2004 HONDA ELEMENT dimensions

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 202
................................
Specif ications . 204
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 206
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading . 206
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Treadwear . 206
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Traction . 206
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Temperature . 207
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Tire Inf ormation . 208 .......................
Emissions Controls . 209
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The Clean Air Act . 209
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 209
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 209
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 209
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 210
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PGM-FI System . 210
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 210
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 210
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Replacement Parts . 210
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 211
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State Emissions Testing . 212
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
169.3 in (4,300 mm)
71.5 in (1,815 mm)
70.4 in (1,788 mm)
101.4 in (2,575 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
62.3 in (1,582 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
3.1 US qt (2.9
)
1.45 US gal (5.5
)
6.9 US qt (6.5
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.9 US gal (60
)
9.7 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
0.145 US gal (0.55
)4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.1 US qt (1.0)
2.4 US qt (2.3
)
2.3 US qt (2.2)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine oil
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb (front
edge of rear door).
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine Engine
coolant Automatic
transmission
fluid Manual
transmission
fluid Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
IZFR6K-11SKJ20DR-M11
Approx.
FrontRear
Change
Without filter
Total 1: 2:ChangeTotal
Change Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total
4WD
2WD
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2WD
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
NGK:
DENSO:
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 22
Including filter
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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
...................................
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
...
Charging System Indicator . 54, 192
............
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
........................................
Adding . 160
....................................
Checking . 113
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Proper Solution . 160
...................
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
.......................................
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
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 63
................
Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions . 204
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 162
..................................
Engine Oil . 113
..........................
Directional Signals . 62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 133
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Disposal of Used Oil . 159
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 70
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Power Door Locks . 70
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 125
...........................................
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
Index
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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
..................
Warranty Coverages . 215
Washers, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 161
.....................................
Operation . 61
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 64
............
Alignment and Balance . 174
......................................
Wrench . 183
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 81
...........................
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
...............................................
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
......................................
Inf lation . 172
..................................
Inspection . 174
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Maintenance . 174
...................................
Replacing . 175
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Rotating . 175
...........................................
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
.....................................
A Trailer . 135
...............
Behind a Motorhome . 141
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Emergency . 195
...
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
..................
Fluid Selection . 162, 163
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Identif ication Number . 202
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Shif ting the Automatic . 127
..................
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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