2009 HONDA ELEMENT interior lights

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations
..........................
56
Instrument Panel
..........................
57
Instrument Panel Indicators
..........
58
Gauges
..........................................
64
Information Display
..................
65
Odometer
..................................
65
Trip Meter
................................
66
Fuel Gauge
...............................
66
Check Fuel Cap Message
.........
66
Temperature Gauge
..................
67
Maintenance Minder
................
67
Outside Temperature Indicator
...............................
68 Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.......................................
69
Windshield Wipers and Washers
....................................
70
Turn Signals and Headlights
.........
71
Instrument Panel Brightness
........
72
Hazard Warning Button
................
73
Rear Window Defogger
.................
74
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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74
Keys and Locks
.............................
75
Immobilizer System
......................
76
Remote Transmitter
......................
77
Ignition Switch
..............................
79
Door Locks
...................................
80
Power Door Locks
....................
80
Rear Doors
................................
81
Hatch
........................................
81
Tailgate
.....................................
82
Seats
.............................................
83
Seat Adjustments
......................
83
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
...........................
84
Front Seat Armrests
..................
85
Head Restraints
.........................
85 Reclining the Front Seats
..........
87
Folding the Rear Seats
..............
88
Removing the Rear Seats
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90
Power Windows
............................
92
Mirrors
.........................................
93
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
.....
93
Rear Windows
...............................
94
Parking Brake
...............................
94
Interior Lights
...............................
95
Light Control Switch
.................
95
Individual Map Lights
...............
95
Courtesy Light
..........................
96
Ceiling Light
.............................
96
Cargo Area Light
.......................
96
Ignition Switch Light
.................
96
Interior Convenience Items
...........
97
Cooler Box
................................
98
Beverage Holders
.....................
99
Accessory Power Sockets
.......
100
Glove Box
...............................
100
Sun Visor
................................
100
Vanity Mirror
..........................
101
Overhead Console
..................
101
Instruments and Controls
55
Instruments and Controls
2009 Element

Light Control SwitchOn EX and SC modelsThe light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON.When the switch is in the OFFposition:●The individual map lights can be
turned on and off by pressing the
lenses.●The ceiling light cannot be turned
on.
When the switch is in the door
activated position:●The individual map lights come on
when any door is opened, or when
the remote transmitter is used to
unlock the doors (see page77).
When the doors are closed, each
light can be turned on and off by
pushing the lens.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then fade out in
about 30 seconds.
With any door left open, the lights stay
on about 3 minutes, then go out.
The lights also come on when the key
is removed from the ignition switch.When the light control switch is in the ON position:●All the individual map lights and
ceiling light come on and stay on as
long as the switch remains in the ON
position.
Individual Map LightsOn EX and SC modelsTurn on the individual map lights by
pushing the lens. Push the lens again
to turn it off.
OFF ON
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
Interior Lights
95
Instruments and Controls
2009 Element

Courtesy LightOn vehicles with navigation systemThe courtesy light between the map
lights comes on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel (see
page72).Ceiling Light
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when you:●Open any door.●Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
fades out in about 30 seconds.●Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
Cargo Area Light
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the center
position, the light comes on when
you open the hatch.
Ignition Switch Light
The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver's door,
and fades out about 30 seconds after
you close the door.
COURTESY LIGHT
ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED
Interior Lights96
2009 Element

The vehicle's fuses are located in two
fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse box
is located in the engine compartment
on the driver's side. To open it, push
the tabs as shown.
The interior fuse box is underneath
the steering column. To remove the
fuse box lid, turn the knobs
clockwise and pull the lid out of its
hinges.Checking and Replacing Fuses
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
chart on pages301and302,or the
diagram on the fuse box lid, which
fuse or fuses control that device.
Check those fuses first, but check all
the fuses before deciding that a
blown fuse is the cause. Replace any
blown fuses, and check if the device
works.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are off.
2. Remove the cover from the fuse box.
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
INTERIOR
KNOBS
Fuses298
2009 Element

INTERIOR FUSE BOXNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 － Not Used
2 10 A Rear Accessory Power Socket
3 10 A Daytime Running Lights/ TPMS
4 10 A ACG
5 － Not Used No. Amps. Circuits Protected
6 7.5 A Power Window Relay
7 20 A AMP
ꭧ
8 7.5 A Accessory, Radio
9 10 A Rear Wiper
10 7.5 A Meter
11 － Not Used No. Amps. Circuits Protected
12 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights
13 10 A SRS
14 10 A Remote Control Mirrors
15 20 A LAF Heater
16 15 A Ignition Relay
17 15 A Fuel Pump
18 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket
19 7.5 A Turn Signal Lights
20 20 A Front Wiper
21 － Not Used
22 20 A Passenger's Power Window
23 20 A Driver's Power Window
24 － Not Used
25 － Not Used
ꭧ : If equipped
CONTINUED
Fuse Locations
301
Taking Care of the Unexpected
2009 Element

Air ConditioningRefrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 17.6－19.4 oz (500 －550 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL8
Lights Headlights 12 V－60/55 W (H4/HB2)
Daytime running lights 12 V－60 W (HB3)
Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V －27/8 W (Amber)
Front side marker lights 12 V－3CP
Side turn signal lights 12 V－3CP
Rear turn signal lights 12 V－21 W (Amber)
Rear side marker lights 12 V－3CP
Brake/Taillights 12 V－21/5 W
Back-up lights 12 V－21CP
License plate lights 12 V－5W
Ceiling light 12 V－8W
ꭧ1
12 V －5W
ꭧ2, ꭧ3
Spotlights 12 V－8W
ꭧ2, ꭧ3
Cargo area light 12 V－8W
High-mount brake light 12 V－21 W
Battery Capacity 12 V－47 AH/20 HR
12 V －38 AH/5 HR Fuses
Interior See page301or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
Under-hood See page302or the fuse box cover.
Alignment Toe-in Front 0.0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Camber Front －0°13 ’
ꭧ1, ꭧ2
－ 0°24 ’
ꭧ3
Rear －1°00 ’
ꭧ1, ꭧ2
－ 1°06 ’
ꭧ3
Caster Front 1°50’
Tires Size Front/Rear P215/70R16 99S
ꭧ1, ꭧ2
P225/55R18 97H
ꭧ3
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2)ꭧ1, ꭧ2
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)ꭧ3
Rear 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2)ꭧ1, ꭧ2
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)ꭧ3
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
ꭧ 1: LX model
ꭧ 2: EX model
ꭧ 3: SC model
Specifications310
2009 Element

Heating and Cooling
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104
Hood, Opening and Closing the
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200
Horn
............................................
69
Hydraulic Clutch
........................
258
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
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306
Ignition Keys
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75
Switch
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79
Immobilizer System
.....................
76
Important Safety Precautions
.........
6
Indicators, Instrument Panel
........
57
ABS (Anti-lock Brake)
..............
59
Brake (Parking and Brake System)
.........................
58,297
Charging System
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58,295
Cruise Control
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60
Cruise Main
.............................
60
Door and Tailgate Open
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61
DRL (Daytime Running Lights)
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60 High Beam
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61
Key (Immobilizer System)
.......
60
Lights On
.................................
61
Low Fuel
..................................
61
Low Oil Pressure
..............
58,295
Low Tire Pressure
.............
62,227
Maintenance Minder
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59,243
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
58,296
Passenger Airbag Off
...............
32
Seat Belt Reminder
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18,58
Side Airbag Off
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32,59
SRS
.....................................
31,59
TPMS
................................
63,228
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
...............................
60
VSA OFF
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62
VSA System
.............................
62
Washer Level
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61
Individual Map Lights
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95
Infant Restraint
............................
40
Infant Seats
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40
Tether Anchorage Point
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48
Inflation, Proper Tire
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271
Recommended Pressures
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272
Inside Mirror
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93 Inspection, Tire
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273
Installing a Child Seat
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43
Instrument Panel
..........................
57
Instrument Panel Brightness
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72
Instruments and Controls
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55
Interior Lights
..............................
95
Introduction
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i
iPod
®Error Messages
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172
J
Jacking up the Vehicle
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283
Jack, Tire
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283
Jump Starting
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291
K
Keys
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75
L
Label, Certification
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306
Lane Change, Signaling
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71
Lap/Shoulder Belt
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14,19
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Index
V
INDEX
2009 Element

LATCH Anchorage System
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44
Light Control Switch
....................
95
Lights Bulb Replacement
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261
Indicator
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57
Interior
.....................................
95
Parking
....................................
71
Turn Signal
..............................
71
Load Limit
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208
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)
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79
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column
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79
Fuel Fill Door
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199
Glove Box
...............................
100
Hatch
.......................................
81
Lockout Prevention
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81
Power Door
..............................
80
Tailgate
....................................
82
Low Coolant Level
......................
201
Lower Anchors
.............................
44
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................
61
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
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58,295
Lubricant Specifications Chart...
309
Luggage, Storing (cargo)
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207 M
Maintenance
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241
Main Items and Sub Items
......
246
Minder
....................................
243
Minder Indicator
......................
59
Owner's Maintenance Checks
................................
248
Safety
......................................
242
Schedule
.................................
249
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.......
296
Manual Transmission
.................
217
Checking Fluid Level
..............
257
Shifting
...................................
217
Manual Transmission Fluid
.......
257
Meters, Gauges
............................
64
Methanol in Gasoline
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198
Mirrors, Adjusting
........................
93
Modifications
.............................
206
Modifying Your Vehicle
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206
N
New Vehicle Break-in
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198
Normal Shift Speeds
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218 NOTICE, Explanation of
................
i
Numbers, Identification
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306
O
Odometer
.....................................
65
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
..............................
238
Off-Road Precautions
..................
238
Oil Change, How to
......................
252
Change, When to
....................
243
Checking Engine
....................
201
Life, Engine
.............................
243
Pressure Indicator
.............
58,295
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart
...................................
251
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
................................
316
ON (Ignition Key Position)
..........
79
Outside Mirrors
...........................
93
Outside Temperature Indicator
....
68
Overhead Console
......................
101
Overheating, Engine
..................
293
Owner's Maintenance Checks
....
248
IndexVI
2009 Element