

Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

■ How to customize

Press the button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS while the power switch is in ON

(w.

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Instrument Panel

DEFAULT ALL

EXIT DOOR SETUP

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A RESET with CHARGE

ELAPSED TIME RESET

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

AUTO DOOR LOCK

LANGUAGE SELECTIONSEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

METER SETUP

LIGHTING SETUP

CHARGE TIMER SETUP

CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS

DISPLAY KM/MILES

ENERGY EFFICIENCY BACKLIGHT

HOLD ECON MODE

SEL/RESET EXIT

SEL/RESET

CHANGE SETTINGS

■ Customization flow

Press the button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS and press the SEL/RESET button.

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■ List of customizable options

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

CHARGE TIMER SETUP

TIMER ON/OFF

MODE TIME*1/FULL

Sets the timer for the High Voltage battery charge.

START 00:00 ~ 23:50

END 00:00 ~ 23:50

METER SETUP

LIGHTING SETUP

*1: Default Setting

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A RESET with CHARGE

Changes the displayed language. English

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F

Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset when you recharge.

ON/OFF

/French/Spanish

~ +5°F

ELAPSED TIME RESET Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF*1/TRIP A/TRIP B

DISPLAY KM/MILES

ENERGY EFFICIENCY BACKLIGHT

Changes the displayed measurement on the multiinformation display and the range display.

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. ON

HOLD ECON MODE Maintains ECON mode. ON

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

AUTO

/KM/MILES

/OFF

60 sec/30 sec*1/15 sec

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

DOOR SETUP

DEFAULT ALL

*1:Default Setting

AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature.

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

Changes the setting for when the doors and the tailgate unlock automatically.

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock on the first operation of the remote or key.

LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds.

Changes the time it takes for the doors and the tailgate to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door and the tailgate.

Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default. CANCEL/SET

OFF/WITH VEH SPD*1/SHIFT

FROM

OFF/DRIVER DOOR With SHIFT to (P*1/ALL DOORS With SHIFT to (P/DRIVER DOOR With IGN OFF/ALL DOORS With IGN OFF

DRIVER DOOR*1/ALL DOORS

ON*1/OFF

90 sec/60 sec/30 sec

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■ Example for customizing settings

The steps for changing the TRIP A RESET with CHARGE setting to ON are shown below. The default setting for TRIP A RESET with CHARGE is OFF.

1. Press and release the button until CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS appears on the

display.

2. Press the SEL/RESET button.

u CHARGE TIMER SETUP appears on the

display.

3. Press and release the button until CHANGE SETTINGS appears on the

display.

4. Press the SEL/RESET button.

u METER SETUP appears on the display.

5. Press the SEL/RESET button.

u LANGUAGE SELECTION appears first

on the display.

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6. Press the button until TRIP A RESET with CHARGE appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button.

u The display switches to the SETUP

screen, where you can select ON, OFF, or EXIT.

7. Press the button and select ON, then press the SEL/RESET button.

8. Press the button until EXIT appears on the display, then press the SEL/

RESET button.

9. Repeat Step 8 until you return to the

normal screen.

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1Telematics Control Unit

If you are planning to use the smartphones, check the telematics control unit signal strength before leaving the vehicle.

Telematics Control Unit

■

Trip Summary

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Sends and receives information between your vehicle and smartphones.

When you turn the power s witch t o LOCK (0, the telematics control unit signal strength and High Voltage battery charge timer setting appear on the multi-information display.

Shows the distance traveled in mile or km, the regenerated electric power, and the electricity consumption both in mile or km equivalent during your last trip when you turn the power switch to LOCK

(0.

Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................... 98

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside .......................................... 100

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside ............................................. 102

Childproof Door Locks .....................103

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ..........104

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Using the Tailgate Open Handle....... 106

Security System ................................ 107

Immobilizer System .......................... 107

Security System Alarm...................... 107

Opening and Closing the Windows ... 109 Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

Power Switch................................... 111

Turn Signals..................................... 112

Light Switches.................................. 112

Daytime Running Lights ................... 113

Wipers and Washers ........................ 114

Brightness Control ........................... 116

Rear Defogger Button ...................... 117

Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 118

Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 119

Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 119

Power Door Mirrors ......................... 119

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 120

Adjusting the Seat Positions............. 120

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items ................................................ 126

Interior Lights .................................. 126

Interior Convenience Items .............. 128

Climate Control System ................... 133

Using Automatic Climate Control .... 133

Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 135

Interactive Remote ........................... 136

Error Code....................................... 139

Controls

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

1Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 107

The keys contain precision electronics. Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics:

• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in

locations with high temperature or high humidity.

• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

• Keep the keys away from liquids.

• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the

battery. If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power system may not turn on, and the remote transmitter may not work. If the keys do not work properly, have them inspected by an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following key:

Keys

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Use the key to turn on and off the power system, and to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate. You can also use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate, and open the charge lid.

Controls

Key Number Tag

1Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of a vehicle. If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot activate the power system, contact an authorized Honda Fit EV dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Key Types and Functions

Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key.

Honda Fit 2014 Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Making Good Use of Your Honda Electric Vehicle

How the Electric Vehicle Works

Eco Assist System

3-Mode Drive System

Safe Driving (P 29)

Instrument Panel (P69)

Controls (P97)

Driving (P143)

Maintenance (P187)

Handling the Unexpected (P227)

What to Do If

A Few Words About Safety

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls