2009 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 252

Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect. Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service. Make sure to have the service facility or person reset the display as previously described. Keep all receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work fill out your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend using Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components, so you can be confident of their performance and durability. U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with ＃ will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the information display. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. ● Engine oil level － Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 201. Engine coolant level － Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 201. Automatic transmission － Check the fluid level monthly. See page 256. Brakes － Check the fluid level monthly. See page 258. Tires － Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 271. Lights － Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 261. ● ● ● ● ● 248 2009 Element