Instrument Panel Indicators - Honda 2005 Element Owner's Manual

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Instrument Panel Indicators

The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
information about your vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
See page 210 .
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page
Charging System
Indicator
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page 209 .
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This indicator has two functions:
1. It comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not fully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
2. If it stays on after you fully release
209 . the parking brake while the engine
is running, or if it comes on while
driving, there could be a problem
with the brake system. For more
information, see page
Parking Brake and
Brake System
This indicator comes on when you
Indicator
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
fasten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not fastened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) before fastening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
flashes. If you do not fasten your
seat belt before the beeper stops, the
indicator stops flashing but remains
on.
211 . If you continue driving without
fastening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator flashes
again at regular intervals.
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator