Handling The Unexpected; Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength; Jump Starting; Shift Lever Does Not Move - Honda 2016 FIT Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*

If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, follow the below steps to start
the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed (and the clutch
pedal for manual transmission), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Remove the under-hood fuse box cover (see
page 108). Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the stud bolt as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
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Booster
battery
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
*if equipped
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's stud bolt.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

Shift Lever Does Not Move*

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift release lock.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Slot
Cover
Shift lock
release slot
Release button
*if equipped
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