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What Does Maintenance Minder A1256 Mean

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... so you will be pleased to it at any questions and concerns. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! In it preserves your vehicle. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you can refer to answer any time. One of the best ways to your investment. i 2008 Element Your...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

... You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you to use your vehicle. please read it is filled with operating or maintaining your own good...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

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 Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...221 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, ...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 3 2008 Element Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A ...overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your warranty manual for maintenance service. Main Menu Overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how...

Owner's Manual - Page 61

.... Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Indicators ...60 Gauges ...66 Trip Meter ...66 Odometer ...66 Fuel Gauge ...67 Check Fuel Cap Message ...67 Temperature Gauge ...68 Maintenance Minder ...68 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...69 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 70 Turn Signal and Headlights...71 Instrument Panel Brightness ...72 Hazard Warning Button ...73...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

... 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 PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 237) LIGHT ON INDICATOR (P.63) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) TPMS INDICATOR...

Owner's Manual - Page 65

..., passenger's side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on the maintenance minder. For more information, see page 20 . If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your vehicle checked at...

Owner's Manual - Page 72

This information helps to page 233 for continued troublefree driving. Turn to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you aware of the road. If it reaches the red (hot) mark...

Owner's Manual - Page 187

... obtain a copy, or see your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See page 265 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...184 Maintenance Minder ...185 Fluid Locations...192 Adding Engine Oil ...193 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...194 Engine Coolant ...196 Windshield Washers...

Owner's Manual - Page 189

... Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the information display ... % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR Maintenance To see the current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to show you when you should have your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil...

Owner's Manual - Page 190

... indicator will also come on, and the maintenance item code(s) for the required maintenance. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR If the remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent, you will see a ''SERVICE'' message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every time you turn the...

Owner's Manual - Page 191

...immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. Negative mileage means your dealer as soon as possible. When you do not perform the indicated maintenance, negative mileage is...to 1 percent, the maintenance minder indicator ( ) comes on every time you switch the information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes...

Owner's Manual - Page 192

...the trip meter, press and release the select/reset knob. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder To change the information display. Turn the ignition switch to reset the display as follows...until the engine oil life is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the maintenance minder as described on the information display the next time you change the information display from the...

Owner's Manual - Page 193

Press the select/reset knob for about 10 seconds. Press the select/reset knob for another 5 seconds. Maintenance CONTINUED 189 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance Precautions If you will no longer have the required service done but do not reset the display, or reset the display without doing the...

Owner's Manual - Page 194

... or person reset the display as previously described. Examine the tread for more information. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder However, service at the specified intervals. U.S. Maintenance may be confident of automotive service. Keep all maintenance services should check the following items at a dealer is skilled in effect. These are manufactured to the...

Owner's Manual - Page 195

... belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in higher transmission temperatures. Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace rear differential fluid (4WD model only) Maintenance Minder 3 1 : If the message ''SERVICE'' does not appear more frequently than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information...

Owner's Manual - Page 198

...Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then... the oil and filter change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown on the maintenance minder display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine...

Owner's Manual - Page 204

... be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time recommendation shown on the maintenance minder display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Differential Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid Rear... model only The rear differential should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the maintenance minder display. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with your vehicle's braking system and...

Owner's Manual - Page 217

.../cm ) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) P215/70R16 99S Maintenance SC model Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for most normal and high-speed driving conditions. Remember to a variation between ...gauges. This means the vehicle has been parked for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure. This is...

Owner's Manual - Page 275

... Parking ...71 Turn Signal ...71 Load Limits...150 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...79 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...79 Glove Box ...98 M Maintenance ...183 Minder...185 Minder Indicator ...61 Owner Maintenance Checks...190 Safety...184 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 60, 236 Manual Transmission...159 Checking Fluid Level ...199 Recommended Shift Points ...160 Shifting the ...159...