2010 HONDA ELEMENT battery replacement

A
Accessories andModifications .......................... 205
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ................................... 79
Accessory Power Sockets ..........100
Additives, Engine Oil .................252
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......74
Advanced Airbags ........................27
Airbag (SRS) ............................ 9, 22
Air Conditioning System ............104
Air Pressure, Tires ..............271, 272
Alcohol in Gasoline ....................198
Antifreeze ................................... 254
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator Light ..................59, 225
Operation ................................ 225
Anti-theft, Audio System .............188
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ......................................... 79
Audio System ............................. 109
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...20
Automatic Speed Control ...........193Automatic Transmission
............
219
Capacity, Fluid ........................309
Checking Fluid Level ..............256
Shifting ................................... 219
Shift Lever Position Indicators ............................ 219
Shift Lever Positions ...............219
Shift Lock Release ...................221
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...256
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................192
B
Battery Charging System Indicator ........................ 58, 295
Jump Starting .......................... 291
Maintenance ........................... 277
Specifications .......................... 310
Before Driving ........................... 197
Belts, Seat ................................ 8, 18
Beverage Holders ........................99
Booster Seats ............................... 50
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...........225 Break-in, New Linings
.............198
Bulb Replacement ...................266
Fluid ....................................... 258
Parking .................................... 94
System Design ........................224
System Indicator ...............58, 297
Wear Indicators .......................225
Braking System .......................... 224
Break-in, New Vehicle ................198
Brightness Control, Instruments .............................. 72
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Index
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INDEX

Wearing a Lap/ShoulderBelt .................................. 14, 19
Seats ............................................ 83
Head Restraints ........................85
Seats, Adjusting the .....................83
Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...27
Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 27
Impact Sensors ...................22, 23
Serial Number ............................ 306
Service Intervals .........................243
Service Manual (U.S. only) ........325
Service Station Procedures ........199
Setting the Clock ........................189
Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 219
Shift Lever Position Indicators ...219
Shift Lock Release ......................221
Side Airbags ................................. 28
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works ...................32
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
Side Curtain Airbags ....................30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 30Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in .......................265
Signaling Turns ............................ 60
Snow Tires ................................. 275
Sound System ............................ 109
Spare Tire .................................. 282
Inflating ........................... 271, 282
Specifications .......................... 310
Spark Plugs ................................ 308
Specifications ............................. 308
Speed Control ............................ 193
Speed Limiter ......................218, 221
Speedometer ................................ 64
SRS, Additional Information .........22
Additional Safety Precautions ...34
Airbag Service .......................... 33
Airbag System Components .....22
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................32
How the SRS Indicator Works ..31
How Your Front Airbags
Work .................................... 25
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 30
SRS Indicator ......................... 31, 59START (Ignition Key Position)
.....79
Starting the Engine ....................216
In Cold Weather at High Altitude ................................ 216
With a Dead Battery ................291
State Emissions Testing .............319
Steam Coming from Engine .......293
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................... 74
Anti-theft Column Lock ............79
Buttons ........................... 191, 193
Stereo Sound System .................109
Storing Your Vehicle ..................278
Sun Visor ................................... 100
Supplemental Restraint
System .............................. 9, 22
Servicing .................................. 33
SRS Indicator ...................... 31, 59
System Components ................22
Synthetic Oil .............................. 252
T
Tachometer .................................. 64
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INDEX

UNLOCK－Press this button once
to unlock the driver's door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger's door
and the hatch. Some exterior lights
will flash twice each time you press
the button. If you do not open either
door or the hatch within 30 seconds,
they will automatically relock. PANIC －Press this button for
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.Remote Transmitter Care● Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.
● Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
● Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
● If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. Replacing the Transmitter Battery
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the hatch, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
ROUND COVER
BATTERY
Remote Transmitter
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Table of Contents

This section explains why it is important
to keep your vehicle well maintained and
how to follow basic maintenance safety
precautions.
This section also includes instructions
on how to read the maintenance minder
messages on the information display,
and instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want to
purchase the service manual. See page
325 for information on how to obtain a
copy, or see your dealer.
U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment or
individual using parts that are‘‘certified ’’to EPA standards.Maintenance Safety .....................242
Maintenance Minder ..................
243
Fluid Locations ........................... 250
Adding Engine Oil ......................
251
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ....................................... 252
Engine Coolant ........................... 254
Windshield Washers ...................255
Transmission Fluid .....................
256
Automatic Transmission Fluid ................................... 256
Manual Transmission Fluid ....257
Rear Differential Fluid .................
258
Brake and Clutch Fluid ...............258
Power Steering Fluid ..................
260
Cleaning the Body Panels ...........260
Lights .......................................... 261
Cleaning the Seat Belts ...............
268
Floor Mats .................................. 268
Dust and Pollen Filter .................
269
Wiper Blades .............................. 269
Wheels ........................................
271
Tires ........................................... 271
Checking the Battery ..................277Vehicle Storage
...........................
278
Maintenance
241
Maintenance

U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty－
covers your new vehicle, except for
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
defects in materials andworkmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions
Performance Warranty
－ these two
warranties cover your vehicle's
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet for exactinformation.
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty
－ this warranty gives up to
100% credit toward a replacementbattery.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty－ a seat
belt that fails to function properly is
covered by a limited warranty. Please
read your warranty booklet for details.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty－
all exterior body panels are covered
for rust-through from the inside for
the specified time period with no
mileage limit.
Accessory Limited Warranty－
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty booklet fordetails.
Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty
－ covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited
Warranty
－ provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from your dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty
－ provides
coverage for as long as the purchaser
of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2010 Honda warranty information
booklet that came with your vehicle
for precise information on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle's original
tires are covered by their
manufacturer. Tire warranty
information is in a separate booklet.
Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2010 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
323
Warranty and Customer Relations
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