HONDA ELEMENT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

IndicationSolution
Cause
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
If there is still a problem, the error
message will appear again. Press the
eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Press the magazine eject button, and pull the
magazine out.
If the message does not disappear or the
magazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.
Insert disc.
Press the magazine eject button, and pull the
magazine out. Check for an error message, and
insert the magazine again. If the message does
not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled
out, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Insert magazine.
FOCUS error
No disc in the magazine
Mechanical error
High temperature
No magazine in the
changer
: EX and SC models
:LXmodel
Disc Changer Error Messages
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
CODE’’ in the f requency display the
nexttimeyouturnonthesystem.
Use the preset buttons to enter the
code. The code is on the radio code
card included in your owner’s
manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number. You should have received a radio
code card that lists your audio
system’s code and serial numbers. It
is best to store this card in a saf e
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system’s
serial number in this owner’s manual.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have 10 tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in 10 attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.On EX and SC models
Radio T hef t Protection
Features
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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.
Release the CLOCK button. 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. Press the CLOCK button
again when you have finished.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you may
need to set the clock.
LX model
On U.S. EX and SC models
Setting the Clock
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CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON TIME DISPLAY
M BUTTON R BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON
TIME DISPLAY
H BUTTON M BUTTON

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 EX and SC models
Setting the Clock
Features
131
H BUTTON
R BUTTON
M BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
TIME DISPLAY

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The middle button adjusts the
volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press
the top or bottom of the button and
hold it until the desired volume is
reached, then release it.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the CH
button. You will see the disc and
track number in the display.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM or
CD (if a CD is loaded). On models
with satellite radio system, you can
also select XM1 or XM2.
The CHANNEL button has two
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press this button, the
system advances to the next preset
station on the band you are listening
to. You will see the number of the
selected Preset button in the display.
To change bands, or to change f rom
FM1toFM2orXM1toXM2(if
equipped), press the MODE button.
On EX and SC models
Remote Audio Controls
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MODE
BUTTON
CH BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON

Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The indicator on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
Push in the cruise control master
button. The indicator in the button
comes on.
Cr
uise contr
o

l allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
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Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Features
133
CANCEL
BUTTON
RES/ACCEL BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather. NOTE:The main switch can be
left on, even when the system is
not in use.

Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes cruise control to
cancel.
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed. To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this, the
vehicle will slow down about 1
mph (1.6 km/h).
Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Pushthecruisecontrolmaster
button. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remembers the
previously set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h)thenpress
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
will come on. The vehicle will
accelerate to the same cruising
speed as bef ore.
Pressing the cruise control master
button turns the system off and
erases the previous cruising speed.
Cruise Control
Cancelling Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
Features
135
RES/ACCEL BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTONCANCEL
BUTTON

Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period .138
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Fuel Recommendation .138
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Service Station Procedures .139
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Ref ueling .139
Opening and Closing the
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Hood .140
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Oil Check .141
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Engine Coolant Check .141
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Fuel Economy .142
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Accessories and Modif ications .143
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Carrying Cargo .145
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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