tire pressure HONDA ELEMENT 2005 1.G User Guide

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
223
Air Conditioning
Lights
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16.9 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
4CP
8W
5W
18 W (21 CP)
21/5 W
21 W P215/70R16 99S1°50’
1°
0°13’
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
45 AH/20 HR
12 V
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
Capacity Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See page
215or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 216or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
Spare

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
P
R
16 DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202Max Press
Max Load
215
70 99
S
Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
226
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P215/70R16 99S

CONT INUED
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Accessories .128
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .69
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 87
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 171
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components .23
................
Air Conditioning System . 91
............................................
Usage .91
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .188
.........................
Normal Driving .188
......................................
Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 148
...................................
Operation .147 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 116
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
......................
Armrests, Front Seat .74
..................................
Audio System .94
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 119
..............
Automatic Transmission . 141
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .222
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 175
.......................................
Shif ting .141
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 141
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 144
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .112
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 209
............................
Jump Starting .205
..............................
Maintenance .193
............................
Specif ications .223
..............................
Bef ore Driving .121
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 20
...........................
Beverage Holders .87 ...................................
Body Panels .178
..................................
Booster Seats .45
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 122
....................
Bulb Replacement .179
...........................................
Fluid .177
.........................................
Parking .83
.................
System Indicator . 54,211
........................
Wear Indicators .147
.............................
Braking System .146
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
........................
Brights, Headlights .62
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .182
..............................
Brake Lights .182
................
Front Parking Lights . 180
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 181
.................................
Headlights .179
............................
Specif ications .223
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 180
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .179
................................
Bungee Cords .133
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

CONT INUED
..............................
Economy, Fuel .127
............
Emergencies on the Road . 195
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 205
...........
Brake System Indicator . 211
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 197
.....
Charging System Indicator . 209
..................
Checking the Fuses . 212
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 209
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 210
..................
Overheated Engine . 207
...........................
Emergency Brake .83
......................
Emergency Flashers .63
......................
Emergency Towing .217
.......................
Emissions Controls .227
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 230
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 140,143
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .54, 210
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,209
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 170
...............................
Overheating .207 ............................
Specif ications .222
.......................................
Starting .138
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 227
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
.....................................
Fan, Interior .90
...........................................
Features .89
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 124
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .185
...............................................
Oil .171
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 63
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 197
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 175
..........................................
Brake .177
.........................................
Clutch .177
..............
Manual Transmission . 176
..........................
Power Steering .178
..................
Windshield Washer . 174
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .98 ...........................
Folding Rear Seat .77
..........................
Four-way Flashers .63
..........................
Four-wheel Drive .136
............................
Front Airbags .11, 23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .12
.........................................
Airbags .23
.................................................
Fuel .122
......................
Fill Door and Cap .124
...........................................
Gauge .58
................
Octane Requirement . 122
........................
Reserve Indicator .56
........................
Tank, Filling the .124
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Fuses, Checking the .212
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 127
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Gasoline .122
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
...........................................
Gauge .58
................
Octane Requirement . 122
........................
Tank, Filling the .124
Index
E
F
G
INDEX
III

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CONT INUED
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Snow Tires .191
..................................
Sound System .94
......................................
Spare Tire .196
......................................
Inf lating .196
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Specif ications .223
....................
Specif ications Charts . 222
................................
Speed Control .119
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components .23
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,55
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
..............
State Emissions Testing . 230
.......................
Starting the Engine .138
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .138
................
With a Dead Battery . 205
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 207Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .64
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
.....................
Stereo Sound System .94
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .194
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,55
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .171
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .57
.................................
Opening the .72
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 182
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 195
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 224
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 227
..........
State Emissions Testing . 230
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .229
.................................
Tire Labeling .226 .......................
Temperature Gauge .59
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 43
............................
Thef t Protection .116
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 229
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 64
..........................
Time, Setting the .117
....................................
Tire Chains .192
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 197
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .224
...............................................
Tires .187
..............................
Air Pressure .188
.........................
Checking Wear .189
..........................
Compact Spare .196
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 224
......................................
Inf lation .187
..................................
Inspection .189
..............................
Maintenance .189
...................................
Replacing .190
......................................
Rotating .190
...........................................
Snow .191
............................
Specif ications .223
................................
Tire Chains .192
Index
T
INDEX
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
15.9 US gal (60
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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