2004 HONDA ELEMENT Owners Manual

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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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.190
Temperature Gauge
Gauges
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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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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low
HI High
Windshield Washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated.
The wipers operate every
f ew seconds.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate clockwise to turn the rear
window wiper ON.
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever.
Rotate counterclockwise to spray
the window washer only.
1.2.3.4.5.6.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Windshield Wiper
MIST
OFF INT LO HIRear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Washer
Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
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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.
1.2.3.4.5.6. 56
Canadian models only
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signal and Headlights
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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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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.Push the lever under the lef t side
of the steering column all the way
down.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
1. 2. 3. 4.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 16
Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols64
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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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
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KEY
NUMBERTAGMASTER
KEYS
(Black) VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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