2008 HONDA ELEMENT remove seats

Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could
prevent a secure connection
between the child seat and the
anchors.
To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat:
Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Remove both anchor covers by
pulling f orward.
Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
shown above.
The lower anchors are located
between the seat-back and seat
bottom, and are to be used only with
a child seat designed f or use with
LATCH.
The location of each lower anchor is
indicated by a small button above the
anchor point.
Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (lower anchors and tethers
f or children) at the rear seats.
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Installing a Child Seat with
LATCH
Installing a Child Seat
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Rigid-type
LOWER ANCHORS ANCHOR COVER
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Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it.Remove the head restraint (see
page ). Make sure the removed
head restraints are secured in the
cargo area, and reinstalled when
the child seat is removed.
Slide the anchor cover open.
Route the tether strap over the top
of the seat-back, making sure the
strap is not twisted.
Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a f lexible-type connector as shown
above.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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TETHER ANCHOR
ANCHOR COVER
Flexible-type
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You can recline the seat-backs on the
f ront seats so they are level with the
rear seat cushions, making a large
cushioned area. To do this:Adjust the front seats forward as
f ar as possible. Pull up the seat-
back angle adjustment lever and
pivot the seat-back backward until
it is level with the rear seat
cushion.
Move the f ront seat backward
until it touches the rear seat.
Adjust the rear seat-back to the
desired position.
Reverse this procedure to return the
front and rear seats to the upright
position. Make sure you install the
head restraints and the seats are
locked securely bef ore driving.
When you return the seat-back to its
upright position, hold the seat-back
to keep it f rom going up too quickly.
Remove the head restraints f rom
the f ront seats (see page ), and
store them in the side pockets of
the cargo area.
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Reclining the Front Seats
Seats
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Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity. To remove a
seat:Pull the release strap on the seat
support to unlock the seat support. Remove the cover between the
seat cushion and the side wall by
pulling the tab and pulling the
cover straight up.
Push the lock lever f orward to
unlock the seat.
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Removing the Rear Seats
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE STRAP
COVERTAB
STEEL HANDLE
LOCK LEVER
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Reverse this procedure to reinstall
the seat. Make sure the seats are
securely locked in place bef ore
driving.
Hold the steel handle next to the
lock lever and the handle strap at
the outside edge of the seat
cushion, and remove the entire
seat by pulling it up and backward. Always remove an unsecured seat
f rom the vehicle bef ore driving. A
seat that is not locked in place could
be thrown about and cause injury in
a sudden stop or crash.
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Seats
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HANDLE STRAP
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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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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals, the seat operation, or
the 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.If youfoldtherearseatsdownor
up,orremovethem,tiedown
items that could be thrown 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 interf ere
with the proper operation of the
side curtain airbags.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
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.
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
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 . 54
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack carbon
monoxide poisoning
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