windshield wipers HONDA ELEMENT 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Unleaded Gasoline.....................198
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages ............................... 182
Used Oil, How to Dispose of ......253
V
Vanity Mirror ............................. 101
Vehicle Capacity Load ................208
Vehicle Dimensions ...................308
Vehicle Identification Number ...306
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator ..................230
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System ................................ 230
VSA OFF Indicator ...................62
VSA OFF Switch .....................231
VSA System Indicator ..............62
Vehicle Storage .......................... 278
Ventilation .................................. 106
VIN ............................................ 306
Viscosity, Oil .............................. 251W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........iii
Warning Labels, Location of .........53
Warranty Coverages (U.S. only) ....................................... 323
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level ........255
Fluid Level Indicator (Canada only) ..................................... 61
Operation ................................. 70
Wheels ....................................... 271
Adjusting the Steering ..............74
Alignment and Balance ...........274
Compact Spare ........................282
Wrench, Nut ........................... 283
Windows
Operating the Power ................92
Rear, Defogger ......................... 74
Windshield Cleaning ................................... 70
Defroster ................................. 107
Washers ............................ 70, 255
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades .....................269Operation
................................. 70
Worn Tires ................................. 273
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....303
X
XM®Radio .......................... 113, 132
Index
XI
INDEX

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P. 71)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
ꭧ2
(P. 191)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P. 74)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 193)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 70)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 32)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 109)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 189)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P. 74)
ACCESSORY POWERSOCKET
(P. 100)
HORN
ꭧ 1
VSA OFF SWITCH
(P. 231)
HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON
(P. 73)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ
3
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations..........................56
Instrument Panel ..........................
57
Instrument Panel Indicators ..........58
Gauges ..........................................
64
Information Display ..................65
Odometer ..................................
65
Trip Meter ................................ 66
Fuel Gauge ............................... 66
Check Fuel Cap Message .........
66
Temperature Gauge ..................67
Maintenance Minder ................
67
Outside Temperature Indicator ............................... 68Controls Near the Steering
Wheel ....................................... 69
Windshield Wipers and Washers .................................... 70
Turn Signals and Headlights .........71
Instrument Panel Brightness ........
72
Hazard Warning Button ................73
Rear Window Defogger .................74
Steering Wheel Adjustment ..........
74
Keys and Locks ............................. 75
Immobilizer System ......................
76
Remote Transmitter ......................77
Ignition Switch ..............................
79
Door Locks ................................... 80
Power Door Locks ....................
80
Rear Doors ................................ 81
Hatch ........................................ 81
Tailgate .....................................
82
Seats ............................................. 83
Seat Adjustments ......................
83
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment ........................... 84
Front Seat Armrests ..................85
Head Restraints ......................... 85Reclining the Front Seats
..........
87
Folding the Rear Seats ..............
88
Removing the Rear Seats ..........90
Power Windows ............................
92
Mirrors ......................................... 93
Adjusting the Power Mirrors .....
93
Rear Windows ............................... 94
Parking Brake ............................... 94
Interior Lights ...............................
95
Light Control Switch .................95
Individual Map Lights ...............
95
Courtesy Light .......................... 96
Ceiling Light .............................
96
Cargo Area Light .......................96
Ignition Switch Light .................
96
Interior Convenience Items ...........97
Cooler Box ................................ 98
Beverage Holders .....................
99
Accessory Power Sockets .......100
Glove Box ...............................
100
Sun Visor ................................ 100
Vanity Mirror ..........................
101
Overhead Console ..................101
Instruments and Controls
55
Instruments and Controls

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 73)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 193)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 74) HORN
ꭧ
1
A/T model with navigation system is shown. VSA OFF SWITCH
(P. 231)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROLBUTTONS
ꭧ
3
REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLSꭧ2
(P. 191)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P. 71)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 70)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P. 74)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 217) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P. 219) ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P. 100)
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
69
Instruments and Controls
Table of Contents

Windshield Wiper
1. MIST
2. OFF
3. INT－Intermittent
3. LO －Low speed
5. HI －High speed
6. Windshield washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. MIST
－The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.OFF －The wipers are not activated.
INT －The length of the wipe
interval is varied automatically
according to vehicle's speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay (
position), the
wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). LO －The wipers run at low speed.
HI －The wipers run at high speed.
Windshield Washer －Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. Rear Window Wiper and Washer
1. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn
the rear window wiper ON.
2. Hold past ON to turn the window wiper on and the window washer on.
3. OFF
4. Rotate the switch counterclockwise and hold to
spray the window washer and
operate the wiper.
 




ADJUSTMENT RING




Windshield Wipers and Washers
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