heating HONDA ELEMENT 2007 1.G User Guide

If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
Front:
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Raise the wiper arm of f the hatch
glass and hold it. Rear:
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
1.
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
206
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage
the hood and the arms.

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Fan, Interior .103
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Features .101
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First (1) Gear Position .157
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Filling the Fuel Tank .139
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .206
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Oil .190
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .194
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Brake .196
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Clutch .197
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Differential .196
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Manual Transmission .195
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Power Steering .197
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Windshield Washer .193
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .111
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Folding Rear Seat .87
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Four-wheel Drive .150
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Economy, Fuel .142
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Emergencies on the Road .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .227
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Brake System Indicator .233
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .231
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Checking the Fuses .234
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .231
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .232
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Overheated Engine .229
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .239
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Emissions Controls .251
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Emissions Testing, State .254
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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Engine Speed Limiter . 154, 157
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 60, 232
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Oil Lif e Display .179
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 231
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 189
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Overheating .229
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Specif ications .244
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Starting .152
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 161
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Disposal of Used Oil .191
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 63
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
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Power Door Locks .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .153
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Drive Gear Positions, D and D . 156
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .149
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Economy .142
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Driving Guidelines .150
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Won’t Start ..................................
225Floor Mats ......................................
205

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Oil........................
Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .141
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Pressure Indicator . 60, 231
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .92
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Overheating, Engine .229
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Owner Maintenance Checks .184
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Panel Brightness Control .72
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Park Gear Position .155
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Parking .159
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Parking Brake .93
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60, 233
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Parking Lights .71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 159
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Playing a Disc .119
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 107Playing the XM Satellite
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Radio .113
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PGM-FI System .252
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Power Door Locks .80
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Power Mirrors .92
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Power Socket Locations . 97
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Power Steering Fluid . 197
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Preparing to Drive .151
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat .52
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Radiator Overheating . 229
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Radio/CD Sound System . 107
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RadioThef t Protection . 129
Readiness Codes ........................... 254
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 196
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Rear Doors .81 ..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 203
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Rear Seat, Folding .87
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Windows .93
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Def ogger .73
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Wiper and Washer .70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 83
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Reclining the Front Seats . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 154
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 209
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Reminder Lights .59
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Removing the Rear Seats . 89
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Remote Transmitter .77
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Remote Audio Controls . 132
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 190
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Fuses .234
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Light Bulbs .198
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Tires .208
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Wiper Blades .206
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 260
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 141, 192
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