HONDA ELEMENT 2007 1.G Repair Manual

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Control Locations
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HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
AUDIO
SYSTEM
(P.102) (P. 133)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.93)
(P.80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.107)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
GAUGES
(P.59)
(P.66)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST(VSA)
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
A/T model is shown. POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
(P.91) MIRROR CONTROLS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.132)
(P.92)
(P.133) (P.166)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.140)

ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.64)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.65)
MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR (P.61)
LIGHT ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.62)
PARKING
BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.64)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.60,
232)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.60,
233)
(P.60) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.63) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR DOOR
AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR (P.63)
(P.61) TPMS
INDICATOR
(P.60, 231)

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs that give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
wh en the engine is running. For
more information, see page .This
indicator has two functions: This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator flashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beep er stops, the indicator stops
fl ashing but remains on.
If your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indic ator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition
switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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231
231 233
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada

If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beep er
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
poten tial problem with your front
airbags. This indica tor will also alert
you to a poten tial problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
an ti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) IndicatorMaintenance Minder
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canada
U.S.

If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
The
left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicato rs do not blink
or they blink rapidly, it usu ally
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicato rs
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go off if you have inserted a
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink, and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. 76
133
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
62

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
wh en the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This
indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
All of the indicators in the monitor
display come on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly. When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Door and T ailgate Open Monitor
Low Fuel Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator has three functions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other
time, or it does not come on
wh en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Have
your vehicle checked by your dealer.
Wi thout VSA, your vehicle still has
norm al driving ability, but will not
have VSA traction and stability
enhancement. See page for more
info rmation on the VSA system. This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page .
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition to the ON (II) position.
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicl e’s tires are extremely low on
pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
ro ad when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinflated,
ca ll a professional towing service
(see page ). Ref er to page f or more inf ormation.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator VSA A ctivation Indicator L ow T ire Pressure
Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS; the
system that monitors tire pressure.
With this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
Instrument Panel Indicators
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
65

This shows the number of miles (U.S.)
or kilometers (Canada) driven since
you last reset it.Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the meter you
last selected is displayed.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the select/reset
knob until the number resets to " 0.0."
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the select/
reset knob repeatedly. Odometer
Trip Meter
Gauges
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SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE
TACHOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET
KNOB

This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
th an the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition. Your
vehicl e’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fu el fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display. If
the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f . 232
Gauges
Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Message
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.