2004 HONDA ELEMENT dashboard

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial to your pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not comeon.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
1.2.3.4. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures93
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You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press the R
(RESET) button to set the clock
back to the previous hour. If the
displayed time is af ter the half hour,
pressing R sets the clock f orward to
the beginning of the next hour.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
When you are f inished, press the
CLOCK button again.Your audio system will accept
auxiliary inputs f rom a portable
cassette player, CD changer, MP3
player, etc. To use the jack, turn
down the volume of the audio unit
and the portable unit. Then pivot the
cover up, plug in a mini-jack cable
between the portable unit and the
jack, and press the AUX button on
the audio unit.
An auxiliary input jack is located on
the dashboard next to the accessory
power socket.
On EX models
Setting the Clock, Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures106
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To Open the Hood:To Close the Hood:
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.Pull the support rod out of its clip
and insert the end into the hole in
the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Lif t it up slightly to remove the
support rod f rom the hole. Put the
support rod back into its holding clip.
Lower the hood to the fender, then
let it drop. Make sure it is securely
latched.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood. The hood latch
handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push
this handle up to release it. Lif t up
the hood.
1. 2.
3.
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
Opening and Closing the Hood
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LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
SUPPORT ROD
CLIP
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The Vehicle Identif ication Number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle f or warranty purposes. It is
also necessary f or licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
placetofindtheVINisonaplate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Youcanseeitbylookingthrough
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the driver’s doorjamb
(f ront edge of rear door), and is
stamped on the engine compartment
bulkhead. The VIN is also provided
in bar code on the Certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation202
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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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
tires
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