four wheel drive HONDA ELEMENT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Because your vehicle rides higher
of f the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a signif icantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible. Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof . Do not modif y your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
Your vehicle is equipped with a f our-
wheel drive (4WD) system. When
the system senses a loss of front-
wheel traction, it automatically
transf ers some power to the rear
wheels. This gives you better
traction and mobility.
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
brakingthatyouwouldinatwo-
wheel drive vehicle.
Your vehicle has a higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
Four-wheel drive models
See page f or of f -highway drivingguidelines. 179
Driving Guidelines
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Four-wheel Drive .156
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Front Airbags .11,27
Front Seat
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Adjusting .13
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Airbags .11,27
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Fuel .140
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Fill Door and Cap .141
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .140
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .141
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Fuses, Checking the .238 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .202
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Hatch .81
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
Headlights
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Aiming .202
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Daytime Running Lights .72
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Reminder Beeper .71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .202
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Turning on .71
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Head Restraints .85
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Safety Information .15
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Heating and Cooling .102
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High Altitude, Starting at .158
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High-Low Beam Switch .71
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .142
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Horn .5,69
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Hydraulic Clutch .201 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .246
Ignition
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Keys .75
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Light .96
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .257
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Immobilizer System .76
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Immobilizer System Indicator .62
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Important Handling Inf ormation .iv
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .60
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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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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Inf lation, Proper Tire .212
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Inside Mirror .92
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Inspection, Tire .214
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Interior Lights .96
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Introduction .i
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Gas Mileage, Improving .144
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Gasoline .140
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .63
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .140
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Tank, Filling the .141
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Gas Station Procedures .141
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Gauges .66
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .67 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission .161
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Manual Transmission .159
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Glove Box .98
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