HONDA 2008 Element - Manual (Page 174)

Each tire, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when cold and
set to the recommended inflation
pressure as specified in the vehicle
placard and this owner’s manual (see
page
).
If you see this message, the system
is off and is not monitoring the tire
pressures. Have the system checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
This indicator comes on and stays on
if there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system.
When you restart the vehicle with
the compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator may also come on and stay
on after driving several miles
(kilometers).
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
dealer as soon as possible.
After you replace the flat tire with
Each wheel (except the compact
spare tire wheel) is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside
must use TPMS specific wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
qualified technician.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Changing a Tire with TPMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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pressure to be sure it is correct.
After several miles (kilometers)
driving with the compact spare tire,
the TPMS indicator comes on and the
Manually check the spare tire
System (TPMS) Indicator
If you have a flat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
the compact spare tire, the low tire
Replace the flat tire with the compact
your tires serviced by your dealer or
spare tire (see page 222 ).
pressure indicator stays on. This
low tire pressure indicator goes off.
monitoring the spare tire pressure.
the tire behind the valve stem. You
is normal; the system is not
The low tire pressure or the TPMS
As required by the FCC:
indicator will go off, after several
miles (kilometers) driving, when
you replace the spare tire with the
specified regular tire equipped with
Have the flat tire repaired by your
the tire pressure monitor sensor.
replace the tire pressure sensor.
2008 Element
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