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: If equipped

POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P. 80)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 92)

HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 200)

A/T model with navigation system is shown.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 217)

PARKING BRAKE
(P. 94)

HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P. 104)

PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 9, 25)

DRIVER'S FRONT
AIRBAG (P. 9, 25)

INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57)
GAUGES (P. 64)

MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 93)

USB ADAPTER CABLE

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(P. 164, 177)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Summary of Contents for 2009 Element

Page 1: ...may be formatted for printing instead of web use This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year This manual will be replaced with a hyperlink...

Page 2: ..._______ CITY STATE PROVINCE TERRITORY ZIP CODE POSTAL CODE OWNER S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ DEALER S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ This owner s man...

Page 3: ...e coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble free while i...

Page 4: ...ment data and the failure of any airbag system component This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle...

Page 5: ...his important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION...

Page 6: ...ity This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person...

Page 7: ...ehicle break in and cargo loading 197 Driving engine and transmission operation 213 Maintenance minder fluid checking minor services and vehicle storage 241 Taking Care of the Unexpected flat tire dea...

Page 8: ...and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus what you need to know if you re planning to tow a trailer Maintenance The maint...

Page 9: ...tem is shown AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION P 219 MANUAL TRANSMISSION P 217 PARKING BRAKE P 94 HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 104 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG P 9 25 DRIVER S FRONT AIRBAG P 9 25 INSTRUMENT PANEL P 57...

Page 10: ...NTROLS 2 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 1...

Page 11: ...ags Work 25 How Your Side Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 30 How the SRS Indicator Works 31 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 3...

Page 12: ...use serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them or are not properly restrained Infants young children and short adults are at the greatest risk Be sure to follow all instructions...

Page 13: ...n t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts In fact some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used pr...

Page 14: ...ugh your vehicle has airbags Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly When properly worn seat belts Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of...

Page 15: ...tect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact see page 28 for more information on how your side airbags work In addition your vehicle has side cu...

Page 16: ...uries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly What you should do Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allo...

Page 17: ...gate reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door the hatch or the tailgate and falling out Locking the...

Page 18: ...may help Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible Once a seat is adjusted corre...

Page 19: ...djust the seat backs 4 Adjust the Head Restraints Adjust the driver s head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint Have passengers adjust their head...

Page 20: ...he belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack...

Page 21: ...eat belts it is very important that they continue to sit upright well back in their seats with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off Sitting improperly can increase...

Page 22: ...orn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag Each time you have a checkup ask your doctor if it s okay for you to drive Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride...

Page 23: ...s Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt...

Page 24: ...emain on If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position If either the driver or a front passe...

Page 25: ...normal driving the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain yo...

Page 26: ...airbags do not deploy In this case the airbags would not be needed but the additional restraint could be helpful When the tensioners are activated the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbu...

Page 27: ...anchors for damage and replace them if needed If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash they must be replaced Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or...

Page 28: ...rbags 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Side Impact Sensors First 11 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS...

Page 29: ...driver and one for a front passenger The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat backs Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG see page 28 Two side curtain airbags one for each side of the vehicle The...

Page 30: ...29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child the passenger s front airbag will be turned off see page 27 A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information abo...

Page 31: ...s possible for only one airbag to deploy This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt...

Page 32: ...re crash both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection In a less severe crash the first stage will ignite first then the second stage will ignite a split secon...

Page 33: ...ensor under the seat If the seat is too far forward the airbag will inflate with less force regardless of the severity of the impact If there is a problem with the sensor the SRS indicator will come o...

Page 34: ...ont seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat or placing heavy items in the seat back pocket Moving the front seat or seat back fo...

Page 35: ...shut off The side airbag may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag s deployment path Objects placed on the front passenger seat c...

Page 36: ...o occupants on that side of the vehicle In a Rollover If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over it signals the control unit which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags...

Page 37: ...dicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If the indicator stays on after the engine starts If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you drive If y...

Page 38: ...cause weight sensors detect about 65 lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child on the front passenger s seat It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag Be aware that objects pl...

Page 39: ...as deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself Thi...

Page 40: ...ag cutoff system from working properly Do not cover or replace front seat back covers without consulting your dealer Improperly replacing or covering front seat back covers can prevent your side airba...

Page 41: ...and under To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries every state Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle Infants an...

Page 42: ...front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger s front airbag off see page 32 please follow these guidelines Infants Never put a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equi...

Page 43: ...trained in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels U S Models DASHBOARD Canadian Models...

Page 44: ...ly positioned and secured see page 14 If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child or beca...

Page 45: ...tally injured See page 46 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor Do not leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states Canadi...

Page 46: ...ward an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision Rear facing Child Seat Placement A rear facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat but not in th...

Page 47: ...be restrained in a forward facing upright child seat Of the different seats available we recommend those that have a five point harness system as shown We also recommend that a small child use the chi...

Page 48: ...designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children LATCH system Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt whereas LATCH compatible seats are secured by attac...

Page 49: ...installing a child seat push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible However it does...

Page 50: ...button above the anchor point To install a LATCH compatible child seat 1 Remove both anchor covers by pulling forward 2 Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure con...

Page 51: ...Remove the head restraint see page 85 Make sure the removed head restraints are secured in the cargo area and reinstalled when the child seat is removed 6 Route the tether strap over the top of the se...

Page 52: ...Seat with a Lap Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap shoulder belt In addition the lap shoulder belts in all seating...

Page 53: ...from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of th...

Page 54: ...osition see page 46 remove the head restraint see page 85 then route the tether strap over the top of the seat back 2 Slide the anchor cover open as shown 3 Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor...

Page 55: ...t if needed have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly Checking Seat Belt Fit To determine if a lap shoulder belt properly fits a child have the child put on the seat belt then ask...

Page 56: ...as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle s or booster s seat bac...

Page 57: ...traight back against the seat and feet on or near the floor Check that the child s seat belt is properly and securely positioned Supervise the child Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded...

Page 58: ...evels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the ve...

Page 59: ...Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacement U S models only Can...

Page 60: ...HOOD U S models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP DOORJAMBS U S models Canadian models Safety Labels 54...

Page 61: ...el 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 Driv...

Page 62: ...COOLING CONTROLS P 104 A T model with navigation system is shown POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH P 80 MIRROR CONTROLS P 93 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES P 92 INSTRUMENT PANEL P 57 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 200 GAUGES P 64...

Page 63: ...DICATOR P 58 295 DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR P 61 SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 59 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR P 60 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR P 59 LOW FUEL INDICATOR P 61 MAINTENANCE...

Page 64: ...Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires 2 If it remains on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running or if it comes on while...

Page 65: ...s side airbag has automatically shut off For more information see page 32 Anti lock Brake System ABS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...

Page 66: ...ne of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see page 263 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 sig...

Page 67: ...ator Canadian models only This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on see page 255 Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a r...

Page 68: ...stability assist VSA system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and when the ignition switch is turned to the START III position...

Page 69: ...on at any other time or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position there is a problem with the TPMS the system that monitors tire pressure With this indicator on t...

Page 70: ...equipped DRL TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE U S model is shown INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP METER CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SELECT RESET KNOB OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Gauge...

Page 71: ...Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven It measures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models It is illegal under U S federal law and Canadian provincia...

Page 72: ...he bottom after you turn off the ignition Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter Check Fuel Cap Message Y...

Page 73: ...e of the engine s coolant During normal operation the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge In severe driving conditions the pointer may rise to the upper zone If it reaches the red hot...

Page 74: ...mperature is displayed In certain weather conditions temperature readings near freezing 32 F 0 C could mean that ice is forming on the road surface If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed...

Page 75: ...193 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT P 74 HORN 1 A T model with navigation system is shown VSA OFF SWITCH P 231 NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 P 191 HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNAL...

Page 76: ...ge 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 hol...

Page 77: ...he 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 posi...

Page 78: ...daytime running lights come on 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 off even if you set the parking b...

Page 79: ...e ignition switch to the ON II position If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver s door the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door If you...

Page 80: ...gain when you restart the vehicle Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damag...

Page 81: ...ng wheel in that position 4 Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down Keys and Locks The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle The valet k...

Page 82: ...t See page 77 for an explanation of the remote transmitter s operation Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the...

Page 83: ...y cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with I...

Page 84: ...r 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 Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transm...

Page 85: ...ause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Indu...

Page 86: ...ear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the LOCK 0 or the ACCESSORY I position and open the driver s door Remove the key to turn off the beeper If your vehicle has an automatic transmission the...

Page 87: ...ed If you try to lock the open driver s door with the key in the ignition switch by pushing in the lock tab the tabs on all doors pop up when you close the door Rear Doors To open the rear door pull t...

Page 88: ...s down on the back edge When both the hatch and tailgate are open the hatch cannot be latched without first closing the tailgate Tailgate You can open the tailgate only when the hatch is open To open...

Page 89: ...ard on page 52 Seat Adjustments See pages 11 13 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat backs Make all seat adjustments before you start driving Fro...

Page 90: ...ure it locks into position Rear Seat To change the angle of the rear seat back pull the strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion make sure the seat back locks into position Driver s Seat Height Ad...

Page 91: ...a warning about improperly positioning head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries...

Page 92: ...g or repair pull it up as far as it will go Push the release button then pull the restraint out of the seat back Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash Alw...

Page 93: ...seat back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion 3 Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat 4 Adjust the rear seat back...

Page 94: ...the head restraint to its lowest position 2 Pull the seat back adjustment strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion and push the seat back backward as far as it will go 3 Pull the release strap on...

Page 95: ...strap to the grab rail 5 Fold down the seat support Reverse this procedure to return the rear seat to the upright position When not in use store the fastening strap hook in the fabric pocket on the bo...

Page 96: ...ease strap on the seat support to unlock the seat support 2 Remove the cover between the seat cushion and the side wall by pulling the tab and pulling the cover straight up 3 Push the lock lever forwa...

Page 97: ...up and backward Reverse this procedure to reinstall the seat Make sure the seats are securely locked in place before driving Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving A seat that...

Page 98: ...have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the passenger s window unintentionally AUTO REVERSE If the driver s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatic...

Page 99: ...r to select the day or night position Adjusting the Power Mirrors 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position 2 Move the selector switch to L driver s side or R passenger s side 3 Push the approp...

Page 100: ...he parking brake pull the lever up fully To release it pull up slightly push the button and lower the lever The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is...

Page 101: ...each light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens After all doors are closed tightly the lights dim slightly then fade out in about 30 seconds With any door left open the lights stay on about 3...

Page 102: ...r position the light comes on when you Open any door Remove the key from the ignition If you do not open a door the light fades out in about 30 seconds Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmit...

Page 103: ...Y DOOR POCKETS BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model EX model OVERHEAD CONSOLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER LOWER POCKET SEAT BACK POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET VANITY MIRRORS SC model BEVERAGE HOLDERS...

Page 104: ...d is rotated back too far it will break away from the box without damage To reinstall the lid vertically set the rear lid hinge to the pins on the box and push down The lid must be vertical as shown i...

Page 105: ...you take the cooler box out put it in a safe place outside the vehicle NOTE The cooler box must be locked to floor base while driving Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holde...

Page 106: ...power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less 10 amps Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the ma...

Page 107: ...shown in the illustration It will unlatch and swing down To close it push it until it latches Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving You may also store small items in this holder Make s...

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Page 109: ...m 113 Playing a Disc Models without navigation system 119 Disc Player Error Messages Models without navigation system 125 Disc Changer Error Messages Models without navigation system 126 Playing the F...

Page 110: ...FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE CONTROL DIAL DEFROST POSITION REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MAX A C POSITION A C AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON Vents Heating and A C 104...

Page 111: ...ng the system in recirculation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the windows to fog up Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions then return to fresh air m...

Page 112: ...re control dial Using the A C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge see page 67 If it moves near the red zone turn off the A C until the gauge...

Page 113: ...f the windows 1 Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting 2 Select The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A C The A C indicator will not come on if i...

Page 114: ...dashboard corner vents by rotating the tab below each vent This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents Once the windshield is clear select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows Fo...

Page 115: ...shown below to use your vehicle s audio system For vehicles without navigation system see pages 110 through 126 For vehicles with navigation system see pages 127 through 182 LX model EX and SC models...

Page 116: ...N BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR VOL PWR KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB A SEL BUTTON VOL PWR KNOB AM FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB A SEL BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON P...

Page 117: ...ss either or then release it SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band To activate it press the SCAN button then release it You will see SCAN in the display...

Page 118: ...e presets you originally set For information on FM AM radio frequencies and reception see page 186 Adjusting the Sound Press the MODE or SOUND knob repeatedly to display the bass BAS treble TRE balanc...

Page 119: ...es and Canada except Hawaii and Alaska XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc PRESET BUTTONS CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON VOL PWR KNOB XM BUTTON CHANNEL INDICATOR CATEGORY IN...

Page 120: ...y mode press and hold the DISP MODE button until the mode changes In the channel mode you can select all of the available channels In the category mode such as Jazz Rock Classical etc you can select a...

Page 121: ...e XM2 band To store a channel 1 Press the XM button Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display 2 Use the TUNE knob the CATEGORY buttons or the SCAN buttons to tune to a desired channel In category mod...

Page 122: ...d 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL The signal is currently too weak Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon The selected channe...

Page 123: ...tropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the si...

Page 124: ...ble on XM Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position push the VOL PWR knob to turn on the audio system and press the XM button A variety of music types and styles will play If...

Page 125: ...VOL PWR KNOB RANDOM INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON CD TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON FOLDER INDICATOR EX and SC models LX model RANDOM INDICATOR DISPLAY BUTTON RPT REPEAT BUTTON SC...

Page 126: ...8 folder layers A disc can support a maximum number of 100 folders and each folder can hold 255 playable files The specifications for compatible MP3 file are Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG1 1...

Page 127: ...DE button while playing a disc additional information track album artist etc may be displayed To Change or Select Tracks Files On EX and SC models Use the SEEK SKIP button while a disc is playing to s...

Page 128: ...T in the display The system continuously replays the current folder Press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds to turn it off RANDOM Random within a Disc This feature plays the tracks all files in ea...

Page 129: ...rst file in each folder for 10 seconds When it plays a file you want to continue listening to press the SCAN button again Pressing either side of the SEEK SKIP button or selecting a different folder w...

Page 130: ...sired discs in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit To select the disc changer press the CD TAPE button The disc and track numbers wi...

Page 131: ...R High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal HOT FORMAT Track File format not supported Current track will be skipped The next supported track or file plays automatically D...

Page 132: ...not scratched or damaged For more information see page 184 NO No disc in the magazine Insert disc ERR Mechanical error Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc Check the disc for damage or deforma...

Page 133: ...tion section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system and the Navigation System Manual for complete details Playing the FM AM Radio AUTO SELECT ICON AM FM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTT...

Page 134: ...the desired band icon FM1 FM2 AM XM1 or XM2 On the FM band STEREO will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo Stereo reproduction on AM is not available For information on XM Radio see...

Page 135: ...stations each 2 Use the tune seek or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station 3 Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six st...

Page 136: ...age 186 Adjusting the Sound You can adjust the sound on the navigation screen To adjust the sound push the AUDIO button then enter the sound grid by touching the SOUND icon on the display BASS Adjusts...

Page 137: ...oud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose Hi You can also select the icon with the joystick Move it up and down to move the highlighting and scroll through lists Select the icon then mo...

Page 138: ...R VOLUME KNOB AM FM BUTTON CD XM XM RADIO BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK CHANNEL INDICATOR TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS XM RADIO ICON MODE ICON Playing the XM Radio Models with navigation system...

Page 139: ...you listened to will show in the display You can also change to the XM Radio while you are listening to an FM station AM station disc pc card etc by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on the audio display Y...

Page 140: ...tegory are scanned To activate scan press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the screen The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds then selects the next channel When you...

Page 141: ...a Channel from List You can also select a desired channel from the list shown on the screen Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display on the navigation screen Touch the CHANNEL LIST ic...

Page 142: ...ncryption code is fully updated Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL The signal is currently too weak Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings and with an unobstructed vie...

Page 143: ...metropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the...

Page 144: ...he equipment Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio Wi...

Page 145: ...em is activated you ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request If the service has...

Page 146: ...JOYSTICK RPT REPEAT BUTTON CD ICON RDM RANDOM BUTTON OPEN BUTTON CD XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR REWIND BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON Playing a Disc Models with nav...

Page 147: ...u can choose the format to listen by pressing and holding CD XM button until you hear a beep Video CDs and DVDs do not work in this unit The specifications for compatible MP3 files are Sampling freque...

Page 148: ...slot The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way and begin to play it To return the screen to the upright position press the CLOSE button on the edge of the screen panel Do not use the folded...

Page 149: ...ded with text data it will not be displayed To Change or Select Tracks Files You can use the preset buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks files in MP3 or WMA mode Each p...

Page 150: ...e current folder Press the RPT button again to turn it off Pressing the RDM button or selecting a different folder with the TUNE bar also turns off folder repeat TRACK RANDOM Random within a disc fold...

Page 151: ...older scan press and hold the SCAN button You will see FOLDER SCAN in the display The system plays the first file in each folder for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system then plays the first...

Page 152: ...joystick move it in the appropriate direction then press ENT Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pres...

Page 153: ...ve When you turn the system back on the disc will begin playing where it left off Removing a Disc To remove a disc from the audio unit fold back the screen by pressing the OPEN button see page 142 Pre...

Page 154: ...or message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution FOCUS Error Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check if it is inserted correctly i...

Page 155: ...BUTTON CD XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON RPT REPEAT BUTTON RDM RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON CONTINUED Playing a PC...

Page 156: ...ed Some memory cards will not work in this unit NOTE When you insert a PC card into the slot make sure you put it in straight If you cannot insert it remove it and insert again Do not keep PC cards in...

Page 157: ...folds back and the PC card slot appears Insert a PC card straight into the slot The drive will read the PC card and begin to play it Return the screen to the upright position by pressing the CLOSE but...

Page 158: ...t mode plays tracks in alphabetical order by artist and song title Album mode plays albums folders in alphabetical order If play mode information was not included in the tracks when they were added to...

Page 159: ...the appropriate icon or move the joystick then press the ENT After you select the play mode the display changes to the selectable playing menu If you select Continue playing the current song the syste...

Page 160: ...d up or down until the icon is highlighted then press the ENT on the top of the joystick to select the icon SKIP Each time you press and release preset 6 the player skips forward to the beginning of t...

Page 161: ...2 You will see TRACK RANDOM in the display Press the RDM button again to return to normal play FOLDER ARTIST ALBUM RANDOM This feature when activated plays all files in each folder artist album in ran...

Page 162: ...st folder artist album the system returns to normal play Pressing either of the SKIP buttons preset 5 or 6 selecting a different folder with the TUNE bar in FOLDER RANDOM mode or pressing the SCAN but...

Page 163: ...ghted in blue In artist mode the artist name is also displayed on the right side of each selectable icon Select the desired file In album mode the album name is also displayed on the right side of eac...

Page 164: ...audio mode display Song Search Function When you select Song Search from the track list display the song search menu appears You can then select any of three modes to search a file Title by Keyword A...

Page 165: ...characters touch the More icon The other character list will be shown After the system searches for a song a file list is displayed To scroll through the list touch the or icon on the side of the scre...

Page 166: ...aying touch the AUX icon If you turn the system off while a PC card is playing either with the power volume knob or by turning off the ignition switch the card will stay in the drive When you turn the...

Page 167: ...file s Check the files in the disc There is a possibility that the files have been damaged NO MUSIC It appears when the PC card is empty or there are no MP3 or WMA files in the PC card Save the MP3 o...

Page 168: ...ONTROL DISPLAY CD XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON iPod INDICATOR USB ICON RPT REPEAT BUTTON RDM RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON MAP BUTTON Playing an iPod...

Page 169: ...status bar appears on the bottom of the screen The audio system reads and plays sound files to be playable on the iPod The system cannot operate an iPod as a mass storage device The system will only p...

Page 170: ...DRM digital rights management files cannot be played If the system finds a DRM file the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE and then skips to the next file Connecting an iPod 1 Pull out the USB connector...

Page 171: ...our iPod model or firmware If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display check the connections and try to reconnect the iPod a few times If the audio system still does not recognize the i...

Page 172: ...t button s function is shown on the bottom of the screen SKIP Each time you press and release preset 6 the player skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release preset 5 to skip bac...

Page 173: ...To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To select a desired icon with the joystick move it in the appropriate direction then press ENT To Select a File from iPod Menu You can also se...

Page 174: ...o select a desired icon with the joystick move it in the appropriate direction then press ENT If you select ALL on either the artists or albums list all available files on the selected list are played...

Page 175: ...display To turn it off press and release the RPT button again Each time you press and release the RPT button the mode changes between track repeat and normal play Pressing either SKIP button changes...

Page 176: ...the audio unit press the CD XM button or touch the CD icon to play the disc If a PC card is in the audio unit Press the CD XM button or touch the CARD icon to play a PC card Press the CD XM button ag...

Page 177: ...iPod Error Messages If you see an error message in the screen see page 172 Playing an iPod Models with navigation system 171 Features...

Page 178: ...lution in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error message take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted NO SONG There is...

Page 179: ...DIO BUTTON MP3 INDICATOR USB ICON RPT REPEAT BUTTON RDM RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SOUND ICON TRACK LIST ICON CONTINUED Playing a USB Flash Memory Device M...

Page 180: ...your selection To select the USB mode without using the icon press the CD XM button repeatedly The status bar appears on the bottom of the screen The audio system reads and plays the audio files on th...

Page 181: ...ome time before they begin to play Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data Voice Control System You can select the AUX mo...

Page 182: ...ported standards MPEG4 AAC LC MPEG2 AAC LC Partition Top partition only Maximum layers 8 Even if recorded in MP3 WMA or AAC format a file with an unsupported version cannot be played If the system fin...

Page 183: ...and the audio display is selected on the screen by pressing the AUDIO button the AUX icon switches to the USB icon The display also shows the folder and file numbers and the elapsed time On the map s...

Page 184: ...to skip to the beginning of the previous file FF REW To move rapidly within a file press and hold preset 4 or preset 3 FOLDER SELECTION To select a different folder press and release either side of t...

Page 185: ...con on the side of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To select a desired icon with the joystick move it in the appropriate direction then press ENT Press the AUDIO bu...

Page 186: ...der repeat press and hold the RPT button preset 1 until you see FOLDER REPEAT in the display Press and release the button to turn off either repeat mode Pressing either side of the TUNE bar also turns...

Page 187: ...e AM FM button or touch the FM1 FM2 AM XM1 or XM2 icon If a disc is in the audio unit press the CD XM button or touch the CD icon to play the disc If a PC card is in the audio unit Press the CD XM but...

Page 188: ...e to your dealer Error Message Solution UNPLAYABLE FILE The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have been damaged UNSUPPO...

Page 189: ...out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges The small...

Page 190: ...dicated below it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right 1 Bubbled wrinkled labeled and excessively thick discs 2 Damaged discs 3 Poor quality...

Page 191: ...s Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip Recommended discs are printed with the following logo Audio unit may not play the following formats This audio unit cannot play a...

Page 192: ...tors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmospheric conditions A radio station s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter If you are li...

Page 193: ...be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a chan...

Page 194: ...If you lose the card you must obtain the code number from a dealer To do this you will need the system s serial number If your vehicle s battery is disconnected or goes dead or the radio fuse is remov...

Page 195: ...button If the displayed time is before the half hour pressing R sets the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour pressing R sets the clock forward to the beginnin...

Page 196: ...the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour For example 1 06 will reset to 1 00 1 53 will reset to 2 00 When you are finished press the CLOCK button again On vehicles with navigation system T...

Page 197: ...appear when cycling with the MODE button The CH button has two functions depending on whether you are listening to the radio or playing a disc If you are listening to the radio use the CH button to ch...

Page 198: ...h the USB adapter cable if equipped press and release the CH button to skip forward to the beginning of the next file Auxiliary Input Jack On EX and SC models Your vehicle has the auxiliary input jack...

Page 199: ...raveling on open highways in good weather Using Cruise Control 1 Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on The cruise control system can b...

Page 200: ...elerator pedal Accelerate to the desired cruising speed then press the SET DECEL button You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways NOTE If you need to decrease your speed quickly use...

Page 201: ...n you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake or clutch pedal the system will remember the previously set cruising speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h then press and relea...

Page 202: ...atching the lens when you clean it use a moist soft cloth When in reverse the touch screen and navigation system hard buttons are locked out except the ZOOM button Touching the or button allows you to...

Page 203: ...ion in this section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 198 Fuel Recommendation 198 Service Station Proce...

Page 204: ...e engine if you drive the vehicle at low engine speed below about 1 000 rpm in a higher gear To stop this raise the engine speed by shifting to a lower gear We recommend using quality gasoline contain...

Page 205: ...scapes Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door 4 Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank This leaves some room in the fuel tank fo...

Page 206: ...ood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated 3 Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the e...

Page 207: ...it is near or below the lower mark see Adding Engine Oil on page 251 Engine Coolant Check Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is...

Page 208: ...e of rural and interstate driving in a warmed up vehicle typical of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combin...

Page 209: ...derinflated tire increases rolling resistance which reduces fuel economy Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine increasing fuel consumption Keep your vehicle...

Page 210: ...s the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy Fuel economy may improve over...

Page 211: ...g accessories and modifications When properly installed cellular phones alarms two way radios and low powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle s computer controlled systems such as...

Page 212: ...to deploy Raising your vehicle with a non Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability Non Honda wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension compo...

Page 213: ...EX and SC models Cargo area including rear seats when they are folded down folded to the side or removed Seat back bungees EX model Roof rack if installed Center console SC model Cooler box EX model...

Page 214: ...rgo and accessories and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed Follow all lo...

Page 215: ...load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Example 1 Example 2 Example...

Page 216: ...If it is higher it could interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area placi...

Page 217: ...nch straps attached to the cargo hooks Seat Back Bungee On EX model The driver s seat back and left rear seat back are equipped with adjustable bungee cords to hold medium sized lightweight objects If...

Page 218: ...s designed to hold up to 50 lbs 23 kg of weight Your vehicle also has a grocery hook on each side panel in the cargo area They are designed to hold light items Heavy objects may damage the hook Make s...

Page 219: ...e monitoring system TPMS and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off highway Driving Guidelines 214 Preparing to Drive 215 Starting the Engine 216 Manual Transmission 217 Auto...

Page 220: ...t slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible Do not modify your vehicle in any way that would raise the center of gravity Do not car...

Page 221: ...you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the seat adjustment see page 83 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 93 7 Check the steering whee...

Page 222: ...nds before trying again The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the engine s fuel system is disabled For more information see page 76...

Page 223: ...e with the vehicle moving Push down the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so they won t gri...

Page 224: ...7 km h Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red zone If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out Thi...

Page 225: ...lever toward you You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK 0 or ACCESSORY I position To shift from Do this P to R Press the brake pedal and press the shift lever release bu...

Page 226: ...rk position if you need to leave your vehicle for any reason Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from neutral to another gear Drive D Use this position for your normal driving...

Page 227: ...transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red z...

Page 228: ...you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to neutral 6 Remove the key from the shift lock release slot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the co...

Page 229: ...cargo area or take them with you Lock the doors and the hatch with the key Never park over dry leaves tall grass or other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these ma...

Page 230: ...e confusing drivers behind you Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot off...

Page 231: ...onic brake distribution EBD system which is part of the ABS also balances the front to rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading You should never pump the brake pedal Let the ABS work for...

Page 232: ...se the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control The VSA indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it...

Page 233: ...card If you think you can safely drive a short distance to a service station proceed slowly and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on the driver s doorjamb If the tire is flat or if th...

Page 234: ...m If this happens the system will shut off and no longer monitor tire pressures Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible When you restart the vehicle with the compact spare tire the...

Page 235: ...s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause un...

Page 236: ...s off the VSA OFF indicator comes on as a reminder Vehicle Stability Assist VSA System Indicator When VSA activates you will see the VSA system indicator blink If this indicator comes on while driving...

Page 237: ...d off press and hold it until you hear a beep When VSA is off the VSA OFF indicator comes on as a reminder Press and hold the switch again It turns the system back on VSA is turned on every time you s...

Page 238: ...section on page 238 if you plan to tow off paved surfaces Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Check t...

Page 239: ...weight of the vehicle axles is 2 300 lbs 1 045 kg on the front axle 2 205 lbs 1 000 kg on the rear axle Checking Loads The best way to confirm that all loads are within limits is to check them at a p...

Page 240: ...to the trailer and hitch and that they cross under the tongue and can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily but do not let the chains...

Page 241: ...uitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle s electrical system and affect your vehicle warranty Additional Towing Equipme...

Page 242: ...nflated as recommended by the trailer maker Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight length and height of a trailer will affect your vehicle s handling and performance so driving with a trailer...

Page 243: ...shift down to second gear Do not ride the brakes and remember it will take longer to slow down and stop when towing a trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by...

Page 244: ...ted with your vehicle before you leave the pavement Improperly operating this vehicle on or off pavement can cause an accident or rollover in which you and your passengers could be seriously injured o...

Page 245: ...traction to get underway and you may dig yourself a hole Starting with the shift lever in second 2 gear will help you have a smoother start on snow or ice Keep in mind that you will usually need more...

Page 246: ...where you could get stuck If you do happen to get stuck because of inclement weather or other conditions choose a safe and appropriate course of action You should never use a jack to try getting unst...

Page 247: ...the service manual See page 325 for information on how to obtain a copy or see your dealer Maintenance Safety 242 Maintenance Minder 243 Fluid Locations 250 Adding Engine Oil 251 Changing the Engine...

Page 248: ...correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner s manual Potent...

Page 249: ...as a percentage Engine Oil Life Display To see the current engine oil life turn the ignition switch to the ON II position then press and release the select reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil l...

Page 250: ...e will be displayed above the OIL LIFE message The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicator reminds you that the time is coming soon to take your vehicle in for the required maintenance When the remaining...

Page 251: ...as soon as possible When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent the engine oil life indicator will blink The display comes on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The main...

Page 252: ...displayed on the information display are in code For an explanation of these maintenance codes see page 249 Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing t...

Page 253: ...Precautions If you have the required service done but do not reset the display or reset the display without doing the service the system will not show the proper maintenance intervals This can lead t...

Page 254: ...r individual using parts that are certified to EPA standards According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties...

Page 255: ...y Symbol Maintenance Sub Items 1 Rotate tires 2 Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions replace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily...

Page 256: ...Orange tab POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap WASHER FLUID Blue cap ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID Gray cap CLUTCH FLUID Manual transmission only Gray cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DI...

Page 257: ...a premium grade 5W 20 detergent oil displaying the API certification seal This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute s latest requirements Hon...

Page 258: ...on the information display The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from und...

Page 259: ...Engine oil change capacity including filter 4 4 US qt 4 2 L 7 Replace the engine oil fill cap Start the engine The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds If it does not turn off the en...

Page 260: ...ilicate coolant as a temporary replacement Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling sy...

Page 261: ...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 a...

Page 262: ...can damage the windshield washer pump Use only commercially available windshield washer fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature 1 Park...

Page 263: ...use of transmission fluid other than Honda Genuine ATF Z1 is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty 6 Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the illust...

Page 264: ...rear differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations shown on the maintenance minder display Have your dealer replace the rear differentia...

Page 265: ...on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark your brake system needs attention Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads Clutch Fluid On vehicles with manua...

Page 266: ...the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system Check the fluid level frequently and have the syst...

Page 267: ...headlight bulbs Handle it by its steel base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Halogen headlight...

Page 268: ...o 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 is marked 7 Push the electrical connector onto the new...

Page 269: ...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 b...

Page 270: ...ctor from the inner fender 3 Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the holding clip from the inner fender 4 Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender 5 Remove the socket from the turn signal...

Page 271: ...t 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...

Page 272: ...3 Remove the socket by turning it one 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...

Page 273: ...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...

Page 274: ...nd 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 retra...

Page 275: ...ormation display It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air or if the flow from the heating and cooling s...

Page 276: ...abs come out of the holder 4 Examine the new wiper blades If they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install...

Page 277: ...w to take care of your tires and what to do when they need to be replaced Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Fo...

Page 278: ...40 kPa 0 3 to 0 4 kgf cm2 higher than the cold readings This is normal Do not let air out to match the recommended cold air pressure The tire will be underinflated You should get your own tire pressur...

Page 279: ...the tire A tire this worn gives very little traction on wet roads You should replace the tire if you can see three or more tread wear indicators Tire Service Life The service life of your tires is dep...

Page 280: ...e maintenance messages displayed on the information display Move the tires to the positions shown in the illustration each time they are rotated If you purchase directional tires rotate only front to...

Page 281: ...Tire Specifications Wheels On all models except SC 16 x 6 1 2JJ On SC model 18 x 7JJ Tires On all models except SC P215 70R16 99S On SC model P225 55R18 97H See page 311 for DOT tire quality grading i...

Page 282: ...f they are hitting any part of the vehicle On SC model Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below made by Security Chain Company SCC Cable...

Page 283: ...he battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last If your vehicle s battery is discon...

Page 284: ...dry the exterior completely Clean the interior Make sure the carpeting floor mats etc are completely dry Leave the parking brake off Put the transmission in reverse manual or Park automatic Block the...

Page 285: ...cotton Non porous materials such as plastic sheeting trap moisture which can damage the paint If possible periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature the cooling fans cycl...

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Page 287: ...e able to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 282 Changing a Flat Tire 283 If the Engine Won t Start 289 Jump Starting 291 If the En...

Page 288: ...re tire Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it is the same make and model The low tire pressure indicator comes on and stays on after you replace the flat tire with the compac...

Page 289: ...is supported only by the jack 1 Park the vehicle on firm level and non slippery ground Put the transmission in Park automatic or reverse manual Apply the parking brake If you are towing a trailer unhi...

Page 290: ...loor 6 Unscrew the wing bolt and take the 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 fiv...

Page 291: ...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 the ground 11 Remove the wheel nuts then...

Page 292: ...y dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving 13 Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighten...

Page 293: ...s end bracket to lock it in place Store the tools 17 Remove the center cap if equipped from the flat tire and store it in the spare tire well Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and cou...

Page 294: ...gn the center of the flat tire with the hole in the cargo area floor Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt turn it over and put it back on the bolt 22 Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bol...

Page 295: ...the starter will not operate With an automatic transmission the shift lever must be in Park or neutral Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Turn on the headlights and check their brightness...

Page 296: ...system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly see page 60 Are you using the proper starting procedure Refer to Starting the Engine on page 216 Do you have fuel Check the fuel gauge the lo...

Page 297: ...ndition of the battery In very cold weather check the condition of the electrolyte If it seems slushy or frozen do not try jump starting until it thaws If a battery sits in extreme cold the electrolyt...

Page 298: ...is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your vehicle If the starter motor still operates slowly check that the jumper cables have good metal to me...

Page 299: ...m is coming out 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral manual or Park automatic and set the parking brake Turn off all the accessories and turn on the hazard lights 2 If...

Page 300: ...down before removing the radiator cap 8 Using gloves or a large heavy cloth turn the radiator cap counterclockwise without pushing down to the first stop After the pressure releases push down on the c...

Page 301: ...her driving maneuvers 3 If necessary add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick see page 251 4 Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator If it does not go out within...

Page 302: ...controls and engine Those repairs may not be covered by your vehicle s warranties If your vehicle has an automatic transmission the malfunction indicator lamp may also come on with the D indicator Re...

Page 303: ...l does not feel normal you should take immediate action A problem in one part of the system s dual circuit design will still give you braking at two wheels You will feel the brake pedal go down much f...

Page 304: ...If something electrical in your vehicle stops working check for a blown fuse first Determine from the chart on pages 301 and 302 or the diagram on the fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that dev...

Page 305: ...k the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided in the under hood fuse box 5 Look for a blown wire insid...

Page 306: ...t fuse with the proper rating for the circuit install one with a lower rating 6 If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in a short time there is probably a serious electrical problem in your...

Page 307: ...Wiper 10 7 5 A Meter 11 Not Used No Amps Circuits Protected 12 7 5 A Daytime Running Lights 13 10 A SRS 14 10 A Remote Control Mirrors 15 20 A LAF Heater 16 15 A Ignition Relay 17 15 A Fuel Pump 18 15...

Page 308: ...No Amps Circuits Protected 7 15 A Horn Stop 8 15 A DBW 9 10 A Back Up 10 30 A VSA Motor 11 20 A Rear Defroster 12 40 A Heater Motor No Amps Circuits Protected 13 40 A Power Window Main 14 40 A Option...

Page 309: ...h flat bed equipment The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck Any other method of towing will damage the drive system When you contact the towing agency inform them a flat bed is req...

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Page 311: ...ality Grading U S Vehicles 311 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 311 Treadwear 311 Traction 311 Temperature 312 Tire Labeling 313 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 314 Emiss...

Page 312: ...hicle The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label a...

Page 313: ...is stamped into the engine block The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Identification Numbers 307 Tech...

Page 314: ...1 587 mm 3 Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb front edge of rear door Seating Capacities Total 4 Front 2 Rear 2 Engine Type Water cooled...

Page 315: ...ic transmission fluid Change 4WD 2 6 US qt 2 5 L 2WD 2 7 US qt 2 6 L Total 4WD 7 6 US qt 7 2 L 2WD 7 4 US qt 7 0 L Manual transmission fluid Change 2 0 US qt 1 9 L Total 4WD 2 4 US qt 2 3 L 2WD 2 3 US...

Page 316: ...Spotlights 12 V 8 W 2 3 Cargo area light 12 V 8 W High mount brake light 12 V 21 W Battery Capacity 12 V 47 AH 20 HR 12 V 38 AH 5 HR Fuses Interior See page 301 or the fuse label attached to the insid...

Page 317: ...example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their u...

Page 318: ...sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher lev...

Page 319: ...99 Load index a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry S Speed symbol an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating Tire Identification Number TIN The tire iden...

Page 320: ...tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety fe...

Page 321: ...when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale which displays the symbol TPMS when illuminated When the malfunction indicator is illuminate...

Page 322: ...as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses th...

Page 323: ...en controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Three...

Page 324: ...ombustible materials that come near it Park your vehicle away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your...

Page 325: ...hicle retested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following 1 Make sure the fuel tank is nearly but not completely full around 3 4 2 Make sure t...

Page 326: ...ou cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds 8 Then drive in city suburban traffic...

Page 327: ...Customer Service Information 322 Warranty Coverages 323 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 324 Authorized Manuals 325 Warranty and Customer Relations 321 Warranty and Customer Relations...

Page 328: ...2N 7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance California 90501 2746 Tel 800 999 1009 Canadian Owners CUSTOMER RELATIONS Honda Canada Inc 715 Milner Avenue Toronto ON M1B 2K8 Tel 1 888 9 HONDA 9 Fax Toll fre...

Page 329: ...pecified time period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Honda accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please...

Page 330: ...defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Honda Motor Co Inc To co...

Page 331: ...V800 2009 Honda Element Navigation System Owner s Manual 31SCVM40 2009 Honda Element Honda Service History 31SCVQ60 2009 Honda Element Quick Start Guide HON R Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Ye...

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Page 333: ...elease 221 Automatic Transmission Fluid 256 Auxiliary Input Jack 192 B Battery Charging System Indicator 58 295 Jump Starting 291 Maintenance 277 Specifications 310 Before Driving 197 Belts Seat 8 18...

Page 334: ...n 41 Tethers 48 Warning Labels 37 Where Should a Child Sit 36 Child Seats 35 42 LATCH Anchorage Points 44 Tether Anchorage Points 48 Cleaning the Seat Belts 268 Clock 189 Clutch Fluid 258 Code Audio S...

Page 335: ...System Indicator 58 295 Checking the Fuses 298 Driving with a Flat Tire 282 Hazard Warning Flashers 73 Jump Starting 291 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 58 295 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 58 296 Overheated...

Page 336: ...he 199 Fuel Economy 202 Fuses Checking the 298 G Gas Mileage Improving 202 Gasohol 198 Gasoline 198 Gauge 64 66 Low Fuel Indicator 61 Octane Requirement 198 Tank Refueling 199 Gas Station Procedures 1...

Page 337: ...ce Minder 59 243 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 58 296 Passenger Airbag Off 32 Seat Belt Reminder 18 58 Side Airbag Off 32 59 SRS 31 59 TPMS 63 228 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 60 VSA OFF 62 VSA System...

Page 338: ...ety 242 Schedule 249 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 296 Manual Transmission 217 Checking Fluid Level 257 Shifting 217 Manual Transmission Fluid 257 Meters Gauges 64 Methanol in Gasoline 198 Mirrors Adjust...

Page 339: ...40 Protecting Larger Children 49 Protecting Small Children 41 Using Child Seats with Tethers 48 Using LATCH 44 R Radiator Overheating 293 Radio CD Sound System 109 Radio Theft Protection 188 Readines...

Page 340: ...ce Intervals 243 Service Manual U S only 325 Service Station Procedures 199 Setting the Clock 189 Shifting the Automatic Transmission 219 Shift Lever Position Indicators 219 Shift Lock Release 221 Sid...

Page 341: ...iptions DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 311 Emissions Control Systems 316 Three Way Catalytic Converter 318 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 314 Temperature Gaug...

Page 342: ...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 Electr...

Page 343: ...Wipers Windshield Changing Blades 269 Operation 70 Worn Tires 273 Wrecker Emergency Towing 303 X XM Radio 113 132 Index XI INDEX...

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Page 346: ...ity including differential 2 0 US qt 1 9 L 4WD models only Rear Differential Fluid Honda Dual Pump Fluid II Do not use ATF Capacity 1 1 US qt 1 0 L Power Steering Fluid Honda Power Steering Fluid pref...

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