2007 Honda Element Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
.................................................................i
A Few Words About Safe ty........................................................................\
........................................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glan c
e........................................................................\
.............................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................57
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
......................101
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................137
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................149
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................177
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................217
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................241
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................257
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................261
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
.............................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .242
................................
Specif ications .244
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .246
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .246
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Treadwear .246
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Traction .246
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Temperature .247
.................................
Tire Labeling .248
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)-Required .............
Federal Explanation .249 .......................
Emissions Controls .251
.....................
The Clean Air Act .251
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .251
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .251
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .251
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .252
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PGM-FI System .252
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .252
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .252
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Replacement Parts .252
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .253
Emissions Testing ......................... 254
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
241
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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
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CD Error Message .127
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CD Changer Error Message .128
.......................................
CD Player .119
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Ceiling Pocket .96
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Certif ication Label .242 ............................................
Chains .213
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Changing Oil .190
........................................
How to .190
......................................
When to .179
...
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
...........................
Lower Anchors .46
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Children, Protecting Larger . 51
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 197
..............................................
Clock .130
.........................
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
.................
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
.......................................
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
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 105
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Dif f erential Fluid .196
....................................
Dimensions .244
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 194
..................................
Engine Oil .141
..........................
Directional Signals .71
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .203
..............................
Brake Lights .203
................
Front Parking Lights . 200
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 201
.................................
Headlights .198
....................
High-mount Brake .204
....................
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
D
C
II
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .217
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Unleaded Gasoline .138
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .191 .......................................
XM Radio .113
..................................
Vanity Mirror .99
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .146
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Vehicle Dimensions .244
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .242
.............................
Vehicle Storage .215
.....................................
Ventilation .104
.................................................
VIN .242
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .189
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
........................................
System .165
.............................
VSA Of f Switch .166
VSA System and Activation
.....................................
Indicators .64 ............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .55
..................
Warranty Coverages . 259
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .193
.....................................
Operation .70
...........................................
Wheels .208
...............
Adjusting the Steering .74
............
Alignment and Balance .211
..............................
Replacement .211
............................
Specif ications .212
...............................
Nut Wrench .220
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .91
..............................................
Rear .93
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
...................................
Def roster .105
.....................................
Washers .193
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .206
.....................................
Operation .70
....................................
Worn Tires .210 .....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .239
:U.S.only
: Canada only
Index
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