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... and Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...321 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6202 1 2008 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance..., and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...57 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control and Homelink) ...123 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-
... and Customer Relations (U. only) (how to order) ...321 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6202 1 2008 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv Your Vehicle at a Glance..., and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...57 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control and Homelink) ...123 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-
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... and Customer Relations (U.S. Refer to check them . only) How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Features How to order manuals and other cargo. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when... Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Ridgeline Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to...
... and Customer Relations (U.S. Refer to check them . only) How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Features How to order manuals and other cargo. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when... Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Ridgeline Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to...
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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.118) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) GAUGES (P.70) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.172) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 29) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.111) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.113) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.83) POWER WINDOW...
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.118) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) GAUGES (P.70) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.172) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 29) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.111) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.113) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.83) POWER WINDOW...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Ridgeline CRUISE CONTROLS (P.169) INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH STEERING WHEEL (P.120) ADJUSTMENT (P.79) SEAT HEATERS (P.105) 2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT LEVER (P.201) BRIGHTNESS (P.78) VTM-4 LOCK (P.206) ... SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.122) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.76) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.216) CRUISE BUTTON (P.169) REMOTE AUDIO VOICE CONTROL CONTROLS 2 (P.165) SWITCHES 3 Vehicle with navigation system.
Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Ridgeline CRUISE CONTROLS (P.169) INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH STEERING WHEEL (P.120) ADJUSTMENT (P.79) SEAT HEATERS (P.105) 2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT LEVER (P.201) BRIGHTNESS (P.78) VTM-4 LOCK (P.206) ... SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.122) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.76) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.216) CRUISE BUTTON (P.169) REMOTE AUDIO VOICE CONTROL CONTROLS 2 (P.165) SWITCHES 3 Vehicle with navigation system.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.172) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) GAUGES (P.70) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.111) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.165) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130) GLOVE BOX (P.117) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.113) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.... FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.181) PEDAL (P.111) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.115) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.118) : If equipped 58 2008 Ridgeline
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.172) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) GAUGES (P.70) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.111) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.165) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130) GLOVE BOX (P.117) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.113) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.... FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.181) PEDAL (P.111) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.115) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.118) : If equipped 58 2008 Ridgeline
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... BRIGHTNESS (P.78) SHIFT LEVER (P.201) VTM-4 LOCK (P.206) 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.165) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT (P.79) (P.169) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.120) SEAT HEATERS (P.105) 2 1: To use...
... BRIGHTNESS (P.78) SHIFT LEVER (P.201) VTM-4 LOCK (P.206) 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.165) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT (P.79) (P.169) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.120) SEAT HEATERS (P.105) 2 1: To use...
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... the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in Park before you can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. The switch returns to the ON (II...) position when you let go of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. 82 2008 Ridgeline Several of the key. Remove the key to start the engine. To turn off the beeper. START (III) Use this position.
... the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in Park before you can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. The switch returns to the ON (II...) position when you let go of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. 82 2008 Ridgeline Several of the key. Remove the key to start the engine. To turn off the beeper. START (III) Use this position.
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...Changer Error Messages ...164 Remote Audio Controls...165 Playing an Optional Audio Unit...165 Radio Theft Protection...166 Setting the Clock ...167 Security System ...168 Cruise Control ...169 Compass...172 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...175 Features 123 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Features The heating and... air conditioning system in your vehicle. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions ...
...Changer Error Messages ...164 Remote Audio Controls...165 Playing an Optional Audio Unit...165 Radio Theft Protection...166 Setting the Clock ...167 Security System ...168 Cruise Control ...169 Compass...172 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...175 Features 123 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Features The heating and... air conditioning system in your vehicle. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions ...
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... on Canadian models). Stereo reproduction in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. FM1 and FM2 let you want to listen to a desired frequency. Pushing the AUDIO button will be in AM is displayed. The SEEK function SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to is not available. 138...
... on Canadian models). Stereo reproduction in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. FM1 and FM2 let you want to listen to a desired frequency. Pushing the AUDIO button will be in AM is displayed. The SEEK function SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to is not available. 138...
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... local area. To turn off auto select, press the A. This restores the presets you will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after pressing a preset bar if auto select cannot find stations in the display as previously described. Adjusts the treble... set. The system will see a ''0'' displayed after you can use the auto select feature to -back FADER strength of the sound. 139 2008 Ridgeline SEL (auto select) button. SEL button. ''A.SEL'' flashes in the preset bars. Adjusts the SUBWOOFER strength of six AM, and twelve FM...
... local area. To turn off auto select, press the A. This restores the presets you will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after pressing a preset bar if auto select cannot find stations in the display as previously described. Adjusts the treble... set. The system will see a ''0'' displayed after you can use the auto select feature to -back FADER strength of the sound. 139 2008 Ridgeline SEL (auto select) button. SEL button. ''A.SEL'' flashes in the preset bars. Adjusts the SUBWOOFER strength of six AM, and twelve FM...
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... touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). To adjust the sound, push the AUDIO button, then enter the sound grid by pressing the AUDIO button next to activate the scan function. Touch the AUTO SELECT A.SEL icon to deactivate it. Adjusting... the Sound AUDIO BUTTON On vehicles with navigation system In addition to the knobs, buttons, and bars on the display. AUTO...icon again to activate the auto select function. You will see A.SEL flashing on the display. 140 2008 Ridgeline
... touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). To adjust the sound, push the AUDIO button, then enter the sound grid by pressing the AUDIO button next to activate the scan function. Touch the AUTO SELECT A.SEL icon to deactivate it. Adjusting... the Sound AUDIO BUTTON On vehicles with navigation system In addition to the knobs, buttons, and bars on the display. AUTO...icon again to activate the auto select function. You will see A.SEL flashing on the display. 140 2008 Ridgeline
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...side of the treble or bass adjustment bar. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the strength of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details. Audio System Lighting You can also be operated by voice control. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio Left/Right Balance and... Front/ Rear Fader These modes adjust the strength of the audio system (see the audio display when you the current setting. 141 2008 Ridgeline To adjust the front/rear fader, touch the ''FR'' or ''RR'' icon. Left/Right balance adjusts the...
...side of the treble or bass adjustment bar. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the strength of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details. Audio System Lighting You can also be operated by voice control. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio Left/Right Balance and... Front/ Rear Fader These modes adjust the strength of the audio system (see the audio display when you the current setting. 141 2008 Ridgeline To adjust the front/rear fader, touch the ''FR'' or ''RR'' icon. Left/Right balance adjusts the...
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...or ON (II) position. Adjust the volume by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on the audio system, and press the ''XM'' button. You can also change to the XM radio while... information. It offers many channels in the display. Features On vehicles with your system. CONTINUED 145 2008 Ridgeline Push the PWR button to turn the ignition switch to view channel and category selections in several categories... the available channels. In channel mode, you are listening to XM radio, turn on the audio display (navigation system screen). Operating the XM Radio To listen to an FM station, AM ...
...or ON (II) position. Adjust the volume by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on the audio system, and press the ''XM'' button. You can also change to the XM radio while... information. It offers many channels in the display. Features On vehicles with your system. CONTINUED 145 2008 Ridgeline Push the PWR button to turn the ignition switch to view channel and category selections in several categories... the available channels. In channel mode, you are listening to XM radio, turn on the audio display (navigation system screen). Operating the XM Radio To listen to an FM station, AM ...
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... the next channel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio TUNE Press the TUNE bar to store the first six channels. 146 2008 Ridgeline Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the channel mode. To store a channel: 1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change channel selections. To activate ...scan, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the audio display. In channel mode, all channels while in the display. 2. The system plays each side of the preset bar (icon) to tune to 12 preset...
... the next channel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio TUNE Press the TUNE bar to store the first six channels. 146 2008 Ridgeline Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the channel mode. To store a channel: 1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change channel selections. To activate ...scan, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the audio display. In channel mode, all channels while in the display. 2. The system plays each side of the preset bar (icon) to tune to 12 preset...
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Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL'' The signal is loading the audio or program information. The channel currently selected is not part of your dealer. CONTINUED ''ANTENNA'' 147 2008 Ridgeline There is a problem with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon. ''OFF AIR'' Features ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist...
Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL'' The signal is loading the audio or program information. The channel currently selected is not part of your dealer. CONTINUED ''ANTENNA'' 147 2008 Ridgeline There is a problem with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon. ''OFF AIR'' Features ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist...
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...will appear in the ACCESSORY (I .D. While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in the satellite radio mode while you purchased your audio system in an open area with XM Radio, keep your vehicle from the activation request. bar until ''0'' appears in tunnels. Receiving Satellite ... XM radio reception. If you can be able to listen to XM radio broadcasts. number, press the TUNE Features 149 2008 Ridgeline Once your credit card number. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of an east/west mountain road.
...will appear in the ACCESSORY (I .D. While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in the satellite radio mode while you purchased your audio system in an open area with XM Radio, keep your vehicle from the activation request. bar until ''0'' appears in tunnels. Receiving Satellite ... XM radio reception. If you can be able to listen to XM radio broadcasts. number, press the TUNE Features 149 2008 Ridgeline Once your credit card number. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of an east/west mountain road.
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...of continuous entertainment. On vehicles with adhesive labels. To use the folded screen as a tray. If you put a cup, for the radio. CONTINUED 155 2008 Ridgeline OPEN BUTTON Loading CDs in the In-dash CD Changer On vehicles with the same controls used for example, on the screen, the liquid inside...from amber to the upright position, press the OPEN button again. You operate this CD changer with navigation system LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up and cause the CD to injure your fingers when opening or closing the navigation ...
...of continuous entertainment. On vehicles with adhesive labels. To use the folded screen as a tray. If you put a cup, for the radio. CONTINUED 155 2008 Ridgeline OPEN BUTTON Loading CDs in the In-dash CD Changer On vehicles with the same controls used for example, on the screen, the liquid inside...from amber to the upright position, press the OPEN button again. You operate this CD changer with navigation system LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up and cause the CD to injure your fingers when opening or closing the navigation ...
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...You will blink, and the green load indicator above the button is loaded. When ''LOAD'' appears again in the display. You could damage the audio unit. 5. The system will stop loading CDs before all six positions are filled, the system will wait for an empty position will begin blinking, ... press the button. On the upper right side of the way. Select an empty disc button (the indicator above the CD slot comes on . 156 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD, CD Changer 2. If you hear a beep and see ''BUSY'' in the display, insert the next CD...
...You will blink, and the green load indicator above the button is loaded. When ''LOAD'' appears again in the display. You could damage the audio unit. 5. The system will stop loading CDs before all six positions are filled, the system will wait for an empty position will begin blinking, ... press the button. On the upper right side of the way. Select an empty disc button (the indicator above the CD slot comes on . 156 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD, CD Changer 2. If you hear a beep and see ''BUSY'' in the display, insert the next CD...
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... red and blinks as the CD is loaded and played. You could damage the audio unit. 5. The system will then begin playing the last CD loaded. If you are not loading CDs into the loading sequence. Features 157 2008 Ridgeline Insert a CD into the CD slot. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD...
... red and blinks as the CD is loaded and played. You could damage the audio unit. 5. The system will then begin playing the last CD loaded. If you are not loading CDs into the loading sequence. Features 157 2008 Ridgeline Insert a CD into the CD slot. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD...
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... the slot, the system begins the load sequence so you press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button), the system changes to blink. 160 2008 Ridgeline After that position. To eject all the discs from the In-dash CD Changer To remove the disc that is playing, either with the...
... the slot, the system begins the load sequence so you press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button), the system changes to blink. 160 2008 Ridgeline After that position. To eject all the discs from the In-dash CD Changer To remove the disc that is playing, either with the...