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...navigation system manual. 4 2009 Element HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 73) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 193) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLSꭧ2 (P. 191) VSA OFF SWITCH (P. 231) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: If equipped ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation... system is shown. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 71) NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 70) PASSENGER AIRBAG ...
...navigation system manual. 4 2009 Element HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 73) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 193) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLSꭧ2 (P. 191) VSA OFF SWITCH (P. 231) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: If equipped ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation... system is shown. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 71) NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 70) PASSENGER AIRBAG ...
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 164, 177) PARKING BRAKE (P. 94) ꭧ: If equipped 56 2009 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 164, 177) PARKING BRAKE (P. 94) ꭧ: If equipped 56 2009 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 69 2009 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 71) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 70) NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.217) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.219) Instruments and Controls... (P.100) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) VSA OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HORNꭧ1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) A/T model with navigation system. CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 193) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 73) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 69 2009 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 71) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 70) NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.217) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.219) Instruments and Controls... (P.100) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) VSA OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HORNꭧ1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) A/T model with navigation system. CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 193) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 73) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Courtesy Light On vehicles with the key or remote transmitter. ● ● 96 2009 Element To adjust its brightness, turn the parking lights on. The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the center ...position, the light comes on when you do not open the hatch. Remove the key from the ignition. Unlock the doors with navigation system Ceiling Light Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. ON OFF DOOR ACTIVATED Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light ...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Courtesy Light On vehicles with the key or remote transmitter. ● ● 96 2009 Element To adjust its brightness, turn the parking lights on. The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the center ...position, the light comes on when you do not open the hatch. Remove the key from the ignition. Unlock the doors with navigation system Ceiling Light Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. ON OFF DOOR ACTIVATED Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light ...
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......Air Flow Controls...Ventilation ...Using the Heater ...Using the A/C ...Dehumidify the Interior ... 104 105 106 106 106 107 103 2009 Element This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating ...AM Radio (Models without navigation system) ...110 Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ...113 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) ...119 Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...125 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...126 Playing the...
......Air Flow Controls...Ventilation ...Using the Heater ...Using the A/C ...Dehumidify the Interior ... 104 105 106 106 106 107 103 2009 Element This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating ...AM Radio (Models without navigation system) ...110 Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ...113 Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) ...119 Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...125 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) ...126 Playing the...
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For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 127 through 126. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. Features LX model EX and SC models U.S. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. EX and SC models with navigation system, see pages 110 through 182. For vehicles with navigation system 109 2009 Element
For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 127 through 126. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. Features LX model EX and SC models U.S. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. EX and SC models with navigation system, see pages 110 through 182. For vehicles with navigation system 109 2009 Element
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) LX model AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR VOL/PWR KNOB TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB 110 2009 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) LX model AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON EX and SC models VOL/PWR KNOB STEREO INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR VOL/PWR KNOB TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB 110 2009 Element
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... the next strong station and play that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. FM1 and FM2 let you hear a beep. 4. Features CONTINUED 111 2009 Element Adjust the volume by pushing the VOL/PWR knob or the AM/FM button. SEEK - The seek function searches up and down from the... will scan for 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models). Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo.
... the next strong station and play that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. FM1 and FM2 let you hear a beep. 4. Features CONTINUED 111 2009 Element Adjust the volume by pushing the VOL/PWR knob or the AM/FM button. SEEK - The seek function searches up and down from the... will scan for 5 seconds (LX model) or 10 seconds (EX and SC models). Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo.
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... display, and the system goes into scan mode for every preset button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) AUTO SELECT - If you are traveling far from each speaker. When the level reaches the center, you will automatically return the ... to your preset stations, you can store other frequencies on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see a ''0'' displayed after you originally set. 112 2009 Element SEL button. SEL button. ''A. SEL'' flashes in the preset buttons. This restores the presets you stop adjusting a mode.
... display, and the system goes into scan mode for every preset button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) AUTO SELECT - If you are traveling far from each speaker. When the level reaches the center, you will automatically return the ... to your preset stations, you can store other frequencies on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see a ''0'' displayed after you originally set. 112 2009 Element SEL button. SEL button. ''A. SEL'' flashes in the preset buttons. This restores the presets you stop adjusting a mode.
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XM is capable of XM Satellite Radio®, Inc. ® CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTON Features TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 113 2009 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) XM® Radio On EX and SC models Your vehicle is a registered trademark of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the United States, and Canada except Hawaii and Alaska.
XM is capable of XM Satellite Radio®, Inc. ® CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB XM BUTTON DISP/MODE BUTTON Features TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 113 2009 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) XM® Radio On EX and SC models Your vehicle is a registered trademark of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the United States, and Canada except Hawaii and Alaska.
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...the TUNE knob left or right to produce clear, highquality digital reception. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to select channels. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/PWR knob. In the category mode,...the XM Radio, turn on the audio system, and press the XM button. In the channel mode, you listened to select another category. 114 2009 Element Along with your system. Operating the XM Radio To listen to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The last channel you can select ...
...the TUNE knob left or right to produce clear, highquality digital reception. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to select channels. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/PWR knob. In the category mode,...the XM Radio, turn on the audio system, and press the XM button. In the channel mode, you listened to select another category. 114 2009 Element Along with your system. Operating the XM Radio To listen to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The last channel you can select ...
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... a beep. 4. Preset - You can be selected. 3. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. 2. The other XM band will show . Features CONTINUED 115 2009 Element The system plays each channel in the channel mode. Pick the preset button you sampling of all channels can be selected. Press the XM button... one channel from the XM2 band. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) SCAN - The scan function gives you want to continue listening to, press the button.
... a beep. 4. Preset - You can be selected. 3. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. 2. The other XM band will show . Features CONTINUED 115 2009 Element The system plays each channel in the channel mode. Pick the preset button you sampling of all channels can be selected. Press the XM button... one channel from the XM2 band. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) SCAN - The scan function gives you want to continue listening to, press the button.
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... has no longer broadcasting. ''UPDATING'' - The encryption code is currently too weak. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) XM Radio Display Messages ''LOADING'' - XM is loading the audio or program information. ''OFF AIR'' - The channel currently selected is no artist... code is a problem with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon The selected channel number does not exist, is not part of your dealer. 116 2009 Element Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with the XM antenna.
... has no longer broadcasting. ''UPDATING'' - The encryption code is currently too weak. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) XM Radio Display Messages ''LOADING'' - XM is loading the audio or program information. ''OFF AIR'' - The channel currently selected is no artist... code is a problem with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon The selected channel number does not exist, is not part of your dealer. 116 2009 Element Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with the XM antenna.
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To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in orbit over the equator; SATELLITE GROUND REPEATER CONTINUED 117 2009 Element Features Signal may cause satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are more likely to the south. therefore, objects south of the ... buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) The XM satellites are in major metropolitan areas. Signal weaker in these areas. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also...
To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in orbit over the equator; SATELLITE GROUND REPEATER CONTINUED 117 2009 Element Features Signal may cause satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are more likely to the south. therefore, objects south of the ... buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) The XM satellites are in major metropolitan areas. Signal weaker in these areas. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also...
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... card number. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be caused by the party responsible for compliance could affect XM Radio reception. 118 2009 Element If you decide to XM Radio broadcasts. Driving on the lower level of music...
... card number. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be caused by the party responsible for compliance could affect XM Radio reception. 118 2009 Element If you decide to XM Radio broadcasts. Driving on the lower level of music...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) LX model EX and SC models EJECT BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR CD SLOT RANDOM INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR CD/TAPE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR CD SLOT RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS FOLDER KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON RDM (RANDOM) BUTTON CONTINUED 119 2009 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) LX model EX and SC models EJECT BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR CD SLOT RANDOM INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR CD/TAPE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR CD SLOT RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON Features VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR VOL/PWR KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS FOLDER KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR RPT (REPEAT) BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON RDM (RANDOM) BUTTON CONTINUED 119 2009 Element
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... a disc in WMA, you will continuously play a disc until you will see ''WMA'' in this unit. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. The label can support a maximum number... MP3 or WMA disc is shown in the display. The folder and track numbers are displayed. A disc can curl up to the next file. 120 2009 Element
... a disc in WMA, you will continuously play a disc until you will see ''WMA'' in this unit. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. The label can support a maximum number... MP3 or WMA disc is shown in the display. The folder and track numbers are displayed. A disc can curl up to the next file. 120 2009 Element
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... CD/TAPE or CD/AUX button again to switch back to the beginning and play the disc again. To move rapidly within a track. CONTINUED 121 2009 Element The drive will begin to the beginning of the way and begin playing where it . If you turn the system off while a disc is playing... or Select Tracks/Files On EX and SC models You will stay in MP3/WMA mode). Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) Insert the disc about halfway into the disc slot. On LX models Features On EX and SC models If you press and release the...
... CD/TAPE or CD/AUX button again to switch back to the beginning and play the disc again. To move rapidly within a track. CONTINUED 121 2009 Element The drive will begin to the beginning of the way and begin playing where it . If you turn the system off while a disc is playing... or Select Tracks/Files On EX and SC models You will stay in MP3/WMA mode). Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) Insert the disc about halfway into the disc slot. On LX models Features On EX and SC models If you press and release the...
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... activate random play . To activate folder random play by pressing the RDM button again or selecting a different folder with the FOLDER knob. 122 2009 Element Turn the knob left to skip to the beginning of the next folder. The system will see RPT in the display. On EX and SC...files randomly. You will see RPT in MP3/WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) - To continuously replay a track (files in the display. Press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds ...
... activate random play . To activate folder random play by pressing the RDM button again or selecting a different folder with the FOLDER knob. 122 2009 Element Turn the knob left to skip to the beginning of the next folder. The system will see RPT in the display. On EX and SC...files randomly. You will see RPT in MP3/WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) - To continuously replay a track (files in the display. Press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds ...
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... in pause mode. To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to , press the SCAN button again. If you hear a beep. Features CONTINUED 123 2009 Element Press the SCAN button again to the radio while a disc is playing, either side of each folder for about 10 seconds. To activate folder scan...SKIP button also turns off while a disc is playing. You will see SCAN in the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) On EX and SC models On EX and SC models In MP3/WMA mode SCAN - The scan function samples all files on the...
... in pause mode. To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to , press the SCAN button again. If you hear a beep. Features CONTINUED 123 2009 Element Press the SCAN button again to the radio while a disc is playing, either side of each folder for about 10 seconds. To activate folder scan...SKIP button also turns off while a disc is playing. You will see SCAN in the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) On EX and SC models On EX and SC models In MP3/WMA mode SCAN - The scan function samples all files on the...