2004 HONDA ELEMENT light

This shows the total distance your
vehicle has been driven. It measures
miles in U.S. models and kilometers
in the Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
This shows the number of miles (U.S.)
or kilometers (Canada) driven since
you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer by
pressing the Select/Reset button
repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset if
the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected.Odometer
Trip Meter Fuel Gauge
Gauges
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TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SELECT/RESET
BUTTON
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
A/T model is shown. HORN
(P.62)
(P.107) (P.64)(P.61)
(P.127)
(P.63)
(P.63)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols62
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Push the button next to the shift
levertoturnonthehazardwarning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Push the knob in the speedometer
repeatedly to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel lights. There
are six brightness levels. A segment
display shows the current brightness
level.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
CONT INUED
Instrument Panel Brightness
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols63
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
and hatch locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this number if you ever have to
get a lost key replaced. Use only
Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart. Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page for
an explanation of their operation.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys and Locks
65
KEY
NUMBERTAGMASTER
KEYS
(Black) VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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Press this button once to
lock both doors and hatch. Some
exterior lights will f lash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked. You cannot lock it
if any door is not f ully closed or key
is in the ignition switch. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door
and the hatch. If you do not open
either door or the hatch within 30
seconds, they will automatically
relock. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about one second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
On EX models
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK UNL OCK
PA NIC
Remote Transmitter Care
67
UNLOCK
BUTTON
LED LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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µ You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper. The shif t lever
must be in Park bef ore you can
remove the key from the ignition
switch.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
lights on the instrument panel come
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). L OCK (0) ST A RT (III)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols69
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
1. 2. 3.
If equipped
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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