2007 HONDA ELEMENT air condition

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn off as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If
this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damag e.
If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fu el fill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the information display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator off immediatel y; it can take
several days of normal driving. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the malfunction
indicator lamp may also come on
with the ‘‘D’’ indicator. Tocheckiftheyareset,turnthe
ignitionswitchtotheON(II)
position,wi
thoutstartingtheengine.
Them alfunctionindicato rlampwill
comeonfo r20seconds.Ifi tthen
goesoff,thereadinesscodesareset.
Ifitblinksfi vetimes,thereadiness
codesarenotset.Ifpossible,donot
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to for more information
(see page ). If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It takes several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
Your vehicle has certain " readiness
codes" that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states and
provinces, part of the emissions testing is to make sure these codes
are set. If they are not set, the test
cannot be completed.
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If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it to wed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
If
the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, and
as a reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Specifications
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Air Conditioning Fuses
Battery Lights Tires Alignment
HFC-134a
(R-134a)
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
0°13’
0.08
in (2.0 mm)
0.0in(0mm)
Refrigerant
type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Interior
Under-hood
Capacity 12 V 45 AH/20 HR
Headlights
Headlights
High Beam
Headlights Low Beam
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 12 V
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10
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12 V 55 W
12 V
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P215/70R16 99S
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Size
Pr essure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
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35
psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
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33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
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P225/55R18
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32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
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28/8 W
See page237or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page238or the fuse box
cover.
1°50’
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
1°06’
Front/Rear
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Rear
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SC model
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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons.
Controlling the production of NOx,
CO, and HC is important to the
environment. Under certain
conditions of sunlight and climate,
NOx and HC react to f orm
photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon
monoxide does not contribute to
smog creation, but it is a poisonous
gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
Emissions Cont rols
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Technical Inf ormation
251

The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems. The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor. This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement PartsPGM-FI System
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .143
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets .97
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Additives, Engine Oil .190
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 24
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Airbags, Additional Information .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Service .35
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .32
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SRS Components .24
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Air Conditioning System .102
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Usage .103
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Air Pressure, Tires .209 ......................................
Alignment .245
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Antif reeze .192
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 61, 162
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Operation .161
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 129
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
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Armrests, Front Seat .84
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Audio System .107
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 133
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Automatic Transmission . 155
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Capacity, Fluid .244
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Checking Fluid Level . 194
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Shif ting .155
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 155
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Shif t Lever Positions . 155
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Shif t Lock Release . 158
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Auxiliary Input Jack .125
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 60, 231
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Jump Starting .227 ..............................
Maintenance .214
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Specif ications .245
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Bef ore Driving .137
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Belts, Seat . 10, 20
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Beverage Holders .97
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Body Panels .197
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Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 161
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Break-in, New Linings . 138
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Bulb Replacement . 203
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Fluid .196
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Parking .93
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System Indicator . 60, 233
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Wear Indicators .161
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Braking System .160
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 138
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .72
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