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.../or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii 2008 Element Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to cause cancer and birth defects or other ...sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with...
.../or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii 2008 Element Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to cause cancer and birth defects or other ...sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with...
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...an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. As a reminder, make sure you make abrupt turns. iv 2008 Element This means your passengers always wear seat belts. For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 156 of vehicles. It... allows you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Failure to operate your vehicle is significantly more likely to travel over if you and your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Because ...
...an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. As a reminder, make sure you make abrupt turns. iv 2008 Element This means your passengers always wear seat belts. For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 156 of vehicles. It... allows you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Failure to operate your vehicle is significantly more likely to travel over if you and your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Because ...
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... emissions controls) ...245 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...261 Authorized Manuals (U. 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 (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...57 Features (...
... emissions controls) ...245 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...261 Authorized Manuals (U. 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 (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...57 Features (...
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... Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to handle them . plus what you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you pull up to tow a trailer... the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to check them . Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to contact us for any reason. only) How to ...
... Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to handle them . plus what you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you pull up to tow a trailer... the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to check them . Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to contact us for any reason. only) How to ...
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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. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional ...Additional Safety Precautions ...36 Protecting Children General Guidelines ...37 All Children Must Be Restrained ...37 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...38 The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks ...38 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...40 If a Child ...
...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. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional ...Additional Safety Precautions ...36 Protecting Children General Guidelines ...37 All Children Must Be Restrained ...37 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...38 The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks ...38 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...40 If a Child ...
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...they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all instructions and warnings in a back seat, not the front seat. Larger children should ride properly restrained in this manual. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is equipped with every additional drink....Alcohol and driving don't mix. Be sure to them properly (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. Even one drink can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages 37 53 ). Never drive faster than is your tire pressures and condition ...
...they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all instructions and warnings in a back seat, not the front seat. Larger children should ride properly restrained in this manual. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is equipped with every additional drink....Alcohol and driving don't mix. Be sure to them properly (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. Even one drink can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages 37 53 ). Never drive faster than is your tire pressures and condition ...
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... protecting yourself and your passengers. (10) (8) (6) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 9 2008 Element These include a strong steel framework that tighten the seat belts in a proper position and always wear your part. However...
... protecting yourself and your passengers. (10) (8) (6) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 9 2008 Element These include a strong steel framework that tighten the seat belts in a proper position and always wear your part. However...
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... serious injury or death in a crash, even though your seat belts. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you wear it properly. 10 2008 Element Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you and your passengers to fasten ...your vehicle has airbags. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces require you...
... serious injury or death in a crash, even though your seat belts. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you wear it properly. 10 2008 Element Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you and your passengers to fasten ...your vehicle has airbags. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces require you...
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... protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 32 for more information on how your front airbags work). CONTINUED 11 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your...
... protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 32 for more information on how your front airbags work). CONTINUED 11 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your...
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... injures or deaths that can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 12 2008 Element Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are designed to know about how you can pose serious hazards. To do their... far back from the steering wheel as possible. They are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Airbags can maximize your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more...
... injures or deaths that can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 12 2008 Element Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are designed to know about how you can pose serious hazards. To do their... far back from the steering wheel as possible. They are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Airbags can maximize your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more...
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Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. CONTINUED 13 2008 Element Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you can be sure the doors are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride ...in the front. 53 for how the door and tailgate monitor system works. 2.Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you...
Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. CONTINUED 13 2008 Element Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you can be sure the doors are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride ...in the front. 53 for how the door and tailgate monitor system works. 2.Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you...
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... center of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjusting the seat, you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as far back from the steering wheel ... allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the airbag cover in position. Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the ... may help. In addition to a comfortable, upright position. 14 2008 Element If you can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.
... center of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjusting the seat, you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as far back from the steering wheel ... allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the airbag cover in position. Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the ... may help. In addition to a comfortable, upright position. 14 2008 Element If you can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.
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...head restraints. Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as possible. 15 2008 Element Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. Adjust the seat-back to adjust the seat-backs. It also increases the chance of injury. See page 85 for... restraint. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can be seriously injured in a crash. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the center of the ...
...head restraints. Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as possible. 15 2008 Element Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. Adjust the seat-back to adjust the seat-backs. It also increases the chance of injury. See page 85 for... restraint. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can be seriously injured in a crash. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the center of the ...
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... belt to remove any slack, then check that the belt is securely latched. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. 16 2008 Element This lets your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Check that the belt rests across your shoulder. ...the center of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt again to make sure the belt is not twisted, because a...
... belt to remove any slack, then check that the belt is securely latched. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. 16 2008 Element This lets your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Check that the belt rests across your shoulder. ...the center of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt again to make sure the belt is not twisted, because a...
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... in serious injury or death in a crash by striking interior parts of position can result in a seat with your feet on their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 17 2008 Element Have your back. Sitting improperly or out of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag...Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of them. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. If a seat belt does not seem to take care of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
... in serious injury or death in a crash by striking interior parts of position can result in a seat with your feet on their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 17 2008 Element Have your back. Sitting improperly or out of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag...Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of them. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. If a seat belt does not seem to take care of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
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...the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of a foldeddown back seat. If they do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. 18 2008 Element Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. Two ...people should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is not If you are pregnant...
...the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of a foldeddown back seat. If they do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. 18 2008 Element Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. Two ...people should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is not If you are pregnant...
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... side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other sharp object in your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of a seat belt can result in a crash. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Main Menu Table...inflates. If your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety objects on Keep your front airbag inflates. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could interfere with...
... side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other sharp object in your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of a seat belt can result in a crash. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Main Menu Table...inflates. If your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety objects on Keep your front airbag inflates. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could interfere with...
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... includes lap/ shoulder belts in the seat-back pocket. This system monitors the front seat belts. Any object(s) hanging on the front seat, something may be interfering with automatic seat belt tensioners. If no items on the seat or in all four seating positions. If your vehicle checked by a dealer. 20 2008 Element Look for and remove: Any...
... includes lap/ shoulder belts in the seat-back pocket. This system monitors the front seat belts. Any object(s) hanging on the front seat, something may be interfering with automatic seat belt tensioners. If no items on the seat or in all four seating positions. If your vehicle checked by a dealer. 20 2008 Element Look for and remove: Any...
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..., the retractor automatically locks the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 48 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2008 Element The seat belts in the door. All seat belts have a lockable retractor that it keeps some tension on the belt to help restrain your body. The belt will retract,...on the belt. To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the buckle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your body so that must be sure...
..., the retractor automatically locks the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 48 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2008 Element The seat belts in the door. All seat belts have a lockable retractor that it keeps some tension on the belt to help restrain your body. The belt will retract,...on the belt. To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the buckle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your body so that must be sure...
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... safety, you should be replaced as soon as possible. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is about to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 22 2008 Element See your seat belts regularly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your...
... safety, you should be replaced as soon as possible. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is about to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 22 2008 Element See your seat belts regularly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your...