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2009 Element SC Specifications
| Engineering | |
| SC | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04) | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4000 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87 x 99 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard |
| Real Time™ 4WD | 2WD |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[1] | Standard |
| Transmissions | |
| SC | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission: Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.765 | Standard |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission: Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.786, 2nd: 1.614, 3rd: 1.082, 4th: .773, 5th: .566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.500 | Available |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |
| SC | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.98 |
| Steering Ratio | 15.3 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 36.9 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1 / 11.1 |
| Wheels | 18" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P225 / 55 R18 97H |
| Exterior Measurements | |
| SC | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 |
| Length (in.) | 170.4 |
| Height (in.) | 69.5 |
| Width (in.) | 71.6 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 62.1 / 62.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in., unladen) | 6.2 |
| Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) | 21.1 / 21.6 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD AT) | 3597 / 3603 (with Navigation) |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT) | 3523 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.)[2] | 1500 |
| Interior Measurements | |
| SC | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 43.3 / 38.0 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.0 / 39.1 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 57.1 / 52.2 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 55.0 / 47.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row) | 25.1 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum) | 74.6 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 103.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| EPA Mileage Estimates[3] / Fuel | |
| SC | |
| 5-Speed Manual (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 20 / 25 / 22 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.6 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 7.6 / 7.5 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Safety | |
| SC | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[4] | Standard |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) | Standard |
| Wave Key and Immobilizer System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Standard |
| Exterior Features | |
| SC | |
| Wide-Opening Side Cargo Doors | Standard |
| Variable Windshield Wipers | Standard |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | Standard |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | Standard |
| Remote Entry System | Standard |
| Power Side Mirrors | Standard |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Standard |
| Body-Colored Side Sills and Roof Moldings | Standard |
| Green-Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Rear Privacy Glass | Standard |
| Clamshell Tailgate | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | Standard |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
| SC | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera[5] | Available (5AT only) |
| Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | Standard |
| Rear Ventilation Windows | Standard |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | Standard |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise/Audio |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation Controls | with Navigation |
| Adjustable Steering Column | Standard |
| Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | Standard |
| Sliding Sun Visor Extensions | Standard |
| Overhead Storage Compartment | Standard |
| Map Lights | Standard |
| Dome Light | Standard |
| Ambient Console Lighting | with Navigation (Red) |
| Urethane-Coated Utility Floor | Standard |
| Beverage Holders, Front and Rear | Standard |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front / Center Console / Rear |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders | Standard |
| Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets | Standard |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | Standard |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4) | Standard |
| Cargo Area Storage Bins | Standard |
| Cargo Area Hooks (2) | Standard |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard |
| Floor Mats and Carpeted Floor (1st- and 2nd-row) | Standard |
| Center Console | Standard |
| Seating | |
| SC | |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard |
| Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests | Center Console |
| Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats | Standard |
| Fold-Flat-Capable Seating | Standard |
| Audio Systems | |
| SC | |
| 270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | Standard |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability[6] | Standard |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard |
| USB Audio Interface[7] | with Navigation |
| XM® Radio[8] | Standard |
| CD Text Display Capability | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
| SC | |
| Backlit Gauges | Copper |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[4] | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder System | Standard |
| Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator | Standard |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | Standard |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | Standard |
| Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Gauge | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard |
| Fuel Cap Indicator | Standard |
[1] Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
[2] Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory trailer hitch and hitch ball. Consult your local Honda dealer for additional towing information.
[3] Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[4] For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your local Honda dealer for details.
[5] The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on the Element EX automatic-transmission models in the United States, except Alaska. See your local Honda dealer for details.
[6] Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
[7] The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[8] XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically be renewed and you will be billed at then-current rates until you call XM at 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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