blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replacement fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install one with a lower rating.
If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio). If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
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Fuse Locations
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
No. Amps.
- 10 A
10 A
10 A -
Circuits Protected
Not Used Rear Accessory Power Socket Daytime Running Lights/ TPMS ACG Not Used
No. Amps.
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
10 A
10
7.5 A
11
-
Circuits Protected
Power Window Relay AMPꭧ Accessory, Radio Rear Wiper Meter Not Used
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No. Amps.
7.5 A
12
10 A
13
10 A
14
15
20 A
15 A
16
15 A
17
18
15 A
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
7.5 A 20 A - 20 A 20 A - -
ꭧ: If equipped
Circuits Protected Daytime Running Lights SRS Remote Control Mirrors LAF Heater Ignition Relay Fuel Pump Front Accessory Power Socket Turn Signal Lights Front Wiper Not Used Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window Not Used Not Used
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
No. Amps. 30 A 15 A 7.5 A 20 A 15 A 15 A
Circuits Protected
Condenser Fan Small Light Interior Light Cooling Fan Motor Hazard FI ECU
No. Amps.
15 A
15 A
10 A
30 A
10
20 A
11
12
40 A
Circuits Protected
Horn, Stop DBW Back Up VSA Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor
Fuse Locations
No. Amps.
40 A
13
40 A
14
15 A
15
16
15 A
15 A
17
30 A
18
100 A
19
20
50 A
21-25 7.5 A-30 A
Circuits Protected
Power Window Main Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight VSA F/S Battery IG1 Main Spare Fuses
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Emergency Towing
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.
On4WDmodels 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.
On2WDmodels There are two ways to tow your vehicle:
Flat-bedEquipment- The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel-liftEquipment- The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
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.
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If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
● Start the engine.
● Shift to D position and hold for 5
seconds, then to N. ● Turn off the engine. ● Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock.
● Release the parking brake.
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be transported with the all four wheels off the ground.
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With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, and make sure the steering wheel turns freely before you begin towing.
Emergency Towing
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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 ............... 248
Specifications .............................. 250
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles)............................. 253
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 253
Treadwear............................... 253
Traction .................................. 253
Temperature ........................... 254
Tire Labeling .............................. 255
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation ......................... 256
Emissions Controls..................... 258
The Clean Air Act.................... 258
Crankcase Emissions Control
System................................ 258
Evaporative Emissions Control
System................................ 258
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery............................. 258
Exhaust Emissions
Controls .............................. 259
Technical Information
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 260
Emissions Testing....................... 261
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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 (VIN)
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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The engine number is stamped into the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER
Identification Numbers
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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169.9 in (4,316 mm) 71.6 in (1,819 mm) 70.4 in (1,788 mm) 101.4 in (2,575 mm) 62.1 in (1,577 mm) 62.3 in (1,582 mm)
See the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb (front edge of rear door).
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 cm3)
9.7 : 1
IZFR6K11
NGK:
DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
Specifications
Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track
Front Rear
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating
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Capacities Fuel tank
Engine oil
Changeꭧ1
Approx. 15.9 US gal (60 L)
Including filter Without filter
Total
4.4 US qt (4.2 L) 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) 5.6 US qt (5.3 L)
Specifications
Capacities Engine coolant
Automatic transmission fluid
Changeꭧ2
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total
4WD 2WD Change Total
Rear differential fluid (4WD) Windshield washer reservoir
1.35 US gal (5.1 L) 1.90 US gal (7.2 L)
2.6 US qt (2.5 L) 2.7 US qt (2.6 L)
7.6 US qt (7.2 L) 7.4 US qt (7.0 L) 1.1 US qt (1.0 L) 1.3 US qt (1.2 L)
4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
ꭧ1: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine ꭧ2:
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.15 US gal (0.55 L)
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Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type
Lights Headlights Daytime running lights Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker lights Stop/taillights Back-up lights License plate lights Ceiling light
Spotlights Cargo area light High-mount brake light
Battery Capacity
252
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6-19.4 oz (500-550 g)
ND-OIL8
60/55 W (H4/HB2)
60 W (HB3)
27/8 W (Amber)
3 CP
3 CP
21 W (Amber)
3 CP
21/5 W
21 CP
5 W
8 Wꭧ1
5 Wꭧ2
8 Wꭧ2
8 W
21 W
12 V - 47 AH/20 HR 12 V - 38 AH/5 HR
Fuses Interior
Under-hood
Alignment Toe-in
Camber
Caster Tires Size Pressure
ꭧ1: LX model ꭧ2: EX model
Front Rear Front Rear Front
Front/Rear Front Rear Spare
See page 242 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid under the steering column. See page 243 or the fuse box cover.
0.0 in (0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
-0°13’ -1°00’ 1°50’
P215/70R16 99S
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
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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 A
All 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 comparative 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 conditions 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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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.
P215/70R16 99S
P - Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle).
215 - Tire width in millimeters. 70 - Aspect ratio (the tire's section
height as a percentage of its width).
(1)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1) Tire Size (2) Tire Identification Number (TIN) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load
R - Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches. 99 - Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
S - Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).
Tire Labeling
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.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT - This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. B97R - Manufacturer's
identification mark.
FW6X - Tire type code. 2202 -
Date of manufacture. Year Week
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Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - 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.
Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure - The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km). Load Rating - Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure. Maximum Inflation Pressure - the maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold. Maximum Load Rating - Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Recommended Inflation Pressure - The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Treadwear Indicators (TWI) - Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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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. 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) 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 (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor.
Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together 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 information.
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● Keep the engine well maintained. ● Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, backfiring, 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 performance. 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. Make sure the fuel tank is nearly,
but not completely full (around 3/4).
2. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and 95°F (4° and 35°C).
Emissions Testing
4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park. 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, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.
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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. 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 .... 264
Warranty Coverages ................... 265
Reporting Safety Defects............. 266
Authorized Manuals.................... 267
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Customer Service Information
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 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
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us this information: ● Vehicle identification number (see
page 248)
● Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
● Date of purchase ● Odometer reading of 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
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.
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 2011 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.
Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties: NewVehicleLimitedWarranty- covers your new vehicle, except for the 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. SeatBeltLimitedWarranty- a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
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Reporting Safety Defects
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.
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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:
● 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
61SCV09
61SCV09EL
61SCV30
31SCV680
31SCVM60
31SCVQ80
HON-R
Form Description
2011 Honda Element Service Manual
2011 Honda Element
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2009 Honda Element Body Repair Manual
2011 Honda Element Owner's Manual
2011 Honda Element Honda Service History
2011 Honda Element Technology Reference 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
Accessories and
Modifications .......................... 149
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position) ................................... 79
Accessory Power Sockets .......... 100
Additives, Engine Oil ................. 194
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 74
Advanced Airbags ........................ 26
Airbag (SRS) ............................ 9, 22
Air Conditioning System ............ 104
Air Pressure, Tires .............. 212, 213
Alcohol in Gasoline .................... 142
Antifreeze ................................... 196
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator ............................ 59, 168
Operation ................................ 167
Anti-theft, Audio System ............. 132
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock ......................................... 79
Audio System ............................. 109
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ... 20
Automatic Speed Control ........... 137
Automatic Transmission ............ 161
Capacity, Fluid ........................ 251
Checking Fluid Level .............. 198
Shifting ................................... 161
Shift Lever Position
Indicators ............................ 161
Shift Lever Positions ............... 161
Shift Lock Release ................... 163
Auxiliary Input Jack ................... 136
Battery
Charging System
Indicator ........................ 58, 235
Jump Starting .......................... 231
Maintenance ........................... 218
Specifications .......................... 252
Before Driving ........................... 141
Belts, Seat ................................ 8, 18
Beverage Holders ........................ 99
Booster Seats ............................... 50
Brakes
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ........... 167
Break-in, New Linings ............. 142
Bulb Replacement ................... 206
Fluid ....................................... 199
Parking .................................... 94
System Design ........................ 166
System Indicator ............... 58, 237
Wear Indicators ....................... 167
Braking System .......................... 166
Break-in, New Vehicle ................ 142
Brightness Control,
Instruments .............................. 72
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights ........................ 206
Brake Lights ........................... 206
Daytime Running Lights ......... 203
Front Parking/Turn Signal
Lights .................................. 204
Front Side Marker Lights ........ 206
Headlights .............................. 202
High-mount Brake Light ......... 208
Rear Bulbs .............................. 206
Rear License Plate Lights ........ 207
Side Turn Signal Lights ........... 204
Specifications .......................... 252
Taillights ................................. 206
Turn Signal Lights .......... 204, 206
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Index
Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 202
Bungee Cords ............................ 155
Capacities Chart ......................... 251
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 52
Cargo ......................................... 151
Cargo Area Light .......................... 96
Cargo Hooks .............................. 156
Cargo, How to Carry .................. 151
Carrying Cargo .......................... 151
CAUTION, Explanation of ............ iii
CD Care ..................................... 127
Ceiling Light ................................ 96
Certification Label ...................... 248
Chains, Tires .............................. 217
Changing a Flat Tire .................. 223
Changing Oil
How to .................................... 194
When to .................................. 185
Charging System
Indicator ........................... 58, 235
Check Fuel Cap Message ............ 66
Checklist, Before Driving ........... 159
II
Child Safety .................................. 35
Booster Seats ........................... 50
Child Seats .................... 40, 41, 42
Important Safety Reminders ..... 39
Infants ...................................... 40
Larger 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 .............. 209
Clock .......................................... 133
Code, Audio System ................... 132
CO in the Exhaust ................ 52, 258
Cold Weather, Starting in ........... 160
Compact Spare Tire .................... 222
Controls, Instruments and ............ 55
Coolant
Adding .................................... 196
Checking ................................ 145
Proper Solution ....................... 196
Temperature Gauge ................. 67
Cooler Box ................................... 98
Crankcase Emissions Control
System ................................... 258
Cruise Control Indicator ............... 60
Cruise Control Operation ........... 137
Cruise Main Indicator .................. 60
Cup Holders ................................. 99
Customer Service ....................... 264
DANGER, Explanation of ............. iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 56
Daytime Running Lights .............. 72
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator ................................... 60
Dead Battery .............................. 231
Defects, Reporting Safety ........... 266
Defogger, Rear Window ............... 74
Dimensions ................................ 250
Dimming the Headlights .............. 71
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission ......... 198
Engine Oil ............................... 145
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Index
Directional Signals ................. 60, 71
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ....... 167
Disc Care ................................... 127
Disc Changer Error
Messages ............................... 126
Disc Player Error Messages ...... 125
Disposal of Used Oil ................... 195
Doors
Indicator ................................... 11
Locking and Unlocking ............ 80
Power Door Locks ................... 80
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles) ................................ 253
Driver and Passenger Safety .......... 5
Driving ....................................... 157
Economy ................................. 146
Driving Guidelines ..................... 158
Dust and Pollen Filter ................ 210
Economy, Fuel ........................... 146
Emergencies on the Road .......... 221
Battery, Jump Starting ............. 231
Brake System Indicator ..... 58, 237
Changing a Flat Tire ............... 223
Charging System
Indicator ........................ 58, 235
Checking the Fuses ................ 239
Driving with a Flat Tire ........... 223
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 73
Jump Starting .......................... 231
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................ 58, 235
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 58, 236
Overheated Engine ................. 233
Towing .................................... 244
Emergency Brake ........................ 94
Emergency Flashers .................... 73
Emergency Towing .................... 244
Emissions Controls .................... 258
Emissions Testing ...................... 261
Engine
Adding Engine Coolant ........... 196
Coolant Temperature Gauge .... 67
If it Won't Start ........................ 229
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 58, 236
Oil Life Indicator ..................... 185
Oil Pressure Indicator ....... 58, 235
Oil, What Kind to Use ............. 193
Overheating ............................ 233
Specifications .......................... 250
Speed Limiter .......................... 163
Starting ................................... 160
Engine Coolant .......................... 196
Engine Number ......................... 249
Ethanol in Gasoline .................... 142
Evaporative Emissions
Controls .................................. 258
Exhaust Fumes ............................ 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by .................................... 16
Fan, Interior ............................... 105
Features ..................................... 103
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................... 210
Oil ........................................... 194
Flashers, Hazard Warning ........... 73
Flat Tire, Changing a ................. 223
Floor Mats ................................. 209
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Index
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ......... 198
Brake ...................................... 199
Location .................................. 192
Power Steering ........................ 200
Windshield Washer ................. 197
FM/AM Radio Reception ........... 130
Folding the Rear Seats ................. 88
Four-way Flashers ........................ 73
Front Airbags ........................... 9, 24
Front Seat
Adjusting .................................. 83
Fuel ............................................ 142
Check Fuel Cap Message ........ 66
Economy ................................. 146
Fill Door and Cap .................... 143
Gauge ...................................... 66
Low Fuel Indicator ................... 61
Octane Requirement ............... 142
Reserve Indicator ..................... 61
Tank, Filling the ...................... 143
Fuel Economy ............................ 146
Fuses, Checking the .................. 239
IV
Gas Mileage, Improving ............. 147
Gasoline ..................................... 142
Gauge ...................................... 66
Low Fuel Indicator ................... 61
Octane Requirement ............... 142
Tank, Refueling ....................... 143
Gas Station Procedures .............. 143
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature ... 67
Fuel .......................................... 66
Odometer ................................. 65
Outside Temperature
Indicator ............................... 68
Speedometer ............................ 64
Tachometer .............................. 64
Trip meter ................................ 66
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic
Transmission ....................... 161
Glove Box .................................. 100
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) ................................. 174
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) .......................... 153, 174
Halogen Headlight Bulbs ........... 202
Hatch ........................................... 81
Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 73
Headlights
Aiming .................................... 201
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 ........ 202
Turning on ............................... 71
Head Restraints ............................ 85
Heating and Cooling .................. 104
High Altitude, Starting at ............ 160
Hood, Opening and Closing
the .......................................... 144
Horn ........................................ 4, 69
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Identification Number,
Vehicle ................................... 248
Ignition
Keys ......................................... 75
Switch ...................................... 79
Immobilizer System ..................... 76
Important Safety Precautions ......... 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel ........ 57
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....... 59, 168
Brake (Parking and Brake
System) ......................... 58, 237
Charging System .............. 58, 235
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, 235
Low Tire Pressure ............. 62, 169
Maintenance MinderTM ..... 59, 185
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 58, 236
Passenger Airbag Off ............... 32
Seat Belt Reminder ............. 18, 58
Side Airbag Off .................... 31, 59
SRS ..................................... 30, 59
TPMS ................................ 63, 170
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning ............................... 60
VSA OFF .................................. 62
VSA System ............................. 62
Individual Map Lights .................. 95
Infant Restraint ............................ 40
Infant Seats .................................. 40
Tether Anchorage Points ......... 48
Inflation, Proper Tire .................. 212
Recommended Pressures ....... 213
Inside Mirror ............................... 93
Inspection, Tire .......................... 214
Installing a Child Seat .................. 43
Instrument Panel .......................... 57
Instrument Panel Brightness ....... 72
Instruments and Controls ............. 55
Interior Lights .............................. 95
Introduction ................................... i
Index
Jacking up the Vehicle ............... 223
Jack, Tire ................................... 223
Jump Starting ............................. 231
Keys ............................................. 75
Label, Certification ..................... 248
Lane Change, Signaling ............... 71
Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 14, 19
LATCH Anchorage System .......... 44
Light Control Switch .................... 95
Lights
Bulb Replacement ................... 202
Indicator ................................... 57
Interior ..................................... 95
Parking .................................... 71
Turn Signal .............................. 71
Load Limit .................................. 152
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Index
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...... 79
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column ....... 79
Fuel Fill Door .......................... 143
Glove Box ............................... 100
Hatch ....................................... 81
Lockout Prevention .................. 81
Power Door .............................. 80
Tailgate .................................... 82
Low Coolant Level ...................... 145
Lower Anchors ............................. 44
Low Fuel Indicator ....................... 61
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................... 58, 235
Lubricant Specifications Chart ... 251
Luggage, Storing (cargo) ........... 151
Safety ...................................... 184
Oil
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ................................ 58, 236
Meters, Gauges ............................ 64
Methanol in Gasoline ................. 142
Mirrors, Adjusting ........................ 93
Modifications ............................. 150
Modifying Your Vehicle ............. 150
Neutral Gear Position ................. 162
New Vehicle Break-in ................. 142
NOTICE, Explanation of ................ i
Numbers, Identification ............. 248
Change, How to ...................... 194
Change, When to .................... 185
Checking Engine .................... 145
Life, Engine ............................. 185
Pressure Indicator ............. 58, 235
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart ................................... 193
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery ................................ 258
ON (Ignition Key Position) .......... 79
Opening the Tailgate .................... 82
Outside Mirrors ........................... 93
Outside Temperature Indicator .... 68
Overhead Console ...................... 101
Overheating, Engine .................. 233
Owner's Maintenance Checks .... 190
Oxygenated Fuels ...................... 142
Maintenance .............................. 183
Main Items and Sub Items ...... 188
Minder .................................... 185
Minder Indicator ...................... 59
Owner's Maintenance
Checks ................................ 190
VI
Octane Requirement,
Gasoline ................................. 142
Odometer ..................................... 65
Off-Highway Driving
Guidelines .............................. 180
Off-Road Precautions .................. 180
Panel Brightness Control ............. 72
Park Gear Position ..................... 161
Parking ...................................... 165
Parking Brake .............................. 94
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Index
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................... 58, 237
Parking Over Things that
Burn ................................ 165, 260
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .... 32
PGM-FI System .......................... 259
Playing a Disc ............................ 119
Pollen Filter ............................... 210
Power Door Locks ....................... 80
Power Socket Locations ............. 100
Power Steering Fluid ................. 200
Power Windows ........................... 92
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ........ 16
Preparing to Drive ...................... 159
Proper Seat Belt Usage ................ 14
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 ................. 233
Radio/CD Sound System ........... 109
Radio Theft Protection ............... 132
Readiness Codes ........................ 261
Rear Lights, Bulb
Replacement ........................... 206
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ 88
Rearview Mirror ........................... 93
Rear Window Defogger ................ 74
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer ..................................... 70
Reclining the Front Seats ............. 87
Refueling .................................... 143
Reminder Indicators ..................... 58
Remote Audio Controls .............. 135
Remote Transmitter ..................... 77
Replacement Information
Dust and Pollen Filter ............. 210
Engine Oil and Filter ............... 194
Fuses ...................................... 239
Light Bulbs ............................. 202
Spark Plugs ............................. 250
Tires ....................................... 215
Wiper Blades .......................... 210
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash ........................................ 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............ 266
Reserve Tank, Engine
Coolant ............................ 145, 196
Restraint, Child ............................ 35
Reverse Gear Position ................ 162
Rotation, Tire ............................. 215
Safety Belts .............................. 8, 18
Safety Defects, Reporting ........... 266
Safety Features .............................. 7
Airbags ................................. 9, 22
Door Locks .............................. 11
Head Restraints ........................ 13
Seat Belts ........................ 8, 14, 18
Seats & Seat-Backs .............. 11, 12
Safety Labels, Location of ............. 53
Safety Messages .......................... iii
Seat Adjustments ......................... 83
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Index
Seat Belts ................................. 8, 18
Additional Information ............. 18
Advice for Pregnant Women .... 16
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners ........................... 20
Cleaning .................................. 209
Lap/Shoulder Belt .............. 14, 19
Maintenance ............................ 20
Reminder Indicator and
Beeper ............................. 18, 58
System Components ................ 18
Use During Pregnancy ............. 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder