lights HONDA ELEMENT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2 : If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
A/T model is shown.
CRUISE
CONTROL MASTER
BUTTON AUDIO
SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.133)
(P.74)
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.132)
(P.133)
(P.166) HORNDIGITAL
CLOCK
(P.107)
(P.130)
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.73)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS(P.70)
(P.71)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .66
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Odometer .66
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .67
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signal and Headlights .71
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .76
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Remote Transmitter .77
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Rear Doors .81
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Hatch .81
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Tailgate .82 .................................................
Seats .83
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Seat Adjustments .83
Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment .84
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FrontSeatArmrests .84
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Head Restraints .85
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Reclining the Front Seats .86
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Folding the Rear Seats .87
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Removing the Rear Seats .89
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Power Windows .91
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Mirrors .92
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .92
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Rear Windows .93
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Parking Brake .93
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Skylight .93
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .97
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Accessory Power Sockets .97
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Glove Box .97
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Interior Lights .98
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Ceiling Light .98
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Spotlights .98
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Cargo Area Light .98
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Ignition Switch Light .98
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Sun Visor .99
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Vanity Mirror .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
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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
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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

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To
use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2 : If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
A/T model is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.71)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.70)
(P.73)
(P.73)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.74)
(P.133)REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HORN (P.155)
(P.166) VSA OFF SWITCH
(P.133) CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.132)
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µµPush down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
71

µ Push the lever back
until youhearaclicktoturnonthe
high beams. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
Pull the lever back again to low
beams. With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
You can change the instrument panel
brightness only when the light
switch is on.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
To adjust the brightness, turn the
knob on the instrument panel.
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Canadian models only
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Turn Signal and Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Push the button next to the shift
levertoturnonthehazardwarning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
You will hear a beep when maximum
or minimum brightness is reached.
You will also hear a beep when the
maximum level is canceled by
turning the knob a click to the lef t.
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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µ
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µ Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door
and the hatch. Some exterior lights
will f lash twice each time you press
the button. If you do not open either
door or the hatch within 30 seconds,
they will automatically relock.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press this button once to
lock both doors and hatch. Some
exterior lights will f lash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked. You cannot lock it
if any door is not f ully closed or key
is in the ignition switch.As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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UNL OCK
PA NIC
LOCK Remote Transmitter
Immobilizer Syst em, Remot e T ransmit t er
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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UNLOCK
BUTTON LED LOCK BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH