Handling The Unexpected; Shift Lever Does Not Move; Smart Entry System Battery Strength; Jump Starting - Honda FIT 2019 Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

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

Shift Lever Does Not Move

For Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) models: Follow the procedure
below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Models with Smart Entry System: Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
Models without Smart Entry System: Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Open the lid of the console compartment.
4. 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.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. 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.

Smart Entry System Battery Strength

If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the
driver information interface with information on how to start the engine.
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1. Touch the back of the remote
transmitter to the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the indicator is flashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal
pressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the ENGINE START/
STOP button changes from flashing to
on.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood.
1. Push the tabs to open the jump start box cover.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first
jumper cable to the booster battery (+)
terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery
only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery (-) terminal.
5. 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.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's
engine and increase its rpm slightly.
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