2007 HONDA ELEMENT engine

Î
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
252

The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.Keep the engine well maintained.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables. A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter. Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Technical Inf ormation
253
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain " readiness
codes" that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the f uel tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
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Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
cruise control. When traf f ic allows,
drive f or 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.
(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
f or a continuous 90 seconds
because of traf f ic conditions, drive
f or at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (f or a total of 90
seconds). Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
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# This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts. This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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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
Index
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INDEX
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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
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CD Error Message .127
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CD Changer Error Message .128
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CD Player .119
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Ceiling Pocket .96
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Certif ication Label .242 ............................................
Chains .213
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Changing Oil .190
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How to .190
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When to .179
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Charging System Indicator . 60, 231
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 151
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Child Saf ety .37
Child Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 46
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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
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Clock, Setting the .130
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Clutch Fluid .197
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CO in the Exhaust .251
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 152
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Compact Spare .218
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Consumer Inf ormation . 258
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .192
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Checking .141
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Proper Solution .192 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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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
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Engine Oil .141
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Directional Signals .71
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .203
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Brake Lights .203
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Front Parking Lights . 200
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Front Side Marker Lights . 201
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Headlights .198
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High-mount Brake .204
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Rear License Plate . 204
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Specif ications .245
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Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
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Bungee Cords .148
Index
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