Honda Element 2007

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The transmission number is on a

label on top of the transmission.

The engine number is stamped into

the engine block.

Identification Numbers

Technical Information

243

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Main Page

Important Handling Information6
Table of Contents7
Your Vehicle at a Glance10
Driver and Passenger Safety13
Important Safety Precautions14
Your Vehicle's Safety Features15
Seat Belts16
Airbags17
Protecting Adults and Teens18
Close and Lock the Doors18
Adjust the Front Seats19
Adjust the Seat-Backs20
Adjust the Head Restraints21
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts21
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position23
Advice for Pregnant Women24
Additional Safety Precautions24
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts26
Seat Belt System Components26
Lap/Shoulder Belt27
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners28
Seat Belt Maintenance28
Additional Information about Your Airbags30
Airbag System Components30
How Your Front Airbags Work33
How Your Side Airbags Work37
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work38
How the SRS Indicator Works39
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works40
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works40
Airbag Service41
Additional Safety Precautions42
Protecting Children General Guidelines43
All Children Must be Restrained43
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat44
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks44
If You Must Drive with Several Children46
If a Child Requires Close Attention46
Additional Safety Precautions47
Protecting Infants and Small Children48
Protecting Infants48
Protecting Small Children49
Selecting a Child Seat50
Installing a Child Seat51
With LATCH52
With a Lap/Shoulder Belt54
With a Tether56
Protecting Larger Children57
Checking Seat Belt Fit57
Using a Booster Seat58
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front58
Additional Safety Precautions59
Carbon Monoxide Hazard60
Safety Labels61
Instruments and Controls63
Control Locations64
Instrument Panel65
Instrument Panel Indicators66
Gauges72
Trip Meter72
Odometer72
Fuel Gauge73
Check Fuel Cap Message73
Temperature Gauge74
Maintenance Minder74
Controls Near the Steering Wheel75
Windshield Wipers and Washers76
Turn Signal and Headlights77
Instrument Panel Brightness78
Hazard Warning Button79
Rear Window Defogger79
Steering Wheel Adjustment Keys and Locks81
Immobilizer System82
Remote Transmitter84
Ignition Switch85
Door Locks87
Rear Doors87
Hatch87
Tailgate88
Seats89
Seat Adjustments89
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment90
Front Seat Armrests90
Head Restraints91
Reclining the Front Seats92
Folding the Rear Seats93
Removing the Rear Seats95
Power Windows97
Mirrors98
Adjusting the Power Mirrors98
Rear Windows99
Parking Brake99
Skylight99
Interior Convenience Items102
Beverage Holders103
Accessory Power Sockets103
Glove Box103
Interior Lights104
Ceiling Light104
Spotlights104
Cargo Area Light104
Ignition Switch Light104
Sun Visor105
Vanity Mirror105
Features107
Vents, Heating, and A/C108
Air Flow Controls109
Ventilation110
Using the Heater110
Using the A/C110
Dehumidify the Interior111
To Defog and Defrost111
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice from the Windows112
To Turn Everything off112
Playing the AM/FM Radio113
AM/FM Radio Reception117
Playing the XM Satellite Radio119
Playing a Disc125
Protecting Your Discs132
Disc Player Error Messages133
Disc Changer Error Messages134
Radio Theft Protection135
Setting the Clock136
Remote Audio Controls138
Cruise Control139
Before Driving143
Break-In Period144
Fuel Recommendation144
Service Station Procedures145
Refueling145
Opening and Closing the Hood146
Oil Check147
Engine Coolant Check147
Fuel Economy148
Accessories and Modifications149
Carrying Cargo151
Driving155
Driving Guidelines156
Preparing to Drive157
Starting the Engine158
Manual Transmission159
Automatic Transmission161
Parking165
Braking System166
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)167
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)169
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System171
Towing a Trailer173
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines179
Maintenance183
Maintenance Safety184
Maintenance Minder185
Maintenance Record192
Fluid Locations194
Adding Engine Oil195
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter196
Engine Coolant198
Windshield Washers199
Transmission Fluid200
Automatic Transmission Fluid200
Manual Transsmission Fluid201
Rear Differential Fluid202
Brake and Clutch Fluid202
Power Steering Fluid203
Cleaning the Body Panels203
Lights204
Cleaning the Seat Belts211
Floor Mats211
Dust and Pollen Filter212
Wiper Blades212
Wheels214
Tires214
Checking the Battery220
Vehicle Storage221
Taking Care of the Unexpected223
Compact Spare Tire224
Changing a Flat Tire225
If the Engine Won't Start231
Jump Starting233
If the Engine Overheats235
Low Oil Pressure Indicator237
Charging System Indicator237
Malfunction Indicator Lamp238
Brake System Indicator239
Fuses240
Fuse Locations243
Emergency Towing245
Technical Information247
Identification Numbers248
Specifications251
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)252
Uniform Tire Quality Grading252
Treadwear252
Traction252
Temperature253
Tire Labeling254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System255
Emissions Controls257
The Clean Air Act257
Crankcase Emissions Control System257
Evaporative Emissions Control System257
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery257
Exhaust Emissions Controls258
PGM-FI System258
Ignition Timing Control System258
Replacement Parts258
Converter258
Three Way Catalytic Converter259
Emissions Testing260
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada Only)263
Customer Service Information264
Warranty Coverages265
Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)267
Index269
Service Information Summary278

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