Honda Element Technical Reference Guide

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R E F E R E N C E

G U I D E

TEC HN OL OG Y REF ER EN CE GUID E

The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you

get acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic

instructions on some of the technology items.

This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim

levels of the Element. Therefore, you may find

descriptions of equipment and features that are not on

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your particular vehicle.

2 0 1 1 E L E M E N T

PASSENGER

AIRBAG

OFF

DRL

TIRE PR ESS URE MONITORING SYSTEM (T PMS )

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

SAFETY R EMI NDE R

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

What to Do

1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to
check which tire(s) have low
pressure.

Each tire valve stem contains
a TPMS sensor.

When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.

If the TPMS indicator appears, there
may be a problem with the system.
See your dealer.

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SRS (supplemental restraint system)

DRL (daytime running lights)

ABS (anti-lock brake system)

Malfunction lamp (check engine light)

VSA (vehicle stability assist)

TPMS

(tire pressure monitoring system)

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver

Malfunction Indicators

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(located on center panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;

use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to
the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.

Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant
seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously
injure an infant.

FUEL RE COM MEN DAT ION

• Only use unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher.

• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT,a manganese-based fuel additive.
Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your
vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system. Always use
MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may
not be covered under warranty.

• "TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by
leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today's advanced engines. In
most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline as having met "TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline" standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to
contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives. This
helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission control system. Because
the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary
in the market, Honda endorses the use of "TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline" where
available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more
information, visit www.toptiergas.com.

• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information
on gasoline that does not contain MMT,contact your dealer or visit Owner Link at

www.owners.honda.com.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.

Parking brake on:

Release

Door/Tailgate open:

Close door(s) / tailgate

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel:

Refill

Low tire pressure:

Add air

Maintenance MinderTM:

Make dealer appointment