tailgate HONDA ELEMENT 2004 1.G User Guide

Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch are f ully closed. Make sure the doors, hatch, and
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
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8.9.
10.
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Driving Guidelines
Driving
Preparing to Drive
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Put the socket back into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the light assembly back into
the body, bottom first. Push on the
top edge until it snaps into place.Open the hatch and the tailgate.
Remove the two mounting screws
with a Phillips-head screwdriver,
and remove the taillight assembly
f rom the body by pulling it back.Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: brake/
taillight, turn signal light or back-
up light.
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2.3. 4.
6.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
Lights
Maint enance169
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Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice). Pref erably do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months maintenance
schedule (Normal Conditions) as
soon as you take it out of storage
(see page ). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage. 152
Maint enance
Vehicle Storage
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the hatch and the tailgate.
The spare tire, jack, and tools are
under the cargo area f loor.
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3. 4.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed181
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Jump Starting . 188
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Keys . 65
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Label, Certif ication . 202
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Lane Change, Signaling . 62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 166
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 62
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Load Limit . 118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
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Fuel Fill Door . 111
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Glove Box . 87
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Power Door . 70
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Tailgate . 72
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Low Coolant Level . 113 .........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
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Lower Anchors . 39
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 204
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Luggage, . 117
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Maintenance . 147
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
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Record . 154-155
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Required Indicator . 57
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Saf ety . 148
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Schedule . 152-153
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54, 193
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Manual Transmission . 125
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 163
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Meters, Gauges . 53, 58
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 82
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Neutral Gear Position . 128
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 126 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 202
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
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Odometer . 58
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Odometer, Trip . 58
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Of f -Highway Driving . 143
Oil
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Change, How to . 158
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Change, When to . 152
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 157
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 209
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Outside Mirrors . 82
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Overdrive . 129
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Overheating, Engine . 190
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
Storing (Cargo)
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Automatic Seat Belt...............................
Tensioners . 20
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Cleaning . 170
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 21
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Reminder Light . 19, 54
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the . 73
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Serial Number . 202
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Service Intervals . 152
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Service Manual . 217
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Service Station Procedure . 111
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Setting the Clock . 105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 127
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
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Side Airbags . 25
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Of f Indicator . 27
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 168
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Signaling Turns . 62
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Skylight . 83
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Snow Tires . 176
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Sound System . 94 .....................................
Spare Tyre . 180
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Inf lating . 180
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Specif ications Charts . 204
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Speed Control . 107
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Light Works . 27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components . 22
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SRS Indicator . 26, 55
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
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State Emissions Testing . 212
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Starting the Engine . 124
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With a Dead Battery . 188
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 190
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 64
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System . 94
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Storing Your Vehicle . 178 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 22
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Servicing . 27
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SRS Indicator . 26, 55
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 158
Tailgate
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Open Indicator . 57
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Opening the . 72
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 169
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 179
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Emissions Control Systems . 209
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 211
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Thef t Protection . 104
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 211
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 64
Index
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