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Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the 4WD system. It should be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required.
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.
Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading
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. 246
. 248(U.S. Vehicles)
......................
. 251
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Treadwear Traction Temperature
.................................. ................................. ...................................... ............................. Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
. 251
. 251
. 251
. 252
. 253(TPMS) Required
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Federal Explanation
............. Emissions Controls ....................... The Clean Air Act ..................... Crankcase Emissions Control .................................... Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System
System
Onboard Refueling Vapor
. 254
. 256
. 256. 256
. 256
Recovery
. 256
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 257
. 257................................ ... ....................
PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control
System
................................
. 257
Three Way Catalytic
Converter
Replacement Parts
. 257
........................... .................... . 257
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 258
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Emissions Testing245
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Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb (front edge of rear door), and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Identification Numbers
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specifications
Dimensions Length
Width Height
Wheelbase Track
Front
Rear
1, 2
＊ ＊169.3 in (4,300 mm) ＊ 170.3 in (4,326 mm) ＊ 170.9 in (4,341 mm) ＊ 71.5 in (1,815 mm) 70.4 in (1,788 mm) 69.4 in (1,763 mm) ＊ 101.4 in (2,575 mm) 62.1 in (1,577 mm) 62.1 in (1,578 mm) ＊ 62.3 in (1,582 mm) 62.5 in (1,587 mm) ＊
1, 2
＊ ＊1, 2
＊ ＊Seating Capacities Total Front Rear
Engine Type
Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
144 cu-in (2,354 cm )
NGK: DENSO:
9.7 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11Weights Gross vehicle weight rating
See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb (front edge of rear door).
＊ ＊ ＊
1 : 2 : 3 :
LX model EX model SC model
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Capacities Fuel tank
Engine oil
Change ＊
Approx. 15.9 US gal (60 )
Engine coolant
Including filter Without filter
Total
4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.6 US qt (5.3 )
Automatic Transmission
Change ＊ Total Manual Transmission
Change ＊ Total Change 4WD 2WD
Total
4WD 2WD Change Total
4WD 2WD Change Total
Automatic transmission fluid
Manual transmission fluid
Rear differential fluid (4WD) Windshield washer reservoir
Specifications
1.35 US gal (5.1 ) 1.90 US gal (7.2 )
1.37 US gal (5.2 ) 1.93 US gal (7.3 )
2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 2.7 US qt (2.6 )
7.6 US qt (7.2 ) 7.4 US qt (7.0 ) 2.0 US qt (1.9 )
2.4 US qt (2.3 ) 2.3 US qt (2.2 ) 1.1 US qt (1.0 ) 1.3 US qt (1.2 )
4.8 US qt (4.5 )
＊ ＊
1 : 2 :
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 )
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Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type
Lights Headlights Headlights High Beam Headlights Low Beam Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights Ceiling light Spotlights Cargo area light High-mount brake light
Battery Capacity
250
HFC-134a (R-134a) −
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)
−
ND-OIL8
12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V
− − − − − − − − − − − − − − −
＊ ＊
1,
1,
1,
＊
(HB3) ＊ (H11) ＊ ＊ ＊
60/55 W (H4/HB2) 60 W 55 W 21/5 W 28/8 W 3 CP ＊ ＊ 5 W ＊ 21 W 21/5 W 18 W (21 CP) 3 CP 10 W 8 W 10 W 21 W
＊ ＊
2,
12 V 12 V
− −
47 AH/20 HR 38 AH/5 HR
Fuses Interior
Under-hood
Alignment Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Tires Size
Front Rear Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Pressure
Front
Rear
Spare
＊ ＊ ＊
1 : 2 : 3 :
LX model EX model SC model
See page 241 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door under the steering column. See page 242 or the fuse box cover.
0.0 in (0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) ＊ ＊
1,
0°13’ − 0°24’ − 1°00’ − 1°06’ − 1°50’
＊
＊ ＊
1,
＊
P215/70R16 99S P225/55R18 97H
＊ ＊
1,
＊
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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1,
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1,
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The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature AAll passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
P215/70R16 99S
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
215
7016
99−
− −
−
− −
−
Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle). Tire width in millimeters. Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width). Tire construction code (R indicates radial). Rim diameter in inches. Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry). Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).
DOT
−
B97R
FW6X 2202
−
− −
This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Manufacturer’s identification mark. Tire type code. Date of manufacture. Year Week
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(1)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1) Tire Size (2) Tire Identification Number (TIN) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load
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Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Required Federal Explanation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
MaximumTirePressure Max Press
−
The maximum air pressure the tire can hold.
MaximumTireLoad Max Load
−
The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
−
Required Federal Explanation
Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale, which displays the symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.
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＊
The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.
＊
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.
Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the
intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include three systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, and three way catalytic converter. These three systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.
PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the engine control module (ECM) in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.
IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.
Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.
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Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
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Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.
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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.
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Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following.
1.
2.
3.
Make sure the fuel tank is nearly, but not completely full (around 3/4).
Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F.
Emissions Testing
4.
5.
Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).6.
Without touching the accelerator pedal and let the engine idle for 20
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Emissions Testing
7.
Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in D (Automatic) or 5th (Manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).8.
Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.
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Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service Information . 262
Warranty Coverages . 263
Reporting Safety Defects.... ....................
(U.S. Vehicles)
Authorized Manuals
.......................... .....................
. 264
. 265261
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Customer Service Information
Canadian Owners: CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816Tel: (787) 620-7546
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact your Honda Customer Service Office.
U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
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When you call or write, please give us this information:
Vehicle identification number (see page
246
Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and telephone number
A detailed description of the problem
Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:
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NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
these two
EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.
OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited this warranty gives up Warranty to 100 % credit toward a replacement battery.
−
−
a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
all exterior body panels are
RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.
AccessoryLimitedWarranty − Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Honda Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.
−
ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.
−
ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
−
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to ; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. , Washington, DC 20590.You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.saf ercar.gov
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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
(U.S. only)
Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at
www. helminc. com
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.
Publication
Form Number
61SCV06
61SCV06EL61SCV30
31SCV650
31SCVM30
31SCVQ50HON-R
Form Description
2008 Honda Element Service Manual
2008 Honda Element
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2008 Honda Element Body Repair Manual
2008 Honda Element Owner’s Manual
2008 Honda Element Honda Service History
2008 Honda Element Quick Start Guide
Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.
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Index
. 147
Accessories ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
....................................
Position)
....................................... .............. .................... .........
. 79
. 98
Accessory Power Sockets . 194
Additives, Engine Oil . 18
Advice for Pregnant Women Airbag (SRS) . 11, 24
Airbags, Additional Information . 24
... Additional Safety Precautions . 36
... Airbag Service . 35
............................. How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................................................
Indicator Works
. 34
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
...................... . 34
How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
.. How Your Front AirbagsWork
Work
. 27
......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... ........................ .............. ......................................... ........................ 32
. 24
. 102
. 103
. 213SRS Components
Air Conditioning System
Air Pressure, Tires
Usage
Alignment Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...................................... ......................................
. 250
. 196Indicator Operation
............................... ................................... ..............
. 61, 168
. 167
Anti-theft, Audio System . 131
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 79
Armrests, Front Seat ...................... . 84
Audio System ................................ . 107
... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
............. . 135
Automatic Speed Control . 161
Automatic Transmission .............. . 249
.......................... Capacity, Fluid . 198
............... Checking Fluid Level ....................................... . 161
Shifting Shift Lever Position Indicator . 161
. 161
Shift Lever Positions ................ . 163
Shift Lock Release .................... ...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 125Battery
Charging System
Indicator
...........................
Jump Starting
............................
. 60, 235
. 231Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Body Panels Booster Seats Brakes
.............................. ............................ ..............................
..................................
........................... ................................... ..................................
. 218
. 250
. 139
. 10, 20
. 98
. 201
. 52........... ............. .................... ........................................... .........................................
Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Bulb Replacement Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators
. 167
. 140
. 207
. 200
. 93
. 60, 237
. 167
. 166
Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle . 140
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................ . 71
Brights, Headlights................. ........................ ............................. .................
CONTINUED
2008 Element ０７／０４／２６ １９：１１：３３ ３１ＳＣＶ６５０ ０２７３
Index
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Front Parking Lights Front Side Marker Lights Headlights High-mount Brake Rear License Plate Specifications Turn Signal Lights
.......................... .............................. ................ ........ ................................. .................... .................... ............................ .................... .............................. ................................
Bulbs, Halogen Bungee Cords
. 207
. 207
. 204
. 205
. 202
. 208
. 208
. 250
. 204
. 202
. 153.............
............................ ............. .............................
Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Changer CD Error Message CD Changer Error Message CD Player Ceiling Pocket Certification Label
......................................... ................................... ....................... ....... ....................................... ................................. ........................
. 249
. 54
. 149
. iii . 128
. 125
. 126
. 127
. 119
. 97
. 246II
Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Oil
............................................ .................... ................................. ........................................ ......................................
How to When to
Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Child Seats
............ .....................................
...
. 217
. 223
. 194
. 194
. 185
. 60, 235
. 157
. 37...... ........................... .......... .......... ............ .............................................. ......................... ................................... ........................ ............ .............................. ................. .............
LATCH Anchorage System Lower Anchors Tether Anchorage Points Children, Protecting Larger Cleaning the Body Panels Clock Clock, Setting the Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant
. 46
. 46
. 50
. 51
. 201
. 132
. 132
. 201
. 256
. 158
. 222
. 262
. 57Adding Checking Proper Solution
........................................ .................................... .........................
. 196
. 143
. 196Temperature Gauge
...................
. 68
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup (Beverage) Holders Customer Service Office
........................................ ................ ............ ................ .............
. 256
. 62
. 135
. 98
. 262＊
＊＊
...............
Indicator
...................................
DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights
............ ....................................... ................................. ......... ........................ ................ .............. .......................... .................................... ...............
Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defog and Defrost Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick
. iii . 4, 58
. 72
. 62
. 231
. 264
. 105
. 73
. 105
. 200
. 248
. 71Automatic Transmission Engine Oil
.......... .................................. ..........................
Directional Signals
. 198
. 143
. 712008 Element ０７／０４／２６ １９：１１：３８ ３１ＳＣＶ６５０ ０２７４
. 167
Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil . 195
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 63
Doors........ .....................
Locking and Unlocking Power Door Locks
DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, Manual
.............. ...................... ........
. 80
. 80
. 251＊
Transmission
............................. ..
. 159
Drive Gear Positions, D and D . 162
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
. 155
Driving . 144
. 156
. 210........................................... .................................... ........................ ..................
Driving Guidelines Dust and Pollen Filter
Economy
...........
Economy, Fuel Emergencies on the Road Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses Hazard Warning Flashers
.............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. .........
. 144
. 221
. 231
. 237
. 223
. 235
. 238
. 73Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 236
. 233
Overheated Engine . 93
. 73
. 243
. 256
. 259..... ... .................. ........................... ...................... ...................... ....................... ........................
Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine Speed Limiter Malfunction Indicator
......
....
. 68
. 160, 163Lamp
.........................
................................
Oil Life Display Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Starting
. 60, 236
