2003 HONDA ELEMENT lock

Adjust the f ront seats f orward as
f ar as they will go. Pull up the seat-
back angle adjustment lever and
pivot the seat-back backward.
Release the lever when the seat-
back is level with the rear seat
cushion.Move the f ront seat backward
until it touches the rear seat.
Adjust the rear seat-back to the
desired position.
Reverse this procedure to return the
f ront and rear seats to the upright
position. Make sure you install the
head restraints and the seats are
locked securely bef ore driving.
When you return the seat-back to
the upright position, hold the seat-
back to keep it f rom going up too
quickly.
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3.4.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols98
SLIDE BAR SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Fold down the seat support.
A fastening strap is attached to the
inside of the seat cushion. While
pushing the seat up and toward
thesidewall,hookthefastening
straptothegrabrail. Reverse this procedure to return the
rear seat to the upright position.
When not in use, store the fastening
strap hook in the f abric pocket on
the bottom of the seat cushion.
Make sure the seat is locked
securely.
4. 5.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols100
GRAB RAIL
FASTENING STRAP SEAT SUPPORT

Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
To remove a seat:Pull the seat-back adjustment
strap at the inside edge of the seat
cushion and push the seat-back
backward until seat cushion and
seat-back are level. Remove the cover between the
seat cushion and the side wall by
pulling the tab and pulling the
cover straight up.
Pull the release strap on the seat
support to unlock the seat support.
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2.
CONT INUED
Removing the Rear Seats
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols101
SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP
RELEASE STRAP COVERTAB

Reverse this procedure to reinstall
the seat. Make sure the seat is
securely locked.
Push the lock lever f orward to
unlock the seat. Hold the steel handle next to the
lock lever and the holding strap at
the outside edge of the seat
cushion, and remove the entire
seat by pulling it up and backward.Always remove an unsecured seat
f rom the vehicle bef ore driving. A
seat that is not locked in place could
be thrown about and cause injury in
a sudden stop or crash.
4. 5.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols102
LOCK LEVER STEEL HANDLE
HANDLE STRAP

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction will be disabled. The
power window system needs to be
reset af ter reconnecting the battery
or installing the f use. You should do
the f ollowing.Start the engine. Push down on
the driver’s window switch until
the window is f ully open.
Pull back on the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by a Honda dealer.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. If the driver’s window runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
To open a rear window, pull the lever
towards you, then push it out until it
locks. To close the rear window pull
the lever towards you, then push it
back. Make sure the window is f ully
closed and locked.
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2.
Auto Reverse
Rear Windows
Power Windows, Rear Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols105

Your vehicle’s skylight can be
removed (see page ). You can
also lif t up the rear of the skylight
f or ventilation.
To lif t up the rear of the skylight,
pull down the lever to unlock the
skylight, then push it up until the
skylight is locked in the tilt-up
position.To close the skylight, pull down the
lever to unlock the skylight, then
push it back in place. Make sure the
skylight is f ully closed and locked.
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On 4WD models only
Skylight
Inst rument s and Cont rols107
If you try to tilt up the skylight in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage it.
Bef ore lif ting the skylight, make sure
the roof of the vehicle is dry. Rain or
remaining water af ter car-washing may
get into the f rame of the skylight. In
winter, remove the buildup of snow on
the roof .

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