2007 HONDA ELEMENT service interval

If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beep er
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
poten tial problem with your front
airbags. This indica tor will also alert
you to a poten tial problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
an ti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) IndicatorMaintenance Minder
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service. If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Press and hold the select/reset
knob f or about 10 seconds. The
engine oil lif e and the maintenance
item code(s) will blink. Press the select/reset knob f or
another 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to "100."
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Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
Maint enance
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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
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
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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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API certif ication seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the maintenance
minder display.
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Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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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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