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... your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is preceded by a symbol. In it, you will give you years of a 2008 Honda Element was a wise investment. Maintaining your investment. Your selection of driving pleasure. It will learn how to operate its driving controls and ...schedules given in this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to answer any time. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is to your vehicle. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you ...
... your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is preceded by a symbol. In it, you will give you years of a 2008 Honda Element was a wise investment. Maintaining your investment. Your selection of driving pleasure. It will learn how to operate its driving controls and ...schedules given in this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to answer any time. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is to your vehicle. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you ...
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... Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Refer to load luggage and other cargo. Features How to check them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how... Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; only) How to the dealer for any reason. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the sections in your vehicle...
... Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Refer to load luggage and other cargo. Features How to check them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how... Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; only) How to the dealer for any reason. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the sections in your vehicle...
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.... 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of them. If a seat belt does not seem to take care... parked and the engine is greatly increased. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a seat with your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
.... 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of them. If a seat belt does not seem to take care... parked and the engine is greatly increased. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a seat with your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
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..., have your seat belts. When no obstructions are also equipped with the monitoring system. If you and your passengers to fasten your vehicle checked by a dealer. 20 2008 Element
..., have your seat belts. When no obstructions are also equipped with the monitoring system. If you and your passengers to fasten your vehicle checked by a dealer. 20 2008 Element
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Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 Element The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Check your dealer. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information...
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 Element The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Check your dealer. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information...
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...after the engine starts. If you see any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you drive. If the indicator stays on briefly then goes off while you to a possible problem... Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your dealer. This tells you need them. Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element If the indicator comes on or flashes on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may...
...after the engine starts. If you see any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you drive. If the indicator stays on briefly then goes off while you to a possible problem... Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your dealer. This tells you need them. Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element If the indicator comes on or flashes on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may...
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...Any object, such as possible. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. This must also be... done by yourself. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. 35 2008 Element If you must be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat...
...Any object, such as possible. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. This must also be... done by yourself. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. 35 2008 Element If you must be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat...
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...accommodate a person with airbag components or wiring for any reason. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to deactivate your dealer. If water or another liquid soaks into the seatback, it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to deploy, possibly... working properly. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 36 2008 Element driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. If it can prevent your dealer. Improperly replacing seat belts provide the best protection. This...
...accommodate a person with airbag components or wiring for any reason. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to deactivate your dealer. If water or another liquid soaks into the seatback, it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to deploy, possibly... working properly. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 36 2008 Element driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. If it can prevent your dealer. Improperly replacing seat belts provide the best protection. This...
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dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only Canadian models SUN VISOR U.S. models Driver and Passenger Safety U.S. models only CONTINUED 55 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only Canadian models SUN VISOR U.S. models Driver and Passenger Safety U.S. models only CONTINUED 55 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
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...Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to take your vehicle checked at a dealer. It reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The maintenance main items and sub items... Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off when your dealer resets it is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 168 . If it comes on the... regular intervals. For more information, see page 33 . Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element
...Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to take your vehicle checked at a dealer. It reminds you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The maintenance main items and sub items... Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on when you that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off when your dealer resets it is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 168 . If it comes on the... regular intervals. For more information, see page 33 . Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element
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...the outside of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see that you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you set the cruise control. See page 135 for a ... circuit. 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 This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
...the outside of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see that you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you set the cruise control. See page 135 for a ... circuit. 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 This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
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... not come on when you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. For more information, see page 169 . 64 2008 Element For more information, see page 171 . Have your vehicle checked by your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have the flat...vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 171 ). 3. If two or more information on as possible. Without VSA, your dealer. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the compact spare (see page 222 ), and have VSA traction and stability enhancement. It comes on for...
... not come on when you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. For more information, see page 169 . 64 2008 Element For more information, see page 171 . Have your vehicle checked by your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have the flat...vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 171 ). 3. If two or more information on as possible. Without VSA, your dealer. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the compact spare (see page 222 ), and have VSA traction and stability enhancement. It comes on for...
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the system that monitors tire pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 Element If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. With this indicator comes on and stays on ...
the system that monitors tire pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked. Instruments and Controls 65 2008 Element If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. With this indicator comes on and stays on ...
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... diagnostic system will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 67 2008 Element The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. Instruments and Controls Avoid driving ...the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn off the ignition. If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle inspected by a dealer. The MIL should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is tightened or replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Fuel Gauge This ...
... diagnostic system will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 67 2008 Element The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. Instruments and Controls Avoid driving ...the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn off the ignition. If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle inspected by a dealer. The MIL should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is tightened or replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Fuel Gauge This ...
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... System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from liquids. If an improperly-coded key (or other metal object (i.e. The system may make your dealer. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they get wet, dry them apart. Do not try to ... key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to start the engine, contact your vehicle undrivable. When you leave the vehicle alone. 76 2008 Element key fob) is disabled. If you insert the key. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. They will not work to the ON ...
... System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from liquids. If an improperly-coded key (or other metal object (i.e. The system may make your dealer. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they get wet, dry them apart. Do not try to ... key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to start the engine, contact your vehicle undrivable. When you leave the vehicle alone. 76 2008 Element key fob) is disabled. If you insert the key. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. They will not work to the ON ...
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Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Insert a new battery with the mark on the back of the transmitter by your dealer. If it takes several pushes on the button to be reprogrammed by turning it clockwise. Do not immerse the transmitter in place and turn it ... lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to lock or unlock the doors and the hatch, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025 78 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Insert a new battery with the mark on the back of the transmitter by your dealer. If it takes several pushes on the button to be reprogrammed by turning it clockwise. Do not immerse the transmitter in place and turn it ... lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to lock or unlock the doors and the hatch, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025 78 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.
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...window is OFF, the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. AUTO To open . 2. Push down all the way. Instruments and Controls 91 2008 Element Make sure your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be reset after ...stop . Keep the MAIN switch off when you want the window to be disabled. If the power windows do not injure themselves by your dealer. Release the switch when you have your vehicle checked by operating the passenger's window unintentionally. Pull back on the switch and hold the ...
...window is OFF, the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. AUTO To open . 2. Push down all the way. Instruments and Controls 91 2008 Element Make sure your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be reset after ...stop . Keep the MAIN switch off when you want the window to be disabled. If the power windows do not injure themselves by your dealer. Release the switch when you have your vehicle checked by operating the passenger's window unintentionally. Pull back on the switch and hold the ...
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... artist or title information at this time. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of your dealer. ''ANTENNA'' 116 2008 Element There is not part of the southern horizon. ''OFF AIR'' ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist, is a problem with the XM antenna...
... artist or title information at this time. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of your dealer. ''ANTENNA'' 116 2008 Element There is not part of the southern horizon. ''OFF AIR'' ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist, is a problem with the XM antenna...
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...page 129. Error Message HEAT ERROR HOT FORMAT Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to a dealer. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. After ejecting the ...explains the error messages you cannot clear it, take your dealer. DISC FOCUS error BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT ERR BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Mechanical error Servo error : EX and SC models : LX model 126 2008 Element If the new disc plays, there is a problem ...
...page 129. Error Message HEAT ERROR HOT FORMAT Cause High temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to a dealer. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. After ejecting the ...explains the error messages you cannot clear it, take your dealer. DISC FOCUS error BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT ERR BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL Mechanical error Servo error : EX and SC models : LX model 126 2008 Element If the new disc plays, there is a problem ...
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... Disc Changer Error Messages If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Make sure the disc is inserted correctly in the magazine Features : EX and SC models : LX model 127 2008 Element For more information, see page 129. Insert disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Will... not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. For more information, see page 129. Insert magazine. If you see your dealer.
... Disc Changer Error Messages If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Make sure the disc is inserted correctly in the magazine Features : EX and SC models : LX model 127 2008 Element For more information, see page 129. Insert disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Will... not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. For more information, see page 129. Insert magazine. If you see your dealer.