2009 Honda Element Owners Manual

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solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Service. 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 322 2009 Element U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties: NewVehicleLimitedWarranty－ covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty－ these two warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited Warranty－ this warranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery. SeatBeltLimitedWarranty－ a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details. RustPerforationLimitedWarranty－ all exterior body panels are 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 Warranty－ covers all Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty Coverages ReplacementBatteryLimited Warranty－ provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer. ReplacementMufflerLifetime LimitedWarranty－ provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2009 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 2009 warranty manual that came with your vehicle. 323 2009 Element 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 complaints, 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 http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 324 2009 Element Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online: ● Call Helm Inc. at (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 (800) 782-4356. Publication Form Number 61SCV07 61SCV07EL 61SCV30 31SCV660 31SCV800 31SCVM40 31SCVQ60 HON-R Form Description 2009 Honda Element Service Manual 2009 Honda Element Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009 Honda Element Body Repair Manual 2009 Honda Element Owner's Manual 2009 Honda Element Navigation System Owner's Manual 2009 Honda Element Honda Service History 2009 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. 325 2009 Element 326 2009 Element Index Accessories and Modifications .......................... 205 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ................................... 79 Accessory Power Sockets .......... 100 Additives, Engine Oil ................. 252 Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 74 Advanced Airbags ........................ 27 Airbag (SRS) ............................ 9, 22 Air Conditioning System ............ 104 Air Pressure, Tires .............. 271, 272 Alcohol in Gasoline .................... 198 Antifreeze ................................... 254 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light .................. 59, 225 Operation ................................ 225 Anti-theft, Audio System ............. 188 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ......................................... 79 Audio System ............................. 109 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ... 20 Automatic Speed Control ........... 193 Automatic Transmission ............ 219 Capacity, Fluid ........................ 309 Checking Fluid Level .............. 256 Shifting ................................... 219 Shift Lever Position Indicators ............................ 219 Shift Lock Release ................... 221 Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 256 Auxiliary Input Jack ................... 192 Battery Charging System Indicator ........................ 58, 295 Jump Starting .......................... 291 Maintenance ........................... 277 Specifications .......................... 310 Before Driving ........................... 197 Belts, Seat ................................ 8, 18 Beverage Holders ........................ 99 Booster Seats ............................... 50 Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ........... 225 Break-in, New Linings ............. 198 Bulb Replacement ................... 266 Fluid ....................................... 258 Parking .................................... 94 System Design ........................ 224 System Indicator ............... 58, 297 Wear Indicators ....................... 225 Braking System .......................... 224 Break-in, New Vehicle ................ 198 Brightness Control, Instruments .............................. 72 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ........................ 266 Brake Lights ........................... 266 Daytime Running Lights ......... 262 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights .................................. 263 Front Side Marker Lights ........ 265 Headlights .............................. 261 High-mount Brake Lights ........ 267 Rear Bulbs .............................. 266 Rear License Plate Lights ........ 267 Side Turn Signal Lights ........... 264 Specifications .......................... 310 Taillights ................................. 266 Turn Signal Lights .................. 266 CONTINUED 2009 Element Index Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 261 Bungee Cords ............................ 211 Capacities Chart ......................... 309 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 52 Cargo ......................................... 207 Cargo Area Light .......................... 96 Cargo Hook ................................ 212 Cargo, How to Carry .................. 207 Carrying Cargo .......................... 207 CAUTION, Explanation of ............ iii CD Care ..................................... 183 CD Error Messages ............ 125, 148 CD Player ........................... 119, 140 Certification Label ...................... 306 Chains, Tires .............................. 276 Changing a Flat Tire .................. 283 Changing Oil How to .................................... 252 When to .................................. 243 Charging System Indicator ........................... 58, 295 Check Fuel Cap Message ............ 66 II Checklist, Before Driving ........... 215 Child Safety .................................. 35 Booster Seats ........................... 50 Child Seats .................... 40, 41, 42 Important Safety Reminders ..... 39 Infants ...................................... 40 Large Children ......................... 49 LATCH ..................................... 44 Risks with Airbags ................... 36 Small Children ......................... 41 Tethers .................................... 48 Warning Labels ........................ 37 Where Should a Child Sit? ........ 36 Child Seats ............................. 35, 42 LATCH Anchorage Points ........ 44 Tether Anchorage Points ......... 48 Cleaning the Seat Belts .............. 268 Clock .......................................... 189 Clutch Fluid ............................... 258 Code, Audio System ................... 188 CO in the Exhaust ................ 52, 316 Cold Weather, Starting in ........... 216 Compact Spare Tire .................... 282 Controls, Instruments and ............ 55 Coolant Adding .................................... 254 Checking ................................ 201 Proper Solution ....................... 254 Temperature Gauge ................. 67 Cooler Box ................................... 98 Courtesy Light ............................. 96 Crankcase Emissions Control System ................................... 316 Cruise Control Indicator ............... 60 Cruise Control Operation ........... 193 Cruise Main Indicator .................. 60 Cup Holders ................................. 99 Customer Service ....................... 322 DANGER, Explanation of ............. iii Dashboard ............................... 3, 56 Daytime Running Lights .............. 72 Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 60 Dead Battery .............................. 291 Defects, Reporting Safety ........... 324 Defogger, Rear Window ............... 74 Dimensions ................................ 308 Dimming the Headlights .............. 71 2009 Element Dipstick Automatic Transmission ......... 256 Engine Oil ............................... 201 Directional Signals ....................... 60 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ....... 225 Disc Care ................................... 183 Disc Changer Error Messages ............................... 126 Disc Player Error Messages ........................ 125, 148 Disposal of Used Oil ................... 253 Doors Indicator ................................... 11 Locking and Unlocking ............ 80 Power Door Locks ................... 80 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 311 Downshifting, Manual Transmission .......................... 217 Driver and Passenger Safety .......... 5 Driving ....................................... 213 Economy ................................. 202 Driving Guidelines ..................... 214 Dust and Pollen Filter ................ 269 Economy, Fuel ........................... 202 Emergencies on the Road .......... 281 Battery, Jump Starting ............. 291 Brake System Indicator ..... 58, 297 Changing a Flat Tire ............... 283 Charging System Indicator ........................ 58, 295 Checking the Fuses ................ 298 Driving with a Flat Tire ........... 282 Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 73 Jump Starting .......................... 291 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 58, 295 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 58, 296 Overheated Engine ................. 293 Towing .................................... 303 Emergency Brake ........................ 94 Emergency Flashers .................... 73 Emergency Towing .................... 303 Emissions Controls .................... 316 Emissions Testing ...................... 319 Index Engine Adding Engine Coolant ........... 254 Coolant Temperature Gauge .... 67 If it Won’t Start ........................ 289 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 58, 296 Oil Life Indicator ..................... 243 Oil Pressure Indicator ....... 58, 295 Oil, What Kind to Use ............. 251 Overheating ............................ 293 Specifications .......................... 308 Speed Limiter .................. 218, 221 Starting ................................... 216 Ethanol in Gasoline .................... 198 Evaporative Emissions Controls .................................. 316 Exhaust Fumes ............................ 52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by .................................... 16 Fan, Interior ............................... 105 Features, Comfort and Convenience ........................... 103 CONTINUED III 2009 Element Index Filling the Fuel Tank .................. 199 Filters Dust and Pollen ....................... 269 Oil ........................................... 252 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........... 73 Flat Tire, Changing a ................. 283 Floor Mats ................................. 268 Fluids Automatic Transmission ......... 256 Brake ...................................... 258 Clutch ..................................... 258 Manual Transmission .............. 257 Power Steering ........................ 260 Rear Differential ...................... 258 Windshield Washer ................. 255 FM/AM Radio Reception ........... 186 Folding the Rear Seats ................. 88 Four-way Flashers ........................ 73 Front Airbags ........................... 9, 25 Front Seat Adjusting .................................. 83 Airbags ................................. 9, 25 Fuel ............................................ 198 Check Fuel Cap Message ........ 66 Fill Door and Cap .................... 199 Gauge ...................................... 66 IV Low Fuel Indicator ................... 61 Octane Requirement ............... 198 Oxygenated ............................. 198 Reserve Indicator ..................... 61 Tank, Filling the ...................... 199 Fuel Economy ............................ 202 Fuses, Checking the .................. 298 Gas Mileage, Improving ............. 202 Gasohol ...................................... 198 Gasoline ..................................... 198 Gauge ................................. 64, 66 Low Fuel Indicator ................... 61 Octane Requirement ............... 198 Tank, Refueling ....................... 199 Gas Station Procedures .............. 199 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ... 67 Fuel .......................................... 66 Odometer ................................. 65 Speedometer ............................ 64 Tachometer .............................. 64 Trip meter ................................ 66 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ......... 219 Manual Transmission .............. 217 Glove Box .................................. 100 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ................................. 232 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ................................. 232 Halogen Headlight Bulbs ........... 261 Hatch ........................................... 81 Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 73 Headlights Aiming .................................... 261 Daytime Running Lights .......... 72 High Beam Indicator ................ 61 High Beams, Turning on .......... 71 Lights On Indicator .................. 61 Low Beams, Turning on ........... 71 Reminder Chime ...................... 71 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........ 261 Turning on ............................... 71 Head Restraints ............................ 85 2009 Element Heating and Cooling .................. 104 Hood, Opening and Closing the .......................................... 200 Horn ............................................ 69 Hydraulic Clutch ........................ 258 Identification Number, Vehicle ................................... 306 Ignition Keys ......................................... 75 Switch ...................................... 79 Immobilizer System ..................... 76 Important Safety Precautions ......... 6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ........ 57 ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .............. 59 Brake (Parking and Brake System) ......................... 58, 297 Charging System .............. 58, 295 Cruise Control .......................... 60 Cruise Main ............................. 60 Door and Tailgate Open ........... 61 DRL (Daytime Running Lights) .................................. 60 High Beam ............................... 61 Key (Immobilizer System) ....... 60 Lights On ................................. 61 Low Fuel .................................. 61 Low Oil Pressure .............. 58, 295 Low Tire Pressure ............. 62, 227 Maintenance Minder ......... 59, 243 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 58, 296 Passenger Airbag Off ............... 32 Seat Belt Reminder ............. 18, 58 Side Airbag Off .................... 32, 59 SRS ..................................... 31, 59 TPMS ................................ 63, 228 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............................... 60 VSA OFF .................................. 62 VSA System ............................. 62 Washer Level ........................... 61 Individual Map Lights .................. 95 Infant Restraint ............................ 40 Infant Seats .................................. 40 Tether Anchorage Point ........... 48 Inflation, Proper Tire .................. 271 Recommended Pressures ....... 272 Inside Mirror ............................... 93 Index Inspection, Tire .......................... 273 Installing a Child Seat .................. 43 Instrument Panel .......................... 57 Instrument Panel Brightness ....... 72 Instruments and Controls ............. 55 Interior Lights .............................. 95 Introduction ................................... i iPod® Error Messages ................ 172 Jacking up the Vehicle ............... 283 Jack, Tire ................................... 283 Jump Starting ............................. 291 Keys ............................................. 75 Label, Certification ..................... 306 Lane Change, Signaling ............... 71 Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 14, 19 CONTINUED 2009 Element Index LATCH Anchorage System .......... 44 Light Control Switch .................... 95 Lights Bulb Replacement ................... 261 Indicator ................................... 57 Interior ..................................... 95 Parking .................................... 71 Turn Signal .............................. 71 Load Limit .................................. 208 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...... 79 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ....... 79 Fuel Fill Door .......................... 199 Glove Box ............................... 100 Hatch ....................................... 81 Lockout Prevention .................. 81 Power Door .............................. 80 Tailgate .................................... 82 Low Coolant Level ...................... 201 Lower Anchors ............................. 44 Low Fuel Indicator ....................... 61 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................... 58, 295 Lubricant Specifications Chart ... 309 Luggage, Storing (cargo) ........... 207 Maintenance .............................. 241 Main Items and Sub Items ...... 246 Minder .................................... 243 Minder Indicator ...................... 59 Owner's Maintenance Checks ................................ 248 Safety ...................................... 242 Schedule ................................. 249 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....... 296 Manual Transmission ................. 217 Checking Fluid Level .............. 257 Shifting ................................... 217 Manual Transmission Fluid ....... 257 Meters, Gauges ............................ 64 Methanol in Gasoline ................. 198 Mirrors, Adjusting ........................ 93 Modifications ............................. 206 Modifying Your Vehicle ............. 206 New Vehicle Break-in ................. 198 Normal Shift Speeds .................. 218 VI NOTICE, Explanation of ................ i Numbers, Identification ............. 306 Odometer ..................................... 65 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............................. 238 Off-Road Precautions .................. 238 Oil Change, How to ...................... 252 Change, When to .................... 243 Checking Engine .................... 201 Life, Engine ............................. 243 Pressure Indicator ............. 58, 295 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ................................... 251 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery ................................ 316 ON (Ignition Key Position) .......... 79 Outside Mirrors ........................... 93 Outside Temperature Indicator .... 68 Overhead Console ...................... 101 Overheating, Engine .................. 293 Owner's Maintenance Checks .... 248 2009 Element Oxygenated Fuels ...................... 198 Panel Brightness Control ............. 72 Parking ...................................... 223 Parking Brake .............................. 94 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................... 58, 297 Parking Over Things that Burn ................................ 223, 318 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .... 32 PGM-FI System .......................... 317 Playing a Disc ..................... 119, 140 Playing an iPod® ......................... 162 Playing a PC card ....................... 149 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device .................................... 173 Playing the FM/AM Radio ............................... 110, 127 Playing the XM® Radio ........ 113, 132 Pollen Filter ............................... 269 Power Door Locks ....................... 80 Power Windows ........................... 92 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ........ 16 Index Preparing to Drive ...................... 215 Protecting Adults and Teens ........ 11 Additional Safety Precautions ... 16 Advice for Pregnant Women .... 16 Protecting Children ...................... 35 General Guidelines .................. 35 Protecting Infants ..................... 40 Protecting Larger Children ...... 49 Protecting Small Children ........ 41 Using Child Seats with Tethers ................................. 48 Using LATCH .......................... 44 Radiator Overheating ................. 293 Radio/CD Sound System ........... 109 Radio Theft Protection ............... 188 Readiness Codes ........................ 319 Rear Differential Fluid ................ 258 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........................... 266 Rear Seat, Folding ........................ 88 Rearview Camera and Monitor .................................. 196 Rear View Mirror ......................... 93 Rear Window Defogger ................ 74 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ..................................... 70 Reclining the Front Seats ............. 87 Recommended Shift Speeds ....... 218 Refueling .................................... 199 Remote Audio Controls .............. 191 Remote Transmitter ..................... 77 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ............. 269 Engine Oil and Filter ............... 252 Fuses ...................................... 298 Light Bulbs ............................. 261 Schedule ................................. 249 Tires ....................................... 274 Wiper Blades .......................... 269 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ........................................ 20 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 324 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................ 201, 254 Restraint, Child ............................ 35 Reverse Lockout ........................ 217 CONTINUED VII 2009 Element Index Rotation, Tire ............................. 274 Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18 Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S. only) ....................................... 324 Safety Features .............................. 7 Airbags ...................................... 9 Head Restraints ........................ 13 Seat Belts .............................. 8, 14 Seats & Seat-Backs .............. 11, 12 Safety Labels, Location of ............. 53 Safety Messages .......................... iii Seat Adjustments ......................... 83 Seat Belts ................................. 8, 18 Additional Information ............. 18 Advice for Pregnant Women .... 16 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ........................... 20 Cleaning .................................. 268 Lap/Shoulder Belt .............. 14, 19 Maintenance ............................ 20 Reminder Indicator and Beeper ............................. 18, 58 VIII System Components ................ 18 Use During Pregnancy ............. 16 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .................................. 14, 19 Seats ............................................ 83 Seats, Adjusting the ..................... 83 Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor ... 27 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 27 Impact Sensors ................... 22, 23 Serial Number ............................ 306 Service Intervals ......................... 243 Service Manual (U.S. only) ........ 325 Service Station Procedures ........ 199 Setting the Clock ........................ 189 Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 219 Shift Lever Position Indicators ... 219 Shift Lock Release ...................... 221 Side Airbags ................................. 28 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ................... 32 How Your Side Airbags Work .. 28 Off Indicator ............................. 32 Side Curtain Airbags .................... 30 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 30 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ....................... 265 Signaling Turns ............................ 60 Snow Tires ................................. 275 Sound System ............................ 109 Spare Tire .................................. 282 Inflating ........................... 271, 282 Specifications .......................... 310 Spark Plugs ................................ 308 Specifications ............................. 308 Speed Control ............................ 193 Speed Limiter ...................... 218, 221 Speedometer ................................ 64 SRS, Additional Information ......... 22 Additional Safety Precautions ... 34 Airbag Service .......................... 33 Airbag System Components ..... 22 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ................... 32 How the SRS Indicator Works .. 31 How Your Front Airbags Works .................................. 25 How Your Side Airbags Work .. 28 2009 Element How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 30 SRS Indicator ......................... 31, 59 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 79 Starting the Engine .................... 216 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ................................ 216 With a Dead Battery ................ 291 State Emissions Testing ............. 319 Steam Coming from Engine ....... 293 Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................... 74 Anti-theft Column Lock ............ 79 Buttons ........................... 191, 193 Stereo Sound System ................. 109 Storing Your Vehicle .................. 278 Sun Visor ................................... 100 Supplemental Restraint System .............................. 9, 22 Servicing .................................. 33 SRS Indicator ...................... 31, 59 System Components ................ 22 Synthetic Oil .............................. 252 Tachometer .................................. 64 Tailgate ........................................ 82 Open Indicator ......................... 61 Opening the ............................. 82 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ..... 266 Taking Care of the Unexpected ............................ 281 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 311 Emissions Control Systems ..... 316 Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 318 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation ...................... 314 Temperature Gauge ..................... 67 Tensioners, Seat Belts .................. 20 Tether Anchorage Points ............. 48 Theft Protection, Radio .............. 188 Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 318 Tilt the Steering Wheel ................ 74 Index Time, Setting the ........................ 189 Tire Chains ................................ 276 Tire, How to Change a Flat ........ 283 Tire Information ......................... 313 Tire Labeling .............................. 313 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 227, 314 Tires .......................................... 271 Air Pressure ............................ 272 Chains ..................................... 276 Checking Wear ....................... 273 Compact Spare ........................ 282 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 311 Inflation ................................... 271 Inspection ............................... 273 Labeling .................................. 313 Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 62, 227 Maintenance ........................... 274 Pressure Monitoring System ... 227 Replacing ................................ 274 Rotating .................................. 274 Snow ....................................... 275 Specifications .......................... 310 CONTINUED IX 2009 Element Index Tools, Tire Changing ................. 283 Towing A Trailer .................................. 232 Emergency Wrecker ............... 303 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................ 227 Indicator ............................ 63, 228 Required Federal Explanation ......................... 314 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ............................ 256 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ................................ 257 Fluid Selection ................ 256, 257 Identification Number ............. 306 Shifting the Automatic ............. 219 Shifting the Manual ................. 217 Treadwear .................................. 311 Trip Meter ................................... 66 Turn Signals ................................. 60 Turn Signals and Headlights ........ 71 Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 281 Uniform Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only) .............................. 311 Unleaded Gasoline ..................... 198 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ............................... 182 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...... 253 Vanity Mirror ............................. 101 Vehicle Capacity Load ................ 208 Vehicle Dimensions ................... 308 Vehicle Identification Number ... 306 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System .... 230 VSA OFF Indicator .................. 230 VSA OFF Switch ..................... 231 VSA System Indicator .............. 62 Vehicle Storage .......................... 278 Ventilation .................................. 106 VIN ............................................ 306 Viscosity, Oil .............................. 251 WARNING, Explanation of ........... iii Warning Labels, Location of ......... 53 Warranty Coverages (U.S. only) ....................................... 323 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ........ 255 Fluid Level Indicator (Canada only) ..................................... 61 Operation ................................. 70 Wheels ....................................... 271 Alignment and Balance ........... 274 Compact Spare ........................ 282 Wrench, Nut ........................... 283 Windows Windshield Operating the Power ................ 92 Rear, Defogger ......................... 74 Cleaning ................................... 70 Defroster ................................. 107 Washers ............................ 70, 255 2009 Element Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ..................... 269 Operation ................................. 70 Worn Tires ................................. 273 Wrecker, Emergency Towing .... 303 XM® Radio .......................... 113, 132 Index XI 2009 Element 2009 Element 2009 Element Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 L) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 251). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 256). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 257). Capacity (including differential): 2.0 US qt (1.9 L) 4WDmodelsonly Rear Differential Fluid: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not use ATF. Capacity: 1.1 US qt (1.0 L) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 260). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 258). Tire Pressure (measured cold): AllmodelsexceptSC Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2) SCmodel Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2009 Element Owner's Identification OWNER _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ STREET _________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________ CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N. ___________________________________________________________ DELIVERY DATE __________________________________________________ (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ___________________ DEALER NO. ___________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ STREET _________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________ CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ DEALER'S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner's manual covers all models of the Element. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. 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2009 Honda Element Owners Manual