Honda Element 2004 Manuals

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Honda Element 2004 Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.29 MB

Index
1
Contents
10
Your Vehicle at a Glance
11
Your Vehicle at a Glance
12
Important Safety Precautions
14
Don’t Drink and Drive
14
Control Your Speed
14
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
15
Seat Belts
16
Why Wear Seat Belts
16
Airbags
18
Protecting Adults and Teens
19
Introduction
19
Close and Lock the Doors
19
Adjust the Front Seats
19
Adjust the Seat-Backs
21
Adjust the Head Restraints
22
Release Buttons
23
Adjust the Steering Wheel
24
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
24
Advice for Pregnant Women
25
Additional Safety Precautions
26
Protecting Adults and Teens
26
Lap/Shoulder Belt
27
Seat Belt System Components
27
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
28
Seat Belt Maintenance
29
Airbag System Components
30
How Your Front Airbags Work
30
Dual-Threshold Airbags
32
Dual-Stage Airbags
32
Additional Information about Your Airbags
32
How Your Side Airbags Work
33
How the SRS Indicator Works
34
How the Side Airbag off
35
Indicator Works
35
Airbag Service
35
Small Children
38
Infants
38
Larger Children
38
Protecting Children
39
General Guidelines
39
Protecting Infants
42
Child Seat Type
42
Child Seat Placement
43
Protecting Small Children
44
Installing a Child Seat
46
Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH
47
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt
49
Installing a Child Seat with a
51
Tether
51
Protecting Larger Children
52
Checking Seat Belt Fit
53
Using a Booster Seat
53
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
54
Maturity
54
Physical Size
54
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
56
Safety Labels
57
Hood
58
Control Locations
59
Instrument Panel
60
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
61
Low Oil Pressure
61
Charging System
61
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
62
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
62
Side Airbag off Indicator
62
Immobilizer System Indicator
62
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
63
High Beam Indicator
63
Low Fuel Indicator
63
Cruise Control Indicator
63
Washer Level Indicator
64
Tailgate and Hatch Open Indicator
64
Maintenance Required Indicator
64
Door-Open Indicator
64
Gauges
65
Trip Meter
65
Odometer
65
Fuel Gauge
65
Temperature Gauge
66
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
67
Windshield Wiper
68
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
68
Windshield Washer
68
Mist
68
Turn Signal and Headlights
69
Headlights on
69
High Beams
69
Daytime Running Lights
69
Instrument Panel Brightness
70
Hazard Warning Button
70
Rear Window Defogger
70
Steering Wheel Adjustment
71
Keys and Locks
72
Remote Transmitter Care
74
Unlock
74
Panic
74
Remote Transmitter
75
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
75
Ignition Switch
76
Door Locks
77
Power Door Locks
77
Rear Doors
77
Hatch
78
To Lock or Unlock the Hatch
78
Door Locks
78
Tailgate
79
Seat Adjustments
80
Front Seat
80
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
81
Front Seat Armrests
81
Rear Seat
81
Head Restraints
82
Rear Seat Access
82
Reclining the Front Seats
83
Folding the Rear Seats
84
Grab Rail
85
Seat Support
85
Removing the Rear Seats
86
Auto Reverse
88
Auto
88
Mirrors
89
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
89
Rear Windows
90
Parking Brake
90
Skylight
90
Interior Convenience Items
93
Beverage Holders
94
Accessory Power Sockets
94
Glove Box
94
Ceiling Light
95
Cargo Area Light
95
Spotlights
95
Ignition Switch Light
95
Vents, Heating, and A/C
96
Fan Control Dial
97
Temperature Control Dial
97
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
97
Recirculation Button
97
Air Flow Buttons
97
Using the Heater
98
Ventilation
98
Using the A/C
98
Dehumidify the Interior
99
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice from the Windows
99
Playing the Radio
100
To Play the Radio
101
To Select a Station
101
Preset
101
Auto Select
102
Adjusting the Sound
102
Balance/Fader
102
Radio Frequencies
103
Radio Reception
103
To Play a CD
106
To Change Tracks (SKIP)
106
Operating the Optional CD Changer
106
To Stop Playing a CD
106
General Information
107
Protecting Cds
107
CD Player Error Messages
108
CD Changer Error Messages
109
Setting the Clock
111
Auxiliary Input Jack
112
Using the Cruise Control
113
Changing the Set Speed
114
Cancelling the Cruise Control
114
Resuming the Set Speed
114
Break-In Period
115
Gasoline Type
115
Quick Start Guide
115
Opening and Closing the Hood
117
Service Station Procedure
117
Oil Check
118
Engine Coolant Check
118
Fuel Economy
119
Improving Fuel Economy
119
Accessories
120
Modifications
121
Carrying Cargo
122
Load Limit
123
Seat-Back Bungee
124
Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment
124
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack
124
Driving Guidelines
126
Preparing to Drive
127
Starting the Engine
128
5-Speed Manual Transmission
129
Recommended Shift Points
130
Engine Speed Limiter
130
Shift Lever Position Indicators
131
Shifting
131
Park (P)
131
Automatic Transmission
131
Reverse (R)
132
Neutral (N)
132
Drive (D)
132
Overdrive (O/D) Mode
133
Shift Lock Release
134
Parking Tips
135
Braking System
136
Braking System Design
136
Brake Wear Indicators
137
Anti-Lock Brakes
137
ABS Indicator
138
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
139
Gross Axle Weight Ratings
139
Towing a Trailer
140
Total Trailer Weight
140
Tongue Load
140
Trailer Lights
141
Trailer Brakes
141
Hitches
141
Safety Chains
141
Trailer Mirrors
142
Pre-Tow Checklist
142
Driving Safely with a Trailer
143
Towing Speeds and Gears
143
Driving on Hills
143
Making Turns and Braking
143
Backing up
144
Parking
144
Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting
144
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
145
Extended Towing
145
Automatic Transmission Extended Towing
146
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
147
Check out Your Vehicle
148
Accelerating and Braking
148
Avoiding Obstacles
148
Driving on Slopes
148
Crossing a Stream
149
If You Get Stuck
149
4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
149
Maintenance Safety
151
Potential Vehicle Hazards
151
Maintenance Schedule
152
Servicing Your Vehicle
153
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
154
Engine Oil Level
154
Engine Coolant Level
154
Windshield Washer Fluid
154
Maintenance Record
157
Fluid Locations
159
Adding Engine Oil
160
Recommended Engine Oil
160
Ambient Temperature
160
Api Certification Seal
160
Synthetic Oil
161
Engine Oil Additives
161
Changing the Oil and Filter
161
Adding Engine Coolant
163
Windshield Washers
164
Brake and Clutch Fluid
167
Clutch Fluid
167
Power Steering Fluid
168
Cleaning the Body Panels
168
Headlight Aiming
169
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
169
Replacing a Front Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
170
Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb
171
Replacing Rear Bulbs
172
Dust and Pollen Filter
173
Wiper Blades, Tires
175
Tires
175
Inflation
175
Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving
176
Tire Inspection
177
Tire Maintenance
177
Tire Rotation
178
Replacing Tires and Wheels
178
Wheels and Tires
178
Winter Driving
179
Snow Tires
179
Tire Chains
179
Checking the Battery
180
Vehicle Storage
181
Compact Spare Tire
182
Changing a Flat Tire
184
If the Engine Won’t Start
188
The Starter Operates Normally
189
To Jump Start Your Vehicle
190
If the Engine Overheats
192
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
194
Charging System Indicator
194
Readiness Codes
195
Brake System Indicator
196
Emergency Towing
197
Fuses
198
Checking and Replacing Fuses
198
Fuse Locations
201
Interior Fuse Box
201
Under-Hood Fuse Box
202
Identification Numbers
203
Vehicle Identification Number
203
Automatic Transmission Number
204
Identification Numbers
204
Specifications
205
Dimensions
205
Weights
205
Capacities
205
Air Conditioning
206
Lights
206
Alignment
206
Specifications
206
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
207
Treadwear
207
Traction
207
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
207
Temperature
208
Tire Information
209
Tire Labeling
209
Tire Size
209
Tire Identification Number
209
The Clean Air Act
210
Crankcase Emissions Control
210
Evaporative Emissions Control
210
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
210
Exhaust Emissions Controls
211
PGM-FI System
211
Replacement Parts
211
Ignition Timing Control System
211
Three Way Catalytic Converter
212
Testing of Readiness Codes
213
Customer Service Information
214
Authorized Manuals
218
Brake Fluid
219
Tire Pressure (Measured Cold)
219
Spare Tire Pressure
219
Rear Differential Fluid
219
Service Information Summary
219

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