2009 HONDA ELEMENT brake fluid

Filling the Fuel Tank
..................
199
Filters Dust and Pollen
.......................
269
Oil
...........................................
252
Flashers, Hazard Warning
...........
73
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
283
Floor Mats
.................................
268
Fluids Automatic Transmission
.........
256
Brake
......................................
258
Clutch
.....................................
258
Manual Transmission
..............
257
Power Steering
........................
260
Rear Differential
......................
258
Windshield Washer
.................
255
FM/AM Radio Reception
...........
186
Folding the Rear Seats
.................
88
Four-way Flashers
........................
73
Front Airbags
...........................
9,25
Front Seat Adjusting
..................................
83
Airbags
.................................
9,25
Fuel
............................................
198
Check Fuel Cap Message
........
66
Fill Door and Cap
....................
199
Gauge
......................................
66 Low Fuel Indicator
...................
61
Octane Requirement
...............
198
Oxygenated
.............................
198
Reserve Indicator
.....................
61
Tank, Filling the
......................
199
Fuel Economy
............................
202
Fuses, Checking the
..................
298
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
.............
202
Gasohol
......................................
198
Gasoline
.....................................
198
Gauge
.................................
64,66
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
61
Octane Requirement
...............
198
Tank, Refueling
.......................
199
Gas Station Procedures
..............
199
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature...
67
Fuel
..........................................
66
Odometer
.................................
65
Speedometer
............................
64
Tachometer
..............................
64
Trip meter
................................
66 Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission
.........
219
Manual Transmission
..............
217
Glove Box
..................................
100
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
.................................
232
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
.................................
232
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs
...........
261
Hatch
...........................................
81
Hazard Warning Flashers
............
73
Headlights Aiming
....................................
261
Daytime Running Lights
..........
72
High Beam Indicator
................
61
High Beams, Turning on
..........
71
Lights On Indicator
..................
61
Low Beams, Turning on
...........
71
Reminder Chime
......................
71
Replacing Halogen Bulbs
........
261
Turning on
...............................
71
Head Restraints
............................
85
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2009 Element

Oxygenated Fuels
......................
198
P
Panel Brightness Control
.............
72
Parking
......................................
223
Parking Brake
..............................
94
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
...........................
58,297
Parking Over Things that Burn
................................
223,318
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
32
PGM-FI System
..........................
317
Playing a Disc
.....................
119,140
Playing an iPod
®.........................
162
Playing a PC card
.......................
149
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
....................................
173
Playing the FM/AM Radio
...............................
110,127
Playing the XM
®Radio
........
113,132
Pollen Filter
...............................
269
Power Door Locks
.......................
80
Power Windows
...........................
92
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
16 Preparing to Drive
......................
215
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
11
Additional Safety Precautions
...
16
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
16
Protecting Children
......................
35
General Guidelines
..................
35
Protecting Infants
.....................
40
Protecting Larger Children
......
49
Protecting Small Children
........
41
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
48
Using LATCH
..........................
44
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
293
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
109
Radio Theft Protection
...............
188
Readiness Codes
........................
319
Rear Differential Fluid
................
258
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
266
Rear Seat, Folding
........................
88
Rearview Camera and Monitor
..................................
196 Rear View Mirror
.........................
93
Rear Window Defogger
................
74
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
.....................................
70
Reclining the Front Seats
.............
87
Recommended Shift Speeds
.......
218
Refueling
....................................
199
Remote Audio Controls
..............
191
Remote Transmitter
.....................
77
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
269
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
252
Fuses
......................................
298
Light Bulbs
.............................
261
Schedule
.................................
249
Tires
.......................................
274
Wiper Blades
..........................
269
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash
........................................
20
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
................................
324
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant
............................
201,254
Restraint, Child
............................
35
Reverse Lockout
........................
217
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Index
VII
INDEX
2009 Element

Gasoline:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
15.9 US gal (60 L)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page251).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page256).Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page257).
Capacity (including differential):
2.0 US qt (1.9 L)
4WD models onlyRear Differential Fluid:
Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0 L)
Power Steering Fluid:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page260).Brake Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page258).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
All models except SCFront:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
SC modelFront/Rear:32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Service Information Summary
2009 Element