2004 HONDA ELEMENT change time

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice). Pref erably do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months maintenance
schedule (Normal Conditions) as
soon as you take it out of storage
(see page ). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage. 152
Maint enance
Vehicle Storage
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 101
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CD Changer . 100
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CD Error Message . 102
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CD Changer Error Message . 103
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CD Player . 100
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Ceiling Pocket . 86
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Certif ication Label . 202
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Chains, . 176
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Changing a Flat Tire . 181
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Changing Oil . 158
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How to . 158
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When to . 149
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 192
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Child Seats . 37
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Important Saf ety Reminder . 29
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Inf ants . 34
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Large Children . 44
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LATCH . 37
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Lower Anchors . 39
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Risks with Airbags . 30
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Small Children . 36
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Tethers . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43 ............
Where Should Child Sit? . 30
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 165
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Clock . 105
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Clock, Setting the . 105
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Clutch Fluid . 164
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CO in the Exhaust . 211
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
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Compact Spare . 180
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Consumer Inf ormation . 214
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 160
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Checking . 113
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Proper Solution . 160
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 209
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 107
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Customer Service Of f ice . 214
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 52 Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 56
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Dead Battery . 188
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 216
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Def og and Def rost . 91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 63
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions . 204
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 162
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Engine Oil . 113
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Directional Signals . 62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 133
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Disposal of Used Oil . 159
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 70
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Power Door Locks . 70
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 125
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Driving . 121
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Economy . 114
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Driving Guidelines . 122
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
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Vehicle Dimensions . 204
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 202 .............................
Vehicle Storage . 178
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Ventilation . 92
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VIN . 202
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Viscosity, Oil . 157
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 179
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Unleaded Gasoline . 110
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 159 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 49
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Warranty Coverages . 215
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 161
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Operation . 61
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 64
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Wrench . 183
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 81
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Rear, Def ogger . 63
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 61
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 161
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 171
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Time, Setting the . 105
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Tire Chains . 176
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 181
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Tire Inf ormation . 208
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Tires . 172
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Air Pressure . 173
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Checking Wear . 174
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Compact Spare . 180
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Inf lation . 172
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Inspection . 174
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Maintenance . 174
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Replacing . 175
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Rotating . 175
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Snow . 176
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Specif ications . 205
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Tire Chains . 176
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Tools, Tire Changing . 181
Towing
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A Trailer . 135
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Behind a Motorhome . 141
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Emergency . 195
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Equipment And Accessories . 137
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Weight Limit . 135
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Trailer Loading . 136
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Trailer Towing Tips . 139 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 162
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 163
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Fluid Selection . 162, 163
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Identif ication Number . 202
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Shif ting the Automatic . 127
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Shif ting the Manual . 125
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Treadwear . 206
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Trip Meter . 58
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Turn Signals . 62
Index
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