2007 HONDA ELEMENT oil change

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic). If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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Specif ications
244
Capacities Engine Weights Dimensions 169.3 in (4,300 mm)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
1.93 US gal (7.3
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
2.7 US qt (2.6
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.1 US qt (1.0)
2.4 US qt (2.3
)
2.3 US qt (2.2)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Fuel tank
Engine oil 5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.9 US gal (60
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-119.7 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb (front
edge of rear door).
Gross vehicle weight rating 62.5 in (1,587 mm) 62.3 in (1,582 mm)
62.1 in (1,578 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
101.4 in (2,575 mm) 70.4 in (1,788 mm) 71.5 in (1,815 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 170.9 in (4,341 mm) 170.3 in (4,326 mm)
69.4 in (1,763 mm)
Approx. 1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front
Rear
3:
4:
Change
Without filter
Total Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
LX model
EX model
SC model
5:
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
4 1, 2
3
1, 2
3
1
5
5
3 2
1, 2
3
Including filter

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Capacities Chart .244
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54
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Carrying Cargo .145
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .126
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CD Changer .125
.......................
CD Error Message .127
.......
CD Changer Error Message .128
.......................................
CD Player .119
.................................
Ceiling Pocket .96
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Certif ication Label .242 ............................................
Chains .213
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .219
.................................
Changing Oil .190
........................................
How to .190
......................................
When to .179
...
Charging System Indicator . 60, 231
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 151
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Child Saf ety .37
Child Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 46
...........................
Lower Anchors .46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Children, Protecting Larger . 51
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 197
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Clock .130
.........................
Clock, Setting the .130
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Clutch Fluid .197
........................
CO in the Exhaust .251
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 152
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Compact Spare .218
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 258
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .192
....................................
Checking .141
.........................
Proper Solution .192 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 133
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Cup (Beverage) Holders . 97
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Customer Service Of f ice . 258
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Indicator .62
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Dead Battery .227
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 260
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 105
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Dif f erential Fluid .196
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Dimensions .244
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 194
..................................
Engine Oil .141
..........................
Directional Signals .71
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .203
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Brake Lights .203
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Front Parking Lights . 200
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 201
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Headlights .198
....................
High-mount Brake .204
....................
Rear License Plate . 204
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Specif ications .245
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
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Bungee Cords .148
Index
D
C
II

CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle .221
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Jack, Tire .219
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Jump Starting .227
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Keys and Locks .75
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Label, Certif ication .242
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Lane Change, Signaling .71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 21
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .46
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .198
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .71
..................................
Turn Signal .71
....................................
Load Limits .146
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Glove Box .97 ............................................
Hatch .81
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Power Door .80
........................................
Tailgate .82
........................
Low Coolant Level .141
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 231
.
Low Tire Pressure Indicator . 64, 163
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Lower Anchors .46
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .153
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .244
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Luggage .145
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Maintenance .177
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Minder .179
.........................
Minder Indicator .61
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .184
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Record . 186-187
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Saf ety .178
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 60, 232
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Manual Transmission .153
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Checking Fluid Level .195
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Recommended Shif t Points .154
................................
Shif ting the .153
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .195 .........................
Meters, Gauges . 59, 66
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Mirror, Vanity .99
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Mirrors, Adjusting .92
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 144
Monitor, Door and Tailgate .............................................
Open .63
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 138
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
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Of f -Highway Driving . 173
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Neutral Gear Position . 156
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New Vehicle Break-in . 138
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Normal Shif t Speeds .154
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 242
Index
N
O
M
J
K
L
INDEX
V

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Oil........................
Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .141
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Pressure Indicator . 60, 231
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .92
....................
Overheating, Engine .229
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks .184
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Panel Brightness Control .72
........................
Park Gear Position .155
...........................................
Parking .159
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Parking Brake .93
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 60, 233
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Parking Lights .71
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 159
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Playing a Disc .119
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 107Playing the XM Satellite
..........................................
Radio .113
.............................
PGM-FI System .252
..........................
Power Door Locks .80
.................................
Power Mirrors .92
.................
Power Socket Locations . 97
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 197
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Preparing to Drive .151
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .37
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .42
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat .52
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Radiator Overheating . 229
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Radio/CD Sound System . 107
..................
RadioThef t Protection . 129
Readiness Codes ........................... 254
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 196
.......................................
Rear Doors .81 ..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 203
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Rear Seat, Folding .87
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Windows .93
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Def ogger .73
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Wiper and Washer .70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 83
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Reclining the Front Seats . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 154
...
Recommended Tire Pressures . 209
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Reminder Lights .59
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Removing the Rear Seats . 89
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Remote Transmitter .77
................
Remote Audio Controls . 132
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 190
..........................................
Fuses .234
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Light Bulbs .198
...........................................
Tires .208
.............................
Wiper Blades .206
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 260
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 141, 192
Index
R
P
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Tailgete............................................
Locks .82
..............................
Open Monitor .63
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .203
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .217
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
.....
Emissions Control Systems .251
..........
State Emissions Testing .254
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .253
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Tensioners, Seat Belt .22
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .50 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..................................
(TPMS) .163
.......................................
Indicator .65
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .129
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .253
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .74
..........................
Time, Setting the .130
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Tire Chains .213
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .219
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .246
.................................
Tire Labeling .248
...............................................
Tires .208
..............................
Air Pressure .209
.........................
Checking Wear .210
..........................
Compact Spare .218
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
......................................
Inf lation .208
..................................
Inspection .210
.....
Low Pressure Indicator . 64, 163
..............................
Maintenance .211
...................................
Replacing .211
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Rotating .211
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Snow .213
............................
Specif ications .245
................................
Tire Chains .213
...................
VSA and Tire Sizes .166 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing .219
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .167
................................
Emergency .239
...
Equipment And Accessories .169
.............................
Weight Limit .167
.....
Trailer, Driving Saf ely With a .171
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Trailer Loading .168
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Traction Devices .213
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .194
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .195
..................
Fluid Selection . 194, 195
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Identif ication Number .243
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Shif ting the Automatic . 155
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 153
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Transmitter, Remote .77
...................................
Treadwear .246
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
....................................
Turn Signals .71
...................
Stereo Sound System . 107
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .215
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System . 11, 24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator . 33, 61
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System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .190
Index
T
VIII
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators .................. 62

Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Brake
Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual
Transmission Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid: Spare Tire Pressure:
15.9
US gal (60
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded
gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Front:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
SC model
189 195
197 196
All models except SC
194