2009 Honda Element Hatch Tent Kit

INSTALLATION
Attaching the Tent to the Honda Element
NOTE:
• Leaving the tailgate open for an extended amount of time will drain the battery.
• Allow the exhaust pipe to cool down for at least 20 minutes before you attach the tent to the vehicle.
• The tent is designed to add additional space to your vehicle while parked. It is not intended to be used in when the vehicle is moving.
• The tent can also be used as a standard ground tent by simply zipping up the rear sock.
• If the tent is not going to be attached to the vehicle, assemble the tent as described, but move it away from the vehicle.
• Make sure the vehicle and tent are clean and completely dry before installation. If moisture under the tent is allowed to dry, it may cloud the paint. If the tent gets wet, remove it and allow it to air-dry completely.
1. Park the vehicle on smooth level ground, with the transmission in Park (auto transmission), or neutral (manual transmission). Apply the parking brake.
2. With the tent approximately 5 feet away from the rear of the vehicle, prepare to set-up the tent.
• Remove the tent from the tent bag, and lay it flat on the ground with the straps facing the rear of the vehicle, and “H” emblem away from the vehicle. Do not stake the tent at this time.
3. With the help of an assistant, set-up the tent:
• Starting at any corner, insert the corner tent pin into the bottom of the tent pole.
• At the opposite corner of the tent, walk towards the tent while you flex the tent pole and stand the center of the tent up. Insert the corner tent pin into the bottom of the tent pole.
• Repeat this procedure to insert the remaining tent pole.

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