Owner's Manual
Page 1
2006 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...... the Unexpected ...263 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to load luggage and other cargo. only)...305 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...189 The proper way to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty and Customer Relations...
2006 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...... the Unexpected ...263 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to load luggage and other cargo. only)...305 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...189 The proper way to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty and Customer Relations...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... hips. 16 If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. For example, if...
... hips. 16 If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. For example, if...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... and increase the chance of a seat belt can be very seriously injured in a crash, or become ill or even die from carbon monoxide poisoning if engine exhaust enters the cap. If they do , they could be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Passengers should not stand up or change...
... and increase the chance of a seat belt can be very seriously injured in a crash, or become ill or even die from carbon monoxide poisoning if engine exhaust enters the cap. If they do , they could be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Passengers should not stand up or change...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... Passenger Safety 27 When you drive. If the indicator stays on and off . For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after the engine starts.
... Passenger Safety 27 When you drive. If the indicator stays on and off . For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after the engine starts.
Owner's Manual
Page 53
...gas. Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in normal driving if you . You notice a change . Do not run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in... the sound of carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even kill you maintain your parked vehicle with the door open , engine exhaust may enter the vehicle and cause a hazardous condition. You should have damaged the underside. Set the temperature control to move the ...
...gas. Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in normal driving if you . You notice a change . Do not run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in... the sound of carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even kill you maintain your parked vehicle with the door open , engine exhaust may enter the vehicle and cause a hazardous condition. You should have damaged the underside. Set the temperature control to move the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
... information, see page 278 . Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on at any other time, it comes on when the engine is not being charged. For more information, see page 278 . If it indicates a potential problem with your seat belt before fastening your ... information about your seat belts. If it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on at regular intervals. It reminds you and your passengers to ON (II). Malfunction ...
... information, see page 278 . Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on at any other time, it comes on when the engine is not being charged. For more information, see page 278 . If it indicates a potential problem with your seat belt before fastening your ... information about your seat belts. If it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on at regular intervals. It reminds you and your passengers to ON (II). Malfunction ...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
... while driving, there could be a problem with the ABS. It will then go off if you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). 60 This indicator comes on after you have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no ... brake system. If it comes on , your vehicle checked at any other time, there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will not start (see page 280 . If this on at a dealer. Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. With this...
... while driving, there could be a problem with the ABS. It will then go off if you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). 60 This indicator comes on after you have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no ... brake system. If it comes on , your vehicle checked at any other time, there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will not start (see page 280 . If this on at a dealer. Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. With this...
Owner's Manual
Page 64
It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it is safe, shift to ON (II). If ... to either the or position. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver's door. Pull to the side of the road when...
It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it is safe, shift to ON (II). If ... to either the or position. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver's door. Pull to the side of the road when...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
Gauges To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SELECT button repeatedly. models and kilometers in U.S. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TRIP METER INFORMATION DISPLAY RESET BUTTON FUEL ...
Gauges To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SELECT button repeatedly. models and kilometers in U.S. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TRIP METER INFORMATION DISPLAY RESET BUTTON FUEL ...
Owner's Manual
Page 69
... then press and hold the RESET button until the number resets to ''0.0''. Driving uphill or making turns can keep track of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. There are two trip meters: TRIP A and TRIP B.
... then press and hold the RESET button until the number resets to ''0.0''. Driving uphill or making turns can keep track of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. There are two trip meters: TRIP A and TRIP B.
Owner's Manual
Page 70
... 276 for instructions and precautions on the road surface. The temperature sensor is forming on checking the engine's cooling system. models ( 3°C in Fahrenheit (U.S. Outside Temperature Indicator If equipped This indicator displays... 1, 0 (Canada). If it reaches the desired value, release the RESET button. models) or Centigrade (Canadian models). This may rise to the side of the engine's coolant. Instruments and Controls 69 During normal operation, the pointer should see the new outside temperature. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the...
... 276 for instructions and precautions on the road surface. The temperature sensor is forming on checking the engine's cooling system. models ( 3°C in Fahrenheit (U.S. Outside Temperature Indicator If equipped This indicator displays... 1, 0 (Canada). If it reaches the desired value, release the RESET button. models) or Centigrade (Canadian models). This may rise to the side of the engine's coolant. Instruments and Controls 69 During normal operation, the pointer should see the new outside temperature. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 71
...and hold the RESET button until the odometer display returns. The message goes from CHECK to page 225 for continued troublefree driving. When you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is loose or missing, a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message appears in the ON (II...fuel fill cap, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Maintenance Minder Display The information display in the instrument panel shows you restart the engine, the message appears again. If it does not go out, have your vehicle needs for more information, see page 279 . Gauges Check Fuel...
...and hold the RESET button until the odometer display returns. The message goes from CHECK to page 225 for continued troublefree driving. When you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is loose or missing, a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message appears in the ON (II...fuel fill cap, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Maintenance Minder Display The information display in the instrument panel shows you restart the engine, the message appears again. If it does not go out, have your vehicle needs for more information, see page 279 . Gauges Check Fuel...
Owner's Manual
Page 78
... sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Keys MASTER KEY VALET KEY KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (LIGHT GRAY) TRANSMITTER TAG You should have to start the engine if the circuits are activated by using the main switch in the ignition and the driver's door lock. Do not drop the keys or set... your vehicle. The valet key works only in the glove box (see page 94 ). You will not work to get wet, dry them . Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Instruments and Controls Protect the keys from liquids.
... sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Keys MASTER KEY VALET KEY KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (LIGHT GRAY) TRANSMITTER TAG You should have to start the engine if the circuits are activated by using the main switch in the ignition and the driver's door lock. Do not drop the keys or set... your vehicle. The valet key works only in the glove box (see page 94 ). You will not work to get wet, dry them . Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Instruments and Controls Protect the keys from liquids.
Owner's Manual
Page 79
When you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. The system may cause undesired operation. If the indicator starts to blink, it . If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding ... system indicator should come on for compliance could result that may make your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you insert the key. This device complies with Part 15 of the key.
When you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. The system may cause undesired operation. If the indicator starts to blink, it . If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding ... system indicator should come on for compliance could result that may make your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you insert the key. This device complies with Part 15 of the key.
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... you let go of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to start the engine. START (III) Use this position only to the left or right as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. Several of...
... you let go of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to start the engine. START (III) Use this position only to the left or right as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. Several of...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
.... Seat Heaters SEAT HEATER SWITCHES In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on the LO setting. If the engine is only heated in the seat bottom because of the switch. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the...
.... Seat Heaters SEAT HEATER SWITCHES In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on the LO setting. If the engine is only heated in the seat bottom because of the switch. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 104
To close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more. The power window system needs to be disabled. Start the engine. Back Window Open Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch from the window before closing it will reverse direction and then ...
To close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more. The power window system needs to be disabled. Start the engine. Back Window Open Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch from the window before closing it will reverse direction and then ...
Owner's Manual
Page 124
...the fan to the desired speed. 3. Make sure the temperature is humid, select recirculation mode. Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to the desired speed. 2. Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C,... and setting the fan to normal. 1. Turn on the engine. Set the fan to warm the air. On RT and Canadian LX models To cool the interior with the temperature control dial. If the outside...
...the fan to the desired speed. 3. Make sure the temperature is humid, select recirculation mode. Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to the desired speed. 2. Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C,... and setting the fan to normal. 1. Turn on the engine. Set the fan to warm the air. On RT and Canadian LX models To cool the interior with the temperature control dial. If the outside...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
..., please read the information in Period ...174 Fuel Recommendation ...174 Service Station Procedures ...175 Refueling...175 Opening and Closing the Hood ...177 Oil Check ...178 Engine Coolant Check ...178 Fuel Economy ...179 Accessories and Modifications ...180 Carrying Cargo ...182 Before Driving 173 Break-in this section will help you. The information...
..., please read the information in Period ...174 Fuel Recommendation ...174 Service Station Procedures ...175 Refueling...175 Opening and Closing the Hood ...177 Oil Check ...178 Engine Coolant Check ...178 Fuel Economy ...179 Accessories and Modifications ...180 Carrying Cargo ...182 Before Driving 173 Break-in this section will help you. The information...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... detergent additives that can lead to your Quick Start Guide. 174 Use of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is... with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Some gasoline today is recommended when towing in certain conditions (see page 215 ). Do not use of gasoline. Avoid hard braking...
... detergent additives that can lead to your Quick Start Guide. 174 Use of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is... with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Some gasoline today is recommended when towing in certain conditions (see page 215 ). Do not use of gasoline. Avoid hard braking...