2003 HONDA ELEMENT tire pressure

CONT INUED
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Power Door Locks .87
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .176
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Drive Belt .248
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Driving .171
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Economy .164
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In Bad Weather .189
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In Foreign Countries . 312
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Driving Guidelines .172
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 246
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Economy, Fuel .164
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Emergencies on the Road . 275
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Battery, Jump Starting . 285
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Brake System Indicator . 294
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Changing a Flat Tire . 277
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Charging System Indicator . 291
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Checking the Fuses . 296
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 290
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 292
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Overheated Engine . 288
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Emergency Brake .111
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Emergency Flashers .81 ......................
Emergency Towing .301
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Emissions Controls .313
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Emissions Testing, State . 316
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 74
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Drive Belt .248
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177,182
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 292
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,290
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 221
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Overheating .288
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Specif ications .306
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Starting .174
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Ethanol in Gasoline .311
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 313
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Exhaust Fumes .60
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .21
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 268
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Fabric, Cleaning .271
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Fan, Interior .118 Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .117
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 159
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .236
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Dust and Pollen .246
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Oil .223
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 232
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Shif ting the .176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 81
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 277
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 231
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Brake .234
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Clutch .235
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Manual Transmission . 232
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Power Steering .235
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Rear Differential .233
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Windshield Washer . 230
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .143
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Folding Rear Seat .99
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 312
Index
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F
III

CONT INUED
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Interior Lights .114
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 279
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Jack, Tire .277
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Jump Starting .285
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Keys .83
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Maintenance .207
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 219
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Record .217-218
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .208
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Schedule .212-216
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,292
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 232
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Meters, Gauges .65, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 310........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Neutral Gear Position . 180
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New Vehicle Break-in . 158
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Normal Shif t Speeds .177
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 304
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 158
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Odometer .73
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Odometer, Trip .73
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Of f -Highway Guidelines . 200
Oil ........................
Change, How to .223
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Change, When to .212
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Checking Engine .162
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Pressure Indicator . 66,290
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .222
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 86
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Label, Certif ication .304
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Lane Change, Signaling . 77
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .258
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Indicator .65
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .77
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Load Limit .168
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 85Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 85
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Fuel Fill Door .159
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Glove Box .91
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Power Door .87
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Tailgate .90
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Low Coolant Level .163
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,290
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Lower Anchors .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 306
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Luggage .167
Index
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Î
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 168
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Vehicle Dimensions .306
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 304
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Vehicle Storage .266
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Ventilation .121
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VIN .304
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Vinyl Cleaning .271
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Viscosity, Oil .222
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Underside, Cleaning .273
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .275
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Unleaded Gasoline .158
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Upholstery Cleaning .271
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 224
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Tachometer .72
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .70
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Opening the .90
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 261
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 275
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Emissions Control Systems . 313
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Oxygenated Fuels .311
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .315
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Temperature Gauge .74
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection .152
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 315
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Time, Setting the . 130,142
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Tire Chains .255
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 277
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Tire Inf ormation .310
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Tires .249
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Air Pressure .249
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Checking Wear .251
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308......................................
Inf lation .249
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Inspection .251
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Maintenance .251
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Replacing .253
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Rotating .252
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Snow .254
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Specif ications .307
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Tire Chains .255
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Tools, Tire Changing . 277
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .191
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Behind a Motorhome . 198
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Emergency .301
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .231
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .232
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Fluid Selection . 231,232
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Identif ication Number . 304
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Shif ting the Automatic . 178
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Shif ting the Manual . 176
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Treadwear .308
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Trip Meter .73
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Turn Signals .77 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 61
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Warranty Coverages .321
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:SpareTirePressure:
15.9 US gal (60
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Capacity (including differential): 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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