Honda Element (2010 year). Manual — part 13

On EX and SC models
Your vehicle's audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
from electrical power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific code in the preset
buttons (icon on vehicle's with
navigation system). Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations possible from specific
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible.

You should have received a radio
code card that lists your audio
system's code and serial numbers. It
is best to store this card in a safe
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system's
serial number in this owner's
manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number from a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system's
serial number.

If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio fuse is removed, the audio
system will disable itself. If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER

CODE’’ in the frequency display the

next time you turn on the system.
Use the preset buttons (icons on
vehicles with navigation system) to
enter the code. The code is on the
radio code card included in your
owner's manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.

If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have 10 tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessful
in 10 attempts, you must then leave
the system on for 1 hour before
trying again.

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On vehicles without navigation system
If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you may
need to set the clock.

On LX model
To set the hour, press the H button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until the hour advances
to the desired time. Change the
minute by pressing the M button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until the minute
advances to the desired time.

You can use the R button to quickly
set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the R button while pressing the
CLOCK button. If the displayed time
is before the half hour, pressing R
sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is after the
half hour, pressing R sets the clock
forward to the beginning of the next
hour.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

On EX and SC models

Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the numbers flash and you hear
a beep. Change the hour by pressing
the H button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minute by pressing the M button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time.

TIME DISPLAY

CLOCK
BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

TIME DISPLAY

CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

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You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
before the half hour, press the R
(RESET) button to set the clock back
to the previous hour. If the displayed
time is after the half hour, pressing R
sets the clock forward to the
beginning of the next hour.

For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

When you are finished, press the
CLOCK button again.

On vehicles with navigation system
The navigation system receives
signals from the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Refer to the navigation system
manual for how to adjust the time.

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On EX and SC models

Three controls for the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your
hand from the wheel.

The middle button adjusts the
volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press
the top or bottom of the button and
hold it until the desired volume is
reached, then release it.

The MODE button changes the
mode.

On vehicles with navigation system
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all
possible media sources whether they
are present or not.

On vehicles without navigation system
Pressing the MODE button
repeatedly cycles through all
present, connected media sources.
Media sources that are not present
or connected will not appear when
cycling with the MODE button.

The CH button has two functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, or playing a
disc.

If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press this button, the
system advances to the next preset
station on the band you are listening
to. You will see the number of the
selected Preset button in the display.
To change bands, or to change from
FM1 to FM2 or XM1 to XM2, press
the MODE button.

If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (file in MP3 or WMA format)
each time you press the CH button.

You will see the track/file number
and the elapsed time. If has text data
or the disc is compressed in MP3 or
WMA, you can also see any other
information (track title, file name,
folder name, etc.).

CH BUTTON

MODE
BUTTON

VOLUME
BUTTON

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In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use
the seek function to select folders.
Press and hold the CH button until
you hear a beep, to skip forward to
the first file of the next folder.

On vehicles with navigation system
If you are playing a PC card, press
the CH button to advance to the next
file.

If you are playing a USB flash
memory device or iPod with the USB
adapter cable (if equipped), press
and release the CH button to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
file.

Auxiliary Input Jack
On EX and SC models

Your vehicle has the auxiliary input
jack on the front panel, or in the
console compartment, depending on
models. The system will accept
auxiliary input from standard audio
accessories.

When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the
CD/AUX button (AUX icon on
models with navigation system) to
select it.

SC model

EX model

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Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

Using Cruise Control

1. Push the CRUISE button on the

steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.

The cruise control system can be left
on, even when it is not in use.

2. Accelerate to the desired cruising

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

3. Press and release the SET/

DECEL button on the steering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.

RES/ACCEL
BUTTON

CANCEL
BUTTON

SET/DECEL
BUTTON

CRUISE BUTTON

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Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshift to hold the set speed.

Changing the Set Speed
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.

To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.

You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:

NOTE: If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.

Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out. When
the vehicle slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/DECEL
button.

Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.

RES/ACCEL
BUTTON

CANCEL
BUTTON

SET/DECEL
BUTTON

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Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.

Canceling Cruise Control

You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.

Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.

Resuming the Set Speed
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) then press and release the
RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator will come on.
The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system completely off and erases
the previous cruising speed.

RES/ACCEL
BUTTON

CANCEL
BUTTON

SET/DECEL
BUTTON

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On vehicles with navigation system

Whenever you shift to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rear view is shown
on the navigation system screen.

For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean
it, use a moist, soft cloth.

When in reverse, the touch screen
and navigation system ‘‘hard’’

buttons are locked out, except the
‘‘ZOOM’’ button. Touching the ‘‘ ’’

or ‘‘ ’’ button allows you to adjust

the brightness of the rearview
camera image.

The camera brightness cannot be
adjusted by voice control.

Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and carefully, and
look behind you for obstacles.

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Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important fluids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
information in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first.

Break-in Period

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Fuel Recommendation

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198

Service Station Procedures

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Refueling

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199

Opening and Closing the

Hood

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200

Oil Check

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201

Engine Coolant Check

. . .

201

Fuel Economy

. . . . . . . .

202

Accessories and

Modifications

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Carrying Cargo

. . . . . . ...

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Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle's future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.

Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200
miles (300 km).

Do not tow a trailer.

You should also follow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine
damage.

On vehicles with manual transmission
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shifting to
a lower gear.

We recommend using quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.

In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.

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If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-related
information for your vehicle, or
information on gasoline that does not
contain MMT, visit Owner Link at
owners.honda.com

. In Canada, visit

www.honda.ca

for additional

information on gasoline.

Refueling

1. Park with the driver's side closest to

the service station pump.

2. Outside of the vehicle, open the fuel

fill door by pulling its notched edge.

Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling
fuel.

Stop the engine and keep heat,
sparks, and flame away.

Handle fuel only outdoors.

Wipe up spills immediately.

3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You

may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel

nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This

leaves some room in the fuel tank for
the fuel to expand with temperature
changes.

If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system.
The system helps keep fuel vapor
from going into the atmosphere. Try
filling at another pump. If this does
not fix the problem, consult your
dealer.

5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it

clicks at least once. If you do not
properly tighten the cap, the
malfunction indicator lamp may
come on (see page 296). You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’

message on the information display.

6. Close the fuel fill door.

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Opening and Closing the Hood

1. Park the vehicle, and set the

parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.

2. Put your fingers under the front

edge of the hood near the center.
The hood latch handle is above the
‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up to

release it. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.

3. Pull the support rod out of its clip

and insert the end into the
designated hole in the hood.

To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

LATCH

SUPPORT ROD

CLIP

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Oil Check

Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.

1. Remove the dipstick (orange tab).

2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean

cloth or paper towel.

3. Insert it all the way back in its

tube.

4. Remove the dipstick again, and

check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.

If it is near or below the lower mark,
see

Adding Engine Oil on page 251.

Engine Coolant Check

Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see

Adding

Engine Coolant on page 254 for
information on adding the proper
coolant.

Refer to

Owner's Maintenance

Checks on page 248 for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.

DIPSTICK

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

MIN

MAX

RESERVE TANK

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Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel
Economy Estimates Comparison.
Fuel economy is not a fixed number.
It varies based on driving conditions,
driving habits and vehicle condition.
Therefore, it is not possible for one
set of estimates to predict fuel
economy precisely for all drivers in
all environments.

The EPA fuel economy estimates
shown in the example to the right are
a useful tool for comparison when
buying a vehicle. EPA estimates
include:

City MPG - Represents urban
driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A
range of miles per gallon achieved is
also provided.

Highway MPG - Represents a
mixture of rural and interstate
driving, in a warmed-up vehicle,
typical of longer trips in free-flowing
traffic. A range of miles per gallon
achieved is also provided.

Combined Fuel Economy -
Represents a combination of city and
highway driving. The scale
represents the range of combined
fuel economy for other vehicles in
the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost -
Provides an estimated annual fuel
cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost
per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost
data) divided by the combined fuel
economy.

For more information on fuel
economy ratings and factors that
affect fuel economy, visit www.
fueleconomy.gov

(Canada: Visit

www.vehicles.gc.ca

)

City MPG

Combined Fuel
Economy

Highway MPG

Estimated Annual
Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

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Fuel Economy Factors
The following factors can lower your
vehicle's fuel economy:

Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)

Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traffic

Cold engine operation (engines are
more efficient when warmed up)

Driving with a heavy load or the air
conditioner running

Improperly inflated tires

Improving Fuel Economy

Vehicle Maintenance

A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes fuel economy. Poor
maintenance can significantly reduce
fuel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
information display (see

Owner's

Maintenance Checks on page 248).
For example:

Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the API
Certification Seal (see page 251).

Maintain proper tire inflation -
An underinflated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces

fuel economy.

Avoid carrying excess weight in
your vehicle - It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing fuel
consumption.

Keep your vehicle clean - In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
economy.

Drive Efficiently

Drive moderately - Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering, and
hard braking increase fuel
consumption.

Observe the speed limit -
Aerodynamic drag has a big effect
on fuel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.

Always drive in the highest gear
possible - If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your fuel economy by up
shifting as early as possible.

Avoid excessive idling - Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).

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