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...with one or more devices commonly referred to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2008 Element These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of California to as legally required or... else except as event data recorders. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance.
...with one or more devices commonly referred to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2008 Element These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of California to as legally required or... else except as event data recorders. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance.
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... pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. For information on page 179 . iv 2008 Element Failure to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. It allows you make sure you can tip or roll over if you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ... the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on how to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your Element has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity.
... pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. For information on page 179 . iv 2008 Element Failure to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. It allows you make sure you can tip or roll over if you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ... the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on how to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your Element has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity.
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...conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to protect children with child restraints. Technical Information ID ...and other cargo. Driving The proper way to handle them . There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Taking Care of things to check...
...conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to protect children with child restraints. Technical Information ID ...and other cargo. Driving The proper way to handle them . There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Taking Care of things to check...
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...seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 16 ). Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can use a ...To reduce the possibility of collisions. Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to follow all types of such problems, check your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Main...
...seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 16 ). Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can use a ...To reduce the possibility of collisions. Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to follow all types of such problems, check your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Main...
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...For added protection, the front seat belts are unbuckled. If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 22 2008 Element When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. See your seat belts... condition of the vehicle will also deploy. Check that side of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page 32 ). The tensioners can also be activated during a side...
...For added protection, the front seat belts are unbuckled. If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 22 2008 Element When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. See your seat belts... condition of the vehicle will also deploy. Check that side of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page 32 ). The tensioners can also be activated during a side...
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... Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 Element If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in serious injury...
... Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 Element If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in serious injury...
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...passenger's front airbag will inflate with your vehicle's electrical system is in the ON (II) position. Emergency backup power in a crash. 26 2008 Element Sensors that can detect whether a child is disconnected in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 31 ). Sensors that...that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33 ). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with less force (see page 29 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit...
...passenger's front airbag will inflate with your vehicle's electrical system is in the ON (II) position. Emergency backup power in a crash. 26 2008 Element Sensors that can detect whether a child is disconnected in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 31 ). Sensors that...that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33 ). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with less force (see page 29 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit...
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...of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2008 Element In a less severe crash, one -tenth of the vehicle as soon as it is actually powder from the airbag's surface. In a more ...severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to do so. This is safe to provide the quickest and greatest protection. Airbags with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a ...
...of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2008 Element In a less severe crash, one -tenth of the vehicle as soon as it is actually powder from the airbag's surface. In a more ...severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to do so. This is safe to provide the quickest and greatest protection. Airbags with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a ...
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...front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's seating position. CONTINUED 29 2008 Element For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them ... Back-seat passengers should not put any objects or metal items under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. Failure to work properly:...Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER...
...front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's seating position. CONTINUED 29 2008 Element For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them ... Back-seat passengers should not put any objects or metal items under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. Failure to work properly:...Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER...
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Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your dealer. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you need them. Ignoring the SRS indicator .... If you see any other time, or does not come on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. If the indicator stays on at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts...
Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your dealer. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you need them. Ignoring the SRS indicator .... If you see any other time, or does not come on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. If the indicator stays on at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts...
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... airbag off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the seat is a problem with your side airbags. It does not mean there is detected in the front seat, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt... be automatically shut off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 34 2008 Element
... airbag off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the seat is a problem with your side airbags. It does not mean there is detected in the front seat, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt... be automatically shut off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 34 2008 Element
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... a moderate to severe impact. Driver and Passenger Safety Do not try to a problem. The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. 35 2008 Element Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are...
... a moderate to severe impact. Driver and Passenger Safety Do not try to a problem. The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. 35 2008 Element Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are...
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... on when the engine is running. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the brake system. U.S. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 236 . It is a reminder to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. It comes on...
... on when the engine is running. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the brake system. U.S. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 236 . It is a reminder to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. It comes on...
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... few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is time to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the...that it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off when your vehicle checked at regular intervals. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element U.S. For more information, see page 20 . This indicator will also alert you to take your vehicle in the information display. ...
... few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is time to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the...that it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off when your vehicle checked at regular intervals. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element U.S. For more information, see page 20 . This indicator will also alert you to take your vehicle in the information display. ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on for information on operating the cruise control. 62 2008 Element If the indicators do not blink or they blink rapidly, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. ''Daytime Running Lights''...switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is a problem in the circuit. This indicator also blinks several times when you set the cruise control. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since ...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on for information on operating the cruise control. 62 2008 Element If the indicators do not blink or they blink rapidly, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. ''Daytime Running Lights''...switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is a problem in the circuit. This indicator also blinks several times when you set the cruise control. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since ...
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...you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is active (see page 169 . 64 2008 Element It comes on pressure. If it comes on while driving, it does not come on as possible. If this happens, pull ...to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. For more information on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)...or more tires are significantly low on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.
...you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is active (see page 169 . 64 2008 Element It comes on pressure. If it comes on while driving, it does not come on as possible. If this happens, pull ...to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. For more information on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)...or more tires are significantly low on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.
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... on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS; Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds...
... on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS; Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds...
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... not work to take the ignition key with a soft cloth. If they get wet, dry them apart. When you leave the vehicle alone. 76 2008 Element Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on for an explanation of the key. If an improperly-coded key (or other metal object... them immediately with you whenever you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it . key fob) is disabled. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. See page 77 for a few seconds, then go off. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your...
... not work to take the ignition key with a soft cloth. If they get wet, dry them apart. When you leave the vehicle alone. 76 2008 Element Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on for an explanation of the key. If an improperly-coded key (or other metal object... them immediately with you whenever you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it . key fob) is disabled. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. See page 77 for a few seconds, then go off. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your...
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... the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by large objects such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 112 2008 Element Your radio then receives both the direct signal from passing vehicles and stationary sources can be able to distort or flutter.
... the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by large objects such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 112 2008 Element Your radio then receives both the direct signal from passing vehicles and stationary sources can be able to distort or flutter.
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... weak. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL'' The signal is a problem with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon. ''OFF AIR'' ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist, is not part of your dealer. ''ANTENNA'' 116 2008 Element Wait until the encryption code is loading the audio or program information...
... weak. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL'' The signal is a problem with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon. ''OFF AIR'' ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist, is not part of your dealer. ''ANTENNA'' 116 2008 Element Wait until the encryption code is loading the audio or program information...