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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual 2006 Element Online Reference Owners Manual 
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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual µ·
Steps f or determining correct load
limit:
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 675 lbs (308 kg)

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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,

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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual Your vehicle has been designed to
primarily carry passengers and their
cargo. You can also use it to tow a
trailer if you caref ully observe the
load limits, use the proper equipment,
and f ollow the

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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60 % of the load
toward the front of the trailer and
40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust
the load as needed.The best way to conf irm that vehicle
and

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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual Honda recommends that any trailer
having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.
If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electrical

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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trail

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HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owners Manual When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
lights are in good opera
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