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2010 Honda Element Owners Manual - Interior Lights



Interior Lights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 threeposition 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.


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