Honda Element - Interior Convenience Items

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ꭧ: If equipped.

CARGO AREA CARGO AREA

SIDE POCKET

COIN TRAY

DOOR POCKETS

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

LX model EX model

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

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ACCESSORY

POWER

SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

CENTER LOWER

POCKET

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SEAT-BACK POCKET

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ACCESSORY POWER

SOCKET

VANITY MIRRORS

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SC model

BEVERAGE

HOLDERS

Interior Convenience Items

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Instruments and Controls

Table of Contents

Introduction3
Event Data Recorders4
Service Diagnostic Recorders4
A few Words about Safety5
Important Handling Information6
Contents7
Overview of Contents8
Before Driving8
Driving8
Maintenance8
Your Vehicle at a Glance9
Table of Contents11
Driver and Passenger Safety11
Control Your Speed12
Important Safety Precautions12
Your Vehicle's Safety Features13
Seat Belts14
- Airbags15
Protecting Adults and Teens17
- Close and Lock the Doors17
- Adjust the Front Seats17
- Adjust the Seat-Backs18
- Adjust the Head Restraints19
- Belts20
- Maintain a Proper Sitting Position21
- Advice for Pregnant Women22
- Additional Safety Precautions22
- Additional Information about Your Seat Belts24
- Seat Belt System Components24
Lap/Shoulder Belt25
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners26
Seat Belt Maintenance26
Additional Information about Your Airbags28
Airbag System Components28
How Your Front Airbags Work31
- Dual-Stage Airbags32
- Dual-Threshold Airbags32
- Advanced Airbags33
How Your Side Airbags Work34
- Side Airbag Cutoff System35
- How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work36
How the SRS Indicator Works37
- How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works38
- How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works38
Airbag Service39
Additional Safety Precautions40
- Protecting Children － General Guidelines41
- All Children Must be Restrained41
- All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat42
- Small Children42
- Larger Children42
- The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks42
Children44
- If a Child Requires Close Attention44
- Additional Safety Precautions45
- Protecting Small Children47
Selecting a Child Seat48
Installing a Child Seat49
- Anchor Cover50
- Lower Anchors50
- Installing a Child Seat with LATCH50
- Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt52
- Installing a Child Seat with a Tether54
Protecting Larger Children55
- Checking Seat Belt Fit55
- Using a Booster Seat56
- When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front56
- Additional Safety Precautions57
Carbon Monoxide Hazard58
Safety Labels59
- Instruments and Controls61
- Control Locations62
- Instrument Panel63
- Charging System Indicator64
- Instrument Panel Indicators64
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator64
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp64
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator65
- Maintenance Minder Indicator65
- Side Airbag off Indicator65
- Supplemental Restraint System Indicator65
- Cruise Control Indicator66
- Cruise Main Indicator66
- Daytime Running Lights Indicator66
- Immobilizer System Indicator66
- Door and Tailgate Open Indicator67
- High Beam Indicator67
- Lights on Indicator67
- Washer Level Indicator67
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator68
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator68
- VSA off Indicator68
- Gauges70
- Information Display71
- Odometer71
- Check Fuel Cap Message72
- Fuel Gauge72
- Trip Meter72
- Maintenance Minder73
- Temperature Gauge73
- Controls Near the Steering Wheel75
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer76
- Windshield Wipers and Washers76
- Turn Signals and Headlights77
- Daytime Running Lights78
- High Beams78
- Instrument Panel Brightness78
- Hazard Warning Button79
- Rear Window Defogger80
- Steering Wheel Adjustment80
- Keys and Locks81
- Immobilizer System82
- Remote Transmitter83
- Remote Transmitter Care84
- Replacing the Transmitter Battery84
- Ignition Switch85
- Power Door Locks86
- Hatch87
- Lockout Prevention87
- Rear Doors87
- To Lock or Unlock the Hatch87
- Tailgate88
- Front Seat89
- Seat Adjustments89
- Driver's Seat Height Adjustment90
- Rear Seat90
- Front Seat Armrests91
- Head Restraints91
- Adjusting the Head Restraint92
- Removing the Head Restraint92
- Reclining the Front Seats93
- Folding the Rear Seats94
- Removing the Rear Seats96
- Auto98
- Auto Reverse98
- Power Windows98
- Adjusting the Power Mirrors99
- Parking Brake100
- Rear Windows100
- Individual Map Lights101
- Interior Lights101
- Light Control Switch101
- Cargo Area Light102
- Ceiling Light102
- Courtesy Light102
- Ignition Switch Light102
- Interior Convenience Items103
- Cooler Box104
- Beverage Holders105
- Accessory Power Sockets106
- Glove Box106
- Sun Visor106
- Overhead Console107
- Vanity Mirror107
- Features109
- Vents, Heating, and A/C110
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Button111
- Air Flow Controls111
- Recirculation Button111
- Temperature Control Dial111
- To Cool the Interior with MAX A/C112
- Using the A/C112
- Using the Heater112
- Ventilation112
- Dehumidify the Interior113
- To Defog and Defrost113
- To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice from the Windows114
- To Turn Everything off114
- Audio System115
- Playing the FM/AM Radio116
- Scan117
- Seek117
- To Play the Radio117
- To Select a Station117
- Adjusting the Sound118
- Auto Select118
- Balance/Fader118
- Treble/Bass/Sub-Woofer118
- Operating the XM Radio120
- To Store a Channel121
- XM Radio Display Messages122
- Receiving XM Radio Service124
- Playing a Disc (Models Without Navigation System)125
- To Play a Disc126
- To Change or Select Tracks/Files127
- To Stop Playing a Disc129
- Audio System Malfunction130
- Operating the Optional Disc Changer130
- Disc Player Error Messages131
- Voice Control System133
- To Play the FM/AM Radio134
- Audio System Lighting137
- Balance137
- Screen Mode137
- Subwoofer137
- Playing the XM Radio (Models with Navigation System)138
- To Select a Channel from List141
- To Load a Disc148
- In MP3 or WMA Mode150
- Scan (Track/File Scan)151
- Using a Track List151
- Protecting Discs153
- Removing a Disc153
- Playing a PC Card (Models with Navigation System)155
- To Play a PC Card156
- Loading a PC Card157
- To Select a Play Mode158
- Song Search Function164
- Searching for a Song by Artist Name165
- Searching for a Song Title by Keyword165
- Removing a PC Card166
- Searching for a Song by Album Name166
- To Stop Playing a PC Card166
- PC Card Error Messages167
- Playing an Ipod168
- Models with Navigation System169
- To Play an Ipod169
- Connecting an Ipod170
- To Change or Select Files172
- To Select a File from Ipod Menu173
- Track Random175
- Track Repeat175
- Album Random176
- Disconnecting an Ipod176
- Ipod Error Messages177
- Playing a Usb Flash Memory Device (Models with Navigation System)179
- To Play a USB Flash Memory Device180
- Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device183
- Protecting Your Discs189
- Damaged Discs190
- Poor Quality Discs190
- Radio Frequencies192
- Radio Reception192
- Radio Theft Protection194
- Setting the Clock195
- Remote Audio Controls197
- Auxiliary Input Jack198
- Using Cruise Control199
- Changing the Set Speed200
- Canceling Cruise Control201
- Resuming the Set Speed201
- Rearview Camera and Monitor202
- Before Driving203
- Break-In Period204
- Fuel Recommendation204
- Refueling205
- Opening and Closing the Hood206
- Engine Coolant Check207
- Oil Check207
- Combined Fuel Economy208
- Estimated Annual Fuel Cost208
- Fuel Economy208
- Drive Efficiently209
- Fuel Economy Factors209
- Improving Fuel Economy209
- Vehicle Maintenance209
- Calculating Fuel Economy210
- Checking Your Fuel Economy210
- Accessories and Modifications211
- Before Installing any Accessory211
- Modifying Your Vehicle212
- Carrying Cargo213
- Label Example214
- Load Limits214
- Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack216
- Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment216
- Optional Cargo Net217
- Seat-Back Bungee217
- Cargo Hooks218
- Driving Guidelines220
- Four-Wheel Drive Models220
- Preparing to Drive221
- Starting the Engine222
- Manual Transmission223
  - Engine Speed Limiter224
  - Recommended Shift Points224
- Automatic Transmission225
  - Shift Lever Position Indicators225
  - Shifting225
  - Shift Lock Release227
  - Parking Tips229
  - Braking System Design230
  - Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)231
  - Brake Pad Wear Indicators231
  - ABS Indicator232
  - Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)232
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)235
  - VSA and Tire Sizes237
  - VSA off Switch237
  - Towing a Trailer238
  - Checking Loads239
  - Hitches240
  - Trailer Brakes240
  - Additional Towing Equipment241
  - Trailer Lights241
  - Driving Safely with a Trailer242
  - Pre-Tow Checklist242
  - Towing Speeds and Gears242
  - Backing up243
  - Driving on Hills243
  - Making Turns and Braking243
  - Parking243
  - Off-Highway Driving Guidelines244
  - Accelerating and Braking245
  - Avoiding Obstacles245
  - Check out Your Vehicle245
  - Driving on Slopes245
  - 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles246
  - Crossing a Stream246
  - If You Get Stuck246
- Maintenance Safety248
  - Potential Vehicle Hazards248
  - Engine Oil Life Display249
- Maintenance Minder249
  - Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items252
  - Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display252
  - Important Maintenance Precautions253
  - Owner's Maintenance Checks254
- Fluid Locations256
- Adding Engine Oil257
  - Ambient Temperature257
  - Api Certification Seal257
  - Recommended Engine Oil257
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter258
  - Engine Oil Additives258
  - Synthetic Oil258
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter259
  - Adding Engine Coolant260
  - Windshield Washers261
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid262
  - Manual Transmission Fluid263
  - Brake and Clutch Fluid264
  - Rear Differential Fluid264
- Brake and Clutch Fluid265
  - Cleaning the Body Panels266
  - Power Steering Fluid266
  - Headlight Aiming267
  - Replacing a Headlight Bulb267
  - Lights268
  - Replacing a Daytime Running Light Bulb268
  - Replacing a Front Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb269
  - Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb270
  - Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb271
  - Replacing Rear Bulbs272
  - Replacing a High-Mount Brake Light Bulb273
  - Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb273
  - Cleaning the Seat Belts274
  - Floor Mats274
  - Dust and Pollen Filter275
  - Wiper Blades275
- Wiper Blades276
  - Inflation Guidelines277
  - Tires277
  - Wheels277
  - Recommended Tire Pressures278
  - Tire Service Life279
  - Replacing Tires and Wheels280
  - Tire Maintenance280
  - Tire Rotation280
  - Snow Tires281
  - Wheel and Tire Specifications281
  - Winter Driving281
  - Tire Chains282
- Checking the Battery283
- Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage284
- Vehicle Storage285
- Taking Care of the Unexpected287
- Compact Spare Tire288
- Changing a Flat Tire289
- If the Engine Won't Start295
- If the Engine Won't Start296
- Jump Starting297
- If the Engine Overheats299
- If the Engine Overheats300
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp302
  - Brake System Indicator (Red)303
  - Checking and Replacing Fuses304
  - Fuses304
- Fuse Locations307
  - Interior Fuse Box307
  - Under-Hood Fuse Box308
- Emergency Towing309
  - Technical Information311
  - Identification Numbers312
  - Dimensions314
  - Seating Capacities314
  - Specifications314
  - Weights314
  - Capacities315
  - DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)317
  - Traction317
  - Treadwear317
  - Temperature318
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)319
  - Tire Labeling319
  - Tire Size319
  - Maximum Tire Pressure320
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System320
  - Emissions Controls322
  - Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery322
  - The Clean Air Act322
  - Exhaust Emissions Controls323
  - Ignition Timing Control System323
  - PGM-FI System323
  - Replacement Parts323
  - Three Way Catalytic Converter324
  - Emissions Testing325
  - Testing of Readiness Codes325
  - Emissions Testing326
- Customer Service Information328
- Warranty Coverages329
- Authorized Manuals331
- Index333
- Service Information Summary346

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