The service and repair manual for the 2012 Honda Fit — the 1.5L I4 engine, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Sport Hatchback 4-Door · DX-A Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · DX Hatchback 4-Door · LX Hatchback 4-Door · EX Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 130 complaints · 35 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Fit manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 116
- General Information 1,607
- Accessories & Equipment 792
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 71
- Body & Frame 235
- Maintenance 71
- Brakes 335
- Restraints 201
- Drivelines & Axles 20
- Steering 156
- Electrical 373
- Suspension 132
- Engine Mechanical 235
- Transmission 66
- Engine Performance 641
- Front 181
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Fit
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V500000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V502000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 13V157000Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (esc) system, in.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V378000An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in t.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V030000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V061000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 130 complaints and Honda has issued 35 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Fit. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Fit manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Fit?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 across the Sport Hatchback 4-Door, DX-A Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, DX Hatchback 4-Door, LX Hatchback 4-Door, EX Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2012 Fit problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Fit, covering air bags, electronic stability control (esc). The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2012 Fit wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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