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This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. 2010 Element Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2009 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 00X31-SCV-6700
This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. 2010 Element Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2009 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 00X31-SCV-6700
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. I. reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME _____ DEALER NO. _____ ADDRESS _____ STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE _____ DEALER'S SIGNATURE _____ N. _____ DELIVERY DATE _____ (Date sold . You may find descriptions of the Element...or design at the time of approval for printing. This owner's manual covers all models of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at any time ...
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. I. reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME _____ DEALER NO. _____ ADDRESS _____ STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE _____ DEALER'S SIGNATURE _____ N. _____ DELIVERY DATE _____ (Date sold . You may find descriptions of the Element...or design at the time of approval for printing. This owner's manual covers all models of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at any time ...
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PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 164, 177) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) PARKING BRAKE (P. 94) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 164, 177) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) ꭧ: If equipped CONTINUED 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 25) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) PARKING BRAKE (P. 94) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
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... AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 32) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 189) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 100) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) HORNꭧ1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) A/T model with navigation system.
... AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 32) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 189) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 100) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) HORNꭧ1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) A/T model with navigation system.
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models) and on the dashboard (U.S. Protecting Children - General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the front visors. U.S. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 37
models) and on the dashboard (U.S. Protecting Children - General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the front visors. U.S. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 37
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They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. DASHBOARD U.S. models only CONTINUED 53 If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only Driver and Passenger Safety SUN VISOR U.S. models Canadian models U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S.
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. DASHBOARD U.S. models only CONTINUED 53 If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only Driver and Passenger Safety SUN VISOR U.S. models Canadian models U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 164, 177) PARKING BRAKE (P. 94) ꭧ: If equipped 56 Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217) USB ADAPTER CABLEꭧ (P. 164, 177) PARKING BRAKE (P. 94) ꭧ: If equipped 56 Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 64) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 109) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 200) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 57 Instrument Panel DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 60) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 58, 296) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. ...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 57 Instrument Panel DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 60) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 58, 296) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. ...
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... comes on . CONTINUED 61 High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. LOW FUEL INDICATOR Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. gal (10.5 L) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. It comes on...
... comes on . CONTINUED 61 High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. LOW FUEL INDICATOR Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. gal (10.5 L) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. It comes on...
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...information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature indicator is illegal under U.S. It measures miles in Canadian models. ODOMETER TRIP METER A Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL LIFE TRIP METER B OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR U.S. It is shown. federal law and...provincial and territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s). model with the intent to the ON (II) position, your vehicle has been driven. Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total ...
...information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature indicator is illegal under U.S. It measures miles in Canadian models. ODOMETER TRIP METER A Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL LIFE TRIP METER B OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR U.S. It is shown. federal law and...provincial and territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s). model with the intent to the ON (II) position, your vehicle has been driven. Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total ...
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.... You should see the new outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator On EX and SC models This indicator displays the outside temperature displayed. 68 The temperature reading can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your... 0 (Canada). In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in Canadian models) warmer or cooler. models (ꭗ3°C in the front bumper. The following sequence will appear for 10 seconds. To adjust the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed,...
.... You should see the new outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator On EX and SC models This indicator displays the outside temperature displayed. 68 The temperature reading can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your... 0 (Canada). In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in Canadian models) warmer or cooler. models (ꭗ3°C in the front bumper. The following sequence will appear for 10 seconds. To adjust the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed,...
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... Controls REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLSꭧ2 (P. 191) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 100) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) VSA OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HORNꭧ1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) A/T model with navigation system.
... Controls REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLSꭧ2 (P. 191) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 100) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 74) VSA OFF SWITCH (P. 231) HORNꭧ1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) A/T model with navigation system.
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... adjusting. Hazard Warning Button Instruments and Controls U.S. Push the button next to the shift lever to turn on the information display while you adjust it. model is disabled. 73 To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the ignition switch to or . If you insert the...
... adjusting. Hazard Warning Button Instruments and Controls U.S. Push the button next to the shift lever to turn on the information display while you adjust it. model is disabled. 73 To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the ignition switch to or . If you insert the...
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To use it, pivot it down. Seats Front Seat Armrests On EX model Head Restraints See page 13 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. They are most effective when you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. CONTINUED 85 Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the seat-back. Instruments and Controls Each front seat has an armrest on the side of the restraint.
To use it, pivot it down. Seats Front Seat Armrests On EX model Head Restraints See page 13 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. They are most effective when you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. CONTINUED 85 Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the seat-back. Instruments and Controls Each front seat has an armrest on the side of the restraint.
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... be turned on. The ceiling light cannot be turned on and off by pressing the lenses. Interior Lights Light Control Switch On EX and SC models DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION When the switch is in the door activated position: ● Individual Map Lights On EX and SC... models The individual map lights come on when any door left open, the lights stay on about 30 seconds. With any door is opened, or when ...
... be turned on. The ceiling light cannot be turned on and off by pressing the lenses. Interior Lights Light Control Switch On EX and SC models DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION When the switch is in the door activated position: ● Individual Map Lights On EX and SC... models The individual map lights come on when any door left open, the lights stay on about 30 seconds. With any door is opened, or when ...
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Interior Convenience Items CARGO AREA CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET COIN TRAY OVERHEAD CONSOLEꭧ DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRRORSꭧ BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET Instruments and Controls GLOVE BOX CENTER LOWER POCKETꭧ SEAT-BACK POCKETꭧ BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model EX model SC model ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ꭧ: If equipped. 97
Interior Convenience Items CARGO AREA CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET COIN TRAY OVERHEAD CONSOLEꭧ DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRRORSꭧ BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET Instruments and Controls GLOVE BOX CENTER LOWER POCKETꭧ SEAT-BACK POCKETꭧ BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model EX model SC model ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ꭧ: If equipped. 97
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... cooler box, slide the tab backward, and pull up to the pins on the box and push down. Interior Convenience Items Cooler Box On EX model To reinstall the lid, vertically set the rear lid hinge to the unlocked position. There is rotated back too far it will break away from...
... cooler box, slide the tab backward, and pull up to the pins on the box and push down. Interior Convenience Items Cooler Box On EX model To reinstall the lid, vertically set the rear lid hinge to the unlocked position. There is rotated back too far it will break away from...
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Spilled liquids can scald you or your passengers. SC model is removable. Interior Convenience Items NOTE: The cooler box must be locked to the locked position. A cooler box that is very hot can also damage ...
Spilled liquids can scald you or your passengers. SC model is removable. Interior Convenience Items NOTE: The cooler box must be locked to the locked position. A cooler box that is very hot can also damage ...
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... can cause serious injury to supply power for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it on the model. All models have an accessory power socket in the cargo area on the dashboard above the glove box. Slide To use the extended sun visor over... front accessory power socket on the passenger's side. These sockets are getting into or out of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Sun Visor An open glove box can be 120 watts or less (10 amps). Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Interior Convenience ...
... can cause serious injury to supply power for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it on the model. All models have an accessory power socket in the cargo area on the dashboard above the glove box. Slide To use the extended sun visor over... front accessory power socket on the passenger's side. These sockets are getting into or out of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Sun Visor An open glove box can be 120 watts or less (10 amps). Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Interior Convenience ...
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... on the rear edge or slide the tab as shown in this holder. Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror On EX and SC models Overhead Console On EX and SC models Slide Slide You may also store small items in the illustration. To close and latch, and that they are driving. 101 It...
... on the rear edge or slide the tab as shown in this holder. Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror On EX and SC models Overhead Console On EX and SC models Slide Slide You may also store small items in the illustration. To close and latch, and that they are driving. 101 It...