HONDA 2009 Element - Manual (Page 247)

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page 325 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
Maintenance Safety ..................... 242
Maintenance Minder .................. 243
Fluid Locations ........................... 250
Adding Engine Oil ...................... 251
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter ....................................... 252
Engine Coolant ........................... 254
Windshield Washers ................... 255
Transmission Fluid ..................... 256
Automatic Transmission
Fluid ................................... 256
Manual Transmission Fluid .... 257
Rear Differential Fluid ................. 258
Brake and Clutch Fluid ............... 258
Power Steering Fluid .................. 260
Cleaning the Body Panels ........... 260
Lights .......................................... 261
Cleaning the Seat Belts ............... 268
Floor Mats .................................. 268
Dust and Pollen Filter ................. 269
Wiper Blades .............................. 269
Wheels ........................................ 271
Tires ........................................... 271
Checking the Battery .................. 277
Vehicle Storage ........................... 278
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