2003 HONDA ELEMENT light

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).66
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols111
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

Your vehicle has one or two
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have a
f ront accessory power socket on the
dashboard above the glove box.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover.The EX model has another
accessory power socket in the cargo
area on the right side.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). To power an accessory, the
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
They will not power an automotive
type cigarette lighter element.
When both sockets are being used,
the combined power rating of each
accessory should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).
On EX models
A ccessory Power Socket s
Inst rument s and Cont rols113

If you leave any door open with the
keynotintheignitionswitch,the
ceiling light will go of f af ter three
minutes.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light f ades out in about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. Af ter all
doors are closed tightly, the light
f ades out in about 30 seconds. In the
ON position, the ceiling light stays
on continuously. The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key, the lock tab on the driver’s door,
or the master door lock switch. Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
On EX models
Ceiling L ight Spotlights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols114
ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED

The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver’s door,
and f ades out about 30 seconds af ter
you close the door.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the light comes on
when you open the hatch. In the ON
position, the light stays on
continuously. Cargo A rea L ight
Ignition Switch L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols115
ON
OFF IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
HATCH ACTIVATED

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Heating and Cooling .118
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What Each Control Does . 118
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How to Use the System . 121
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To Turn Everything Of f . 125
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Audio System .126
Audio System ..........
(Canadian DX model) . 126
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 126
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Operating the Radio . 126
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Adjusting the Sound . 129
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Digital Clock .130
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Audio System Lighting . 132
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Operating the CD Player . 132
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Operating the CD Changer . 134
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CD Player Error Indications . 135
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .136 ...........
Audio System (EX model) . 137
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 137
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Operating the Radio . 138
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Adjusting the Sound . 141
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Digital Clock .142
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Audio System Lighting . 143
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Radio Frequencies . 143
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Radio Reception .143
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Operating the CD Player . 145
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Operating the CD Changer . 147
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CD Player Error Indications . 148
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .149
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Protecting Compact Discs . 150
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 151
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Thef t Protection .152
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Cruise Control .153
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures117

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).Use the MODE control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on. 81
On U.S. EX models, and Canadian DXand EX models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dials
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger ButtonMode Control Dial
118
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON

Set the mode control dial to MAX
A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects and
switches to Recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
EX models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
122
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL
DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON MAX A/C
POSITION

For inf ormation, see page .
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
With the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert
the disc into the CD slot. Push the
disc in half way, the drive will pull it
in the rest of the way and begin to
play. The number of the track that is
playing is shown in the display.You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. Play
only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
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143
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Audio System
Radio Frequencies and Reception
A udio System L ighting
Operating the CD Player
132
EJECT BUTTON
CD SLOT
CD BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR A.SEL/RDM BUTTON
RAMDOM INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR