2009 HONDA ELEMENT mirror

ꭧ: If equipped
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.92)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.200)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.217)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.94) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.104)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9,25)
DRIVER'S FRONT
AIRBAG (P.9,25)
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.57)
GAUGES (P.64)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.93)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P.164,177)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
2009 Element

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
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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
..........
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
..........
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
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Instruments and Controls
2009 Element

ꭧ: If equipped
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.231)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.94)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.109)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.104)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.80)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.93)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.92)
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.57)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.200)
GAUGES (P.64)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P.164,177)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.219)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.217)
Control Locations56
2009 Element

Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Adjusting the Power Mirrors
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's
side). 3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.
TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
Mirrors
93
Instruments and Controls
2009 Element

ꭧ: If equipped.
CARGO AREA CARGO AREA
SIDE POCKET COIN TRAY
DOOR POCKETS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model EX model OVERHEAD CONSOLE
ꭧ
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
CENTER LOWER
POCKET
ꭧ
SEAT-BACK POCKET
ꭧ
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
VANITY MIRRORS
ꭧ
SC model
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
Interior Convenience Items
97
Instruments and Controls
2009 Element

Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has one, two, or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have a front
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.
These sockets are intended to supply
power for 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).Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
When using the sun visor for the
side window, remove the support rod
from the clip, and swing it out.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
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2009 Element

Vanity MirrorOn EX and SC modelsTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.Overhead Console
On EX and SC modelsTo open the overhead console, push
on the rear edge or slide the tab as
shown in the illustration. It will
unlatch and swing down. To close it,
push it until it latches. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are
driving.You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are small
enough to let the holder close and
latch, and that they are not heavy
enough to cause the holder to pop
open while driving.
Push
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Interior Convenience Items
101
Instruments and Controls
2009 Element

You should do the following checks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely. 5. Check the seat adjustment (see
page83).
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page93).
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page74). 8. Make sure the doors, the hatch,
and the tailgate are securely
closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page14).
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page57).
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Driving
2009 Element