2005 HONDA ELEMENT ABS

Open the hatch. Remove the light
assembly cover by pushing in on
the tabs on both sides and pulling
the cover down.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Put the cover back onto the light
assembly. Push it on until it locks
in place.
1.
2. 3.4.
5.
6.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
184

Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
If you are changing the rear wiper
blade, go to step 6.
Front:
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Rear:
Raise the wiper arm of f the hatch
glass and hold it.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
1.
3. 2.4.
Wiper Blades
186
LOCK TABBLADE
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage
the hood and the arms.

Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield or the hatch glass.To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
5.
6.
7.
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T ires
Inf lation Guidelines
Wiper Blades, Tires
Maint enance
187
REINFORCEMENTBLADE
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
T ire Rotation
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
190
Front
Front
(Non-directional Tires
and Wheels) (Directional Tires
and Wheels)

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
The interior f use box is underneath
the steering column. To remove the
f use box lid, turn the knobs
counterclockwise and pull the lid out
of its hinges.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two f use boxes. The under-hood f use
box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown. 1.
2.215 216
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
212
TAB
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
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1
2
3
4
5
15 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Daytime running lights
ACG
Not Used 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A Power Window Relay
AMP
Accessory, Radio
Rear Wiper
Meter
ABS
Daytime running lights
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
LAF Heater
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Front Accessory Power
Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
2: 1 : If equipped Canadian models
1
2 2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
215
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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No.Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan Motor
Hazard
IGP
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
ABS F/S
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
30 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
30 A
100 A 50 A
21 257.5A 30A
Fuse Locations
216
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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Accessories .128
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .69
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Additives, Engine Oil . 171
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
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Airbags, Additional Information . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Usage .91
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Air Pressure, Tires .188
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Normal Driving .188
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Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 148
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Operation .147 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 116
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
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Armrests, Front Seat .74
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Audio System .94
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 119
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Automatic Transmission . 141
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Capacity, Fluid .222
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Checking Fluid Level . 175
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Shif ting .141
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
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Shif t Lever Positions . 141
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
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Auxiliary Input Jack .112
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 209
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Jump Starting .205
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Maintenance .193
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Specif ications .223
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Bef ore Driving .121
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Belts, Seat .10, 20
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Beverage Holders .87 ...................................
Body Panels .178
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Booster Seats .45
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement .179
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Fluid .177
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Parking .83
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System Indicator . 54,211
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Wear Indicators .147
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Braking System .146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights .62
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .182
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Brake Lights .182
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Front Parking Lights . 180
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Front Side Marker Lights . 181
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Headlights .179
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Specif ications .223
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Turn Signal Lights . 180
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Bulbs, Halogen .179
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Bungee Cords .133
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