2005 HONDA ELEMENT interior lights

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 54
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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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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 59
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .60
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Windshield 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 .................................................
Seats .73
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Seat Adjustments .73
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
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 rols
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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. 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.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams Turning switch 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 from the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door. Push the lever back
untilyouhearaclicktoturnonthe
high beams. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
Pull the lever back again to low
beams.
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
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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6. 56
Turn Signal
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights High Beams
(Canadian Models)
Turn Signal and Headlights
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
f ades out in about 30 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the center
position, the light comes on when
you open the hatch.
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver’s door,
and f ades out about 30 seconds af ter
you close the door.
On EX models
Interior Lights
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Cargo Area Light
Ignition Switch L ight
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ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED

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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15 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Daytime running lights
ACG
Not Used 6
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12
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15
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20
21
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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
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
223
Air Conditioning
Lights
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16.9 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
4CP
8W
5W
18 W (21 CP)
21/5 W
21 W P215/70R16 99S1°50’
1°
0°13’
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
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34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
45 AH/20 HR
12 V
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
Capacity Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See page
215or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 216or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
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Gas Station Procedures . 124
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 141
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Manual Transmission . 139
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Glove Box .87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 179
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Hatch .71
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .179
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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High Beam Indicator . 56
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Reminder Beeper .62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 179
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Turning on .62
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Head Restraints .75
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Heating and Cooling .90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 138
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High-Low Beam Switch . 62
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 125..............................................
Horn .5,60
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Hydraulic Clutch .177
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 220
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .65
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Switch .69
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Timing Control System . 228
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Immobilizer System .66
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
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Lower Anchors .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 187
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Normal Driving .188
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Inside Mirror .82
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Inspection, Tire .189
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Interior Lights .88
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Introduction .i .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 199
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Jack, Tire .197
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Jump Starting .205
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Keys .65
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Label, Certif ication .220
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Lane Change, Signaling . 62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .179
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Indicator .53
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Parking .62
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Turn Signal .62
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Load Limits .131
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
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Fuel Fill Door .124
Index
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