User Manuals: Honda 2008 Element Compact Crossover SUV

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Honda 2008 Element Owner's Manual (282 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Important Handling Information
6
Table of Contents
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
10
Driver and Passenger Safety
13
Important Safety Precautions
14
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
15
Seat Belts
16
Airbags
17
Protecting Adults and Teens
19
Close and Lock the Doors
19
Adjust the Front Seats
19
Adjust the Seat-Backs
20
Adjust the Head Restraints
21
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
22
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
23
Advice for Pregnant Women
24
Additional Safety Precautions
24
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
26
Seat Belt System Components
26
Lap/Shoulder Belt
27
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
28
Seat Belt Maintenance
28
Additional Information about Your Airbags
30
Airbag System Components
30
How Your Front Airbags Work
33
How Your Side Airbags Work
36
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
38
How the SRS Indicator Works
39
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
40
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
40
Airbag Service
41
Additional Safety Precautions
42
Protecting Children General Guidelines
43
All Children Must be Restrained
43
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
44
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
44
If You Must Drive with Several Children
46
If a Child Requires Close Attention
46
Additional Safety Precautions
47
Protecting Infants and Small Children
48
Protecting Infants
48
Protecting Small Children
49
Selecting a Child Seat
50
Installing a Child Seat
51
With LATCH
52
With a Lap/Shoulder Belt
54
With a Tether
56
Protecting Larger Children
57
Checking Seat Belt Fit
57
Using a Booster Seat
58
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
58
Additional Safety Precautions
59
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
60
Safety Labels
61
Instruments and Controls
63
Control Locations
64
Instrument Panel
65
Instrument Panel Indicators
66
Gauges
72
Trip Meter
72
Odometer
72
Fuel Gauge
73
Check Fuel Cap Message
73
Temperature Gauge
74
Maintenance Minder
74
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
75
Windshield Wipers and Washers
76
Turn Signals and Headlights
77
Instrument Panel Brightness
78
Hazard Warning Button
79
Rear Window Defogger
79
Steering Wheel Adjustment Keys and Locks
81
Immobilizer System
82
Remote Transmitter
84
Ignition Switch
85
Door Locks
87
Rear Doors
87
Hatch
87
Tailgate
88
Seats
89
Seat Adjustments
89
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
90
Front Seat Armrests
90
Head Restraints
91
Reclining the Front Seats
92
Folding the Rear Seats
93
Removing the Rear Seats
95
Power Windows
97
Mirrors
98
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
98
Rear Windows
99
Parking Brake
99
Skylight
99
Interior Lights
102
Ceiling Light
102
Spotlights
102
Cargo Area Light
102
Ignition Switch Light
102
Interior Convenience Items
103
Beverage Holders
104
Accessory Power Sockets
104
Glove Box
104
Sun Visor
105
Vanity Mirror
105
Features
107
Vents, Heating, and A/C
108
Air Flow Controls
109
Ventilation
110
Using the Heater
110
Using the A/C
110
Dehumidify the Interior
111
To Defog and Defrost
111
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice from the Windows
112
To Turn Everything off
112
Playing the AM/FM Radio
113
AM/FM Radio Reception
117
Playing the XM Satellite Radio
119
Playing a Disc
125
Disc Player Error Messages
132
Disc Changer Error Messages
133
Protecting Your Discs
134
Radio Theft Protection
137
Setting the Clock
138
Remote Audio Controls
140
Cruise Control
141
Before Driving
145
Break-In Period
146
Fuel Recommendation
146
Service Station Procedures
147
Refueling
147
Opening and Closing the Hood
148
Oil Check
149
Engine Coolant Check
149
Fuel Economy
150
Accessories and Modifications
153
Carrying Cargo
155
Driving
161
Driving Guidelines
162
Preparing to Drive
163
Starting the Engine
164
Manual Transmission
165
Automatic Transmission
167
Parking
171
Braking System
172
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
173
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
175
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
177
Towing a Trailer
179
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
185
Maintenance
189
Maintenance Safety
190
Maintenance Minder
191
Fluid Locations
198
Adding Engine Oil
199
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
200
Engine Coolant
202
Windshield Washers
203
Transmission Fluid
204
Automatic Transmission Fluid
204
Rear Differential Fluid
206
Brake and Clutch Fluid
206
Power Steering Fluid
207
Cleaning the Body Panels
207
Lights
208
Cleaning the Seat Belts
215
Floor Mats
215
Dust and Pollen Filter
216
Wiper Blades
216
Wheels
218
Tires
218
Checking the Battery
224
Vehicle Storage
225
Taking Care of the Unexpected
227
Compact Spare Tire
228
Changing a Flat Tire
229
If the Engine Won't Start
235
Jump Starting
237
If the Engine Overheats
239
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
241
Charging System Indicator
241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
242
Brake System Indicator
243
Fuses
244
Fuse Locations
247
Emergency Towing
249
Technical Information
251
Identification Numbers
252
Specifications
254
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
257
Treadwear
257
Traction
257
Temperature
258
Tire Labeling
259
Federal Explanation
260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
261
Emissions Controls
262
The Clean Air Act
262
Crankcase Emissions Control System
262
Evaporative Emissions Control System
262
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
262
Exhaust Emissions Controls
263
PGM-FI System
263
Ignition Timing Control System
263
Three Way Catalytic Converter
263
Replacement Parts
263
Three Way Catalytic Converter
264
Emissions Testing
265
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada Only)
267
Customer Service Information
268
Warranty Coverages
269
Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)
271
Index
273
Service Information Summary
282

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