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Manual DescriptionCongratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Honda Element was wise, one of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle read, as you read this manual, you will find, intended to help you avoid damage.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle, thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware your rights, maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown, instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves.
Your dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing many systems unique, pleased to answer any questions concerns, wARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth, this vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders.
Devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, failure, except as legally required or with the permission vehicle owner, this vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance, can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems.
May also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential, your safety, and safety others, you will find this important safety information in a variety forms, including, you to potential hazards that could.
Safety Messages - preceded by safety alert symbol, three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, you WILL be KILLED SERIOUSLY, hURT if you don't follow instructions.
Possible to warn you about all, safety Headings - such as Important Safety Reminders Important, safety Section - such as Driver Passenger Safety, this entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it.
Your Element has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only pavement, ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving, these advantages come at some cost, significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
More likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt, off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 238, element Online Reference Owner's Manual, a Few Words About Safety iii.
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) 3, driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, child protection) 5, instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering column) 55, features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, cruise control and other convenience items) 103.
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, cargo loading) 197, driving (engine transmission operation) 213, maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, vehicle storage) 241, taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) 281.
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, emissions controls) 305, service Information Summary ( fluid capacities tire pressures), proper use and care your vehicle's, how to operate heating air.
What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, how load, the proper way start engine, shift the transmission, park; plus, what you need know you're.
When you need take your vehicle, to check and instructions how, covering your new vehicle, how.