2006 HONDA ELEMENT steering wheel adjustment

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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
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 AUDIO SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.64) (P.63)
(P.63)
(P.94)
(P.61)
(P.62)
(P.117)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P.120)
(P.120)

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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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
60
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HORN
(P.62)
(P.64)(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.63)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
A/T model is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.120)
(P.120)(P.143)

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving. Push the lever under the lef t side
of the steering column all the way
down.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:
Move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges and the
indicators.
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2. 3.
4.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).Make sure the doors, hatch, and
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
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3.
4. 5.
6.
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8.
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10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Sound System .94
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Spare Tire .196
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Inf lating .196
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Specif ications .223
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Specif ications Charts .222
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Speed Control .120
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
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Additional Safety Precautions .29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works .27
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .27,55
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START (Ignition Key Position) .69
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State Emissions Testing .230
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Starting the Engine .140
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .140
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With a Dead Battery .205
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .207
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .64 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock .69
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Stereo Sound System .94
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Storing Your Vehicle .194
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11,23
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Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .27,55
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System Components .23
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Synthetic Oil .171
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .57
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Opening the .72
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .182
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .195
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .224
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Emissions Control Systems .227
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State Emissions Testing .230
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .229
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Tire Labeling .226
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Temperature Gauge .59
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Tether Anchorage Points .43 ............................
Thef t Protection .116
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .229
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .64
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Time, Setting the .117
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Tire Chains .192
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .197
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Tire Inf ormation .224
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Tires .187
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Air Pressure .188
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Checking Wear .189
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Compact Spare .196
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .224
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Inf lation .187
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Inspection .189
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Maintenance .189
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Replacing .190
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Rotating .190
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Snow .191
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Specif ications .223
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Tire Chains .192
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Tools, Tire Changing .197
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