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Emissions testing – HONDA 2009 Element User Manual

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7. Select a nearby lightly traveled

major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
not use cruise control. When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic

for at least 10 minutes. When
traffic conditions allow, let the
vehicle coast for several seconds
without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.

9. Make sure the vehicle has been

parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.

If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.

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