Owner's Manual
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..., adult passengers, and teenage children who are closed . Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open monitor on the instrument panel to a stop. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. Have a front...door or the tailgate or the hatch is not tightly closed and locked. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you sit too close to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. CONTINUED 13 2008 Element...
..., adult passengers, and teenage children who are closed . Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open monitor on the instrument panel to a stop. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. Have a front...door or the tailgate or the hatch is not tightly closed and locked. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you sit too close to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. CONTINUED 13 2008 Element...
Owner's Manual
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... information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Indicators ...60 Gauges ...66 Trip Meter ...66 Odometer ...66 Fuel Gauge ...67 Check Fuel ......74 Keys and Locks ...75 Immobilizer System...76 Remote Transmitter ...77 Ignition Switch ...79 Door Locks ...80 Power Door Locks ...80 Rear Doors ...81 Hatch ...81 Tailgate ...82 Seats ...83 Seat Adjustments ...83 Driver's Seat Height ......99 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...58 57 2008 Element All the essential controls are within easy reach.
... information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Indicators ...60 Gauges ...66 Trip Meter ...66 Odometer ...66 Fuel Gauge ...67 Check Fuel ......74 Keys and Locks ...75 Immobilizer System...76 Remote Transmitter ...77 Ignition Switch ...79 Door Locks ...80 Power Door Locks ...80 Rear Doors ...81 Hatch ...81 Tailgate ...82 Seats ...83 Seat Adjustments ...83 Driver's Seat Height ......99 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...58 57 2008 Element All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 59 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.60, 236) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TIRE ... INDICATOR (P.63) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.61) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (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...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 59 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.60, 236) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TIRE ... INDICATOR (P.63) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.61) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (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...
Owner's Manual
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...this indicator come on in the tank before the needle reaches E. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) ...display come on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will stay on (see page 72 ). If you must refuel soon. 63 2008 Element On Canadian models, this indicator will also sound when you that you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position ...
...this indicator come on in the tank before the needle reaches E. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) ...display come on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will stay on (see page 72 ). If you must refuel soon. 63 2008 Element On Canadian models, this indicator will also sound when you that you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position ...
Owner's Manual
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... reminder chime when you leave the light switch on 5. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turn Signal 2. High Beams 6. CONTINUED 1. Instruments and Controls Turning the switch to ... on and turn the ignition switch to signal a right turn . This indicator stays on if you open the driver's door. Flash high beams 71 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on as a reminder. When the light switch is...
... reminder chime when you leave the light switch on 5. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turn Signal 2. High Beams 6. CONTINUED 1. Instruments and Controls Turning the switch to ... on and turn the ignition switch to signal a right turn . This indicator stays on if you open the driver's door. Flash high beams 71 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on as a reminder. When the light switch is...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the doors, hatch, and tailgate are clean and unobstructed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Visually check the tires. Driving 157 2008 Element Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Check that ... are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check that any items you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 59 ). Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check the seat adjustment (see page 83 ). 6.
Make sure the doors, hatch, and tailgate are clean and unobstructed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Visually check the tires. Driving 157 2008 Element Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Check that ... are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check that any items you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 59 ). Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check the seat adjustment (see page 83 ). 6.
Owner's Manual
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...156 Front Airbags ...11, 27 Front Seat Adjusting ...13 Airbags ...11, 27 Fuel ...140 Fill Door and Cap...141 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...140 Reserve Indicator...63 Tank, Filling the...141 Fuses,...46 Tether Anchorage Points ...50 Inflation, Proper Tire ...212 Inside Mirror ...92 Inspection, Tire ...214 Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...72 Instrument Panel Indicators ...60 Interior Lights ...96 Introduction ...i H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...202 Hatch ...81 Hazard Warning Flashers... Procedures...141 Gauges ...66 Engine Coolant Temperature ...68 Fuel ...67 IV 2008 Element
...156 Front Airbags ...11, 27 Front Seat Adjusting ...13 Airbags ...11, 27 Fuel ...140 Fill Door and Cap...141 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...140 Reserve Indicator...63 Tank, Filling the...141 Fuses,...46 Tether Anchorage Points ...50 Inflation, Proper Tire ...212 Inside Mirror ...92 Inspection, Tire ...214 Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...72 Instrument Panel Indicators ...60 Interior Lights ...96 Introduction ...i H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...202 Hatch ...81 Hazard Warning Flashers... Procedures...141 Gauges ...66 Engine Coolant Temperature ...68 Fuel ...67 IV 2008 Element
Owner's Manual
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..., Engine ...233 Owner Maintenance Checks ...190 Playing the XM Satellite Radio ...113 PGM-FI System...257 Power Door Locks ...80 Power Mirrors ...92 Power Socket Locations...98 Power Steering Fluid ...201 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ... Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reporting Safety Defects ...264 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...143, 196 P Panel Brightness Control ...72 Park Gear Position...161 Parking ...165 Parking Brake ...93 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...60...Protection...131 Readiness Codes, State ...259 Rear Differential Fluid ...200 Rear Doors...81 VI 2008 Element
..., Engine ...233 Owner Maintenance Checks ...190 Playing the XM Satellite Radio ...113 PGM-FI System...257 Power Door Locks ...80 Power Mirrors ...92 Power Socket Locations...98 Power Steering Fluid ...201 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ... Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...23 Reporting Safety Defects ...264 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...143, 196 P Panel Brightness Control ...72 Park Gear Position...161 Parking ...165 Parking Brake ...93 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...60...Protection...131 Readiness Codes, State ...259 Rear Differential Fluid ...200 Rear Doors...81 VI 2008 Element