Honda Element (2010 year). Instruction - part 7

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower either
window. To open a window, push the
switch down and hold it. Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.

Closing a power window on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are
away from the window before
closing them.

AUTO － To open/close the driver's
window, push the window switch
firmly down or up to the second
detent, and release it. The window
will automatically go up or down all
the way. To stop the window, pull/
push on the window switch briefly.

If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger's window cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off when you have children in the
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
passenger's window unintentionally.

AUTO REVERSE － If the driver's
window senses any obstacle while it is
closing automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then use
the window switch again.
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the driver's window
fuse is removed, the AUTO function
may be disabled. If this happens, the
power window system will need to be
reset after reconnecting the battery or
installing the fuse.

1. Start the engine. Push down and

hold the driver's window switch until
the window is fully open.

2. Pull and hold the driver's window

switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch for
about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate
properly after resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

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Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position.

2. Move the selector switch to L

(driver's side) or R (passenger's
side).

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.

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SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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Rear Windows

To open a rear window, pull the lever
towards you, then push it out until it
locks. To close the rear window pull
the lever towards you, then push it
back. Make sure the window is fully
closed and locked.

Parking Brake

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever
up fully. To release it, pull up slightly,
push the button, and lower the lever. The
parking brake indicator on the instrument
panel should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page 58).

Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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Light Control Switch
On EX and SC models

The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON.

When the switch is in the OFF position:

●

The individual map lights can be
turned on and off by pressing the
lenses.

●

The ceiling light cannot be turned
on.

When the switch is in the door activated
position:

●

The individual map lights come on
when any door is opened, or when
the remote transmitter is used to
unlock the doors (see page 77).
When the doors are closed, each
light can be turned on and off by
pushing the lens.

After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then fade out in
about 30 seconds.

With any door left open, the lights stay
on about 3 minutes, then go out.

The lights also come on when the key
is removed from the ignition switch.

When the light control switch is in the
ON position:

●

All the individual map lights and
ceiling light come on and stay on as
long as the switch remains in the ON
position.

Individual Map Lights
On EX and SC models

Turn on the individual map lights by
pushing the lens. Push the lens again
to turn it off.

OFF

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Courtesy Light
On vehicles with navigation system

The courtesy light between the map
lights comes on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel (see
page 72).

Ceiling Light

The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when you:

●

Open any door.

●

Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
fades out in about 30 seconds.

●

Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.

Cargo Area Light
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the center
position, the light comes on when
you open the hatch.

Ignition Switch Light
The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver's door,
and fades out about 30 seconds after
you close the door.

COURTESY LIGHT

OFF

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ꭧ: If equipped.

CARGO AREA

CARGO AREA
SIDE POCKET

COIN TRAY

DOOR POCKETS

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

LX model

EX model

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

ꭧ

ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

CENTER LOWER
POCKET

ꭧ

SEAT-BACK POCKET

ꭧ

ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET

VANITY MIRRORS

ꭧ

SC model

BEVERAGE
HOLDERS

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Cooler Box
On EX model

There is a cooler box between the
driver's and passenger's seats.

To open the cooler box, slide the tab
backward, and pull up the lid.

The lid has a breakaway feature. If
the lid is rotated back too far it will
break away from the box without
damage.

To reinstall the lid, vertically set the
rear lid hinge to the pins on the box
and push down. The lid must be
vertical as shown in the illustration.

To remove the cooler box, rotate the
handle up to the unlocked position.

Slide the console towards the rear of
the vehicle then lift the console.

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To reinstall the cooler box, set the
cooler box into the floor base, then
slide the cooler box forward.

Rotate the handle down to the locked
position.

Make sure the cooler box is securely
locked in place. A cooler box that is
not locked in place could become a
projectile and cause injury in a
sudden stop or crash.

If you take the cooler box out, put it
in a safe place outside the vehicle.

NOTE: The cooler box must be
locked to floor base while driving.

Beverage Holders
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, and electrical
components in the interior.

The front beverage holder is
removable. To remove it, push the
tab and pull it up.

SC model is shown.

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Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has one, two, or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have a front
accessory power socket on the
dashboard above the glove box.

EX and SC models have an accessory
power socket in the cargo area on
the passenger's side.

The SC model has one additional
socket in the center console.

These sockets are intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that
are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less (10
amps).

Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.

An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.

Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Sun Visor

To use the sun visor, pull it down.
When using the sun visor for the
side window, remove the support rod
from the clip, and swing it out.

In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.

Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.

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Vanity Mirror
On EX and SC models

To use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

Overhead Console
On EX and SC models

To open the overhead console, push
on the rear edge or slide the tab as
shown in the illustration. It will
unlatch and swing down. To close it,
push it until it latches. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are
driving.

You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are small
enough to let the holder close and
latch, and that they are not heavy
enough to cause the holder to pop
open while driving.

Push

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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.

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Air Flow Controls

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Ventilation

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Using the Heater

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Using the A/C

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Dehumidify the Interior

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice

From the Windows

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To Turn Everything Off

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Audio System

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Playing the FM/AM Radio

(Models without navigation

system)

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Playing the XM

Radio (Models

without navigation system)

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Playing a Disc (Models without

navigation system)

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Disc Player Error Messages

(Models without navigation

system)

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Disc Changer Error Messages

(Models without navigation

system)

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Playing the FM/AM Radio

(Models with navigation

system)

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Playing the XM

Radio (Models

with navigation system)

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Playing a Disc (Models with

navigation system)

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Disc Player Error Messages

(Models with navigation

system)

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Playing a PC Card (Models with

navigation system)

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PC Card Error Messages (Models

with navigation system)

Error Messages (Models

with navigation system)

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Playing a USB Flash Memory

Device (Models with navigation

system)

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USB Flash Memory Device Error

Messages (Models with

navigation system)

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Protecting Your Discs

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FM/AM Radio Reception

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Radio Theft Protection

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Setting the Clock

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Remote Audio Controls

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Auxiliary Input Jack

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Cruise Control

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Rearview Camera and Monitor

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FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL DIAL

DEFROST POSITION

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON

MAX A/C POSITION

A/C (AIR CONDITIONING)
BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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Air Flow Controls
Fan Control Dial
Turn this dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow.

Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button is on when the
A/C is on.

Recirculation Button
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air from the vehicle's interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air
mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.

Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window
defogger on and off (see page 74).

Mode Control Dial
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard vents in
all modes.

The system automatically turns
on the A/C and switches to

recirculation mode. Air flows from
the center and side vents in the
dashboard (see page 106).

Air flows from the center and

corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the

vents in the dashboard and the floor
vents.

Air flows from the floor vents.

When you select

, the system

automatically switches to fresh air
mode.

Airflow is divided between the

floor vents and the defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.

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Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select

, the

system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come on.

Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then discharges
it through vents near the tailgate.

1. Set the temperature to the lower

limit.

2. Make sure the A/C is off.

3. Select

and fresh air mode.

4. Set the fan to the desired speed.

Using the Heater
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.

1. Select

and fresh air mode.

2. Set the fan to the desired speed.

3. Adjust the warmth of the air with

the temperature control dial.

Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
67). If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.

1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. The indicator in the button
comes on when a fan speed is
selected.

2. Set the temperature to the lower

limit.

3. Select

4. If the outside air is humid, select

recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select fresh air mode.

5. Set the fan to the desired speed.

If the interior is very warm,

you can

cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to maximum
speed in fresh air mode.

To cool the interior with MAX A/C:

1. Set the mode control dial to MAX

A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects

and switches

to recirculation mode.

2. Set the temperature to the lower

limit.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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Dehumidify the Interior
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows from
fogging up.

1. Turn the fan on.

2. Turn on the air conditioning.

3. Select

and fresh air mode.

4. Adjust the temperature to your

preference.

This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To Defog and Defrost
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:

1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or

high for faster defrosting.

2. Select

. The system

automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.

3. Adjust the temperature control dial

so the airflow feels warm.

4. Select

to help clear the rear

window.

5. To increase airflow to the

windshield, close the corner vents.

When you select

, the

system automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps to dehumidify the air
and to defog the windshield. In either
mode, you cannot turn off the A/C.
When you switch to another mode,
the A/C returns to its original
setting, either on or off.

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