clock HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
A/T model is shown. HORN
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT AUDIO SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.64) (P.63)
(P.63)
(P.94)
(P.61)
(P.62)
(P.117)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.120)
(P.120)

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Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
OFF
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer without activating
the wiper.
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers operate every
f ew seconds.
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
on.
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Windshield Wiper
OFF
LO
HIRear Window Wiper and Washer
MIST
INT
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the hatch, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025 To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up, and reinstall the cushion ring.
Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place
andturnitclockwise.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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ROUND
COVER
CUSHION
RING
BATTERY

To lock or unlock the hatch.Lock the hatch by pushing down
the lock tab on the driver’s door
(see page ), or by using the
master key in the driver’s door
lock.
Lock or unlock the hatch with the
master door lock switch.
With the hatch unlocked, open it by
pulling the handle and lif ting up.
To close the hatch, lower it, then
press down on the back edge.
When both the hatch and tailgate are
open, the hatch cannot be latched
without f irst closing the tailgate.
Useyourmasterkeytolockand
unlock the hatch. Turn the key
clockwise to lock the hatch, and
counterclockwise to unlock it. 70
Door L ocks
Hatch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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UNLOCK
LOCK

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.) The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Vents, Heating, and A/C .90
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Air Flow Controls .91
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Ventilation .92
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Using the Heater .92
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Using the A/C .92
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Dehumidif y the Interior .93
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To Def og and Def rost .93
To Remove Exterior Frost
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or Ice From the Windows .93
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .94
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AM/FM Radio Reception .98
Playing the XM
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Satellite Radio .100
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Playing a Disc .106
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Protecting Your Discs .113
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Disc Player Error Messages .114
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Disc Changer Error Messages .115
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Radio Thef t Protection .116
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Setting the Clock .117
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Remote Audio Controls .119
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Cruise Control .120
Features
Features
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The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow. Turn this dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode). The system automatically
turns on the A/C and
switches to recirculation mode. Air
f lows f rom the center and side vents
in the dashboard.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control Dial A ir Flow Controls
Recirculation Button
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.You can use the R button to quickly
set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the R button while pressing
the CLOCK button. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing
Rsetstheclockbacktotheprevious
hour. If the displayed time is af ter
the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
To set the hour, press the H button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until the hour advances
to the desired time. Change the
minute by pressing the M button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until the minute
advances to the desired time.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the numbers f lash and you hear
abeep.Changethehourbypressing
the H button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minute by pressing the M button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time.
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On U.S. EX models
U.S. LX and Canadian Base models
Setting the Clock
Features
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CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON TIME DISPLAY
M BUTTON CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON
M BUTTON
TIME
DISPLAY

You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press the R
(RESET) button to set the clock
back to the previous hour. If the
displayed time is af ter the half hour,
pressing R sets the clock f orward to
the beginning of the next hour.For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
When you are f inished, press the
CLOCK button again.
On Canadian Y package
Setting the Clock
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H BUTTON
R BUTTON
M BUTTON
TIME
DISPLAY
CLOCK BUTTON

When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
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On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
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RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Reinstall the rubber weather seal.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘TOP.’’
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
The f ront parking/turn signal light
is next to the headlight bulb. On
the driver’s side, remove the f ront
end of the air intake duct by
pulling it out (see page ).
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Replacing a Front Parking/Turn
Signal Light Bulb
Lights
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