Honda 2005 Element Owner's Manual page 61

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Check Fuel Cap Indicator
(odometer/trip meter message)
If your fuel cap is loose or missing, a
''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message
appears as text in the odometer/trip
meter display after you start the
engine. Turn the engine off and
confirm the fuel cap is installed. If it
is, loosen the cap, then retighten it at
least 3 clicks. When you restart the
engine, the message appears again.
To clear the message, press and hold
the select/reset button until the
message is replaced the odometer/
trip meter display.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing fuel cap, the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine off and check or
retighten the fuel cap at least 3 clicks.
The MIL goes out after 3 days of
normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more information, see
page 210 .
Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page 207 for instructions and
precautions on checking the engine's
cooling system.
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