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What Is Vsa On 2008 Hoda Element
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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... its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual.
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2008 Element It will learn how to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. Your ...you avoid damage to it , you will give you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2008 Honda Element was a wise investment. Several warranties protect your vehicle, other property, or the environment. When ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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... Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii
2008 Element Main Menu
Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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... don't follow instructions. Instructions how to warn you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. Of course, it
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2008 Element and one of Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
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... page 179 . As a reminder, make abrupt turns. Main Menu
Important Handling Information
Your Element has higher ground clearance than other types of gravity. For information on pavement. Utility vehicles ... a high center of vehicles. Because your passengers always wear seat belts. iv
2008 Element Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on how to operate your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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If equipped
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Main Menu
Your Vehicle at a Glance
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.71) REMOTE AUDIO ...Your Vehicle at a Glance
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.135)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.98) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.73)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.172) A/T model is shown. HORN
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.74)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.135)
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Owner's Manual - Page 62
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Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Control Locations
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.80)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.134)
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.59) GAUGES (P.66)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (P.172)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.107) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.92) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.102)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.91)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.135) A/T model ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
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...INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62)
TPMS INDICATOR (P.65)
Instruments and Controls
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.63) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.61) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.60, 235) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN ...61)
: The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2008 Element instrument panel is shown.
Owner's Manual - Page 68
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...switch to the side of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 171 . Have your vehicle checked... towing service (see page 169 .
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2008 Element Without VSA, your dealer. If two or more information on when you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three functions: ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
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If equipped
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2008 Element HAZARD WARNING BUTTON STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.73) (P.74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.135)
1: 2:
To use the horn, press the center ... WIPERS/WASHERS (P.70)
SHIFT LEVER (A/T) (P.161)
Instruments and Controls
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.134)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.135) HORN VSA OFF SWITCH (P.172)
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.73)
A/T model is shown.
Owner's Manual - Page 159
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... Parking ...165 Braking System...166 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...167 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...169 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...171 Towing a Trailer ...173 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...179
Driving
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Driving
This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
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...control during braking. The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without antilock.
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2008 Element You should have your vehicle repaired by your vehicle as soon as possible. Important Safety ... cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to stop the vehicle. The VSA indicator will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as instructed...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
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.... If this by regulating the engine's output and by selectively applying the brakes.
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2008 Element If the indicator does not come on while driving, pull to the following two conditions:...as possible. Have your dealer inspect your vehicle's entire braking system. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
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... wheel sizes may be sure to switch the VSA on . When VSA is turned on . VSA is off . VSA OFF SWITCH
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Table Of Contents
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
Without VSA, your original tires (see page 213 ). VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with the VSA off . When the VSA system is off, the traction control system...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
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... the tires if you purchase directional tires, rotate only front-toback.
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Both the ABS and VSA work inconsistently. This increases riding comfort and tire life. CONTINUED
(For Non...with aluminum wheels, improper wheel weights can cause the ABS and vehicle stability assist system (VSA) to decrease tire wear. If you feel a consistent vibration while driving. Have your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
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...on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire.
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2008 Element Driving with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator comes on your vehicle as soon as a... while driving. After several miles (kilometers) driving with the compact spare tire may activate the VSA system. The replacement should be inflated to be the same size and design tire, mounted on...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
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... needed to stop at two wheels. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Brake System Indicator
U.S.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on the pedal. You will stay on while driving, the brake fluid level is low, take immediate ... as soon as a reminder to see if it is safe. Because of the Unexpected
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If you do not fully release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual - Page 246
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... Fan Small Light Interior Light Cooling Fan Motor Hazard IGP Horn, Stop DBW Back Up VSA Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Main Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight VSA MTR FSR Battery IG1 Main Spare Fuses
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Table Of Contents
Fuse Locations
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
Owner's Manual - Page 269
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.... Publication Form Number 61SCV06 61SCV06EL 61SCV30 31SCV650 31SCVM30 31SCVQ50 HON-R Form Description 2008 Honda Element Service Manual 2008 Honda Element Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2008 Honda Element Body Repair Manual 2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual 2008 Honda Element Honda Service History 2008 Honda Element Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous YearsIndicate Year and Model Desired...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
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... Inflation ...212 Inspection ...214 Low Pressure Indicator ...64, 169 Maintenance ...215 Replacing ...215 Rotating...215 Snow ...216 Specifications ...250 VSA and Tire Sizes ...172 Tools, Tire Changing ...223 Towing A Trailer ...173 Emergency ...243 Equipment And Accessories ...175 Weight Limit ..., Seat Belt ...22 Temperature Gauge ...68 Tether Anchorage Points ...50
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Owner's Manual - Page 279
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... Identification Number...246 Vehicle Storage ...219 Ventilation ...104 VIN ...246 Viscosity, Oil...193 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...171 VSA Off Switch ...172 VSA System and Activation Indicators ...64 W WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...55 Warranty ... ...214 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...243 X XM Radio ...113 : U.S. only : Canada only
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