2007 HONDA ELEMENT headlights

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use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2 : If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
A/T model is shown.
CRUISE
CONTROL MASTER
BUTTON AUDIO
SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.133)
(P.74)
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.132)
(P.133)
(P.166) HORNDIGITAL
CLOCK
(P.107)
(P.130)
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.73)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS(P.70)
(P.71)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .66
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Odometer .66
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .67
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signal and Headlights .71
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .76
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Remote Transmitter .77
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Rear Doors .81
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Hatch .81
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Tailgate .82 .................................................
Seats .83
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Seat Adjustments .83
Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment .84
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FrontSeatArmrests .84
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Head Restraints .85
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Reclining the Front Seats .86
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Folding the Rear Seats .87
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Removing the Rear Seats .89
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Power Windows .91
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Mirrors .92
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .92
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Rear Windows .93
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Parking Brake .93
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Skylight .93
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .97
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Accessory Power Sockets .97
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Glove Box .97
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Interior Lights .98
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Ceiling Light .98
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Spotlights .98
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Cargo Area Light .98
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Ignition Switch Light .98
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Sun Visor .99
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Vanity Mirror .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
wh en the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This
indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
All of the indicators in the monitor
display come on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly. When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Door and T ailgate Open Monitor
Low Fuel Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2 : If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
A/T model is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.71)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.70)
(P.73)
(P.73)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.74)
(P.133)REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HORN (P.155)
(P.166) VSA OFF SWITCH
(P.133) CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.132)
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µµPush down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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CONT INUED
Turn Signal
Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µ Push the lever back
until youhearaclicktoturnonthe
high beams. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
Pull the lever back again to low
beams. With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
You can change the instrument panel
brightness only when the light
switch is on.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
To adjust the brightness, turn the
knob on the instrument panel.
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Canadian models only
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Turn Signal and Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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However,
service at a dealer is not
mandato ry to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualified service facility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service facility or person
reset the display as previously
describe d. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet for more
info rmation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactu red to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their perfo rman ce and durability. U.S.
Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
pe rformed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
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Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page . 198
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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