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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 transmission operation) ...155 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...183 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...221 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...245 Warranty and Customer Relations (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 transmission operation) ...155 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...183 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...221 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...245 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.
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...the window, pull/ push on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Start the engine. Instruments and Controls 91 2008 Element Release the switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the... Closing a power window on the window switch briefly. Make sure your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is OFF, the passenger's window cannot be reset after resetting, have your vehicle checked by operating the passenger's window unintentionally. The window will...
...the window, pull/ push on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Start the engine. Instruments and Controls 91 2008 Element Release the switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the... Closing a power window on the window switch briefly. Make sure your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is OFF, the passenger's window cannot be reset after resetting, have your vehicle checked by operating the passenger's window unintentionally. The window will...
Owner's Manual
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.... It is removed, the audio system will need the system's serial number. If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is best to store this owner's manual. If this , you will start over; complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. To do not... numbers. If you lose the card, you must then leave the system on the radio code card included in the preset buttons. Features 131 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX and SC models Your vehicle's audio system may disable itself . Use the preset buttons ...
.... It is removed, the audio system will need the system's serial number. If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is best to store this owner's manual. If this , you will start over; complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. To do not... numbers. If you lose the card, you must then leave the system on the radio code card included in the preset buttons. Features 131 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX and SC models Your vehicle's audio system may disable itself . Use the preset buttons ...
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...Overheats ...233 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...235 Charging System Indicator...235 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...236 Brake System Indicator ...237 Fuses ...238 Fuse Locations ...241 Emergency Towing ...243 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists ...experience with their vehicles. If the problem has stranded you may be able to correct it. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 221 2008 Element...
...Overheats ...233 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...235 Charging System Indicator...235 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...236 Brake System Indicator ...237 Fuses ...238 Fuse Locations ...241 Emergency Towing ...243 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists ...experience with their vehicles. If the problem has stranded you may be able to correct it. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 221 2008 Element...
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... then try to start the engine, either the battery is discharged (see page 218 ). You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the Unexpected CONTINUED 229 2008 Element If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , or operates very slowly. Turn on page 243 . Turn the ignition switch to... (II) position. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see Jump Starting on page 231 ). If the fuses are corroded. Check the condition of the...
... then try to start the engine, either the battery is discharged (see page 218 ). You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the Unexpected CONTINUED 229 2008 Element If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , or operates very slowly. Turn on page 243 . Turn the ignition switch to... (II) position. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see Jump Starting on page 231 ). If the fuses are corroded. Check the condition of the...
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... indicator may be working. If you will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to Starting the Engine on page 243 ). 230 2008 Element Check all the fuses (see Emergency Towing on page 158 . Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally In this case...
... indicator may be working. If you will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to Starting the Engine on page 243 ). 230 2008 Element Check all the fuses (see Emergency Towing on page 158 . Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally In this case...
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... your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. The under-hood fuse box is underneath the steering column. To remove the fuse box lid, turn the knobs counterclockwise and pull the lid out of its hinges. 238 2008 Element Determine from the fuse box. Remove the cover from the chart on... pages 241 and 242 , or the diagram on the driver's side. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. Make sure the headlights...
... your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. The under-hood fuse box is underneath the steering column. To remove the fuse box lid, turn the knobs counterclockwise and pull the lid out of its hinges. 238 2008 Element Determine from the fuse box. Remove the cover from the chart on... pages 241 and 242 , or the diagram on the driver's side. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. Make sure the headlights...
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...inside the fuse. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Look for a blown wire inside . Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare fuses of the Unexpected CONTINUED 239 2008 Element Taking ...Care of the same rating or lower. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. If it...
...inside the fuse. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Look for a blown wire inside . Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare fuses of the Unexpected CONTINUED 239 2008 Element Taking ...Care of the same rating or lower. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. If it...
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...in that circuit and have a replacement f use with one with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. Leave the blown fuse in the frequency display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without that circuit temporarily (such as you...accessory power socket or radio). If the radio fuse is probably a serious electrical problem in a short time, there is removed, the audio system will see page 131 ). 240 2008 Element This does not indicate anything wrong. If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in your vehicle ...
...in that circuit and have a replacement f use with one with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. Leave the blown fuse in the frequency display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without that circuit temporarily (such as you...accessory power socket or radio). If the radio fuse is probably a serious electrical problem in a short time, there is removed, the audio system will see page 131 ). 240 2008 Element This does not indicate anything wrong. If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in your vehicle ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 Circuits Protected Not Used B ACC B Daytime running lights 1 SRS Remote Control Mirrors LAF Heater B Ignition Relay Fuel Pump Front Accessory Power Socket ... Relay AMP Accessory, Radio Rear Wiper Meter Not Used IG2 Daytime running lights 1/ TPMS IG1 ACG Not Used 10 A 10 A 10 A 1 : Canadian models CONTINUED 241 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 Circuits Protected Not Used B ACC B Daytime running lights 1 SRS Remote Control Mirrors LAF Heater B Ignition Relay Fuel Pump Front Accessory Power Socket ... Relay AMP Accessory, Radio Rear Wiper Meter Not Used IG2 Daytime running lights 1/ TPMS IG1 ACG Not Used 10 A 10 A 10 A 1 : Canadian models CONTINUED 241 2008 Element
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. 30 A 1 15 A 2 7.5 A 3 20 A 4 15 A 5 15 A 6 15 A 7 15 A 8 10 A 9 30 A 10 20 A 11 40 A 12 40 A 13 40 A 14 15 A 15 15 A 16 15 A 17 30 A 18 19 100 A 50 A 20 21 25 7.5A 30A Circuits Protected Condenser Fan Small Light Interior Light Cooling Fan Motor Hazard IGP Horn, Stop DBW Back Up VSA Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Main Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight VSA MTR FSR Battery IG1 Main Spare Fuses 242 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. 30 A 1 15 A 2 7.5 A 3 20 A 4 15 A 5 15 A 6 15 A 7 15 A 8 10 A 9 30 A 10 20 A 11 40 A 12 40 A 13 40 A 14 15 A 15 15 A 16 15 A 17 30 A 18 19 100 A 50 A 20 21 25 7.5A 30A Circuits Protected Condenser Fan Small Light Interior Light Cooling Fan Motor Hazard IGP Horn, Stop DBW Back Up VSA Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Main Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight VSA MTR FSR Battery IG1 Main Spare Fuses 242 2008 Element
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... psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) ) ) ) ) 1, 3 1, 3 2 2 250 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Lights Headlights Headlights High Beam Headlights Low Beam Front turn signal... lights Rear turn signal lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights Ceiling light Spotlights Cargo area light High-mount brake light Battery Capacity Fuses Interior HFC-134a (R-134a) 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 Under-hood 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 ...
... psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) ) ) ) ) 1, 3 1, 3 2 2 250 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Lights Headlights Headlights High Beam Headlights Low Beam Front turn signal... lights Rear turn signal lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights Ceiling light Spotlights Cargo area light High-mount brake light Battery Capacity Fuses Interior HFC-134a (R-134a) 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 Under-hood 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 ...
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..., Fuel ...144 Emergencies on the Road...221 Battery, Jump Starting ...231 Brake System Indicator ...237 Changing a Flat Tire ...223 Charging System Indicator ...235 Checking the Fuses...238 Hazard Warning Flashers ...73 INDEX III 2008 Element
..., Fuel ...144 Emergencies on the Road...221 Battery, Jump Starting ...231 Brake System Indicator ...237 Changing a Flat Tire ...223 Charging System Indicator ...235 Checking the Fuses...238 Hazard Warning Flashers ...73 INDEX III 2008 Element
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... Seat Adjusting ...13 Airbags ...11, 27 Fuel ...140 Fill Door and Cap...141 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...140 Reserve Indicator...63 Tank, Filling the...141 Fuses, Checking the ...238 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...161 Manual Transmission ...159 Glove Box ...98 I Identification Number, Vehicle...246 Ignition Keys...75 Light ...96 Switch... Reserve Indicator ...63 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...140 Tank, Filling the...141 Gas Station Procedures...141 Gauges ...66 Engine Coolant Temperature ...68 Fuel ...67 IV 2008 Element
... Seat Adjusting ...13 Airbags ...11, 27 Fuel ...140 Fill Door and Cap...141 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...140 Reserve Indicator...63 Tank, Filling the...141 Fuses, Checking the ...238 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...161 Manual Transmission ...159 Glove Box ...98 I Identification Number, Vehicle...246 Ignition Keys...75 Light ...96 Switch... Reserve Indicator ...63 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...140 Tank, Filling the...141 Gas Station Procedures...141 Gauges ...66 Engine Coolant Temperature ...68 Fuel ...67 IV 2008 Element
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... ...59 Removing the Rear Seats...89 Remote Transmitter ...77 Remote Audio Controls...134 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...210 Engine Oil and Filter ...194 Fuses ...238 Light Bulbs ...202 Tires ...212 Wiper Blades ...210 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reporting Safety Defects ...264 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...143, 196... Radio ...107 R Radiator Overheating ...233 Radio/CD Sound System ...107 RadioTheft Protection...131 Readiness Codes, State ...259 Rear Differential Fluid ...200 Rear Doors...81 VI 2008 Element
... ...59 Removing the Rear Seats...89 Remote Transmitter ...77 Remote Audio Controls...134 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...210 Engine Oil and Filter ...194 Fuses ...238 Light Bulbs ...202 Tires ...212 Wiper Blades ...210 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reporting Safety Defects ...264 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...143, 196... Radio ...107 R Radiator Overheating ...233 Radio/CD Sound System ...107 RadioTheft Protection...131 Readiness Codes, State ...259 Rear Differential Fluid ...200 Rear Doors...81 VI 2008 Element