2011 Honda Element Owners Manual

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Belt .................................. 14, 19 Seats ............................................ 83 Head Restraints ........................ 85 Seats, Adjusting the ..................... 83 Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor ... 26 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 26 Impact Sensors ........................ 22 Serial Number ............................ 248 Service Intervals ......................... 185 Service Manual .......................... 267 Service Station Procedures ........ 143 Setting the Clock ........................ 133 Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 161 Shift Lever Position Indicators ... 161 Shift Lock Release ...................... 163 Side Airbags ................................. 28 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ................... 31 How Your Side Airbags Work .. 28 Side Curtain Airbags .................... 29 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 29 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ....................... 206 Signaling Turns ............................ 60 Snow Tires ................................. 217 Sound System ............................ 109 Spare Tire .................................. 222 Inflating ........................... 212, 222 Specifications .......................... 252 Spark Plugs ................................ 250 Specifications ............................. 250 Speed Control ............................ 137 Speed Limiter ............................. 163 Speedometer ................................ 64 SRS, Additional Information ......... 22 Additional Safety Precautions ... 33 Airbag Service .......................... 33 Airbag System Components ..... 22 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ................... 31 How the SRS Indicator Works .. 30 How Your Front Airbags Work .................................... 24 How Your Side Airbags Work .. 28 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 29 SRS Indicator ......................... 30, 59 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 79 Starting the Engine .................... 160 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ................................ 160 With a Dead Battery ................ 231 State Emissions Testing ............. 261 Steam Coming from Engine ....... 233 Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................... 74 Anti-theft Column Lock ............ 79 Buttons ........................... 135, 137 Stereo Sound System .......... 109, 110 Storing Your Vehicle .................. 219 VIII 10/08/06 08:34:41 11 ELEMENT MMC North America Owner's Man 50 31SCV680 enu Index Sun Visor ................................... 100 Supplemental Restraint System .............................. 9, 22 Servicing .................................. 33 SRS Indicator ...................... 30, 59 System Components ................ 22 Synthetic Oil .............................. 194 Tachometer .................................. 64 Tailgate ........................................ 82 Open Indicator ......................... 61 Opening the ............................. 82 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ..... 206 Taking Care of the Unexpected ............................ 221 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 253 Emissions Control Systems ..... 258 Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 260 Tire Labeling ........................... 255 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation ...................... 256 Temperature Gauge ..................... 67 Tensioners, Seat Belts .................. 20 Tether Anchorage Points ............. 48 Theft Protection, Radio .............. 132 Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 260 Tilt the Steering Wheel ................ 74 Time, Setting the ........................ 133 Tire Chains ................................ 217 Tire, How to Change a Flat ........ 223 Tire Information ......................... 255 Tire Labeling .............................. 255 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 169, 256 Tires .......................................... 212 Air Pressure ............................ 213 Chains ..................................... 217 Checking Wear ....................... 214 Compact Spare ........................ 222 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 253 Inflation ................................... 212 Inspection ............................... 214 Labeling .................................. 255 Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 62, 169 Maintenance ........................... 215 Pressure Monitoring System ... 169 Replacing ................................ 215 Rotating .................................. 215 Snow ....................................... 217 Specifications .......................... 252 Tools, Tire Changing ................. 223 Towing A Trailer .................................. 174 Emergency Wrecker ............... 244 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .............................. 169 Indicator ............................ 63, 170 Required Federal Explanation ......................... 256 Transmission Checking Fluid Level .............. 198 Fluid Selection ........................ 198 Identification Number ............. 248 Shifting the Automatic ............. 161 Treadwear .................................. 253 Trip Meter ................................... 66 CONTINUED IX 10/08/06 08:34:41 11 ELEMENT MMC North America Owner's Man 50 31SCV680 enu Index Turn Signals ................................. 60 Turn Signals and Headlights ........ 71 Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 221 Uniform Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only) .............................. 253 Unleaded Gasoline ..................... 142 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...... 195 Vanity Mirror ............................. 101 Vehicle Capacity Load ................ 152 Vehicle Dimensions ................... 250 Vehicle Identification Number ... 248 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Indicator .................. 172 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System ................................ 172 VSA OFF Indicator ................... 62 VSA OFF Switch ..................... 173 VSA System Indicator .............. 62 Vehicle Storage .......................... 219 Ventilation .................................. 106 VIN ............................................ 248 Viscosity, Oil .............................. 193 Defroster ................................. 107 Washers ............................ 70, 197 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ..................... 210 Operation ................................. 70 Worn Tires ................................. 214 Wrecker, Emergency Towing .... 244 WARNING, Explanation of ........... iii Warning Labels, Location of ......... 53 Warranty Coverages .................. 265 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ........ 197 Operation ................................. 70 Wheels ....................................... 212 Adjusting the Steering .............. 74 Alignment and Balance ........... 215 Compact Spare ........................ 222 Wrench, Nut ........................... 223 Windows Operating the Power ................ 92 Rear, Defogger ......................... 74 Windshield Cleaning ................................... 70 10/08/06 08:34:41 11 ELEMENT MMC North America Owner's Man 50 31SCV680 enu 10/08/06 08:34:41 11 ELEMENT MMC North America Owner's Man 50 31SCV680 enu 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 193). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 198). 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 200). 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 199). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)

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2011 Honda Element Owners Manual