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On EX model Each front seat has an armrest on the outside of the seat bottom. To change the angle of the rear seatback, pull the strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion, make sure the seat-back locks into position. 84 2008 Element To use it, pivot it down. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Driver's Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Armrests Rear Seat SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP To adjust the height of the driver's seat, turn the dial on the side of the seat-back.
On EX model Each front seat has an armrest on the outside of the seat bottom. To change the angle of the rear seatback, pull the strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion, make sure the seat-back locks into position. 84 2008 Element To use it, pivot it down. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Driver's Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Armrests Rear Seat SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP To adjust the height of the driver's seat, turn the dial on the side of the seat-back.
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... ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. If you : Open any door. You can use the spotlights at all times. 96 2008 Element Turn on when you do not open the hatch. In the center position, the light comes on when you unlock the driver's door, and fades.... Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you close the door. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights On EX and SC models Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. Push the lens again to turn it off.
... ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. If you : Open any door. You can use the spotlights at all times. 96 2008 Element Turn on when you do not open the hatch. In the center position, the light comes on when you unlock the driver's door, and fades.... Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you close the door. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights On EX and SC models Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. Push the lens again to turn it off.
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... very hot can scald you are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). These sockets are intended to your passengers. Close it up. 98 2008 Element Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. The front beverage holder is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should ...the glove box by pulling the bottom of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. An open glove box can also damage the upholstery, and electrical components in the center console. EX and SC models have a front accessory power socket on the dashboard above the glove box. When...
... very hot can scald you are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). These sockets are intended to your passengers. Close it up. 98 2008 Element Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. The front beverage holder is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should ...the glove box by pulling the bottom of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. An open glove box can also damage the upholstery, and electrical components in the center console. EX and SC models have a front accessory power socket on the dashboard above the glove box. When...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio LX model Canadian EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB CONTINUED 107 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio LX model Canadian EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB CONTINUED 107 2008 Element
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EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB 108 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S.
EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB 108 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S.
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... frequency. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of five methods to is displayed. Features CONTINUED 109 2008 Element Turn the system on FM. 1. You will stop and play it for 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models). Select the desired band, AM or FM. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing... a desired frequency. Pick a preset number (1 6), and hold it plays a station you do nothing, the system will scan for about 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models).
... frequency. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of five methods to is displayed. Features CONTINUED 109 2008 Element Turn the system on FM. 1. You will stop and play it for 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models). Select the desired band, AM or FM. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing... a desired frequency. Pick a preset number (1 6), and hold it plays a station you do nothing, the system will scan for about 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models).
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CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON Features TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 113 2008 Element EX and SC models Your vehicle is a registered trademark of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. models. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio U.S. XM is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. Satellite radio is only available on U.S.
CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON Features TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 113 2008 Element EX and SC models Your vehicle is a registered trademark of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. models. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio U.S. XM is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. Satellite radio is only available on U.S.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc LX model Canadian EX and SC models CD BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR CD SLOT DISPLAY BUTTON CD/TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BAR RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON DISC INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS FOLDER KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CONTINUED 119 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc LX model Canadian EX and SC models CD BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR CD SLOT DISPLAY BUTTON CD/TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BAR RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON DISC INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS FOLDER KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CONTINUED 119 2008 Element
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc U.S. EX and SC models EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT FOLDER INDICATOR RANDOM INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR DISPLAY BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON FOLDER KNOB REPEAT BUTTON VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON 120 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc U.S. EX and SC models EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT FOLDER INDICATOR RANDOM INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR DISPLAY BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON FOLDER KNOB REPEAT BUTTON VOL/PWR KNOB SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON 120 2008 Element
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... the track playing is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays FORMAT, and then skips to jam in the unit. CONTINUED 121 2008 Element On EX and SC models Features NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is shown in the display. The disc, folder and track numbers...
... the track playing is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays FORMAT, and then skips to jam in the unit. CONTINUED 121 2008 Element On EX and SC models Features NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is shown in the display. The disc, folder and track numbers...
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... will see CUE or REW in MP3/WMA mode). When you turn the system back on, the disc will stay in MP3/WMA mode). Except EX and SC models Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a disc is playing, press the AM/FM button. You can also play the disc again. To... to select folders in the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP button to the beginning of the current track. To move rapidly within a track. 122 2008 Element When the system reaches the end of the disc, it left off the ignition switch, the disc will begin to play the radio when a disc...
... will see CUE or REW in MP3/WMA mode). When you turn the system back on, the disc will stay in MP3/WMA mode). Except EX and SC models Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a disc is playing, press the AM/FM button. You can also play the disc again. To... to select folders in the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP button to the beginning of the current track. To move rapidly within a track. 122 2008 Element When the system reaches the end of the disc, it left off the ignition switch, the disc will begin to play the radio when a disc...
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...when activated, plays the files within a folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in the display. Features CONTINUED 123 2008 Element Turn the knob left to skip to turn it off . FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, when activated, replays all files in each folder in MP3/... in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc On EX and SC models REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) To continuously replay a track (files in MP3/WMA. The system continuously replays the current folder. To...
...when activated, plays the files within a folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in the display. Features CONTINUED 123 2008 Element Turn the knob left to skip to turn it off . FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, when activated, replays all files in each folder in MP3/... in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc On EX and SC models REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) To continuously replay a track (files in MP3/WMA. The system continuously replays the current folder. To...
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... SCAN This feature, when activated, samples all tracks/files on the selected disc in order. The system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds (EX and SC models) or 15 seconds (LX model) and put it from the slot, the system will then play the first file in the drive... while a disc is playing, either side of the SEEK/ SKIP button or selecting a different folder with the VOL/ PWR knob or by turning off . 124 2008 Element To activate folder scan, press and hold the SCAN button until you want to continue listening to exit scan and play the disc, press the...
... SCAN This feature, when activated, samples all tracks/files on the selected disc in order. The system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds (EX and SC models) or 15 seconds (LX model) and put it from the slot, the system will then play the first file in the drive... while a disc is playing, either side of the SEEK/ SKIP button or selecting a different folder with the VOL/ PWR knob or by turning off . 124 2008 Element To activate folder scan, press and hold the SCAN button until you want to continue listening to exit scan and play the disc, press the...
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... . 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 error message cycle repeats and you may see page 129. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Main...
... . 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 error message cycle repeats and you may see page 129. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Main...
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... Cause Solution Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Make sure the disc is inserted correctly in the magazine Features : EX and SC models : LX model 127 2008 Element For more information, see your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Changer Error Messages If you cannot clear the error message...
... Cause Solution Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Make sure the disc is inserted correctly in the magazine Features : EX and SC models : LX model 127 2008 Element For more information, see your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Changer Error Messages If you cannot clear the error message...
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...code is entered correctly, the radio will disable itself if it is on the radio code card included in your owner's manual kit. Features 131 2008 Element If your audio system's code and serial numbers. If you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. ... should have 10 tries to enter the code. complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX and SC models Your vehicle's audio system may disable itself . To make a mistake entering the code, do this, you will see ''ENTER CODE...
...code is entered correctly, the radio will disable itself if it is on the radio code card included in your owner's manual kit. Features 131 2008 Element If your audio system's code and serial numbers. If you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. ... should have 10 tries to enter the code. complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX and SC models Your vehicle's audio system may disable itself . To make a mistake entering the code, do this, you will see ''ENTER CODE...
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Change the minute by pressing the M button until the minute advances to the desired time. 132 2008 Element If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the previous hour. LX model On U.S. Change the minute by ... Of Contents Setting the Clock If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, you hear a beep. Press the R button while pressing the CLOCK button. EX and SC models TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON To set the clock. Change the hour by pressing the H button until the numbers...
Change the minute by pressing the M button until the minute advances to the desired time. 132 2008 Element If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the previous hour. LX model On U.S. Change the minute by ... Of Contents Setting the Clock If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, you hear a beep. Press the R button while pressing the CLOCK button. EX and SC models TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON To set the clock. Change the hour by pressing the H button until the numbers...
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If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the R (RESET) button to set the time to the beginning of the next hour. 133 2008 Element Features R BUTTON H BUTTON M BUTTON You can quickly set the clock back to 2:00 When you are finished, press the CLOCK button again. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the nearest hour. Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock On Canadian EX and SC models TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00 1:53 will reset to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the R (RESET) button to set the time to the beginning of the next hour. 133 2008 Element Features R BUTTON H BUTTON M BUTTON You can quickly set the clock back to 2:00 When you are finished, press the CLOCK button again. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the nearest hour. Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock On Canadian EX and SC models TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00 1:53 will reset to the previous hour.
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... skips to XM2 (if equipped), press the MODE button. These let you push the CH button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Audio Controls On EX and SC models CH BUTTON The middle button adjusts the volume up ( ) or down ( ). On models with satellite radio system, you are mounted in the.... VOLUME BUTTON MODE BUTTON Three controls for the audio system are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change from the wheel. 134 2008 Element
... skips to XM2 (if equipped), press the MODE button. These let you push the CH button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Audio Controls On EX and SC models CH BUTTON The middle button adjusts the volume up ( ) or down ( ). On models with satellite radio system, you are mounted in the.... VOLUME BUTTON MODE BUTTON Three controls for the audio system are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change from the wheel. 134 2008 Element
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... SC models) Door pockets Seat-back pocket (EX and SC models) Cargo area (including rear seats when they are folded down, folded to read the following pages. Before Driving CENTER CONSOLE CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK POCKETS GLOVE BOX 149 2008 Element Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure ...to the side, or removed) Seat-back bungees (EX model) Roof-rack (if installed) Center console (SC model) However, carrying too much cargo...
... SC models) Door pockets Seat-back pocket (EX and SC models) Cargo area (including rear seats when they are folded down, folded to read the following pages. Before Driving CENTER CONSOLE CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK POCKETS GLOVE BOX 149 2008 Element Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure ...to the side, or removed) Seat-back bungees (EX model) Roof-rack (if installed) Center console (SC model) However, carrying too much cargo...