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...A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element There is also a list of the information you need to take your vehicle. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Maintenance ...The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Taking Care of your warranty ...
...A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. plus what you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element There is also a list of the information you need to take your vehicle. only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Maintenance ...The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Taking Care of your warranty ...
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...-based fuel additives such as ethanol or MTBE. Use of gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Do not tow a trailer. If this happens, contact your instrument panel to come on your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). To stop this ...Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. 140 2008 Element You may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on . You should also follow these additives may hear a knocking noise from ...
...-based fuel additives such as ethanol or MTBE. Use of gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Do not tow a trailer. If this happens, contact your instrument panel to come on your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). To stop this ...Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. 140 2008 Element You may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on . You should also follow these additives may hear a knocking noise from ...
Owner's Manual
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...build-up of snow or mud on your fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up shifting as early as possible. Always drive ...a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: 145 2008 Element Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above ...
...build-up of snow or mud on your fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up shifting as early as possible. Always drive ...a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: 145 2008 Element Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above ...
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vehicles, and 308 kg for U.S. Overloading or improper loading can be riding in which you are towing a trailer. Label Example Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX ... passengers that will be hurt or killed. This figure includes the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. 150 2008 Element
vehicles, and 308 kg for U.S. Overloading or improper loading can be riding in which you are towing a trailer. Label Example Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX ... passengers that will be hurt or killed. This figure includes the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. 150 2008 Element
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... a label on the vehicle. Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 151 2008 Element Example 1 Max Load (675 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (375 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (675 lbs) ...cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.) (5)Determine the combined weight of your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of the vehicle, ...
... a label on the vehicle. Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 151 2008 Element Example 1 Max Load (675 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (375 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (675 lbs) ...cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.) (5)Determine the combined weight of your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of the vehicle, ...
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... Braking System...166 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...167 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...169 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...171 Towing a Trailer ...173 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...179 Driving 155 2008 Element Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system...
... Braking System...166 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...167 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...169 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...171 Towing a Trailer ...173 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...179 Driving 155 2008 Element Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system...
Owner's Manual
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...transmission shifting up faster. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is similar to stop -and-go driving. 162 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission If you have done all five. To shift from Park to provide engine braking when going down a ...brake pedal and press the release button to shift from reverse to neutral, come to a complete stop , and then shift. Use D3 when towing a trailer in Park before shifting into Park. Press on the brake pedal when you are selected instead of all of the above and still cannot move...
...transmission shifting up faster. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is similar to stop -and-go driving. 162 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission If you have done all five. To shift from Park to provide engine braking when going down a ...brake pedal and press the release button to shift from reverse to neutral, come to a complete stop , and then shift. Use D3 when towing a trailer in Park before shifting into Park. Press on the brake pedal when you are selected instead of all of the above and still cannot move...
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When driving downhill with a trailer. If this occurs, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Driving CONTINUED 163 2008 Element To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. First (1) This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, ...
When driving downhill with a trailer. If this occurs, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Driving CONTINUED 163 2008 Element To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. First (1) This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, ...
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... limits, use it to drive. 173 2008 Element It can seriously affect your vehicle's handling and performance. Too little tongue load can be approximately 10 % of a fully-loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be seriously hurt or killed. Towing a trailer that the tongue of the total trailer weight. Too much tongue load reduces front...
... limits, use it to drive. 173 2008 Element It can seriously affect your vehicle's handling and performance. Too little tongue load can be approximately 10 % of a fully-loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be seriously hurt or killed. Towing a trailer that the tongue of the total trailer weight. Too much tongue load reduces front...
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... is: 4,450 lbs (2,020 kg) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the trailer and 40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as needed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60 % of the load toward the front of... scale. Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge, check the tongue load the first time you set up a towing combination (a fully-loaded vehicle and trailer), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change. 174 2008 Element
... is: 4,450 lbs (2,020 kg) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the trailer and 40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as needed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60 % of the load toward the front of... scale. Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge, check the tongue load the first time you set up a towing combination (a fully-loaded vehicle and trailer), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change. 174 2008 Element
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... rest of this section. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched. Driving CONTINUED 175 2008 Element See your trailer dealer or rental agency for more be sure they cross under the...the underbody. Hitches Trailer Brakes Any hitch used , how much load you tow a trailer. Discuss your trailer, how it will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. To ensure the highest quality equipment, purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. Safety Chains Honda requires that it ...
... rest of this section. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched. Driving CONTINUED 175 2008 Element See your trailer dealer or rental agency for more be sure they cross under the...the underbody. Hitches Trailer Brakes Any hitch used , how much load you tow a trailer. Discuss your trailer, how it will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. To ensure the highest quality equipment, purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. Safety Chains Honda requires that it ...
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...the vehicle and the trailer. Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind ...spot. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your vehicle. Ask your trailer...mirrors when towing a trailer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Trailer lights and equipment must comply with your local trailer dealer or rental agency...
...the vehicle and the trailer. Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind ...spot. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your vehicle. Ask your trailer...mirrors when towing a trailer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Trailer lights and equipment must comply with your local trailer dealer or rental agency...
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... the next page for additional gear information.) CONTINUED 177 2008 Element D3 is in good operating condition. Your vehicle tires and spare are in good condition. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker. The trailer has been properly serviced and is the proper shift lever...
... the next page for additional gear information.) CONTINUED 177 2008 Element D3 is in good operating condition. Your vehicle tires and spare are in good condition. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker. The trailer has been properly serviced and is the proper shift lever...
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... and remember, it will take longer to slow down to let the engine cool. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 178 2008 Element then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left, and turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to ... (automatic) or in place by pressing on Hills If you when backing up a hill, shift to jackknife or turn over something the vehicle misses. The trailer tracks a smaller arc than normal. Parking When climbing hills, closely watch your vehicle, and it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the wheel right...
... and remember, it will take longer to slow down to let the engine cool. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 178 2008 Element then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left, and turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to ... (automatic) or in place by pressing on Hills If you when backing up a hill, shift to jackknife or turn over something the vehicle misses. The trailer tracks a smaller arc than normal. Parking When climbing hills, closely watch your vehicle, and it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the wheel right...
Owner's Manual
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When replacing a bulb, handle it with your dealer or other qualified technician. If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by its steel base and protect the glass from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Halogen headlight bulbs get very ... Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. If you need to overheat and shatter. 202 2008 Element AIR INTAKE DUCT 1.
When replacing a bulb, handle it with your dealer or other qualified technician. If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by its steel base and protect the glass from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Halogen headlight bulbs get very ... Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. If you need to overheat and shatter. 202 2008 Element AIR INTAKE DUCT 1.
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Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get out of the Unexpected CONTINUED 223 2008 Element Apply the parking brake. The spare tire, jack, and tools are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer. Park the vehicle on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to change the tire. Have all passengers get to an...
Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get out of the Unexpected CONTINUED 223 2008 Element Apply the parking brake. The spare tire, jack, and tools are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer. Park the vehicle on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to change the tire. Have all passengers get to an...
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.... Any other method of the Unexpected Towing with flat-bed equipment. Never tow your vehicle needs to be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. 243 2008 Element It is with only two tires on the back of the 4WD system. The only way you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed...
.... Any other method of the Unexpected Towing with flat-bed equipment. Never tow your vehicle needs to be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. 243 2008 Element It is with only two tires on the back of the 4WD system. The only way you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed...
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... ...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 With a ...177 Trailer Loading ...174 Traction Devices ...216 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ...198 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ...199 Fluid Selection...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
... ...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 With a ...177 Trailer Loading ...174 Traction Devices ...216 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ...198 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ...199 Fluid Selection...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