2004 HONDA ELEMENT brake

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLS
GAUGES
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
A/T model is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE
(P.70)
(P.81) (P.112) (P.82)
(P.53)
(P.58)
(P.90)(P.83)
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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 . 52
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Gauges . 58
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Trip Meter . 58
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Odometer . 58
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Fuel Gauge . 58
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 60
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Wipers and Washers . 61
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Hazard Warning Button . 63
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Rear Window Def ogger . 63
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 64
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Keys and Locks . 65
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Immobilizer System . 66
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Remote Transmitter . 67
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Ignition Switch . 69
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Door Locks . 70
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Power Door Locks . 70
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Rear Doors . 70
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Hatch . 71
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Tailgate . 72
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Seats . 73
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Seat Adjustments . 73 Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment . 74
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FrontSeatArmrests .74
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Head Restraints . 75
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Rear Seat Access . 75
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Reclining the Front Seats . 76
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Folding the Rear Seats . 77
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Removing the Rear Seats . 79
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Power Windows . 81
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Mirrors . 82
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 82
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Rear Windows . 83
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Parking Brake . 83
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Skylight . 83
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Interior Convenience Items . 86
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Glove Box . 87
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Interior Lights . 88
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Ceiling Light . 88
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Cargo Area Light . 88
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Spotlights . 88
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Ignition Switch Light . 88
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
A/T model is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.70)
(P.81)
(P.112) (P.82)
(P.94)
(P.90)
(P.83)
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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TAILGATE AND HATCH
OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.54, 193)
(P.54, 192)
(P.54, 194)
(P.57) (P.54, 192) (P.55)(P.56)
(P.55)
(P.55)(P.57)
(P.57)
(P.55)
(P.56)
(P.56)
(P.54)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
is a reminder you and your
passengers to protect yourselves by
f astening you seat belts.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the indicator stays on until you do.
The indicator stays off if you fasten
your seat belt bef ore turning on the
ignition.
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192
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Instrument Panel
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system
or automatic seat belt tensioners.
For complete inf ormation, see page
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
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Optional on EX models EX models only
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Instrument Panel
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On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This comes on with the high beam
headlights. See page f or
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
Thiscomesonasareminderthat
you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe
cruise control. See page f or
inf ormation on operating the cruise
control.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. 167
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Canadian models only
On EX models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
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Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams To turn on, push
the lever f orward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will light (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Canadian models only
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signal and Headlights
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