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... 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...
... 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...
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.... See page 80 for how to lock the doors, and page 63 for important See pages 37 guidelines on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate or the hatch is not tightly closed and locked. If you can be sure the doors are large enough and mature... helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you come to the steering wheel or dashboard, you sit too close to a stop. CONTINUED 13 2008 Element
.... See page 80 for how to lock the doors, and page 63 for important See pages 37 guidelines on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate or the hatch is not tightly closed and locked. If you can be sure the doors are large enough and mature... helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you come to the steering wheel or dashboard, you sit too close to a stop. CONTINUED 13 2008 Element
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... not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to the child seat maker's instructions. Secure the child in the child seat according to -side 45 2008 Element Make sure the child seat is secure. A child who is properly strapped in the child seat. After installing a child Make sure the child is not... in installing the seat: 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat 3. secured to verify that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be installed as firmly as possible.
... not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to the child seat maker's instructions. Secure the child in the child seat according to -side 45 2008 Element Make sure the child seat is secure. A child who is properly strapped in the child seat. After installing a child Make sure the child is not... in installing the seat: 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat 3. secured to verify that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be installed as firmly as possible.
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... ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Each disc can curl up to the next file. The disc, folder and track numbers are displayed. CONTINUED 121 2008 Element The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are : Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable... and multi-session Do not use discs with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD button. The specifications of the compatible WMA file are : Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 8/16/24/32/40...
... ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Each disc can curl up to the next file. The disc, folder and track numbers are displayed. CONTINUED 121 2008 Element The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are : Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable... and multi-session Do not use discs with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD button. The specifications of the compatible WMA file are : Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 8/16/24/32/40...
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...attempts, you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. If you lose the card, you must enter a specific five-digit code in a safe place at home. You have received a radio code card that lists your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes...audio system's serial number in your owner's manual kit. The code is nearly impossible. When it is disconnected from a dealer. Features 131 2008 Element complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX and SC models Your vehicle's ...
...attempts, you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. If you lose the card, you must enter a specific five-digit code in a safe place at home. You have received a radio code card that lists your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes...audio system's serial number in your owner's manual kit. The code is nearly impossible. When it is disconnected from a dealer. Features 131 2008 Element complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX and SC models Your vehicle's ...
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...all instructions in which you can affect your vehicle's handling and stability. Accessories installed in these areas may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding...interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. Before Driving 147 2008 Element Before installing any accessory: Improper accessories or modifications can be sure to personalize your vehicle. Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you make it unsafe. Before you to...
...all instructions in which you can affect your vehicle's handling and stability. Accessories installed in these areas may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding...interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. Before Driving 147 2008 Element Before installing any accessory: Improper accessories or modifications can be sure to personalize your vehicle. Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you make it unsafe. Before you to...
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...check the spare tire pressure to be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as possible. Never use TPMS specific wheels. You must accept any interference received, including interference that you have to replace the tire pressure sensor. The low tire ... indicator stays on. As required by your dealer as soon as possible. the system is recommended that may cause undesired operation. 170 2008 Element After several miles (kilometers) driving, when you replace the flat tire with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve...
...check the spare tire pressure to be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as possible. Never use TPMS specific wheels. You must accept any interference received, including interference that you have to replace the tire pressure sensor. The low tire ... indicator stays on. As required by your dealer as soon as possible. the system is recommended that may cause undesired operation. 170 2008 Element After several miles (kilometers) driving, when you replace the flat tire with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve...
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...should install snow tires or tire chains. Installing improper tires on all models except SC) P215/70R16 99S (SC model) P225/55R18 97H 216 2008 Element If that is best to replace all four tires at your vehicle's handling. Replacing just one tire can affect handling and stability. For the ...best performance in this owner's manual. Mount snow tires on your vehicle can seriously affect your dealer. Always use only TPMS specific wheels. Also be required by snow tires on dry roads may be sure you do not, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work ...
...should install snow tires or tire chains. Installing improper tires on all models except SC) P215/70R16 99S (SC model) P225/55R18 97H 216 2008 Element If that is best to replace all four tires at your vehicle's handling. Replacing just one tire can affect handling and stability. For the ...best performance in this owner's manual. Mount snow tires on your vehicle can seriously affect your dealer. Always use only TPMS specific wheels. Also be required by snow tires on dry roads may be sure you do not, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work ...
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... ...257 Ignition Timing Control System...257 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...257 Replacement Parts...257 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...258 Emissions Testing ...259 Technical Information 245 2008 Element Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give you should know about your vehicle and the locations of your vehicle's tires and emissions...
... ...257 Ignition Timing Control System...257 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...257 Replacement Parts...257 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...258 Emissions Testing ...259 Technical Information 245 2008 Element Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give you should know about your vehicle and the locations of your vehicle's tires and emissions...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Dimensions Length Seating Capacities Total Front Rear Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Width Height Wheelbase Track Front Rear 169.3 in (4,300 ... Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb (front edge of rear door). 1 : LX model 2 : EX model 3 : SC model 248 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Dimensions Length Seating Capacities Total Front Rear Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Width Height Wheelbase Track Front Rear 169.3 in (4,300 ... Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb (front edge of rear door). 1 : LX model 2 : EX model 3 : SC model 248 2008 Element
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Fuel tank Engine oil Change 1 Approx. 15.9 US gal (60 ) Including filter Without filter Total 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.6 US qt (5.3 ) Automatic Transmission Change 2 ... oil remaining in the engine 2 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 249 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Fuel tank Engine oil Change 1 Approx. 15.9 US gal (60 ) Including filter Without filter Total 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.6 US qt (5.3 ) Automatic Transmission Change 2 ... oil remaining in the engine 2 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 249 2008 Element
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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/parking lights Front side marker lights ... 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm 35 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/parking lights Front side marker lights ... 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm 35 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
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... Checking Fluid Level ...198 Shifting ...161 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 161 Shift Lever Positions ...161 Shift Lock Release ...163 Auxiliary Input Jack ...125 Maintenance ...218 Specifications ...250 Before Driving ...139 Belts, Seat ...10, 20 Beverage Holders ...98 Body Panels ...201 Booster Seats ...52 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS) ...167 Break-in... System...166 Break-in, New Vehicle ...140 Brightness Control, Instruments ...72 Brights, Headlights ...71 B Battery Charging System Indicator...60, 235 Jump Starting ...231 INDEX CONTINUED I 2008 Element
... Checking Fluid Level ...198 Shifting ...161 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 161 Shift Lever Positions ...161 Shift Lock Release ...163 Auxiliary Input Jack ...125 Maintenance ...218 Specifications ...250 Before Driving ...139 Belts, Seat ...10, 20 Beverage Holders ...98 Body Panels ...201 Booster Seats ...52 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS) ...167 Break-in... System...166 Break-in, New Vehicle ...140 Brightness Control, Instruments ...72 Brights, Headlights ...71 B Battery Charging System Indicator...60, 235 Jump Starting ...231 INDEX CONTINUED I 2008 Element
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...-up Lights ...207 Brake Lights...207 Front Parking Lights ...204 Front Side Marker Lights...205 Headlights ...202 High-mount Brake ...208 Rear License Plate ...208 Specifications ...250 Turn Signal Lights ...204 Bulbs, Halogen ...202 Bungee Cords...153 Chains ...217 Changing a Flat Tire ...223 Changing Oil ...194 How to ...194 When to... CD Care ...128 CD Changer...125 CD Error Message ...126 CD Changer Error Message ...127 CD Player...119 Ceiling Pocket ...97 Certification Label ...246 II 2008 Element
...-up Lights ...207 Brake Lights...207 Front Parking Lights ...204 Front Side Marker Lights...205 Headlights ...202 High-mount Brake ...208 Rear License Plate ...208 Specifications ...250 Turn Signal Lights ...204 Bulbs, Halogen ...202 Bungee Cords...153 Chains ...217 Changing a Flat Tire ...223 Changing Oil ...194 How to ...194 When to... CD Care ...128 CD Changer...125 CD Error Message ...126 CD Changer Error Message ...127 CD Player...119 Ceiling Pocket ...97 Certification Label ...246 II 2008 Element
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... Limiter ...160, 163 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...60, 236 Oil Life Display ...185 Oil Pressure Indicator ...60, 235 Oil, What Kind to Use ...193 Overheating...233 Specifications ...248 Starting...158 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 256 Exhaust Fumes ...54 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...18 F Fan, Interior...103 Features ...101 First (1) Gear..., 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
... Limiter ...160, 163 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...60, 236 Oil Life Display ...185 Oil Pressure Indicator ...60, 235 Oil, What Kind to Use ...193 Overheating...233 Specifications ...248 Starting...158 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 256 Exhaust Fumes ...54 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...18 F Fan, Interior...103 Features ...101 First (1) Gear..., 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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... Low Fuel Indicator ...63 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...60, 235 Low Tire Pressure Indicator...64, 169 Lower Anchors...46 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...159 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...249 Luggage ...149 Mirror, Vanity ...99 Mirrors, Adjusting ...92 Modifying Your Vehicle...148 Monitor, Door and Tailgate Open ...63 K Keys and Locks ...75 N Neutral... the ...159 Manual Transmission Fluid ...199 Meters, Gauges...59, 66 O Octane Requirement, Gasoline ...140 Odometer ...66 Odometer, Trip ...66 Off-Highway Driving ...179 INDEX CONTINUED V 2008 Element
... Low Fuel Indicator ...63 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...60, 235 Low Tire Pressure Indicator...64, 169 Lower Anchors...46 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...159 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...249 Luggage ...149 Mirror, Vanity ...99 Mirrors, Adjusting ...92 Modifying Your Vehicle...148 Monitor, Door and Tailgate Open ...63 K Keys and Locks ...75 N Neutral... the ...159 Manual Transmission Fluid ...199 Meters, Gauges...59, 66 O Octane Requirement, Gasoline ...140 Odometer ...66 Odometer, Trip ...66 Off-Highway Driving ...179 INDEX CONTINUED V 2008 Element
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... Indicator ...34 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement ...205 Signaling Turns ...71 Skylight ...93 Snow Tires ...216 Sound System ...107 Spare Tire ...222 Inflating ...222 Specifications ...250 Specifications Charts...248 Speed Control ...135 SRS, Additional Information...24 Additional Safety Precautions ...36 Airbag Service ...35 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...34 How... at High Altitude ...158 With a Dead Battery ...231 Steam Coming from Engine ...233 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...74 Anti-theft Column Lock ...79 CONTINUED INDEX VII 2008 Element
... Indicator ...34 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement ...205 Signaling Turns ...71 Skylight ...93 Snow Tires ...216 Sound System ...107 Spare Tire ...222 Inflating ...222 Specifications ...250 Specifications Charts...248 Speed Control ...135 SRS, Additional Information...24 Additional Safety Precautions ...36 Airbag Service ...35 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...34 How... at High Altitude ...158 With a Dead Battery ...231 Steam Coming from Engine ...233 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...74 Anti-theft Column Lock ...79 CONTINUED INDEX VII 2008 Element
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... Compact Spare ...222 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...251 Inflation ...212 Inspection ...214 Low Pressure Indicator ...64, 169 Maintenance ...215 Replacing ...215 Rotating...215 Snow ...216 Specifications ...250 VSA and Tire Sizes ...172 Tools, Tire Changing ...223 Towing A Trailer ...173 Emergency ...243 Equipment And Accessories ...175 Weight Limit ...173 Trailer, Driving Safely... Emissions Control Systems ...256 Emissions Testing ...259 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...258 Tensioners, Seat Belt ...22 Temperature Gauge ...68 Tether Anchorage Points ...50 CONTINUED VIII 2008 Element
... Compact Spare ...222 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...251 Inflation ...212 Inspection ...214 Low Pressure Indicator ...64, 169 Maintenance ...215 Replacing ...215 Rotating...215 Snow ...216 Specifications ...250 VSA and Tire Sizes ...172 Tools, Tire Changing ...223 Towing A Trailer ...173 Emergency ...243 Equipment And Accessories ...175 Weight Limit ...173 Trailer, Driving Safely... Emissions Control Systems ...256 Emissions Testing ...259 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...258 Tensioners, Seat Belt ...22 Temperature Gauge ...68 Tether Anchorage Points ...50 CONTINUED VIII 2008 Element
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only : Canada only INDEX IX 2008 Element Main Menu Index U Unexpected, Taking Care of the ...221 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...251 Unleaded Gasoline...140 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...195 V Vanity ... ...55 Warranty Coverages ...263 Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...197 Operation ...70 Wheels ...212 Adjusting the Steering ...74 Alignment and Balance ...215 Replacement ...215 Specifications ...216 Nut Wrench ...224 Windows Operating the Power ...91 Rear ...93 Rear, Defogger ...73 Windshield Cleaning ...70 Defroster ...105 Washers ...197 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades...
only : Canada only INDEX IX 2008 Element Main Menu Index U Unexpected, Taking Care of the ...221 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...251 Unleaded Gasoline...140 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...195 V Vanity ... ...55 Warranty Coverages ...263 Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...197 Operation ...70 Wheels ...212 Adjusting the Steering ...74 Alignment and Balance ...215 Replacement ...215 Specifications ...216 Nut Wrench ...224 Windows Operating the Power ...91 Rear ...93 Rear, Defogger ...73 Windshield Cleaning ...70 Defroster ...105 Washers ...197 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades...
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...;ais, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SCVC50 2008 Element ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. Main...when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of the vehicle and should be considered a permanent part of approval for printing. You may find descriptions of the Element. N. DELIVERY DATE (Date sold . I. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. This owner's manual ...
...;ais, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SCVC50 2008 Element ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. Main...when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of the vehicle and should be considered a permanent part of approval for printing. You may find descriptions of the Element. N. DELIVERY DATE (Date sold . I. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. This owner's manual ...