Honda Fit (2019 year). Instruction - part 36

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Overheating

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How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and 

stop the engine once the high temperature 
indicator goes off.

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If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 

the coolant level and check the cooling 
system components for leaks.

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If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, add coolant until it reaches the 
MAX mark.

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If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, 
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the 
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open 
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to 
the base of the filler neck, and put the 
cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature 
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer 
for repairs.

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How to Handle Overheating

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. 
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze 
as soon as possible.

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WARNING

Removing the radiator cap while the 
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray 
out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool 
down before removing the radiator cap.

MAX

Reserve Tank

MIN

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

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Add oil as necessary.

2 Oil Check P. 502

3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

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The indicator goes off: Start driving again.

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The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine 
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the heating and cooling system

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/climate control system

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, rear 

defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer 
for repairs.

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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause 
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the 
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge 
the battery.

* Not available on all models

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control 

system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

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The message appears on when:

An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being 
loose or not being installed.

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What to do when the message appears:

1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

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If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3. Drive for several days of normal driving.

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The message should go off.

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When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of 
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described 
above.

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Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, 
the emissions control system and the engine could be 
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when 
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at 
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle 
inspected.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the 

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator 
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine 

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and 
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift 
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come 
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution 
system is not working. This can result in vehicle 
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

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Canada

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or 
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated. 
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed, 
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the 
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on 
the driver side doorjamb.

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Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact 
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire. 
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

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Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.

U.S. models

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause 
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always 
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, 
turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

(

0

*1

 and 

check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

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Fuse box A

Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push 
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box 
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the 
fuse number and box cover number.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Headlight Low Beam Main

20 A

2

CDC

*

(30 A)

3

Hazard

10 A

4

DBW

15 A

5

Wiper

(30 A)

6

Stop

10 A

7

IGP

15 A

8

IG Coil

15 A

9

EOP

*

(10 A)

10

INJ

(20 A)

11

–

–

12

Main Fan

30 A

13

Starter SW

(30 A)

14

MG Clutch

(7.5 A)

15

Battery Sensor

(7.5 A)

16

–

–

17

Daytime Running Lights

(7.5 A)

18

Horn

10 A

19

Fog Light

*

(15 A)

20

UB ECU

*

(7.5 A)

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an 

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition 
switch.

*2 : Models with smart entry system
*3 : Models without smart entry system

Circuit Protected

Amps

21

Back Up Main

15 A

22

Interior Lights

7.5 A

23

Sub Fan

(30 A)

24

–

–

25

Smart Entry Auto Start

*2

(7.5 A)

26

ST MG

*3

(7.5 A)

27

–

–

28

–

–

29

Back Up

(10 A)

30

IGP LAF

(10 A)

31

IGPS

(7.5 A)

32 Right Headlight Low Beam

10 A

33

Left Headlight Low Beam

10 A

* Not available on all models

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse box B

Tab

a

b c

d

Pull up the cover on the + terminal, then 
remove it while pulling out the tab as 
shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses 
should be done by a dealer.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

a

Battery Main

100 A

b

RB Main 1

70 A

c

RB Main 2

80 A

d

CAP Main

70 A

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse box A

Located behind the instrument panel.
Fuse locations are shown on the label under 
the steering column.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and label number.

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Interior Fuse Boxes

Fuse Label

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Door Lock

(20 A)

2

–

–

3

Smart

*

(10 A)

4

Driver Side Door Unlock

15 A

5

Passenger Side Door Unlock

15 A

6

Driver Door Unlock

(10 A)

7

Driver Door Lock

(10 A)

8

Driver’s Power Window

20 A

9

Passenger’s Power Window

20 A

10

Rear Left Power Window

20 A

11

Rear Right Power Window

20 A

12

Driver Side Door Lock

15 A

13

Passenger Side Door Lock

15 A

14

–

–

15 Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

16

STS

*

(7.5 A)

17

ACC Socket Console

*

(20 A)

18

Moonroof

*

(20 A)

19

Front Seat Heater

*

(20 A)

20

–

–

Circuit Protected

Amps

21

–

–

22

Washer

15 A

23

Rear Wiper

*

(10 A)

24

A/C

7.5 A

25

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

26

Starter Cut

7.5 A

27

ABS/VSA

7.5 A

28

SRS

10 A

29

Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

30

ACG

10 A

31

Power Window

10 A

32

Fuel Pump

15 A

33

SRS

7.5 A

34

Meter

7.5 A

35

Mission SOL

7.5 A

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Front ACC Socket

20 A

37

ACC

7.5 A

38

ACC Key Lock

7.5 A

39

Option

(10 A)

40

Rear Wiper

10 A

41

−

−

42

−

−

* Not available on all models

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse box B

Remove the cover by putting the flat-tip 
screwdriver into the side slot as shown.

Cover

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

EPS

70 A

IG Main

30 A

*1

50 A

*2

Fuse Box Main 2

50 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

Fuse Box Main 1

30 A

Fuse Box Main 3

40 A

2

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

*1 : Models with smart entry system
*2 : Models without smart entry system

Circuit Protected

Amps

3

Heater

30 A

4

*1

IG Main 2

30 A

4

*2

–

–

5

ABS/VSA FSR

30 A

6

–

–

7

–

–

8

Front Sensor Camera

(7.5 A)

*

9

Small Light

10 A

10

ACC Socket (Console)

*

(20 A)

11

Rear Defogger

30 A

12

*1

−

−

12

*2

ACC Key Lock

(7.5 A)

13

Heated Door Mirror

*

(10 A)

14

A/C Blower SW

(7.5 A)

15

*1

–

–

15

*2

Wiper

30 A

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

(

0

*1

. Turn 

headlights and all accessories off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuses on the battery in the 

engine compartment.

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If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a 
dealer.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 

compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a blown fuse, remove it with 
the fuse puller and replace it with a new 
one.

5. Check the large fuse in the vehicle interior.

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If the fuse is blown, use a phillips-head 
screwdriver to remove the screw and 
replace it with a new one.

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

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating 
greatly increases the chances of damaging the 
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified 
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on  
P. 564 to  P. 567.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine 
compartment fuse box cover.

Fuse Box on the Battery

Blown

Fuse Puller

Combined Fuse

Blown Fuse

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Emergency Towing

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

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off 
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to 
tow your vehicle.

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Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will 
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed 
to support the vehicle’s weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a 
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the 
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift 
from side to side or break.

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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.

1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip 

screwdriver. Put it into the lid as shown in 
the image, and open the lid.

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate 

while sliding the lever to the right.

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate

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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have 
your vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure 
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it 
does not hit anyone or any object.

Lid

Lever

Models with smart entry system

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2. Slide the lever to unlock the tailgate.
3. Open the tailgate.

Lever

Models without smart entry system

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Continuously variable transmission models
*3: DX
*4: LX
*5: EX
*6: EX-L
*7: EX-LNA
*8: SPORT
*9: LX SE

Model

Fit

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear

3

Total

5

Weights:
Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating

*1

U.S.:

3,461 lbs (1,570 kg)

*4,*5,*8

Canada: 1,570 kg

*3,*4

1,590 kg

*5,*8

Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating

*2

U.S.:

3,483 lbs (1,580 kg)

*4,*9

3,505 lbs (1,590 kg)

*5,*6,*7,*8

Canada: 1,580 kg

*4

1,590 kg

*5,*6,*8

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)

*1

U.S.:

1,829 lbs (830 kg)

*4

1,873 lbs (850 kg)

*5,*8

Canada: 830 kg

*3,*4

850 kg

*5,*8

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)

*2

U.S.:

1,829 lbs (830 kg)

*4,*9

1,873 lbs (850 kg)

*5,*6,*7,*8

Canada: 830 kg

*4

850 kg

*5,*6,*8

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)

U.S.:

1,664 lbs (755 kg)

*4,*5,*6,*7,*8,*9

Canada: 755 kg

*3,*4,*5,*6,*8

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Air Conditioning

*

*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models

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Engine Specifications

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Fuel

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Washer Fluid

Refrigerant Type 

R-1234yf

*1

HFC-134a (R-134a)

*2

Charge Quantity

13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)

Lubricant Type

ND-OIL14

*1

ND-OIL8

*2

Quantity

4.2 – 5.0 cu-in (70 – 82 cm

3

)

*1

3.3 – 4.0 cu-in (55 – 67 cm

3

)

*2

Displacement

91.4 cu-in (1,498 cm

3

)

Spark Plugs

NGK

DILZKAR7C11S

DENSO

DXE22HCR11S

Fuel:
Type

Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 87 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6 US gal (40 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)

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Light Bulbs

Headlights/Daytime Running Lights 
(High/Low Beam)

60/55W (H4LL/HB2LL

*

, H4/

HB2

*

)

Fog Lights

*

35W (H8)

Side Marker Lights

3CP

Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights

28/8W (Amber)

Brake/Tail/Side Marker Lights

LED

Back-Up Lights

21W

Rear Turn Signal Lights

21W

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights

LED

Rear License Plate Lights

5W

Interior Lights

Map Lights

8W

Ceiling Light

8W

Cargo Area Light

5W

* Not available on all models

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Brake Fluid

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Continuously Variable Transmission 
Fluid

*

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Manual Transmission Fluid

*

Specified

Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid

Capacity

Change

3.6 US qt (3.4 L)

Specified

Honda Manual Transmission Fluid

Capacity

Change

1.5 US qt (1.4 L)

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Engine Oil

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Engine Coolant

Recommended

·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-16, 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-16, 0W-20 
detergent oil

Capacity

Change

3.3 US qt (3.1 L)

Change 
including 
filter

3.5 US qt (3.3 L)

Specified

Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

0.999 US gal (3.78 L) 
(change including the remaining 
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank)

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Tire

*1: LX, LX SE, Canadian DX, LX
*2: EX, SPORT, EX-L, EX-LNA, Canadian EX, EX-L, SPORT
*3: U.S. models

Regular

Size

185/60R15 84T

*1

185/55R16 83H

*2

Pressure 
psi (kPa[kgf/cm

2

])

Front

33 (230 [2.3])

Rear

33 (230 [2.3])

*1

32 (220 [2.2])

*2

Compact 
Spare

Size

T135/80D15 99M
T135/80D15 100M

*3

Pressure 
psi (kPa[kgf/cm

2

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

15 x 6J

*1

16 x 6J

*2

Compact Spare

15 x 4T

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, 
and Transmission Number

Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your 
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle's VIN, engine number, and transmission number are 
shown as follows.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and 
Transmission Number

The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is 
located under the cover.

Cover

Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification 
Number

Manual Transmission Number
Continuously Variable Transmission 
Number