2004 HONDA ELEMENT window

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLS
GAUGES
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
A/T model is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE
(P.70)
(P.81) (P.112) (P.82)
(P.53)
(P.58)
(P.90)(P.83)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
A/T model is shown. HORN
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT SHIFT LEVERAUDIO SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.62)
(P.107)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P.64) (P.63)
(P.127)
(P.63) (P.94)
(P.105)
(P.61)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side. High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
With the tailgate/hatch open, air
f low can pull exhaust gas into your
vehicle’s interior and create a
hazardous condition. If you must
drive with the tailgate/hatch open,
openallthewindowsandsetthe
heating and cooling system as shown
below. 1. 2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety48
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 52
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Gauges . 58
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Trip Meter . 58
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Odometer . 58
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Fuel Gauge . 58
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 60
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Wipers and Washers . 61
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Hazard Warning Button . 63
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Rear Window Def ogger . 63
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 64
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Keys and Locks . 65
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Immobilizer System . 66
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Remote Transmitter . 67
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Ignition Switch . 69
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Door Locks . 70
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Power Door Locks . 70
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Rear Doors . 70
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Hatch . 71
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Tailgate . 72
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Seats . 73
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Seat Adjustments . 73 Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment . 74
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FrontSeatArmrests .74
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Head Restraints . 75
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Rear Seat Access . 75
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Reclining the Front Seats . 76
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Folding the Rear Seats . 77
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Removing the Rear Seats . 79
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Power Windows . 81
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Mirrors . 82
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 82
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Rear Windows . 83
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Parking Brake . 83
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Skylight . 83
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Interior Convenience Items . 86
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Glove Box . 87
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Interior Lights . 88
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Ceiling Light . 88
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Cargo Area Light . 88
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Spotlights . 88
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Ignition Switch Light . 88
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols52
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
A/T model is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.70)
(P.81)
(P.112) (P.82)
(P.94)
(P.90)
(P.83)
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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 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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