2003 HONDA ELEMENT interior lights

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Indicator Lights .65
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Gauges .72
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Speedometer .72 .................................
Tachometer .72
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
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Fuel Gauge .73
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Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
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Headlights .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
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Hazard Warning .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 82
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Keys and Locks .83
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Keys .83
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Immobilizer System . 84
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Ignition Switch .85
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Power Door Locks .87
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Rear Doors .88
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Hatch .89
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Tailgate .90
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Glove Box .91 .................................................
Seats .92
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Front Seat Adjustments . 92
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .93
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 93
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Head Restraints .94
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Rear Seat-back Adjustment . 96
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Reclining the Front Seats . 97
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Folding the Rear Seats . 99
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Removing the Rear Seats . 101
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Power Windows .103
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Rear Windows .105
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Mirrors .106
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 106
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Skylight .107
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Beverage Holders .110
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Parking Brake .111
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Ceiling Pocket .112
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Coin Tray .112
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Accessory Power Sockets . 113
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Interior Lights .114
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Ceiling Light .114
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Spotlights .114
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Cargo Area Light .115
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Ignition Switch Light . 115
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

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

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
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FAN CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON

Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Although the ceiling light, cargo area
light, and spotlights come apart the
same way, they do not use the same
type of bulbs.
Ceiling light:Pry on the rear edge of the lens
near both sides.
Spotlights: Pry on the rear edge of the lens in
the middle.
Cargo area light: Pryonthefrontedgeof thelens
near both sides.
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Replacing Interior L ight Bulbs
Lights
Maint enance264
CEILING LIGHT
SPOTLIGHTS

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Amps. Circuits ProtectedAmps. Circuits Protected
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3
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5 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
Accessory Power Socket
Daytime running lights
ACG
Not Used 7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A Power Window Relay
AMP
Accessory, Radio
Rear Wiper
Meter
ABS
Daytime running lights
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
LAF Heater
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
: On Canadian models
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed299
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation307
Air Conditioning
Tires Alignment Fuses
Battery Lights HFC-134a (R-134a)
16.9 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
4CP
8W
5W
18 W (21 CP)
21/5 W
21 W
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
P215/70R16 99S
Size
Pressure Toe-in
Camber
Caster 1°50’1°
0°13’
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
Interior
Under-hood
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
Capacity See page
299or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 300or the fuse box
cover.
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
45 AH/20 HR
12 V Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 291
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Jump Starting .285
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Maintenance .240
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Specif ications .307
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Bef ore Driving .157
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Belts,Seat .8,50
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Beverage Holders .110
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Body Repairs .274 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 186
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Break-in, New Linings . 158
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Bulb Replacement .261
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Fluid .234
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Parking .111
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System Indicator . 66,294
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Wear Indicators .185
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Braking System .185
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 158
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .76
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .261
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Brake Lights .261
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Cargo Area Light .265
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Ceiling Light .264
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Front Parking Lights . 259
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Front Side Marker Lights . 260
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Headlights .258
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High-mount Brake Light . 263
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Interior Lights .264
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License Plate Lights . 262
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Accessories and Modif ications . 165
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Accessories .165
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Additional Safety Precautions . 166
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Modif ications .166
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 113
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Additives, Engine Oil . 222
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
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Air Cleaner Element .236
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Air Conditioning System . 118
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Maintenance .245
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Usage .118
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Air Outlets (Vents) .120
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Air Pressure, Tires .249
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Normal Driving .250
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Alcohol in Gasoline .311
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Antif reeze .225
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 188
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Operation .186
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 152
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .85 ..........................
Appearance Care .267
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Armrest, Driver’s Seat . 93
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Audio System .126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
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Automatic Speed Control . 153
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .306
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Checking Fluid Level . 231
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Shif ting .179
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 183
Index
A
B
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