2010 HONDA ELEMENT CD player

Bulb ReplacementBack-up Lights ........................266
Brake Lights ........................... 266
Daytime Running Lights .........262
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights .................................. 263
Front Side Marker Lights ........265
Headlights .............................. 261
High-mount Brake Light .........267
Rear Bulbs .............................. 266
Rear License Plate Lights ........267
Side Turn Signal Lights ...........264
Specifications .......................... 310
Taillights ................................. 266
Turn Signal Lights ..................266
Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 261
Bungee Cords ............................ 211
C
Capacities Chart .........................309
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............52
Cargo ......................................... 207
Cargo Area Light ..........................96
Cargo Hook ................................ 212Cargo, How to Carry
..................207
Carrying Cargo .......................... 207
CAUTION, Explanation of ............iii
CD Care ..................................... 183
CD Error Messages ............125, 148
CD Player ........................... 119, 140
Ceiling Light ................................ 96
Certification Label ......................306
Chains, Tires .............................. 276
Changing a Flat Tire ..................283
Changing Oil
How to .................................... 252
When to .................................. 243
Charging System Indicator ........................... 58, 295
Check Fuel Cap Message ............66
Checklist, Before Driving ...........215
Child Safety .................................. 35
Booster Seats ........................... 50
Child Seats .................... 40, 41, 42
Important Safety Reminders .....39
Infants ...................................... 40
Larger Children .......................49
LATCH ..................................... 44
Risks with Airbags ...................36
Small Children ......................... 41Tethers
.................................... 48
Warning Labels ........................37
Where Should a Child Sit? ........36
Child Seats ............................. 35, 42
LATCH Anchorage Points ........44
Tether Anchorage Points .........48
Cleaning the Seat Belts ..............268
Clock .......................................... 189
Clutch Fluid ............................... 258
Code, Audio System ...................188
CO in the Exhaust ................52, 316
Cold Weather, Starting in ...........216
Compact Spare Tire ....................282
Controls, Instruments and ............55
Coolant
Adding .................................... 254
Checking ................................ 201
Proper Solution .......................254
Temperature Gauge .................67
Cooler Box ................................... 98
Courtesy Light ............................. 96
Crankcase Emissions Control System ................................... 316
Cruise Control Indicator ...............60
Cruise Control Operation ...........193
Cruise Main Indicator ..................60
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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
E
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

To Play a Disc
To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
You operate the disc player with the
same controls used for the radio. To
select the disc player, press the CD/
TAPE or the CD/AUX button. You
will see‘‘CD ’’in the display. The
number of the track playing is shown
in the display. The system will
continuously play a disc until you
change modes.
Video CDs and DVDs do not work in
this unit.
On EX and SC models
The disc player can also play CD-Rs
and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or
WMA formats.
When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3 ’’in the display. The folder
and track numbers are displayed.
Each disc can hold up to 400 playable
files within 8 folder layers. A disc can
support a maximum number of 100
folders, and each folder can hold 255
playable files.
The specifications for compatible
MP3 file are:
– Sampling frequency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
– Bitrate:
8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps
– Compatible with variable bitrate
and multi-session When playing a disc in WMA, you
will see
‘‘WMA ’’in the display. The
folder and track numbers are
displayed. Each disc can hold up to
200 files within 16 subdirectories, 8
folder layers. A disc can support a
maximum number of 100 folders, and
each folder can hold 255 playablefiles.
The specifications for compatible
WMA file are:
– Sampling frequency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
– Bitrate:
48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps
– Compatible with variable bitrate
and multi-session
NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA
disc is protected by digital rights
management (DRM), the audio unit
displays FORMAT, and then skips to
the next file.
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)
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Insert the disc about halfway into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
in the rest of the way and begin to
play it. When the system reaches the
end of the disc, it will return to the
beginning and play the disc again.
To play the radio when a disc is
playing, press the AM/FM button.
Press the CD/TAPE or CD/AUX
button again to switch back to the
CD player.If you turn the system off while a disc
is playing, either with the VOL/PWR
knob or by turning off the ignition
switch, the disc will stay in the drive.
When you turn the system back on,
the disc will begin playing where it
left off.
On EX and SC models
If you press the DISP/MODE button
while playing a disc, additional
information (track, album, artist, etc.)
may be displayed.
To Change or Select Tracks/Files
On EX and SC models
Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a
disc is playing to select passages and
change tracks (files in MP3/WMAmode).
In MP3/WMA mode, use the
FOLDER knob to select folders in
the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP
button to change files. SEEK/SKIP
－Each time you press
and release the
, the player skips
forward to the beginning of the next
track (files in MP3/WMA mode).
Press and release the
to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current track. Press it again to skip to
the beginning of the previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold
or.
On LX models
You will see CUE or REW in the
display while moving within a track.
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Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)
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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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The chart on the right explains the
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page 184.
The audio system will try to play the
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out thedisc.
Insert a different disc. If the new disc
plays, there is a problem with the
first disc. If the error message cycle
repeats and you cannot clear it, take
your vehicle to a dealer.Error
Message Cause Solution
ꐀ HEAT ERROR High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
ꐁ HOT
ꐀ FORMAT Track/File format not supported Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
ꐁ 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.
ꐀ BAD DISC
PLEASE
CHECK
OWNER'S MANUAL
PUSH EJECT Mechanical error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
see page 184.
Insert the disc again. If the code does not
disappear, or the disc cannot be removed,
consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc
out of the player.
ꐁ
ERR
ꐀ BAD DISC
PLEASECHECK
OWNER'S
MANUAL Servo error
ꐀ : EX and SC models
ꐁ : LX model
Disc Player Error Messages (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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