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... at some cost. This means your passengers always wear seat belts. iv 2008 Element For information on page 179 . It allows you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 156 of this manual and the Off-...Highway Driving Guidelines section on how to operate your vehicle is significantly...
... at some cost. This means your passengers always wear seat belts. iv 2008 Element For information on page 179 . It allows you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 156 of this manual and the Off-...Highway Driving Guidelines section on how to operate your vehicle is significantly...
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2008 Element Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls......I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SCV-6502 1 S. S. in, and cargo loading) ...139 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...155 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...183 Taking Care of the ...
2008 Element Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls......I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SCV-6502 1 S. S. in, and cargo loading) ...139 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...155 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...183 Taking Care of the ...
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... A summary of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Driver and...Controls Explains the purpose of the information you need when you 're planning to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge,...to the sections in your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to handle them .
... A summary of things to check and instructions on how to check them . Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Driver and...Controls Explains the purpose of the information you need when you 're planning to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge,...to the sections in your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to handle them .
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... ...37 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...38 The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks ...38 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...40 If a Child Requires Close Attention ...40 Additional Safety Precautions ...41 Protecting Infants and Small Children...42 Protecting Infants... and Position the Seat Belts ...16 6. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. It shows you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...52 Additional Safety Precautions ...53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Element And it tells you how...
... ...37 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...38 The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks ...38 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...40 If a Child Requires Close Attention ...40 Additional Safety Precautions ...41 Protecting Infants and Small Children...42 Protecting Infants... and Position the Seat Belts ...16 6. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. It shows you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...52 Additional Safety Precautions ...53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...54 Safety Labels ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2008 Element And it tells you how...
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... designed to follow all instructions and warnings in crash injuries and deaths. Even one drink can reduce your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element So even though your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can ...time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your ability to respond to them . So don't drink and drive, and don't let your best protection in a child seat. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety ...
... designed to follow all instructions and warnings in crash injuries and deaths. Even one drink can reduce your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 185 ). 8 2008 Element So even though your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can ...time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your ability to respond to them . So don't drink and drive, and don't let your best protection in a child seat. Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety ...
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...how to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Taller persons should adjust their head restraints properly as possible. 15 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the occupant's chest ...reduces the protective capability of sliding under the belt in place and positioned properly before driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can...
...how to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Taller persons should adjust their head restraints properly as possible. 15 2008 Element Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the occupant's chest ...reduces the protective capability of sliding under the belt in place and positioned properly before driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can...
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...crash. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your shoulder. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. 16 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults... and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into...
...crash. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your shoulder. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. 16 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults... and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into...
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...in a vehicle is moving. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. This will reduce the risk of injuries to drive. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible across the hips. wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be caused by a crash...'s okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. A passenger who is not If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a crash. 18 2008 Element If they do , they could...
...in a vehicle is moving. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. This will reduce the risk of injuries to drive. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible across the hips. wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be caused by a crash...'s okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. A passenger who is not If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a crash. 18 2008 Element If they do , they could...
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...Driver and Passenger Safety objects on Keep your occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can result in injuries if your lap, or driving with the proper operation of serious injury in a crash. Do not place hard or sharp objects.... If a side airbag or a hands or arms are close to improve Do not attach or place objects on seat belts. Objects on your front airbag inflates. Do not attach hard objects on or near a door. Main Menu Table Of ...attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2008 Element
...Driver and Passenger Safety objects on Keep your occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can result in injuries if your lap, or driving with the proper operation of serious injury in a crash. Do not place hard or sharp objects.... If a side airbag or a hands or arms are close to improve Do not attach or place objects on seat belts. Objects on your front airbag inflates. Do not attach hard objects on or near a door. Main Menu Table Of ...attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2008 Element
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... it retracts completely. Guide the belt across your hips. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. The belt will retract, but it will activate. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2008 Element To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS...
... it retracts completely. Guide the belt across your hips. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. The belt will retract, but it will activate. Driver and Passenger Safety 21 2008 Element To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS...
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Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on at all, you drive. If the indicator comes on briefly then goes off while you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS ... off . If the indicator comes on or flashes on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If you see any other time, or does not come on after you turn the ignition switch...
Driver and Passenger Safety 33 2008 Element When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on at all, you drive. If the indicator comes on briefly then goes off while you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS ... off . If the indicator comes on or flashes on at any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If you see any other time, or does not come on after you turn the ignition switch...
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...seat is riding in the front seat, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. However, the indicator will be automatically shut off. Canada The passenger airbag off indicator...a problem with your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 34 2008 Element If it doesn't come on . U.S. This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the rear as...65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on while driving without a passenger in front, move the seat as possible, and have the system checked. When ...
...seat is riding in the front seat, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. However, the indicator will be automatically shut off. Canada The passenger airbag off indicator...a problem with your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 34 2008 Element If it doesn't come on . U.S. This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the rear as...65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on while driving without a passenger in front, move the seat as possible, and have the system checked. When ...
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...If you have children, or ever need to drive with important general guidelines, then presents special information for a seat belt should be restrained in a crash. It begins ...approved child seat that infants and children be restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Infants and small children ... Larger children must be properly restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on adults to the vehicle (see pages 51 53 ). Driver...Passenger Safety Children depend on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them . Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children All ...
...If you have children, or ever need to drive with important general guidelines, then presents special information for a seat belt should be restrained in a crash. It begins ...approved child seat that infants and children be restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Infants and small children ... Larger children must be properly restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on adults to the vehicle (see pages 51 53 ). Driver...Passenger Safety Children depend on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them . Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children All ...
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... parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can be properly restrained. If You Must Drive with the child in the back seat. If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with Several... and well back in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to the rear as far to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 16 ). 40 2008 Element If you ever have to carry a group of you at risk. Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards...
... parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can be properly restrained. If You Must Drive with the child in the back seat. If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with Several... and well back in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to the rear as far to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 16 ). 40 2008 Element If you ever have to carry a group of you at risk. Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards...
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... weight on the child seat, or push on it out. To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 49 2008 Element To remove slack, it may help to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that the... pull it . After confirming that it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor. 3. If the belt is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it is not tight, the child seat will not be able to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is locked, you can pull the...
... weight on the child seat, or push on it out. To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 49 2008 Element To remove slack, it may help to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that the... pull it . After confirming that it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor. 3. If the belt is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it is not tight, the child seat will not be able to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is locked, you can pull the...
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...possible and be properly restrained in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without the booster. Be sure to check current laws in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder...'s seat-back. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you intend to drive. 52 2008 Element If the passenger's front airbag inflates in a back seat. Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they...
...possible and be properly restrained in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without the booster. Be sure to check current laws in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder...'s seat-back. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you intend to drive. 52 2008 Element If the passenger's front airbag inflates in a back seat. Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they...
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... can damage the brakes and tires. 2. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators that give you important information about 6 seconds after... see page 235 . A beeper sounds if you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Canada Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released. For more information, see page 237 . Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 236...
... can damage the brakes and tires. 2. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2008 Element U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators that give you important information about 6 seconds after... see page 235 . A beeper sounds if you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Canada Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released. For more information, see page 237 . Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 236...
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...off when your vehicle checked at regular intervals. If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle in the information display. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element This indicator will flash again at a dealer. For more information, see page 168 . For more information, see page 33 . Canada Side ... turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. With this happens, have your dealer resets it comes on , your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also alert you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when ...
...off when your vehicle checked at regular intervals. If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle in the information display. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Element This indicator will flash again at a dealer. For more information, see page 168 . For more information, see page 33 . Canada Side ... turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. With this happens, have your dealer resets it comes on , your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also alert you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when ...
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... and SC models have a front accessory power socket on the passenger's side. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. None of the handle. Close it up. 98 2008 Element To remove it, push the tab and pull it with the master key. On SC model Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle ...has one socket is wearing the seat belt. Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. The front beverage holder ...
... and SC models have a front accessory power socket on the passenger's side. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. None of the handle. Close it up. 98 2008 Element To remove it, push the tab and pull it with the master key. On SC model Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle ...has one socket is wearing the seat belt. Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. The front beverage holder ...
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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 6 2 : Automatic transmission 191 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and ...levels and condition of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) 2. Inspect idle speed every...
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 4 5 6 2 : Automatic transmission 191 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and ...levels and condition of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) 2. Inspect idle speed every...