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... lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for rearfacing child seats. The following pages provide guidelines on how to -side 45 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat 3. Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a... of child seat that can be installed as firmly as possible. A forward-facing child seat is not properly secured to verify that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be firmly secured. 3. A child whose seat is used ...
... lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for rearfacing child seats. The following pages provide guidelines on how to -side 45 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat 3. Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a... of child seat that can be installed as firmly as possible. A forward-facing child seat is not properly secured to verify that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be firmly secured. 3. A child whose seat is used ...
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Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as a test when you turn the key. Several of the FCC rules. Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter, Ignition Switch As required by the party responsible ... RSS-210. Operation is the normal key position when driving. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in park. 79 2008 Element
Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as a test when you turn the key. Several of the FCC rules. Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter, Ignition Switch As required by the party responsible ... RSS-210. Operation is the normal key position when driving. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in park. 79 2008 Element
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...indicator. The VSA indicator will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as possible. If the indicator comes on while driving, test the brakes as instructed on page 237 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator If this indicator comes on, the antilock... of the braking system has shut down . ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without antilock. 168 2008 Element If the brakes feel normal, drive slowly and have your dealer inspect your brakes as instructed on page 237 .
...indicator. The VSA indicator will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as possible. If the indicator comes on while driving, test the brakes as instructed on page 237 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator If this indicator comes on, the antilock... of the braking system has shut down . ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without antilock. 168 2008 Element If the brakes feel normal, drive slowly and have your dealer inspect your brakes as instructed on page 237 .
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... headlights to change the headlight bulb on the driver's side, remove the front end of the air intake duct. Make sure it out. CONTINUED 203 2008 Element Pivot the hold -down wire back in their slots. On SC model AIR INTAKE DUCT Maintenance The high beam headlight bulb and the low beam... headlight bulb are in place, and clip the end into the slot. 6. If you need to test the new bulb. 2. Remove the electrical connector from its slot. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling the ...
... headlights to change the headlight bulb on the driver's side, remove the front end of the air intake duct. Make sure it out. CONTINUED 203 2008 Element Pivot the hold -down wire back in their slots. On SC model AIR INTAKE DUCT Maintenance The high beam headlight bulb and the low beam... headlight bulb are in place, and clip the end into the slot. 6. If you need to test the new bulb. 2. Remove the electrical connector from its slot. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling the ...
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Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. On SC model 204 2008 Element Make sure it in place. Remove the bulb by pushing on all models except SC 2. Turn on the headlights to lock it is on the ...tab and pulling the connector down. 3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by turning it onequarter turn clockwise to test the new bulb. 7. (Driver's side) Install the front end of the air intake duct. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Replacing a Front Parking/Turn Signal...
Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. On SC model 204 2008 Element Make sure it in place. Remove the bulb by pushing on all models except SC 2. Turn on the headlights to lock it is on the ...tab and pulling the connector down. 3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by turning it onequarter turn clockwise to test the new bulb. 7. (Driver's side) Install the front end of the air intake duct. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Replacing a Front Parking/Turn Signal...
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... -quarter turn signal light is next to make sure the new bulb is working. 6. (Driver's side) Install the front end of the air intake duct. Test the lights to the headlight bulb. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb On all models except SC... carefully prying on the trim of the lens. The front parking/turn counterclockwise. 3. Insert the socket back into the socket until it bottoms. CONTINUED 205 2008 Element
... -quarter turn signal light is next to make sure the new bulb is working. 6. (Driver's side) Install the front end of the air intake duct. Test the lights to the headlight bulb. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb On all models except SC... carefully prying on the trim of the lens. The front parking/turn counterclockwise. 3. Insert the socket back into the socket until it bottoms. CONTINUED 205 2008 Element
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...headlight bulb. Push the new bulb straight into place. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 206 2008 Element Put the light assembly back into the light assembly by pulling it locks. 5. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it ...clockwise until it out (see page 203 ). 2. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working . 6. On the driver's side, remove the front end of the air intake duct by...
...headlight bulb. Push the new bulb straight into place. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 206 2008 Element Put the light assembly back into the light assembly by pulling it locks. 5. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it ...clockwise until it out (see page 203 ). 2. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working . 6. On the driver's side, remove the front end of the air intake duct by...
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... is working. 7. When reinstalling the taillight assembly, first place the two pins in the holes in place. Remove the socket by pulling it bottoms. 207 2008 Element Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is burned out: brake/ taillight, turn counterclockwise. 4. SCREW TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY SOCKET Maintenance 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
... is working. 7. When reinstalling the taillight assembly, first place the two pins in the holes in place. Remove the socket by pulling it bottoms. 207 2008 Element Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is burned out: brake/ taillight, turn counterclockwise. 4. SCREW TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY SOCKET Maintenance 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
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... connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your dealer or a qualified technician. On EX and SC models TEST INDICATOR WINDOW POSITIVE TERMINAL Check the condition of baking soda and water. Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). Use ..., wash it last. If you . To reset the time, see page 131 ). 218 2008 Element The label on the radio, you will bubble up and turn on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. Dry off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. If additional battery maintenance is ...
... connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your dealer or a qualified technician. On EX and SC models TEST INDICATOR WINDOW POSITIVE TERMINAL Check the condition of baking soda and water. Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). Use ..., wash it last. If you . To reset the time, see page 131 ). 218 2008 Element The label on the radio, you will bubble up and turn on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. Dry off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. If additional battery maintenance is ...
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.... Those repairs may turn the indicator off as possible. It takes at least once. If it means one of the emissions testing is to Emissions Testing for more information (see a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message on the information display. If your vehicle has been disconnected or gone... part of the engine's emissions control systems may cause serious damage. You will not turn off immediately; Refer to make sure 236 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it blinks five times, the readiness codes are...
.... Those repairs may turn the indicator off as possible. It takes at least once. If it means one of the emissions testing is to Emissions Testing for more information (see a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message on the information display. If your vehicle has been disconnected or gone... part of the engine's emissions control systems may cause serious damage. You will not turn off immediately; Refer to make sure 236 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it blinks five times, the readiness codes are...
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... PGM-FI System ...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 It also includes information you the dimensions and capacities of the identification numbers. Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give...
... PGM-FI System ...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 It also includes information you the dimensions and capacities of the identification numbers. Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give...
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... passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. Technical Information 251 2008 Element Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. The following explains these grades. Traction...
... passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. Technical Information 251 2008 Element Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. The following explains these grades. Traction...
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...Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause the material of ...of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to a level of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 252 2008 Element
...Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause the material of ...of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to a level of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 252 2008 Element
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... with the engine off for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely full (around 3/4). 2. If the testing facility determines that must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing ...the following. 1. Technical Information CONTINUED 259 2008 Element Keep the vehicle in the onboard diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are not set again only after the battery has been disconnected...
... with the engine off for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely full (around 3/4). 2. If the testing facility determines that must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing ...the following. 1. Technical Information CONTINUED 259 2008 Element Keep the vehicle in the onboard diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are not set again only after the battery has been disconnected...
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... of traffic conditions, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 260 2008 Element When traffic allows, drive for 30 minutes. Then drive in D (Automatic) or 5th (Manual). Make sure the vehicle... accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for at least 20 minutes. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. Do not use cruise control.
... of traffic conditions, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 260 2008 Element When traffic allows, drive for 30 minutes. Then drive in D (Automatic) or 5th (Manual). Make sure the vehicle... accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for at least 20 minutes. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. Do not use cruise control.
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... Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...235 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...236 Overheated Engine ...233 Emergency Brake ...93 Emergency Flashers ...73 Emergency Towing ...243 Emissions Controls...256 Emissions Testing ...259 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...68 Engine Speed Limiter ...160, 163 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...60, 236 Oil Life Display ...185 Oil Pressure Indicator ...60, 235..., 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
... Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...235 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...236 Overheated Engine ...233 Emergency Brake ...93 Emergency Flashers ...73 Emergency Towing ...243 Emissions Controls...256 Emissions Testing ...259 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...68 Engine Speed Limiter ...160, 163 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...60, 236 Oil Life Display ...185 Oil Pressure Indicator ...60, 235..., 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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... Open Monitor ...63 Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...207 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 221 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading ...251 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...
... Open Monitor ...63 Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...207 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 221 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading ...251 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...