clock HONDA ELEMENT 2008 1.G User Guide

Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly 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.
Place a cloth between the trim of
the lens and the body, at the top of
the lens. Remove the front side
marker light assembly by caref ully
prying on the trim of the lens with
a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
The f ront parking/turn signal light
is next to the headlight bulb. On
the driver’s side, remove the f ront
end of the air intake duct by
pulling it out (see page ).
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly 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.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
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6. (Driver’s side)
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On all models except SC
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
Maint enance
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SCREWDRIVER
CLOTH LIGHT
ASSEMBLY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
SOCKET
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
The f ront side marker light is next
to the headlight bulb. On the
driver’s side, remove the f ront end
of the air intake duct by pulling it
out (see page ).
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
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.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
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Lights
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Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, f irst place the two pins
in the holes in place. Tighten the
two mounting bolts.
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.
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.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: brake/
taillight, turn signal light or back-
up light. 6.
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4.
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2.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
Maint enance
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SOCKET
SOCKET SOCKET
SCREW
SCREW
TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY
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Open the hatch. Remove the light
assembly cover by pushing in on
the tabs on both sides and pulling
the cover down.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Put the lens back into the light
assembly, right side f irst. Push on
the lef t edge until it snaps into
place.
Using a cloth to prevent scratches,
insert a small f lat-tip screwdriver
between the lef t edge of the lens
and the housing. The lens will
come down.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket. 1.
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4.
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2.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
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COVER
TAB TAB
BULB
LENS
SCREWDRIVER
HOUSING
LENS
CLOTH
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Press the brake pedal to make
sure the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Put the cover back onto the light
assembly. Push it on until it locks
in place. The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps the f loor mats
f rom sliding f orward, possibly
interf ering with the pedals, or
backwards, making the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
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4.
5.
6.
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If equipped
Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Maint enance
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LOOP
BULB
SOCKET
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Push the rear edge of the handle
to raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo area
f loor.Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of the cargo area.
Remove the tools and the jack. To
remove the jack, turn the jack’s
end bracket counterclockwise to
loosen it.Loosen the f ive wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel nut wrench.
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6.
5.
Changing a Flat Tire
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WHEEL NUTS
JACK
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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EXTENSION
JACKING POINTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator. Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark. 9.
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10.
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Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
The interior f use box is underneath
the steering column. To remove the
f use box lid, turn the knobs
counterclockwise and pull the lid out
of its hinges.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two f use boxes. The under-hood f use
box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
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2. 241242
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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TAB
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR
KNOBS
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Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .207
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Brake Lights .207
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Front Parking Lights .204
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Front Side Marker Lights .205
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Headlights .202
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High-mount Brake .208
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Rear License Plate .208
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Specif ications .250
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Turn Signal Lights .204
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Bulbs, Halogen .202
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Bungee Cords .153
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Capacities Chart .249
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54
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Carrying Cargo .149
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .128
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CD Changer .125
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CD Error Message .126
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CD Changer Error Message .127
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CD Player .119
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Ceiling Pocket .97
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Certif ication Label .246 ............................................
Chains .217
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Changing a Flat Tire .223
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Changing Oil .194
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How to .194
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When to .185
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Charging System Indicator .60,235
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .157
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Child Saf ety .37
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System .46
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Lower Anchors .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Children, Protecting Larger .51
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Cleaning the Body Panels .201
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Clock .132
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Clock, Setting the .132
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Clutch Fluid .201
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CO in the Exhaust .256
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Cold Weather, Starting in .158
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Compact Spare .222
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Consumer Inf ormation .262
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
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Adding .196
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Checking .143
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Proper Solution .196 ...................
Temperature Gauge .68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .256
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .135
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Cup (Beverage) Holders .98
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Customer Service Of f ice .262
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,58
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Daytime Running Lights .72
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Indicator .62
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Dead Battery .231
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .264
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window .73
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Def rosting the Windows .105
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Dif f erential Fluid .200
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Dimensions .248
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Dimming the Headlights .71
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .198
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Engine Oil .143
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Directional Signals .71
Index
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