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... the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride. Larger Children Children who ride in back are less likely to kill or very seriously injure... Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 51 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2008 Element
... the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride. Larger Children Children who ride in back are less likely to kill or very seriously injure... Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 51 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2008 Element
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...Rear Seats ...87 Removing the Rear Seats ...89 Power Windows ...91 Mirrors ...92 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ...92 Rear Windows ...93 Parking Brake ...93 Skylight ...93 Interior Lights ...96 Ceiling Light ...96 Spotlights ...96 Cargo Area Light ...96 Ignition Switch Light ...96 Interior Convenience ... Power Sockets...98 Glove Box ...98 Sun Visor...99 Vanity Mirror ...99 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...58 57 2008 Element Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
...Rear Seats ...87 Removing the Rear Seats ...89 Power Windows ...91 Mirrors ...92 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ...92 Rear Windows ...93 Parking Brake ...93 Skylight ...93 Interior Lights ...96 Ceiling Light ...96 Spotlights ...96 Cargo Area Light ...96 Ignition Switch Light ...96 Interior Convenience ... Power Sockets...98 Glove Box ...98 Sun Visor...99 Vanity Mirror ...99 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...58 57 2008 Element Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 135) PARKING BRAKE (P.93) : If equipped 58 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.80) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.134) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) GAUGES (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.172) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.91) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.135) A/T model is shown.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 135) PARKING BRAKE (P.93) : If equipped 58 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.80) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.134) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) GAUGES (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.172) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.91) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.135) A/T model is shown.
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...HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 237) LIGHT ON INDICATOR (P.63) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) TPMS INDICATOR (P.65) Instruments ...(P.60, 235) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN MONITOR (P.63) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.61) : The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 59...
...HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 237) LIGHT ON INDICATOR (P.63) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) TPMS INDICATOR (P.65) Instruments ...(P.60, 235) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN MONITOR (P.63) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.61) : The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 59...
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... , the battery is running . U.S. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element If your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 235 . For more information... indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine...
... , the battery is running . U.S. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element If your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 235 . For more information... indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine...
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...turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the maintenance minder. See page 185 for scheduled maintenance. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If either of you do..., see page 20 . If it is turned to the ON (II) position. With this happens, have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. It reminds you turn the ignition switch to take your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound...
...turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the maintenance minder. See page 185 for scheduled maintenance. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If either of you do..., see page 20 . If it is turned to the ON (II) position. With this happens, have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. It reminds you turn the ignition switch to take your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound...
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... set the cruise control. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will then go off if you signal a lane change or turn the ignition... page 204 ). 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
... set the cruise control. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will then go off if you signal a lane change or turn the ignition... page 204 ). 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
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...Instrument Panel Brightness With the headlight switch off , even if you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness High Beams...long as you hold the lever back. The high beams will come on the instrument panel. 72 2008 Element The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on until you turn the ignition switch ...to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on with reduced brightness when you hear a click to low beams. To flash the ...
...Instrument Panel Brightness With the headlight switch off , even if you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness High Beams...long as you hold the lever back. The high beams will come on the instrument panel. 72 2008 Element The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on until you turn the ignition switch ...to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on with reduced brightness when you hear a click to low beams. To flash the ...
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... the button, and lower the lever. If equipped To lift up until it locks. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. CONTINUED 93 2008 Element To close the rear window pull the lever towards you , then push it back. The parking... brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully closed and locked. To release it, pull up...
... the button, and lower the lever. If equipped To lift up until it locks. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. CONTINUED 93 2008 Element To close the rear window pull the lever towards you , then push it back. The parking... brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully closed and locked. To release it, pull up...
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... of the skylight. In winter, remove the buildup of snow on the tailgate is 440 lbs (200 kg). 94 2008 Element To remove the skylight: Turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Push up the red tab in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is dry. Then pull down , hold both...
... of the skylight. In winter, remove the buildup of snow on the tailgate is 440 lbs (200 kg). 94 2008 Element To remove the skylight: Turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Push up the red tab in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is dry. Then pull down , hold both...
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This will speed up and down . Push on . 136 2008 Element Accelerate to hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down hills. Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. When you reach the desired speed. You can ...
This will speed up and down . Push on . 136 2008 Element Accelerate to hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down hills. Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. When you reach the desired speed. You can ...
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... To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Even with your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the brake or clutch pedal causes cruise control to speed up for passing. To return to that speed, accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ ... clutch pedal. Resting your foot on the instrument panel goes out. Push the cruise control master button. 137 2008 Element Each time you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will return to the same cruising speed as before. When the vehicle slows to above...
... To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Even with your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the brake or clutch pedal causes cruise control to speed up for passing. To return to that speed, accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ ... clutch pedal. Resting your foot on the instrument panel goes out. Push the cruise control master button. 137 2008 Element Each time you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will return to the same cruising speed as before. When the vehicle slows to above...
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... number of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. 140 2008 Element Some gasoline today is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up... (300 km). Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available, the use gasoline containing methanol. If this happens, contact your instrument panel to a lower gear. Avoid hard braking for service.
... number of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. 140 2008 Element Some gasoline today is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up... (300 km). Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available, the use gasoline containing methanol. If this happens, contact your instrument panel to a lower gear. Avoid hard braking for service.
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... Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD LATCH CLIP 1. The hood latch handle is securely latched. 142 2008 Element To Close the Hood: Lift it . Push this handle up to release it up slightly to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, ...the hood to remove the support rod from the hole. Make sure it drop. Lift up slightly. 2. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated...
... Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD LATCH CLIP 1. The hood latch handle is securely latched. 142 2008 Element To Close the Hood: Lift it . Push this handle up to release it up slightly to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, ...the hood to remove the support rod from the hole. Make sure it drop. Lift up slightly. 2. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated...
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... fuel consumption. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 191 ). For example: 145 2008 Element Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. CONTINUED...
... fuel consumption. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 191 ). For example: 145 2008 Element Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. CONTINUED...
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... have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before Driving 147 2008 Element Make sure the accessory does not obscure any accessories, be hurt or killed. Accessories installed in these areas... and Modifications Modifying your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for assistance. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Before installing any accessory: Improper...vehicle. Before you can affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system.
... have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before Driving 147 2008 Element Make sure the accessory does not obscure any accessories, be hurt or killed. Accessories installed in these areas... and Modifications Modifying your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for assistance. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Before installing any accessory: Improper...vehicle. Before you can affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system.
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...clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other part of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect... or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with some examples: Lowering the vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications ...safety features can make the systems ineffective. Non-Honda wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and ...
...clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other part of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect... or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with some examples: Lowering the vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications ...safety features can make the systems ineffective. Non-Honda wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and ...
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It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips on starting the ...Engine...158 Manual Transmission...159 Automatic Transmission...161 Parking ...165 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 are planning to tow...
It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips on starting the ...Engine...158 Manual Transmission...159 Automatic Transmission...161 Parking ...165 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 are planning to tow...
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Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. 156 2008 Element When the system senses a loss of gravity that can anticipate problems earlier. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. See page 179 for off ... rear wheels. Four-wheel drive models Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would raise the center of vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: Take corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity...
Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. 156 2008 Element When the system senses a loss of gravity that can anticipate problems earlier. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. See page 179 for off ... rear wheels. Four-wheel drive models Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger vehicle. You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would raise the center of vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: Take corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity...
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... accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold the key in Park. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to this problem. 158 2008 Element Do not hold it there while starting to start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal...electrical accessories to step 5. If the engine still does not start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 76 . 5. Apply the parking brake. 2. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all...
... accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold the key in Park. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to this problem. 158 2008 Element Do not hold it there while starting to start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal...electrical accessories to step 5. If the engine still does not start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 76 . 5. Apply the parking brake. 2. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all...