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..., and fuses) ...221 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...245 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. 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 ... Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...57 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control) ...101 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- and Canada only) ...
..., and fuses) ...221 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...245 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. 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 ... Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...57 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control) ...101 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- and Canada only) ...
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... how to use the controls on how to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element plus what you need when you 're planning to load luggage and other cargo. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical... information. Features How to order manuals and other convenience features. only) How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Driving...
... how to use the controls on how to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element plus what you need when you 're planning to load luggage and other cargo. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical... information. Features How to order manuals and other convenience features. only) How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Driving...
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... and children in Front ...52 Additional Safety Precautions ...53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Element Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Important Safety Precautions ...8 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...9 Seat Belts ...10 Airbags ...11 Protecting Adults and Teens...13 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...
... and children in Front ...52 Additional Safety Precautions ...53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Element Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Important Safety Precautions ...8 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...9 Seat Belts ...10 Airbags ...11 Protecting Adults and Teens...13 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...
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... (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 9 2008 Element In fact, some safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you and your passengers during a crash. (11) (8) (7) (3) (4) (9) (1) Driver and Passenger Safety (5) Some features do not require any action on your part. and tensioners that tighten the seat...
... (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 9 2008 Element In fact, some safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you and your passengers during a crash. (11) (8) (7) (3) (4) (9) (1) Driver and Passenger Safety (5) Some features do not require any action on your part. and tensioners that tighten the seat...
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... wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in every crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in most cases, seat belts can take advantage of the vehicle's built-in a good position..., side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Help keep you can reduce your vehicle has airbags. Help protect you wear it properly. 10 2008 Element Why Wear Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in almost every type of serious injury.
... wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in every crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in most cases, seat belts can take advantage of the vehicle's built-in a good position..., side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Help keep you can reduce your vehicle has airbags. Help protect you wear it properly. 10 2008 Element Why Wear Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in almost every type of serious injury.
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... a moderate to severe side impact (see page 32 for more information on how your front airbags work). Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver... driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 30 for more information on how your side airbags work). CONTINUED 11 2008 Element
... a moderate to severe side impact (see page 32 for more information on how your front airbags work). Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver... driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 30 for more information on how your side airbags work). CONTINUED 11 2008 Element
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... while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 12 2008 Element What you can maximize your safety. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do not replace seat belts. The rest of the vehicle. Airbags offer no... as far back from the steering wheel as possible. They are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to supplement the seat belts.
... while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 12 2008 Element What you can maximize your safety. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do not replace seat belts. The rest of the vehicle. Airbags offer no... as far back from the steering wheel as possible. They are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to supplement the seat belts.
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... some temporary discomfort. This is safe to do so. If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2008 Element This means they see what looks like smoke. This provides longer...
... some temporary discomfort. This is safe to do so. If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2008 Element This means they see what looks like smoke. This provides longer...
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...up to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the ...of the impact. Be aware that objects placed on or under the front seats. CONTINUED 29 2008 Element Back-seat passengers should not put any liquids on the passenger's seat can also cause the... in front. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come ...
...up to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the ...of the impact. Be aware that objects placed on or under the front seats. CONTINUED 29 2008 Element Back-seat passengers should not put any liquids on the passenger's seat can also cause the... in front. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come ...
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... heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.) Your vehicle has an ... ...126 Disc Changer Error Messages ...127 Protecting Your Discs ...128 Radio Theft Protection...131 Setting the Clock ...132 Remote Audio Controls...134 Cruise Control ...135 Features 101 2008 Element The standard audio system has many...
... heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.) Your vehicle has an ... ...126 Disc Changer Error Messages ...127 Protecting Your Discs ...128 Radio Theft Protection...131 Setting the Clock ...132 Remote Audio Controls...134 Cruise Control ...135 Features 101 2008 Element The standard audio system has many...
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Mode Control Dial Use the mode control dial to increase the fan speed and airflow. Features CONTINUED 103 2008 Element Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise to select the vents the air flows from the vehicle's interior is on, air from . Recirculation Button When ...
Mode Control Dial Use the mode control dial to increase the fan speed and airflow. Features CONTINUED 103 2008 Element Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise to select the vents the air flows from the vehicle's interior is on, air from . Recirculation Button When ...
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... 32°F (0°C). vehicles, if the A/C was off to its original setting, either mode, you select or , the system automatically turns on or off the A/C. Features 105 2008 Element When used in U.S. Turn the fan on the air conditioning.
... 32°F (0°C). vehicles, if the A/C was off to its original setting, either mode, you select or , the system automatically turns on or off the A/C. Features 105 2008 Element When used in U.S. Turn the fan on the air conditioning.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio LX model Canadian EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB CONTINUED 107 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio LX model Canadian EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB CONTINUED 107 2008 Element
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... function samples all stations with a strong signal. To activate it, press either ( or ), then release it . If you want to listen to a lower frequency. Features CONTINUED 109 2008 Element Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to , press the SCAN button again. Select the desired band, AM...
... function samples all stations with a strong signal. To activate it, press either ( or ), then release it . If you want to listen to a lower frequency. Features CONTINUED 109 2008 Element Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to , press the SCAN button again. Select the desired band, AM...
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... the preset buttons as it changes. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can use the auto select feature to your liking. 110 2008 Element You will see ''C'' in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for every preset button. This restores the presets you stop...
... the preset buttons as it changes. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can use the auto select feature to your liking. 110 2008 Element You will see ''C'' in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for every preset button. This restores the presets you stop...
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... you get farther away from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions. Features Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from its transmitter. CONTINUED 111 2008 Element Those bands cover these exact frequencies. Stations must use these frequencies: AM band: 530...
... you get farther away from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions. Features Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from its transmitter. CONTINUED 111 2008 Element Those bands cover these exact frequencies. Stations must use these frequencies: AM band: 530...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio U.S. XM is a registered trademark of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. Satellite radio is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON Features TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 113 2008 Element EX and SC models Your vehicle is only available on U.S. models.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio U.S. XM is a registered trademark of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. Satellite radio is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON Features TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 113 2008 Element EX and SC models Your vehicle is only available on U.S. models.
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... and release the proper preset button to tune to a desired channel. When you hear a channel you want for 5 seconds, then selects the next channel. Features 115 2008 Element Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 12 Preset preset channels using steps 2 and 3. In the category mode, only the stations within that category can store up to...
... and release the proper preset button to tune to a desired channel. When you hear a channel you want for 5 seconds, then selects the next channel. Features 115 2008 Element Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 12 Preset preset channels using steps 2 and 3. In the category mode, only the stations within that category can store up to...
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GROUND REPEATER CONTINUED 117 2008 Element Features Signal may cause satellite reception interruptions. SATELLITE Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel ...
GROUND REPEATER CONTINUED 117 2008 Element Features Signal may cause satellite reception interruptions. SATELLITE Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc LX model Canadian EX and SC models CD BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR CD SLOT DISPLAY BUTTON CD/TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BAR RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON DISC INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS FOLDER KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CONTINUED 119 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc LX model Canadian EX and SC models CD BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR CD SLOT DISPLAY BUTTON CD/TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BAR RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON DISC INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS FOLDER KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CONTINUED 119 2008 Element