Under The Hood - Honda 2016 FIT Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil
*1
B Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect fuel lines and connections
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change
the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
3 Replace transmission fluid
4 Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
5 Replace engine coolant
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot in the air from industry
and diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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Under the Hood

Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil
dipstick (orange)
Washer fluid
(blue cap)
Engine coolant reserve tank
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
MAINTENANCE
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Battery
Radiator cap
Lever
Grip
Support
Clamp
rod
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