Honda Element 2003 Owner's Manual page 211

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This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
follow basic maintenance safety
precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page for information on how to
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obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions .
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required Maintenance Record .
Owner Maintenance Checks
Fluid Locations ..............................
Engine Oil ......................................
Adding Oil ..................................
Recommended Oil ....................
Synthetic Oil ..............................
Additives ....................................
Changing the Oil and Filter
Cooling System .............................
Adding Engine Coolant
Replacing Engine Coolant
Windshield Washers ....................
Transmission Fluid .......................
Automatic Transmission
5-speed Manual
Transmission .........................
Rear Differential Fluid .................
Brake and Clutch Fluid ................
Brake System ............................
Clutch System ...........................
Power Steering ..............................
Air Cleaner Element .....................
. 208 Hood Latch
. 209 Spark Plugs
. 210 Replacement
... 217 Specifications
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Battery ...........................................
. 220 Wiper Blades
. 221
Air Conditioning System
. 221 Dust and Pollen Filter
. 221
Drive Belt
. 222 Tires ...............................................
. 222
Inflation
..... . 223 Recommended Tire
. 225
Pressures for Normal
............ . 225 Driving
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Inspection
. 230 Maintenance
. 231
Tire Rotation
.......... . 231 Replacing Tires and Wheels .
Wheels and Tires
. 232 Winter Driving
. 233
Snow Tires
. 234 Tire Chains
. 234
Lights .............................................
. 235 Headlight Aiming
. 235
Replacing Bulbs
. 236 Storing Your Vehicle
Maintenance
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