Owner's Manual
Page 2
... passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with data from other reproductive harm. ... permission of any airbag system component. This data belongs to as legally required or with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2008 Element
... passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with data from other reproductive harm. ... permission of any airbag system component. This data belongs to as legally required or with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2008 Element
Owner's Manual
Page 3
...procedures and other information on labels and in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels on the vehicle. Of course, it iii 2008 Element Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you or others ...associated with important safety information carefully. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. This information alerts you to use your vehicle. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't...
...procedures and other information on labels and in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels on the vehicle. Of course, it iii 2008 Element Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you or others ...associated with important safety information carefully. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. This information alerts you to use your vehicle. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
...an accident. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on pavement. For information on page 179 . Main Menu Important Handling Information Your Element has higher ground clearance than other types of vehicles. This means your vehicle correctly might ...result in loss of gravity. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2008 Element It allows you to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Failure to travel over if you make sure you can tip or...
...an accident. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on pavement. For information on page 179 . Main Menu Important Handling Information Your Element has higher ground clearance than other types of vehicles. This means your vehicle correctly might ...result in loss of gravity. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2008 Element It allows you to operate your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Failure to travel over if you make sure you can tip or...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...way to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle...you need to take your warranty manual for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Instruments ...
...way to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle...you need to take your warranty manual for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Instruments ...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.135) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.71) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.134) WINDSHIELD ... MASTER BUTTON (P.135) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.98) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.73) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.172) A/T model is shown. If equipped 5 2008 Element
HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.135) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.71) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.134) WINDSHIELD ... MASTER BUTTON (P.135) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.98) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.73) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.172) A/T model is shown. If equipped 5 2008 Element
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... the Head Restraints ...15 5. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to use seat belts. Close and Lock the Doors ...13 2. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. It explains how your...46 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...48 With a Tether ...50 Protecting Larger Children ...51 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...51 Using a Booster Seat ...52 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your airbags work. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. ... Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Element Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...16 6.
... the Head Restraints ...15 5. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to use seat belts. Close and Lock the Doors ...13 2. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. It explains how your...46 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...48 With a Tether ...50 Protecting Larger Children ...51 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...51 Using a Booster Seat ...52 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your airbags work. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. ... Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Element Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...16 6.
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...to changing conditions, and your seat belts, and wear them , or are designed to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element Be sure to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Keep Your Vehicle in all types of such problems, check your best protection in Safe Condition.... Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can reduce your friends drink and drive, either. Infants and small children should...
...to changing conditions, and your seat belts, and wear them , or are designed to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element Be sure to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Keep Your Vehicle in all types of such problems, check your best protection in Safe Condition.... Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can reduce your friends drink and drive, either. Infants and small children should...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 9 2008 Element In fact, some safety features can contribute to protect you remain sitting in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle...
... and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks 9 2008 Element In fact, some safety features can contribute to protect you remain sitting in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... in the seat, with your back. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2008 Element No one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash. Sitting...
... in the seat, with your back. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2008 Element No one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash. Sitting...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in a vehicle is moving. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash... they do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. If they do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. 18 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when...
...vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in a vehicle is moving. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash... they do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. If they do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. 18 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will flash. This system uses the same sensors as a folded-down back seat, that are also equipped with the monitoring system. If your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will ... you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Any objects, such as the front airbags to fasten your vehicle checked by a dealer. 20 2008 Element If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will stop flashing but remain on the front seat...
If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will flash. This system uses the same sensors as a folded-down back seat, that are also equipped with the monitoring system. If your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will ... you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Any objects, such as the front airbags to fasten your vehicle checked by a dealer. 20 2008 Element If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will stop flashing but remain on the front seat...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
... 34 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 22 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you... Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 33 ). Sensors that can detect whether a child is in a crash. 26 2008 Element If the seat is disconnected in the ON (II) position.
... 34 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 22 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you... Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 33 ). Sensors that can detect whether a child is in a crash. 26 2008 Element If the seat is disconnected in the ON (II) position.
Owner's Manual
Page 35
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child...path and when the indicator comes on (see page 34 ), have the passenger sit upright. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2008 Element If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will shut off if a short adult leans ... from working properly. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may also shut off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information...
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child...path and when the indicator comes on (see page 34 ), have the passenger sit upright. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2008 Element If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will shut off if a short adult leans ... from working properly. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may also shut off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information...
Owner's Manual
Page 41
... information for a seat belt should be seriously injured or killed in a child seat. Any child too small for infants, small children, and larger children. 37 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety Children depend on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them . In fact, vehicle accidents are unrestrained or improperly restrained can... ages 12 and under. If you have children, or ever need to properly protect child passengers. A larger child should be restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.
... information for a seat belt should be seriously injured or killed in a child seat. Any child too small for infants, small children, and larger children. 37 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety Children depend on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them . In fact, vehicle accidents are unrestrained or improperly restrained can... ages 12 and under. If you have children, or ever need to properly protect child passengers. A larger child should be restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.
Owner's Manual
Page 45
... Passenger Safety belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. Never let two children use . For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in use the same seat belt. young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the... or fatally injured. (See pages 48 and 49 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Do not leave children alone in a crash. 41 2008 Element
... Passenger Safety belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. Never let two children use . For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in use the same seat belt. young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the... or fatally injured. (See pages 48 and 49 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Do not leave children alone in a crash. 41 2008 Element
Owner's Manual
Page 46
... could also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the front. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the... the back seat, but not in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby's head, neck, and back. 42 2008 Element
... could also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the front. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the... the back seat, but not in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby's head, neck, and back. 42 2008 Element
Owner's Manual
Page 47
Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small child use the child seat as long as needed, and leave it unoccupied. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision. Placing a forward-facing ... the vehicle seat is at least 1 year old, and who fits within the child seat maker's weight and height limits, should be hazardous. CONTINUED 43 2008 Element A child who is too Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can be restrained in a back seat, not the front...
Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small child use the child seat as long as needed, and leave it unoccupied. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision. Placing a forward-facing ... the vehicle seat is at least 1 year old, and who fits within the child seat maker's weight and height limits, should be hazardous. CONTINUED 43 2008 Element A child who is too Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can be restrained in a back seat, not the front...
Owner's Manual
Page 48
...tethers for children (LATCH) system. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be installed using a seat belt. Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for... child seats are secured by attaching the seat to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet U.S. Look for small children. 44 2008 Element Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. If you choose, to hardware built into the two second row seats. ...
...tethers for children (LATCH) system. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be installed using a seat belt. Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for... child seats are secured by attaching the seat to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet U.S. Look for small children. 44 2008 Element Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. If you choose, to hardware built into the two second row seats. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 49
... a crash. A child seat secured with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for rearfacing child seats. However, it in a different seating position, or use a different style of a lap/shoulder belt or with a seat belt should not reduce the child seat's effectiveness. Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a...child seat. Driver and Passenger Safety If the child seat is not properly secured to the child seat maker's instructions. secured to -side 45 2008 Element A child whose seat is not secure, try installing it does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to the vehicle with the...
... a crash. A child seat secured with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for rearfacing child seats. However, it in a different seating position, or use a different style of a lap/shoulder belt or with a seat belt should not reduce the child seat's effectiveness. Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a...child seat. Driver and Passenger Safety If the child seat is not properly secured to the child seat maker's instructions. secured to -side 45 2008 Element A child whose seat is not secure, try installing it does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to the vehicle with the...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... by pulling forward. 2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the rear seats. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that... as shown above the anchor point. The location of each lower anchor is equipped with LATCH. Remove both anchor covers by a small button above . 46 2008 Element
... by pulling forward. 2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the rear seats. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that... as shown above the anchor point. The location of each lower anchor is equipped with LATCH. Remove both anchor covers by a small button above . 46 2008 Element