Honda Fit (2019 year). Instruction

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.

This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Lights off

Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in

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• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The shift lever is moved out of

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• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2 : Continuously variable transmission models

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

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

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

All models

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, daytime
running lights, side marker, tail,
and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

U.S. models

Canadian models

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Canadian models

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

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When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.

Light Sensor

U.S. models

Canadian models

* Not available on all models

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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with the headlight switch on, but do

not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, the system may not respond to the lights
properly:

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as streetlights and electric
billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or with many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer.

The system operates when:

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam position.

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The low beams are on and the system
recognizes that you are driving at night.

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The vehicle speed is above 45mph (72km/h).

How it works

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.

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The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 30mph (48km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 15mph (24km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running for more than a few seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.

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Operating the System

Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the heating and cooling system

/climate

control system

to cool down the interior and, if

necessary, also use defroster mode with the air
flow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

Headlight Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.
If you want the auto high-beam operation to resume at once, pull and hold the lever
towards you for a few seconds.

Operating the System

If the Auto High-Beam Cannot Operate: Clean
Windshield message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Auto High-Beam

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Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in
ON

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and the light switch is in the AUTO

position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for at least 40
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever towards you and hold it for at
least 30 seconds. The auto high-beam
indicator in the meter will blink once.

*1 : Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition

switch.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you start the
engine.

AUTO Position

U.S. models

Canadian models

AUTO Position

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON

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• The headlight switch is OFF, or in AUTO or

• The parking brake is released.

The high beam headlights return to original brightness once the headlight switch is
turned on.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

Models with adjustment ring

All models

Pull to
use
washer.

MIST

INT: Low speed with
intermittent

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Adjustment
Ring

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.

Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you shift the transmission to

(

R with the windshield wipers activated, the rear

wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

If the wiper stops operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY

(

q or LOCK

(

, then

remove the obstacle.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.

INT: Intermittent

ON: Continuous wipe

OFF

Washer

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT (Intermittent)

Intermittent

LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)

Continuous

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON

(

, you can use the

(select/reset) knob to adjust instrument

panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, turn the

knob to

the right until the brightness display is up to max, the
beeper sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(Select/Reset) Knob

Models without multi-information
display

Models with multi-information display

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button or touch the icon to defog the
rear window and mirrors when the ignition
switch is in ON

(

The rear defogger and heated door mirror
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

Models with heating and cooling system

Models with climate control system

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.

Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Interior Rearview Mirror

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Tab

Night
Position

Daytime
Position

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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