clock HONDA ELEMENT 2010 1.G User Guide

1. Make sure the engine and radiatorare cool.
2. Relieve any pressure in the cooling system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
3. Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning
counterclockwise. 4. The coolant level should be up to
the base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pour the coolant slowly and
carefully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
5. Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle's
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Windshield Washers
Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
On U.S. models:Check the reservoir's
fluid level by removing the cap and
looking at the level gauge attached to
the cap.
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2. Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
3. Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling on the tab.
4. Unclip the end of the hold-down wire from its slot. Pivot the wire
out of the way, then remove thebulb. 5. Install the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
6. Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure one of the three arrows
on the rubber seal is facing up; it ismarked ‘‘
’’.
7. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Driver's side) Install the front end of the air
intake duct. Replacing a Daytime Running
Light Bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connectordown.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it one- quarter turn counterclockwise.
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4. Insert the new bulb into the hole,and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Replacing a Front Parking/Turn
Signal Light Bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until itunlocks. 4. Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it clockwise until it locks.
5. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
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Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb
1. If you are changing the bulb on thedriver's side, start the engine, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
the left, and turn off the engine. If
you are changing the bulb on the
passenger's side, turn the steering
wheel to the right.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the three holding screws,
and remove the wheel arch
protector from the inner fender.
3. Use a flat-tip screwdriver toremove the holding clip from the
inner fender.
4. Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender.5. Remove the socket from the turnsignal assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
6. Pull the burned out bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
7. Insert the socket back into the turn signal assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
8. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
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9. Put the inner fender cover in place.Install the holding clip.
Lock the clip in place by pushing
on the center.
Install the wheel arch protector
and tighten the screws securely. Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
1. Open the hood.
To change the driver's side,
remove the front end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out (see
page 261).
2. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
4. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
5. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
6. Install the front end of the air intake duct.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the hatch and the tailgate.Remove the two mounting screws
with a Phillips-head screwdriver,
and remove the taillight assembly
from the body by pulling it back.
2. Determine which of the four bulbs is burned out: brake/taillight, turn
signal light, side marker light, or
back-up light.
3. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. When reinstalling the taillight assembly, first place the two pins
in the holes in place. Tighten the
two mounting screws.
SCREW
SCREW
TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY
SOCKET SOCKET
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Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb
1. Remove the license light assemblyby pushing the left edge of the
lens toward the right and pulling
the assembly out.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
3. Turn on the parking lights andcheck that the new bulb is working.
4. Put the lens back on the socket until it locks.
5. Slide the right side of the light assembly into the hole. Push on
the left side to latch the assembly
into place. Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
1. Open the hatch. Remove the light
assembly cover by pushing in on
the tabs on both sides and pulling
the cover down.
2. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
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SOCKET BULB
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COVER
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3. Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
4. Press the brake pedal to make sure the new bulb is working.
5. Put the socket back into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
6. Put the cover back onto the light assembly. Push it on until it locks
in place. Cleaning the Seat Belts
If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
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 before
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. Floor Mats
If equipped
The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the floor mat
anchors. This keeps the floor mats
from sliding forward, possibly
interfering with the pedals, or
backwards, making the front
passenger's weight sensorsineffective.
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SOCKET
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5. Push the rear edge of the handleto raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo areafloor.6. Unscrew the wing bolt, and takethe spare tire out of the cargo area.
7. Remove the tools and the jack. To remove the jack, turn the jack's
end bracket counterclockwise to
loosen it.8. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2turn with the wheel nut wrench.
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9. Locate the jacking point nearestthe tire you need to change. It is
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.10. Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off theground.11. Remove the wheel nuts, thenremove the flat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts carefully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
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