Owner's Manual
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2007 Honda Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Instruments and Controls ...57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use and care of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Comfort and Convenience Features ...121 How to the fuel pump. Maintenance ...233 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to operate the climate control system...
2007 Honda Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Instruments and Controls ...57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use and care of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Comfort and Convenience Features ...121 How to the fuel pump. Maintenance ...233 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to operate the climate control system...
Owner's Manual
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... SWITCH (P.108) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.120) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.76) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.211) CRUISE BUTTON (P.165) REMOTE AUDIO VOICE CONTROL CONTROLS 2 (P.161) SWITCHES 3 Vehicle with navigation system. CRUISE CONTROLS (P.165) INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH STEERING WHEEL (P.118) ADJUSTMENT (P.79) SEAT HEATERS (P.104) 2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT LEVER (P.197) BRIGHTNESS (P.78) VTM-4 LOCK (P.203) HORN 1 SELECT BUTTON (P.70) RESET BUTTON (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG...
... SWITCH (P.108) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.120) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.76) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.211) CRUISE BUTTON (P.165) REMOTE AUDIO VOICE CONTROL CONTROLS 2 (P.161) SWITCHES 3 Vehicle with navigation system. CRUISE CONTROLS (P.165) INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH STEERING WHEEL (P.118) ADJUSTMENT (P.79) SEAT HEATERS (P.104) 2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT LEVER (P.197) BRIGHTNESS (P.78) VTM-4 LOCK (P.203) HORN 1 SELECT BUTTON (P.70) RESET BUTTON (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG...
Owner's Manual
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... can take advantage of serious injury or death in the pickup bed or on the instrument panel and a beeper to fasten your vehicle has airbags. The pickup bed is equipped with seats or seat belts. Keep you connected to the vehicle so you to ride in a crash, even though your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Be sure you and your...
... can take advantage of serious injury or death in the pickup bed or on the instrument panel and a beeper to fasten your vehicle has airbags. The pickup bed is equipped with seats or seat belts. Keep you connected to the vehicle so you to ride in a crash, even though your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Be sure you and your...
Owner's Manual
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... dashboard comes on . Hanging heavy items on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is no passenger in the seat-back pocket. Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 29 ). If the weight sensors...
... dashboard comes on . Hanging heavy items on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is no passenger in the seat-back pocket. Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 29 ). If the weight sensors...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Control Locations ...58 Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Indicators ...61 Gauges ...70 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...74 Multi-Control Lever ...75 Headlight Control Dial ...76 Instrument Panel Brightness ...78 Hazard Warning Button ...79 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...79 Keys ...80 Immobilizer System...81 Ignition Switch ...82 Door Locks ...83 Remote Transmitter ...89 Dual-Action Tailgate...92 In-Bed Trunk TM ...95 Seats ...98 Seat Heaters ...104 Power Windows ...105 Moonroof ...108 Parking Brake ...109 Mirrors ...110 Interior Convenience Items ...112 Center Console...
... your vehicle. Control Locations ...58 Instrument Panel ...59 Instrument Panel Indicators ...61 Gauges ...70 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...74 Multi-Control Lever ...75 Headlight Control Dial ...76 Instrument Panel Brightness ...78 Hazard Warning Button ...79 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...79 Keys ...80 Immobilizer System...81 Ignition Switch ...82 Door Locks ...83 Remote Transmitter ...89 Dual-Action Tailgate...92 In-Bed Trunk TM ...95 Seats ...98 Seat Heaters ...104 Power Windows ...105 Moonroof ...108 Parking Brake ...109 Mirrors ...110 Interior Convenience Items ...112 Center Console...
Owner's Manual
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...) IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.69) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62) BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.61) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.65) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.65) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.68) MAINTENANCE MINDER...
...) IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.69) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62) BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.61) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.65) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.65) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.68) MAINTENANCE MINDER...
Owner's Manual
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... Near the Steering Wheel MOONROOF SWITCH (P.108) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.120) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.76) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.211) CRUISE BUTTON (P.165) 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.78) SHIFT LEVER (P.197) VTM-4 LOCK (P.203) SELECT BUTTON (P.70) RESET BUTTON (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.29) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.79) HORN 1 REMOTE AUDIO CRUISE CONTROLS 2 (P.161) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT (P.79) (P.165) Vehicle with navigation system is...
... Near the Steering Wheel MOONROOF SWITCH (P.108) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.120) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.76) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.211) CRUISE BUTTON (P.165) 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.78) SHIFT LEVER (P.197) VTM-4 LOCK (P.203) SELECT BUTTON (P.70) RESET BUTTON (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.29) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.79) HORN 1 REMOTE AUDIO CRUISE CONTROLS 2 (P.161) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT (P.79) (P.165) Vehicle with navigation system is...
Owner's Manual
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... all the way down . 79 Use the hazard warning lights if you need to flash. Push the button to turn indicators in the instrument panel to park in a crash. Move the steering wheel so it up to lose control of the steering column all four outside turn signals and both turn on the left side of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a dangerous area...
... all the way down . 79 Use the hazard warning lights if you need to flash. Push the button to turn indicators in the instrument panel to park in a crash. Move the steering wheel so it up to lose control of the steering column all four outside turn signals and both turn on the left side of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a dangerous area...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear doors. With the auto door locking and unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also locks and unlocks (the tailgate does not lock). LOCK LEVER The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the Park (P) position. 2. To program the Park Lock mode: Locks all the time. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: T he doors lock whenever you start the engine...
... the rear doors. With the auto door locking and unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also locks and unlocks (the tailgate does not lock). LOCK LEVER The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the Park (P) position. 2. To program the Park Lock mode: Locks all the time. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: T he doors lock whenever you start the engine...
Owner's Manual
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.... 5. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Ignition Switch mode: The driver's door and the In-Bed Trunk unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position (do not start the engine). 86 All doors and the In-Bed Trunk unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position within 5 seconds. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. 2. Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has three modes (Park Unlock, Ignition Switch...
.... 5. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Ignition Switch mode: The driver's door and the In-Bed Trunk unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position (do not start the engine). 86 All doors and the In-Bed Trunk unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position within 5 seconds. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. 2. Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has three modes (Park Unlock, Ignition Switch...
Owner's Manual
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... recommend that you plan to install an optional trailer lighting connector that mates with a connector to tow, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle. Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/WHITE) TAILLIGHTS (GREEN/BLACK) GROUND (BLACK) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) BACK-UP LIGHTS (BLUE) GROUND (BLACK) B CHARGE (GREEN) Since lighting and wiring vary with federal, state, province, and local...
... recommend that you plan to install an optional trailer lighting connector that mates with a connector to tow, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle. Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/WHITE) TAILLIGHTS (GREEN/BLACK) GROUND (BLACK) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) BACK-UP LIGHTS (BLUE) GROUND (BLACK) B CHARGE (GREEN) Since lighting and wiring vary with federal, state, province, and local...
Owner's Manual
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The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. The trailer tires and spare are in the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive. Therefore, premium fuel (premium unleaded gasoline with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Towing performance can be sure to check the following: The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good...
The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. The trailer tires and spare are in the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive. Therefore, premium fuel (premium unleaded gasoline with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Towing performance can be sure to check the following: The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good...
Owner's Manual
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... gravity. Remember, it can disrupt your vehicle's handling and performance. Loading heavy cargo could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to slow down hills, reduce your temperature gauge. When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do not use the foot brake or parking brake. This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect...
... gravity. Remember, it can disrupt your vehicle's handling and performance. Loading heavy cargo could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to slow down hills, reduce your temperature gauge. When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do not use the foot brake or parking brake. This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect...
Owner's Manual
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... basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...234 Maintenance Minder ...235 Maintenance Record ...243 Fluid Locations...245 Adding Engine Oil ...246 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...247 Engine Coolant ...249 Windshield Washers ...250 Automatic Transmission Fluid...251 Rear Differential Fluid ...252 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...253 Brake Fluid ...253 Power Steering Fluid ...254 Timing Belt ...254 Lights ...255 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...261 Floor Mats ...261 Dust and Pollen Filter ...262 Wiper Blades ...262 Wheels ...264 Tires ...265 Checking the Battery ...270 Vehicle Storage...
... basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...234 Maintenance Minder ...235 Maintenance Record ...243 Fluid Locations...245 Adding Engine Oil ...246 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...247 Engine Coolant ...249 Windshield Washers ...250 Automatic Transmission Fluid...251 Rear Differential Fluid ...252 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...253 Brake Fluid ...253 Power Steering Fluid ...254 Timing Belt ...254 Lights ...255 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...261 Floor Mats ...261 Dust and Pollen Filter ...262 Wiper Blades ...262 Wheels ...264 Tires ...265 Checking the Battery ...270 Vehicle Storage...
Owner's Manual
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... from dieselpowered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 2 Maintenance Sub Items Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive regularly...
... from dieselpowered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 2 Maintenance Sub Items Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive regularly...
Owner's Manual
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Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Change Automatic transmission Total fluid Change Rear Total differential fluid Change Transfer Total assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Engine coolant Engine oil 1 Front Rear 206.7 in (5,250 mm) 78.0 in (1,980 mm) 70.3 in (1,785 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm) 67.1 in (1,705 mm) 66.9 in (1,700 mm) Approx. ...
Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Change Automatic transmission Total fluid Change Rear Total differential fluid Change Transfer Total assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Engine coolant Engine oil 1 Front Rear 206.7 in (5,250 mm) 78.0 in (1,980 mm) 70.3 in (1,785 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm) 67.1 in (1,705 mm) 66.9 in (1,700 mm) Approx. ...
Owner's Manual
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... (Ignition Key Position) ...82 Accessory Power Sockets...116 Additives, Engine Oil...247 Adjusting the Steering wheel ...79 Advanced Airbags...25 Airbag (SRS) ...9 Air Conditioning System ...122 Usage ...123 Air Outlets (Vents) ...124, 129 Air Pressure, Tires ...266 Antifreeze ...249 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ...63, 208 Operation ...208 Anti-theft, Audio System...162 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 82 Armrests ...101 Audio System ...133, 142, 159 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ...84 Automatic Heated Wiper Zone ...76, 127 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Automatic Speed Control...
... (Ignition Key Position) ...82 Accessory Power Sockets...116 Additives, Engine Oil...247 Adjusting the Steering wheel ...79 Advanced Airbags...25 Airbag (SRS) ...9 Air Conditioning System ...122 Usage ...123 Air Outlets (Vents) ...124, 129 Air Pressure, Tires ...266 Antifreeze ...249 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ...63, 208 Operation ...208 Anti-theft, Audio System...162 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 82 Armrests ...101 Audio System ...133, 142, 159 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ...84 Automatic Heated Wiper Zone ...76, 127 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Automatic Speed Control...
Owner's Manual
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... Floor Mats ...261 Fluids Automatic Transmission...251 Brake ...253 Power Steering...254 Rear Differential ...252 Transfer Assembly ...253 Windshield Washer ...250 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...140 Folding the Rear Seats ...103 Four-way Flashers ...79 Front Seat ...98 Adjusting...98, 100 Airbags ...23 Heaters...104 Fuel ...178 Fill Door and Cap...179 Gauge ...71 Octane Requirement ...178 Oxygenated ...178 Reserve Indicator...65 Tank, Filling the...179 Fuses, Checking the ...291 G Gas Mileage, Improving...183 Gasoline Fuel Reserve Indicator ...65 Gauge...
... Floor Mats ...261 Fluids Automatic Transmission...251 Brake ...253 Power Steering...254 Rear Differential ...252 Transfer Assembly ...253 Windshield Washer ...250 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...140 Folding the Rear Seats ...103 Four-way Flashers ...79 Front Seat ...98 Adjusting...98, 100 Airbags ...23 Heaters...104 Fuel ...178 Fill Door and Cap...179 Gauge ...71 Octane Requirement ...178 Oxygenated ...178 Reserve Indicator...65 Tank, Filling the...179 Fuses, Checking the ...291 G Gas Mileage, Improving...183 Gasoline Fuel Reserve Indicator ...65 Gauge...
Owner's Manual
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... Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...197 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...197 Shift Lock Release ...202 Side Airbags ...26 Side Curtain Airbags ...28 Side Marker (Parking) Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...256 Signaling Turns ...76 Snow Tires ...269 Sound System...133, 142, 148 Spare Tire Inflating...265, 274 Specifications ...269, 303 Specifications Charts...302 Speed Control ...165 Speedometer ...70 SRS, Additional Information...21 Additional Safety Precautions ...31 Airbag System Components ...21 Airbag Service ...30 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works...
... Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...197 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...197 Shift Lock Release ...202 Side Airbags ...26 Side Curtain Airbags ...28 Side Marker (Parking) Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...256 Signaling Turns ...76 Snow Tires ...269 Sound System...133, 142, 148 Spare Tire Inflating...265, 274 Specifications ...269, 303 Specifications Charts...302 Speed Control ...165 Speedometer ...70 SRS, Additional Information...21 Additional Safety Precautions ...31 Airbag System Components ...21 Airbag Service ...30 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 246 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 253 ). Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only (see page 252 ). Do not use ATF (see page 251 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 254 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold...
... 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 246 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 253 ). Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only (see page 252 ). Do not use ATF (see page 251 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 254 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold...
