2010 HONDA ELEMENT CD changer

Cup Holders................................. 99
Customer Service .......................322
D
DANGER, Explanation of .............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 56
Daytime Running Lights ..............72
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator ................................... 60
Dead Battery .............................. 291
Defects, Reporting Safety (U.S. only) ....................................... 324
Defogger, Rear Window ...............74
Dimensions ................................ 308
Dimming the Headlights ..............71
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........256
Engine Oil ............................... 201
Directional Signals .................60, 71
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......225
Disc Care ................................... 183
Disc Changer Error
Messages ............................... 126Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 125, 148
Disposal of Used Oil ...................253
Doors
Indicator ................................... 11
Locking and Unlocking ............80
Power Door Locks ...................80
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 311
Downshifting, Manual Transmission .......................... 217
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 213
Economy ................................. 202
Driving Guidelines .....................214
Dust and Pollen Filter ................269
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Economy, Fuel ........................... 202
Emergencies on the Road ..........281
Battery, Jump Starting .............291
Brake System Indicator .....58, 297
Changing a Flat Tire ...............283Charging System
Indicator ........................ 58, 295
Checking the Fuses ................298
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........282
Hazard Warning Flashers ........73
Jump Starting .......................... 291
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................ 58, 295
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 58, 296
Overheated Engine .................293
Towing .................................... 303
Emergency Brake ........................94
Emergency Flashers ....................73
Emergency Towing ....................303
Emissions Controls ....................316
Emissions Testing ......................319
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Index
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INDEX

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environment in all
weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many
features. This section describes those
features and how to use them. (If you
have an optional audio system, refer to
the operating instructions that came
with it.)
On EX and SC models
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number to
enable it.
Vents, Heating, and A/C..............
104
Air Flow Controls .....................105
Ventilation ............................... 106
Using the Heater .....................106
Using the A/C ......................... 106
Dehumidify the Interior ...........
107 To Defog and Defrost
..............107
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows ..............108
To Turn Everything Off ............108
Audio System .............................. 109
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation
system) ................................ 110
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system) ......113
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system) ...................119
Disc Player Error Messages
(Models without navigationsystem) ................................ 125
Disc Changer Error Messages
(Models without navigationsystem) ................................ 126
Playing the FM/AM Radio
(Models with navigationsystem) ................................ 127
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
with navigation system) ...........
132
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) ...................140Disc Player Error Messages
(Models with navigationsystem) ................................ 148
Playing a PC Card (Models with
navigation system) ...................149
PC Card Error Messages (Models with navigation system) ...........161
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system) ...................162
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
with navigation system) ...........
172
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation
system) ................................ 173
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models with
navigation system) ...............182
Protecting Your Discs ..................183
FM/AM Radio Reception .............186
Radio Theft Protection .................188
Setting the Clock .........................189
Remote Audio Controls ................191
Auxiliary Input Jack .....................
192
Cruise Control ............................. 193
Rearview Camera and Monitor .....196
Features
103
Features

Audio System Malfunction
See pages 125 and 126 for
information on error messages.
Protecting Discs
For information on how to handle
and protect discs, see page 183.Operating the Optional DiscChanger
On LX model
An optional six disc changer is
available for your vehicle. This disc
changer uses the same controls used
for the in-dash disc player or theradio.
Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD/TAPE button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a different disc, use the preset 5(DISC
－) or the preset 6 (DISC ＋)
button. To select the previous disc,
press the preset 5 (DISC －), or the
preset 6 (DISC ＋) to select the next
disc in sequence. If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search for
the next available disc to load andplay.
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, find the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
your vehicle to your dealer.Error
Message Cause Solution
DISC FOCUS error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
For more information, see page 184.
NO No disc in the magazine Insert disc.
ERR Mechanical error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page 184.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
HOT High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
EJEC No magazine in thechanger Insert magazine.
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
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Additional Information on
Recommended Discs
The disc player/changer has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated below, it may
become stuck inside and damage the
audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown to
the right:1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
2. Damaged discs3. Poor quality discs
Bubbled/ Wrinkled
With Label/Sticker Using Printer
Label Kit Sealed With Plastic
Ring
Chipped/
Cracked WarpedBurrs
Protecting Your Discs
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