Parking - Honda 2011 Element Owner's Manual

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure the
parking brake is set firmly, or your
vehicle may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
Set the parking brake before you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
Parking Tips
Make sure the windows are
●
closed.
Turn off the lights.
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Place any packages, valuables, etc.
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in the cargo area or take them with
you.
Lock the doors and the hatch with
●
the key.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
●
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
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the front wheels away from the
curb.
If the vehicle is facing downhill,
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turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
●
fully released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.

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