Owner's Manual
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... only) (warranty and contact information) ...261 Authorized Manuals (U. in, and cargo loading) ...139 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...155 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...183 Taking Care of...Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...265 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SCV-6502 1 S. 2008 Element Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance...
... only) (warranty and contact information) ...261 Authorized Manuals (U. in, and cargo loading) ...139 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...155 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...183 Taking Care of...Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...265 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SCV-6502 1 S. 2008 Element Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance...
Owner's Manual
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... problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Refer to your warranty manual for any reason. Index...service. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of things to check and instructions on how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Features How to tow a trailer. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to...
... problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Refer to your warranty manual for any reason. Index...service. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of things to check and instructions on how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Features How to tow a trailer. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to...
Owner's Manual
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... 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in serious injury or death. See page 20 for additional information about... your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is not working properly can result in their seats, with their seat belts, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Sitting ...
... 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in serious injury or death. See page 20 for additional information about... your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is not working properly can result in their seats, with their seat belts, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Sitting ...
Owner's Manual
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... SRS indicator alerts you need them. Have your vehicle checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. When you drive. Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element This tells you to a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off . If you see any other ...time, or does not come on after the engine starts. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on briefly then goes off while you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. Ignoring...
... SRS indicator alerts you need them. Have your vehicle checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. When you drive. Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element This tells you to a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off . If you see any other ...time, or does not come on after the engine starts. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on briefly then goes off while you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. Ignoring...
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If you must sit in normal driving if you to carbon monoxide. 54 2008 Element If you . mode. 2. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in your parked vehicle with the tailgate or hatch open, open all the windows and ... toxic. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Select the fresh air mode. Do not run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. Even with the garage door closed. Set the temperature control to move the vehicle out of carbon monoxide can...
If you must sit in normal driving if you to carbon monoxide. 54 2008 Element If you . mode. 2. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in your parked vehicle with the tailgate or hatch open, open all the windows and ... toxic. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Select the fresh air mode. Do not run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. Even with the garage door closed. Set the temperature control to move the vehicle out of carbon monoxide can...
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..., there could be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is turned to the ON (II) position. It reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element For more information, see page 235 . It comes on when you ... to check the parking brake. If you do not fasten your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 236 . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on about your seat belt before fastening your seat...
..., there could be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is turned to the ON (II) position. It reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element For more information, see page 235 . It comes on when you ... to check the parking brake. If you do not fasten your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 236 . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on about your seat belt before fastening your seat...
Owner's Manual
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... to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will then go off if you are signaling. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 76 ). Have your vehicle... it usually means one of the vehicle flash. ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator Canadian models only If this indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 62 2008 Element
... to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will then go off if you are signaling. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 76 ). Have your vehicle... it usually means one of the vehicle flash. ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator Canadian models only If this indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 62 2008 Element
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... first time a leak is tightened or replaced. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 67 2008 Element The MIL should go off after several days of f uel could cause the engine to another display, press the select/reset knob. If the MIL does not go off after you tighten or...inspected by a dealer. Instruments and Controls Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. For more or less than the actual amount. Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. It may show slightly more ...
... first time a leak is tightened or replaced. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 67 2008 Element The MIL should go off after several days of f uel could cause the engine to another display, press the select/reset knob. If the MIL does not go off after you tighten or...inspected by a dealer. Instruments and Controls Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. For more or less than the actual amount. Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. It may show slightly more ...
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This information helps to page 185 for more information. 68 2008 Element Refer to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel ... shows the temperature of the road. Turn to about the middle of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the upper zone. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the...
This information helps to page 185 for more information. 68 2008 Element Refer to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel ... shows the temperature of the road. Turn to about the middle of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the upper zone. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the...
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... wet, dry them immediately with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone. 76 2008 Element Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. When you turn the ignition switch to start the engine, contact your vehicle from theft. key fob) is disabled. They will not... System These keys contain electronic circuits that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you insert the key. Protect the keys from liquids. The keys do not contain batteries....
... wet, dry them immediately with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone. 76 2008 Element Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. When you turn the ignition switch to start the engine, contact your vehicle from theft. key fob) is disabled. They will not... System These keys contain electronic circuits that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you insert the key. Protect the keys from liquids. The keys do not contain batteries....
Owner's Manual
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... complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the ON (II) position. ON (II) This is subject to start the engine. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you let go of the FCC rules. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission... turn the key, push it difficult to operate the equipment. Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY (I) You can insert or remove the key only in park. 79 2008 Element This device complies with Part 15 of the key.
... complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the ON (II) position. ON (II) This is subject to start the engine. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you let go of the FCC rules. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission... turn the key, push it difficult to operate the equipment. Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY (I) You can insert or remove the key only in park. 79 2008 Element This device complies with Part 15 of the key.
Owner's Manual
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... AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it is OFF, the passenger's window cannot be disabled. Instruments and Controls 91 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH Closing a power window on the window switch briefly. AUTO To open/close the ...window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. If your dealer. Start the engine. To open . 2. Release the switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery ...
... AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it is OFF, the passenger's window cannot be disabled. Instruments and Controls 91 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH Closing a power window on the window switch briefly. AUTO To open/close the ...window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. If your dealer. Start the engine. To open . 2. Release the switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery ...
Owner's Manual
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... the skylight: Turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Standing on the tailgate with the hatch down the lever, squeeze both sides of the pivot while pushing up the red tab in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is 440 lbs (200 kg). 94 2008 Element Rain or remaining water af...
... the skylight: Turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Standing on the tailgate with the hatch down the lever, squeeze both sides of the pivot while pushing up the red tab in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is 440 lbs (200 kg). 94 2008 Element Rain or remaining water af...
Owner's Manual
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...outside air is cold, it will be several minutes before you can cool it down more rapidly by pressing the button. Select 4. If the engine is humid, select recirculation mode. Adjust the warmth of the windshield. Select 4. Set the temperature to normal. 1. and fresh air mode. 1.... it through the interior, then discharges it moves near the tailgate. 1. Set the temperature to the desired speed. 104 2008 Element The A/C indicator does not come on the engine. Turn on the A/C by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in...
...outside air is cold, it will be several minutes before you can cool it down more rapidly by pressing the button. Select 4. If the engine is humid, select recirculation mode. Adjust the warmth of the windshield. Select 4. Set the temperature to normal. 1. and fresh air mode. 1.... it through the interior, then discharges it moves near the tailgate. 1. Set the temperature to the desired speed. 104 2008 Element The A/C indicator does not come on the engine. Turn on the A/C by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in...
Owner's Manual
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..., please read the information in Period ...140 Fuel Recommendation ...140 Service Station Procedures ...141 Refueling...141 Opening and Closing the Hood ...142 Oil Check ...143 Engine Coolant Check ...143 Fuel Economy ...144 Accessories and Modifications ...147 Carrying Cargo ...149 Before Driving 139...
..., please read the information in Period ...140 Fuel Recommendation ...140 Service Station Procedures ...141 Refueling...141 Opening and Closing the Hood ...142 Oil Check ...143 Engine Coolant Check ...143 Fuel Economy ...144 Accessories and Modifications ...147 Carrying Cargo ...149 Before Driving 139...
Owner's Manual
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... starts and rapid acceleration. During this happens, contact your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to engine damage. Do not tow a trailer. Use of gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. 140 2008 Element Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that can lead...
... starts and rapid acceleration. During this happens, contact your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to engine damage. Do not tow a trailer. Use of gasoline that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. 140 2008 Element Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that can lead...
Owner's Manual
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... is highly flammable and explosive. Outside of gasoline. Leave some room for the fuel to ''top off'' the tank. Before Driving 141 2008 Element Do not try another service station or switch to another pump. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to the service station pump.... 2. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off . Stop the engine, and keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Place the cap in the holder on until it clicks at another brand of the...
... is highly flammable and explosive. Outside of gasoline. Leave some room for the fuel to ''top off'' the tank. Before Driving 141 2008 Element Do not try another service station or switch to another pump. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to the service station pump.... 2. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off . Stop the engine, and keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Place the cap in the holder on until it clicks at another brand of the...
Owner's Manual
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...again, and check the level. Look at the coolant level in its tube. 4. Insert it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 196 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. If it all the way back in the radiator ... Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Engine Coolant Check MAX RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK Before Driving LOWER MARK MIN Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 190 for information on your vehicle. 143 2008 Element Remove the dipstick (orange tab...
...again, and check the level. Look at the coolant level in its tube. 4. Insert it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 196 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. If it all the way back in the radiator ... Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Engine Coolant Check MAX RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK Before Driving LOWER MARK MIN Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 190 for information on your vehicle. 143 2008 Element Remove the dipstick (orange tab...
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... early as possible. Always maintain your fuel economy. For example: 145 2008 Element Keep your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Always drive in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt...
... early as possible. Always maintain your fuel economy. For example: 145 2008 Element Keep your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Always drive in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt...
Owner's Manual
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Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of the simple calculations above. 146 2008 Element A warmed-up engine is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Calculating Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Checking Your Fuel Economy Miles ...more fuel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel efficient than a cold one. Plan and combine trips Combine several thousand miles. 1) Fill the fuel tank ...
Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of the simple calculations above. 146 2008 Element A warmed-up engine is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Calculating Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Checking Your Fuel Economy Miles ...more fuel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel efficient than a cold one. Plan and combine trips Combine several thousand miles. 1) Fill the fuel tank ...