Get Before Driving Guide for Honda Jazz 4 Door Second Generation (2009-2015)

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your

vehicle, you should know what petrol

to use, and how to check the levels

of important fluids. You also need to

know how to properly store luggage

or packages. The information in this

section will help you. If you plan to

add any accessories to your vehicle,

please read the information in this

section first.

Break-in Period .............................. 230

Petrol............................................... 230

Service Station Procedures .......... 231

Filling the Fuel Tank................. 231

Opening the Bonnet .................. 233

Oil Check................................ 234

Engine Coolant Check .......... 236

Fuel Cutoff System........................ 237

Fuel Economy ................................ 238

Vehicle Condition ...................... 238

Driving Habits............................ 238

Accessories and Modifications .... 239

Accessories................................. 239

Modifications ............................. 240

Additional Safety Precautions.. 240

Carrying Luggage.......................... 241

Load Limit .................................. 242

Carrying Items in the

Passenger Compartment...... 242

Carrying Luggage in the

Luggage Area or on a

Roof Rack ........................... 243

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Break-in Period, Petrol

Break-in Period

For some types

EU models:

Help assure your vehicle’s future

We also recommend that you should

Turkey models:

reliability and performance by paying not tow a trailer during the first 800

Israel models:

extra attention to how you drive

during the first 1,000 km (625 miles).

During this period:

km (500 miles).

Your vehicle is designed to operate

most effectively on Premium

unleaded petrol with a Research

Octane Number (RON) of 95 or

Petrol

Using petrol containing lead will

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.

damage your vehicle’s emissions con- higher.

trols and engine. This contributes to

air pollution.

Petrol of the recommended

Research Octane Number (RON)

may not be available in some areas.

In this case, petrol of a lower octane

may be used if it does not cause

engine ‘‘knocking.’’

Avoid hard braking. New brakes

need to be broken-in by moderate

use for the first 300 km (187.5

miles).

Do not change the oil until the

recommended time or distance

interval shown in the maintenance

schedule.

Except EU models:

Your vehicle is designed to operate

on Regular unleaded petrol with a

Research Octane Number (RON) of

91 or higher.

Do not tow a trailer.

Petrol of the recommended

Research Octane Number (RON)

may not be available in some areas.

In this case, petrol of a lower octane

may be used if it does not cause

engine ‘‘knocking.’’

You should follow these same re-

commendations with an overhauled

or exchanged engine, or when the

brakes are relined.

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Service Station Procedures

Filling the Fuel Tank

ATTACHMENT

FUEL FILL CAP

TAB

Petrol is highly flammable

and explosive. You can be

burned or seriously injured

when handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keep

heat, sparks, and flame

away.

Handle fuel only outdoors.

Wipe up spills immediately.

TETHER (For some types)

1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the

left side of the vehicle, park with

that side closest to the service

station pumps.

3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.

You may hear a hissing sound as

pressure inside the tank escapes.

For some types

2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling

on the tab of the driver’s door.

The fuel fill cap is attached to the

fuel filler with a tether to avoid

losing the cap. Put the attachment on

the fuel fill cap into the slit on the

fuel fill door.

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Service Station Procedures

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel

nozzle automatically clicks off. Do

not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave

some room for the fuel to expand

with temperature changes.

5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on,

tighten it until it clicks at least

once.

Refer to page 346 for high pressure

washing of the vehicle.

6. Push the fuel fill door closed.

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Service Station Procedures

Opening the Bonnet

If you can open the bonnet without

lifting the bonnet latch handle, or the

bonnet latch handle moves stiffly or

does not spring back as before, the

mechanism should be cleaned and

lubricated (see page 302 ).

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE

LATCH

1. Shift to Park or neutral and set the

parking brake. Pull the bonnet

release handle located under the

lower corner of the dashboard.

The bonnet will pop up slightly.

2. Standing in front of the vehicle,

put your fingers between the front

edge of the bonnet and the front

grille. The bonnet latch handle is

above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this

handle up until it releases the

bonnet. Lift the bonnet.

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Service Station Procedures

To close the bonnet, lift it up slightly

to remove the support rod from the

hole. Put the support rod back into

its holding clip. Lower the bonnet to

about 30 cm (a foot) above the

fender, then let it drop.

Oil Check

All engines consume oil as part of

their normal operation, therefore,

the engine oil level must be checked

regularly, for example when

refuelling. Always check the oil

before a long journey.

After closing the bonnet, make sure

it is securely latched.

The amount of oil consumed

depends on how the vehicle is driven

and the climatic and road conditions

encountered. The rate of oil

consumption can be up to 1 litre per

1,000 km/625 miles. Consumption is

likely to be higher when the engine

is new.

CLIP

SUPPORT ROD

3. Pull the support rod out of its clip

by holding the grip and insert the

end into the hole on the centre left

or right side of the bonnet.

Make sure the engine is warmed up

and parked on level ground. Turn off

the engine and wait approximately 3

minutes before checking the oil level.

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Service Station Procedures

DIPSTICK

1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean

cloth or paper towel.

3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.

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Service Station Procedures

Engine Coolant Check

Refer to Owner’s Maintenance

Checks on page 283 for information

on checking other items in your

vehicle.

RESERVE TANK

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

MAX

MIN

4. Remove the dipstick again and

check the level. It should be

between the upper and lower

marks.

Look at the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is

between the MAX and MIN lines. If

it is below the MIN line, see Adding

Engine Coolant on page 290 for

information on adding the proper

coolant.

If it is near or below the lower mark,

see Adding Oil on page 286 .

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Fuel Cutoff System (For some types)

There is a fuel cutoff switch behind

the dashboard on the passenger’s

door side.

After the switch has activated, it

must be reset by pressing the button

before the engine can be restarted.

FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH

To locate the switch, remove the

dashboard cover first, then take off

the side kick panel. Extend your arm

through the removed side kick panel.

Leaking petrol can ignite or

explode, causing you to be

seriously or fatally injured.

Always check for fuel leaks

before resetting the switch.

COVER

In a collision or sudden impact, this

switch automatically cuts off the fuel

supply to the engine.

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Fuel Economy

The condition of your vehicle and

your driving habits are the two most

important things that affect the fuel

consumption.

Driving Habits

A cold engine uses more fuel than a

warm engine. It is not necessary to

‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it

idle for a long time. You can drive

away in about a minute, no matter

how cold it is outside. The engine

will warm up faster, and you get

better fuel economy. To cut down on

the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to

combine several short trips into one.

You can improve fuel economy by

driving moderately. Rapid acceler-

ation, abrupt cornering, and hard

braking use more fuel.

Vehicle Condition

Always maintain your vehicle accord-

ing to the maintenance schedule.

This will keep it in top operating

condition.

Always drive in the highest gear that

allows the engine to run and acceler-

ate smoothly.

Depending on traffic conditions, try

to maintain a constant speed. Every

time you slow down and speed up,

your vehicle uses extra fuel.

An important part of that mainte-

nance is the Owner’s Maintenance

Checks (see page 283 ). For

example, an underinflated tyre

causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’

which uses fuel. It also wears out

faster, so check the tyre pressure at

least monthly.

The air conditioning (on some types)

puts an extra load on the engine

which makes it use more fuel. Turn

off the A/C to cut down on air condi-

tioning use. Use the flow-through

ventilation when the outside air

temperature is moderate.

In winter, the build-up of snow on

your vehicle’s underside adds weight

and rolling resistance. Frequent

cleaning helps your fuel

consumption and reduces the chance

of corrosion.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your vehicle, or installing

some non-Honda accessories, can

make your vehicle unsafe. Before

you make any modifications or add

any accessories, be sure to read the

following information.

capacity, they can interfere with the

operation of your vehicle, or even

cause the airbags to deploy.

Improper accessories or

modifications can affect your

vehicle’s handling, stability,

and performance, and cause

a crash in which you can be

hurt or killed.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not

obscure any lights, or interfere

with proper vehicle operation or

performance.

Accessories

Your dealer has genuine Honda

accessories that allow you to

personalize your vehicle. These

accessories have been designed and

approved for your vehicle.

Follow all instructions in this

owner’s manual regarding

accessories and

Be sure electronic accessories do

not overload electrical circuits

(see pages 377 and 379 ).

modifications.

Non-Honda accessories are usually

designed for universal applications.

Although aftermarket accessories

may fit on your vehicle, they may not

meet factory specifications, and

could adversely affect your vehicle’s

handling and stability (see

When properly installed, cellular

phones, alarms, two-way radios, and

low-powered audio systems should

not interfere with your vehicle’s

computer-controlled systems, such

as the SRS and anti-lock brake

system.

Have the installer contact your

dealer for assistance before

installing any electronic accessory.

If possible, have your dealer inspect

the final installation.

‘‘Modifications’’ on page 240 for

additional information).

However, if electronic accessories

are improperly installed, or exceed

your vehicle’s electrical system

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifications

In addition, any modifications that

decrease ground clearance increase

the chance of undercarriage parts

On vehicles with side airbags

Do not remove any original

equipment or modify your vehicle in

Do not attach hard objects on or

near a front door. If a side airbag

inflates, a cup holder or other hard

object attached on or near the

door could be propelled inside the

vehicle and hurt someone.

any way that would alter its design or striking a curb, speed bump, or other

operation. This could make your

vehicle unsafe and illegal to drive.

raised object, which could cause

your airbags to deploy.

For example, do not make any

modifications that would change the

ride height of your vehicle, or install

wheels and tyres with a different

overall diameter.

Do not modify your steering wheel

or any other part of your

Supplemental Restraint System.

Modifications could make the

system ineffective.

Do not place any objects over the

outside edge of a front seat-back.

Covering the outside edge of a

front seat-back, with a non-Honda

seat cover for example, could

prevent the airbag from inflating

properly.

Such modifications can adversely

affect handling, and interfere with

the operation of the vehicle’s anti-

lock brakes and other systems.

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not attach or place objects on the

airbag covers. Any object attached to

or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS

AIRBAG,’’ in the centre of the

steering wheel and on top of the

dashboard, could interfere with the

proper operation of the airbags. Or,

if the airbags inflate, the objects

could be propelled inside the vehicle

and hurt someone.

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Carrying Luggage

Your vehicle has several convenient

storage areas so you can stow

luggage safely.

LUGGAGE AREA

The glove box, and the pockets (on

some types) in the seat-backs, are

designed for small, lightweight items.

The luggage area is intended for

larger, heavier items. In addition, the

back seat can be folded down to

allow you to carry more luggage or

longer items.

However, carrying too much luggage,

or improperly storing it, can affect

your vehicle’s handling, stability, and

operation, and make it unsafe.

Before carrying any type of luggage,

be sure to read the following pages.

SEAT-BACK POCKETS^＊

GLOVE BOX

＊ : For some types

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Carrying Luggage

Load Limit

Carrying Items in the Passenger

Compartment

When you load luggage, the total

weight of the vehicle, all passengers,

luggage and hitch must not exceed

the maximum permissible weight.

The load for the front and rear axles

also must not exceed the maximum

permissible axle weight.

Overloading or improper

loading can affect handling

and stability and cause a

crash in which you can be

hurt or killed.

Store or secure all items that could

be thrown around and hurt

someone during a crash.

Do not put any items on top of the

tonneau cover (for some types).

They can block your rear view,

and could be thrown about the

interior in a crash.

Refer to page 389 for the maximum

permissible weight and maximum

permissible axle weight.

Follow all load limits and

other loading guidelines in

this manual.

(For some countries)

Be sure items placed on the floor

behind the front seats cannot roll

under the seats and interfere with

the driver’s ability to operate the

pedals, or with the proper

When you load luggage, the

combined weight of the vehicle, all

passengers and their luggage, and

trailer nose load must not exceed the

Gross Vehicle Mass. The load for

the front and rear axles also must

not exceed the Gross Axle Mass.

The specifications are shown on the

engine number plate attached to the

radiator support bulkhead (see page

386 ).

operation of the seats.

Do not stack items higher than the

back of the front seats.

Keep the glove box closed while

driving. If it is open, a passenger

could injure their knees during a

crash or sudden stop.

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Carrying Luggage

Carrying Luggage in the Luggage

Area or on a Roof Rack

If you carry large items that

prevent you from closing the

tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the

passenger area. To avoid the

possibility of carbon monoxide

poisoning, follow the instructions

on page 79 .

Distribute luggage evenly on the

floor of the luggage area, placing

the heaviest items on the bottom

and as far forward as possible.

Try to secure the items with rope

or cord so they will not shift while

you are driving.

A normal bike rack must not be

fitted to the tailgate.

If you carry any items on a roof

rack, be sure the total weight of

the rack and the items does not

exceed the maximum allowable

weight. Please contact your dealer

for further information.

If you fold down the back seat, tie

down items that could be thrown

about the vehicle during a crash or

sudden stop.

Try to secure the items with rope

or cord so they will not shift while

you are driving. Do not stack

items higher than the back of the

front seats.

Concerning lashing means and

retaining devices offered on the

accessory market, please contact

your dealer.

Refer to page 127 for folding the

rear seats.

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