2007 HONDA ELEMENT roof rack

The XM satellites are in orbit over
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate f or this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas.
Satellite signals are more likely to be
blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the f arther north you
travel f rom the equator. Carrying
large items on a roof rack can also
block the signal.
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Playing the XMSatellite Radio
Features
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Signal may be
blocked by
mountains or
large obstacles
to the south.
SATELLITE
GROUND
REPEATER

Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interf erence can be caused by any of
these conditions:Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road.
Driving on the north side of a
large commercial truck on an
east/west road.
Driving in tunnels.
Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep clif f , or hill to the south
of you.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.
Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
Large items carried on a roof rack. If your XM Radio service has expired
or you purchased your vehicle f rom
a previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Satellite Radio. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position, push the
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
system and press the XM button. A
variety of music types and styles will
play.
If you decide to purchase XM
satellite radio service, contact XM
Radio at , or at
1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
Your I.D. will appear in the display.
While waiting f or activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated, you’ll be
able to listen to XM radio broadcasts.
XM Radio will continue to send an
activation signal to your vehicle f or
at least 12 hours from the activation
request. If the service has not been
activated after 36 hours, contact XM
Radio. Af ter you have registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
satellite radio mode while you wait
f or activation. This should take about
30 minutes.
There may be other geographic
situations that could af f ect satellite
radio reception.As required by the FCC: Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
www.xmradio.com
Receiving Satellite Radio Service
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Cargo area side pockets
Glove box
Door pockets
Cargo area (including rear seats
when they are f olded down, f olded
to the side, or removed) Ceiling pocket (EX and SC
models)
Seat-back pocket (EX and SC
models)
Seat-back bungees (EX model)
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Center console (SC model)
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET DOOR POCKETS
CARGO AREA CEILING POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET GLOVE BOX

In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.
Store or secure all items that could
be thro wn around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger could
injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Ifyoufoldtherearseatsdownor
up,orremovethem,tiedown
items that could be thro wn about
the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Also, keep all cargo
below the bottom of the windows.
If it is higher, it could interfere
with the proper operation of the
side curtain airbags.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thro wn
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate or the hatch, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. To
avoid the possibility of ,followthe
instructions on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be properly secured on
the f loor of the cargo area. The net
may not prevent heavy items f rom
being thrown f orward in a crash or a
sudden stop. 54
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack carbon
monoxide poisoning
Optional Separation Net
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position .156
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Roof Rack .147
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Rotation, Tire .211
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Safety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting .260
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .55
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .113
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Seat Belts . 10, 20
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Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .205
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 21
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Maintenance .22
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Reminder Light . 20, 60
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Replacing Af ter a Crash .23
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18 ...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
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Seats, Adjusting the .83
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Second (2) Gear Position . 157
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Selecting a Child Seat .44
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Serial Number .242
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Service Intervals .185
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Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedure . 139
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Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 155
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Shif t Lock Release .158
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Side Airbags .31
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Of f Indicator .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .201
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Signaling Turns .71
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Skylight .93
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Snow Tires .213
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Sound System .107
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Spare Tire .218
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Inf lating .218
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Specif ications .245
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Specif ications Charts . 244
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Speed Control .133
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36.............................
Airbag Service .35
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
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 .........................................
Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Components .24
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SRS Indicator . 33, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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State Emissions Testing . 254
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Starting the Engine .152
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .152
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With a Dead Battery . 227
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 229
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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