2008 HONDA ELEMENT center console

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, and
electrical components in the interior.Your vehicle has one, two, or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have a
f ront accessory power socket on the
dashboard above the glove box.
EX and SC models have an accessory
power socket in the cargo area on
the passenger’s side.
The SC model has one additional
socket in the center console.
The f ront beverage holder is
removable. To remove it, push the
tab and pull it up. These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). None of the sockets will
power an automotive type cigarette
lighter element. When more than
one socket is being used, the
combined power rating of the
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
On SC model
Beverage Holders A ccessory Power Sockets Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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´ If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search
f or the next available disc to load and
play.
An optional six disc changer is
available f or your vehicle. This disc
changer uses the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc player or the
radio.
Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
The auxiliary input jack is next to the
accessory power socket, either in the
center console compartment or on
the dashboard, depending on the
model of your vehicle.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, pressing the
AUX button allows the system to
accept auxiliary input f rom the
connected audio unit.
See pages and for
inf ormation on error messages.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .
To select the disc changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent disc, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or the preset 6 (DISC )
button. To select the previous disc,
press the preset 5 (DISC ), or the
preset 6 (DISC ) to select the next
disc in sequence.
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If equipped
Auxiliary Input Jack Operating the Optional Disc Changer
Protecting Discs
Audio System Malf unction
Playing a Disc
Features
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
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) Roof -rack (if installed)
Seat-back bungees (EX model) Cargo area (including rear seats
when they are f olded down, f olded
to the side, or removed) Seat-back pocket (EX and SC
models) Door pockets
Ceiling pocket (EX and SC
models) Glove box Cargo area side pockets
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET CEILING POCKET
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA CENTER CONSOLE
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
DOOR POCKETS
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