2007 HONDA ELEMENT audio

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Check
the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicato r’s
colors.
Check the terminals for corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a cloth
or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualified technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehic le’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page . If
your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page ).
130
129
On EX and SC models
Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
214
TEST INDICATOR
WINDOW
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in neutral (M/T) or
Park (A/T), and set the parking
brake. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
227
BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified technician.
If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the freque ncy
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page ).
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
6.
129
On EX and SC models
Fuses
236
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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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
.
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
Index
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INDEX
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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
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Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .92
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Overheating, Engine .229
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Owner Maintenance Checks .184
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Panel Brightness Control .72
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Park Gear Position .155
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Parking .159
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Parking Brake .93
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60, 233
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Parking Lights .71
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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
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Radio .113
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PGM-FI System .252
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Power Door Locks .80
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Power Mirrors .92
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Power Socket Locations . 97
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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
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .42
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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
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RadioThef t Protection . 129
Readiness Codes ........................... 254
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 196
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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
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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
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Remote Audio Controls . 132
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 190
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Fuses .234
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Light Bulbs .198
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Tires .208
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Wiper Blades .206
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 260
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 141, 192
Index
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