windshield wipers HONDA ELEMENT 2003 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
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SHIFT LEVER
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.76,
77) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.81)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
A/T model is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.153)
(P.82) (P.81)
(P.78,
79) (P.176,
179)
HORN

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Indicator Lights .65
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Gauges .72
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Speedometer .72 .................................
Tachometer .72
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
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Fuel Gauge .73
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Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
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Headlights .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
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Hazard Warning .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 82
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Keys and Locks .83
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Keys .83
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Immobilizer System . 84
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Ignition Switch .85
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Power Door Locks .87
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Rear Doors .88
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Hatch .89
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Tailgate .90
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Glove Box .91 .................................................
Seats .92
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Front Seat Adjustments . 92
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .93
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 93
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Head Restraints .94
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Rear Seat-back Adjustment . 96
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Reclining the Front Seats . 97
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Folding the Rear Seats . 99
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Removing the Rear Seats . 101
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Power Windows .103
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Rear Windows .105
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Mirrors .106
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 106
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Skylight .107
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Beverage Holders .110
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Parking Brake .111
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Ceiling Pocket .112
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Coin Tray .112
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Accessory Power Sockets . 113
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Interior Lights .114
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Ceiling Light .114
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Spotlights .114
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Cargo Area Light .115
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Ignition Switch Light . 115
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard beside the shif t
lever.
The control under the lef t air vent is
f or the cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.76,
77)
(P.78,79) SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
A/T model is shown. CRUISE CONTROL (P.179)
(P.81)
(P.153)
HORN
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.81)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.82)

To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.This lever controls the windshield
wipers and washers. It has five
positions:MIST: mist
OFF: off
INT: intermittent
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
To select a position, push the lever
up or down. In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run continu-
ously.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Windshield Wipers
78

To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever up f rom the
OFF position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
This gives you a quick way to clear
the windshield.To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.The wipers run at low speed while
you’re pulling the lever, then
complete one more sweep of the
windshield af ter you release it.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Windshield Washers
79

µµAlways drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your vehicle longer
to react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery. Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your vehicle well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these condi-
tions. 124
CONT INUED
Driving T echnique
Visibility
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving189

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Washers, Windshield........
Checking the Fluid Level . 228
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Operation .79
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Washing .268
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Waxing and Polishing . 269
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 82
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Alignment and Balance . 251
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Wrench .279
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .272
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Operating the Power . 103
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Rear, Def ogger .81
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .78
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Def roster .124
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Washers .230
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .242
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Operation .78
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Worn Tires .251
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 301
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