2006 HONDA ELEMENT parking brake

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.82)
(P.58)
(P.90)(P.83)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.53)
AIRBAGS
(P.11,23)
(P.139) (P.143)
(P.127)

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 .59
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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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Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHAUDIO SYSTEM
A/T model is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.70)
(P.81)
(P.82)
(P.94)
(P.90)
MIRROR CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE
(P.83)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.127) (P.120)
(P.120)

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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TAILGATE AND HATCH
OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.57)
(P.55)(P.
56)
(P.55)
(P.55)(P.57)
(P.57)
(P.55)
(P.56)
(P.56)
(P.54)
(P.54,
210)
(P.54, 209)
(P.54,
211)
(P.54,
209)
CHECK FUEL CAP
INDICATOR(P. 59)

The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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210
209
209 211
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
Whenyouturnonthehazard
warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.6 U.S. gal (6
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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120
Canadian models only
If equippedTurn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Push down on the
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 the ON (II)
position 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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5.
6. 56
Turn Signal
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights High Beams
(Canadian Models)
Turn Signal and Headlights
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To open a rear window, pull the lever
towards you, then push it out until it
locks. To close the rear window pull
the lever towards you, then push it
back. Make sure the window is f ully
closed and locked.Toliftuptherearoftheskylightfor
ventilation, pull down the lever to
unlock the skylight, then push it up
until the skylight is locked in the tilt-
up position.
To close the skylight, pull down the
lever to unlock the skylight, then
push it back in place. Make sure the
skylight is f ully closed and locked.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
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CONT INUED
If equipped
Rear Windows, Parking Brake, Skylight
Parking Brake
Rear Windows Skylight
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.