Honda 2005 Element - Driving Guidelines

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Table of Contents1
Owner's Identification Form2
Introduction3
A few Words about Safety4
Important Handling Information5
Your Vehicle at a Glance6
Driver and Passenger Safety9
Important Safety Precautions10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features11
Seat Belts12
Airbags13
Protecting Adults and Teens14
Close and Lock the Doors14
Adjust the Front Seats14
Adjust the Seat-Backs16
Adjust the Head Restraints17
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts17
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position19
Advice for Pregnant Women20
Additional Safety Precautions21
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts22
Seat Belt System Components22
Lap/Shoulder Belt22
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners23
Seat Belt Maintenance23
Additional Information about Your Airbags25
Airbag System Components25
How Your Front Airbags Work26
How Your Side Airbags Work28
How the SRS Indicator Works29
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Works30
Airbag Service30
Additional Safety Precautions31
All Children Must be Restrained32
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat33
Poses Serious Risks33
Protecting Children General Guidelines34
If You Must Drive with Several Children35
If a Child Requires Close Attention35
Additional Safety Precautions36
Protecting Infants and Small Children37
Protecting Small Children38
Selecting a Child Seat39
Installing a Child Seat40
With LATCH41
With a Tether45
Protecting Larger Children46
Checking Seat Belt Fit46
Using a Booster Seat47
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front47
Additional Safety Precautions48
Carbon Monoxide Hazard49
Safety Labels50
Instruments and Controls53
Control Locations54
Instrument Panel55
Instrument Panel Indicators56
Controls Near the Steering Wheel62
Windshield Wipers and Washers63
Turn Signal and Headlights64
Keys and Locks67
Immobilizer System68
Remote Transmitter69
Ignition Switch71
Door Locks72
Power Windows83
Interior Convenience Items88
Interior Lights90
Features91
Playing the Am/Fm Radio96
Am/Fm Radio Reception100
Playing a Disc108
Protecting Your Discs115
Disc Player Error Messages116
Disc Changer Error Messages117
Radio Theft Protection118
Setting the Clock119
Cruise Control121
Before Driving123
Fuel Recommendation125
Fuel Economy129
Accessories and Modifications130
Carrying Cargo132
Driving137
Driving Guidelines138
Preparing to Drive139
Starting the Engine140
Manual Transmission141
Automatic Transmission143
Parking Tips147
Braking System148
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)150
Towing a Trailer151
Maintenance163
Maintenance Safety164
Maintenance Schedule165
Fluid Locations171
Adding Engine Oil172
Changing the Oil and Filter174
Engine Coolant175
Automatic Transmission Fluid177
Manual Transmission Fluid178
Brake and Clutch Fluid179
Wiper Blades188
Checking the Battery195
Vehicle Storage196
Taking Care of the Unexpected197
Compact Spare Tire198
Changing a Flat Tire199
If the Engine Won't Start205
Jump Starting207
If the Engine Overheats209
Malfunction Indicator Lamp212
Brake System Indicator213
Fuse Locations217
Emergency Towing219
Technical Information221
Identification Numbers222
Specifications224
Tire Labeling228
Emissions Controls229
Three Way Catalytic Converter231
State Emissions Testing232
Vehicle Specifications, Tires, Fuels, and Emissions Controls Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)235
Customer Service Information236
Warranty Coverages237
Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)239
Index241
Service Information Summary249

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