2008 HONDA ELEMENT steering wheel adjustment

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
A/T model is shown. AUDIO SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HORNDIGITAL CLOCK
(P.107)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.73)
(P.70)
(P.71)
(P.134)
(P.135) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.34) (P.132)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.98)
(P.135)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH
(P.172)
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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 Lights .96
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Ceiling Light .96
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Spotlights .96
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Cargo Area Light .96
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Ignition Switch Light .96
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Interior Convenience Items .97
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Beverage Holders .98
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Accessory Power Sockets .98
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Glove Box .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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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2 : If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HORN
VSA OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.134)
(P.135)
(P.172) (P.161)
(P.135)
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To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:Push the lever under the lef t side
of the steering column all the way
down.
Move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges and the
indicators.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
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Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).Make sure the doors, hatch, and
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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CONT INUED
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position .162
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Roof Rack .152
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Rotation, Tire .215
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Saf ety Belts .10,20
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Safety Defects, Reporting .264
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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 .209
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .16,21
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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 .16
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Seating Capacities .248
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Seats, Adjusting the .83
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Second (2) Gear Position .163
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Selecting a Child Seat .44
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Serial Number .246
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Service Intervals .191
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Service Manual .265
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Service Station Procedure .141
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Setting the Clock .132
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .161
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Shif t Lock Release .163
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Side Airbags .30
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Of f Indicator .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .205
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Signaling Turns .71
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Skylight .93
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Snow Tires .216
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Sound System .107
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Spare Tire .222
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Inf lating .222
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Specif ications .250
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Specif ications Charts .248
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Speed Control .135 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Service .35
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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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
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Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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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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Starting the Engine .158
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .158
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With a Dead Battery .231
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .233
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock .79
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