Table Of Contents - Honda Element Owner's Manual

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
Driver And Passenger Safety11
Table Of Contents11
Important Safety Precautions12
Control Your Speed12
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
Airbag System Components28
Additional Information About Your Airbags28
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
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
Child Seat Type46
Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement46
Protecting Infants And Small Children46
Protecting Small Children47
Child Seat Placement47
Selecting A Child Seat48
Installing A Child Seat49
Installing A Child Seat With Latch50
Lower Anchors50
Anchor Cover50
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
Carbon Monoxide Hazard58
Safety Labels59
Instruments And Controls61
Control Locations62
Instrument Panel63
Instrument Panel Indicators64
Malfunction Indicator Lamp64
Low Oil Pressure Indicator64
Charging System Indicator64
Maintenance Minder Indicator65
Side Airbag Off Indicator65
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator65
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Indicator65
Immobilizer System Indicator66
Daytime Running Lights Indicator66
Cruise Control Indicator66
Cruise Main Indicator66
Lights On Indicator67
High Beam Indicator67
Washer Level Indicator67
Door And Tailgate Open Indicator67
Vsa Off Indicator68
Low Tire Pressure Indicator68
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System Indicator68
Gauges70
Odometer71
Information Display71
Trip Meter72
Fuel Gauge72
Check Fuel Cap Message72
Temperature Gauge73
Maintenance Minder73
Controls Near The Steering Wheel75
Rear Window Wiper And Washer76
Windshield Wipers And Washers76
Turn Signals And Headlights77
High Beams78
Daytime Running Lights78
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
Rear Doors87
Hatch87
Lockout Prevention87
To Lock Or Unlock The Hatch87
Tailgate88
Front Seat89
Seat Adjustments89
Rear Seat90
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment90
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
Auto Reverse98
Auto98
Power Windows98
Adjusting The Power Mirrors99
Rear Windows100
Parking Brake100
Light Control Switch101
Individual Map Lights101
Interior Lights101
Courtesy Light102
Ceiling Light102
Cargo Area Light102
Ignition Switch Light102
Interior Convenience Items103
Cooler Box104
Beverage Holders105
Accessory Power Sockets106
Glove Box106
Sun Visor106
Vanity Mirror107
Overhead Console107
Features109
Vents, Heating, And A/C110
Air Flow Controls111
Temperature Control Dial111
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button111
Recirculation Button111
Using The Heater112
Using The A/C112
To Cool The Interior With Max A/C112
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
To Play The Radio117
To Select A Station117
Seek117
Scan117
Auto Select118
Adjusting The Sound118
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
Screen Mode137
Audio System Lighting137
Balance137
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
Removing A Disc153
Protecting Discs153
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 Title By Keyword165
Searching For A Song By Artist Name165
Searching For A Song By Album Name166
To Stop Playing A Pc Card166
Removing A Pc Card166
Pc Card Error Messages167
Playing An Ipod168
To Play An Ipod169
Models With Navigation System169
Connecting An Ipod170
To Change Or Select Files172
To Select A File From Ipod Menu173
Track Repeat175
Track Random175
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
Break-In Period204
Fuel Recommendation204
Refueling205
Opening And Closing The Hood206
Oil Check207
Engine Coolant Check207
Fuel Economy208
Combined Fuel Economy208
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost208
Fuel Economy Factors209
Improving Fuel Economy209
Vehicle Maintenance209
Drive Efficiently209
Checking Your Fuel Economy210
Calculating Fuel Economy210
Before Installing Any Accessory211
Accessories And Modifications211
Modifying Your Vehicle212
Carrying Cargo213
Load Limits214
Label Example214
Carrying Items In The Passenger Compartment216
Carrying Cargo In The Cargo Area Or On A Roof Rack216
Optional Cargo Net217
Seat-Back Bungee217
Cargo Hooks218
Driving Guidelines220
Four-Wheel Drive Models220
Preparing To Drive221
Starting The Engine222
Manual Transmission223
Recommended Shift Points224
Engine Speed Limiter224
Shift Lever Position Indicators225
Shifting225
Automatic Transmission225
Shift Lock Release227
Parking Tips229
Braking System Design230
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)231
Brake Pad Wear Indicators231
Abs Indicator232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)235
Vsa Off Switch237
Vsa And Tire Sizes237
Towing A Trailer238
Checking Loads239
Hitches240
Trailer Brakes240
Trailer Lights241
Additional Towing Equipment241
Pre-Tow Checklist242
Driving Safely With A Trailer242
Towing Speeds And Gears242
Making Turns And Braking243
Driving On Hills243
Backing Up243
Parking243
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines244
Check Out Your Vehicle245
Accelerating And Braking245
Avoiding Obstacles245
Driving On Slopes245
Crossing A Stream246
If You Get Stuck246
4-Wheel Drive Vehicles246
Maintenance Safety248
Potential Vehicle Hazards248
Engine Oil Life Display249
Maintenance Main Items And Sub Items252
Resetting The Engine Oil Life Display252
Important Maintenance Precautions253
Owner's Maintenance Checks254
Fluid Locations256
Adding Engine Oil257
Recommended Engine Oil257
Ambient Temperature257
Api Certification Seal257
Synthetic Oil258
Engine Oil Additives258
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter258
Adding Engine Coolant260
Windshield Washers261
Automatic Transmission Fluid262
Manual Transmission Fluid263
Brake And Clutch Fluid264
Rear Differential Fluid264
Power Steering Fluid266
Cleaning The Body Panels266
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 Rear License Plate Bulb273
Replacing A High-Mount Brake Light Bulb273
Cleaning The Seat Belts274
Floor Mats274
Dust And Pollen Filter275
Wiper Blades275
Wheels277
Tires277
Inflation Guidelines277
Recommended Tire Pressures278
Tire Service Life279
Tire Maintenance280
Tire Rotation280
Replacing Tires And Wheels280
Wheel And Tire Specifications281
Winter Driving281
Snow Tires281
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
Jump Starting297
If The Engine Overheats299
Brake System Indicator (Red)303
Fuses304
Checking And Replacing Fuses304
Fuse Locations307
Interior Fuse Box307
Under-Hood Fuse Box308
Emergency Towing309
Technical Information311
Identification Numbers312
Specifications314
Dimensions314
Weights314
Seating Capacities314
Capacities315
Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)317
Treadwear317
Traction317
Temperature318
Tire Size319
Tire Labeling319
Tire Identification Number (Tin)319
Maximum Tire Pressure320
Tire Pressure Monitoring System320
Emissions Controls322
The Clean Air Act322
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery322
Exhaust Emissions Controls323
Pgm-Fi System323
Ignition Timing Control System323
Replacement Parts323
Three Way Catalytic Converter324
Testing Of Readiness Codes325
Emissions Testing325
Customer Service Information328
Warranty Coverages329
Authorized Manuals331
Index333
Service Information Summary346