Owner's Manual
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... vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN 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...
... vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN 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...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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...Sockets...118 Sun Visor ...119 Vanity Mirror ...119 Interior Lights ...120 Bed Lights ...122 Instruments and Controls 57 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
... ...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...Sockets...118 Sun Visor ...119 Vanity Mirror ...119 Interior Lights ...120 Bed Lights ...122 Instruments and Controls 57 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... needle reaches E. When the indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. It comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. gal (12.5 ) of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E. 65 2008 Ridgeline Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level ...indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position with the high beam headlights. There is low. There may also be a problem with the headlight switch off when you set . Add washer fluid when you must refuel soon. Low Fuel Indicator This ...
... needle reaches E. When the indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. It comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. gal (12.5 ) of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E. 65 2008 Ridgeline Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level ...indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position with the high beam headlights. There is low. There may also be a problem with the headlight switch off when you set . Add washer fluid when you must refuel soon. Low Fuel Indicator This ...
Owner's Manual
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...If it comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the headlight control dial, this indicator remains on . If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is too high. Continuing to drive with... a problem in the 4WD system. If it comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. 66 2008 Ridgeline Pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic...
...If it comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the headlight control dial, this indicator remains on . If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is too high. Continuing to drive with... a problem in the 4WD system. If it comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. 66 2008 Ridgeline Pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN 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) 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.78) SHIFT LEVER (P.201) VTM-4 LOCK... navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.120) SEAT HEATERS (P.105) 2 1: To use the horn, press the pad around the ''H'' logo. 2: If equipped. 74 2008 Ridgeline
Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN 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) 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.78) SHIFT LEVER (P.201) VTM-4 LOCK... navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.120) SEAT HEATERS (P.105) 2 1: To use the horn, press the pad around the ''H'' logo. 2: If equipped. 74 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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To select a position, turn signals, headlight high beams, and headlight high beam flashing. The wipers run at low speed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Control Lever The multi-control lever has many functions, including ... turning the INT TIME ring. If you release the lever. The wipers run at high speed until you release the button. Instruments and Controls 75 2008 Ridgeline CONTINUED LO HI The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the button. Windshield Washer: Push the button on...
To select a position, turn signals, headlight high beams, and headlight high beam flashing. The wipers run at low speed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Control Lever The multi-control lever has many functions, including ... turning the INT TIME ring. If you release the lever. The wipers run at high speed until you release the button. Instruments and Controls 75 2008 Ridgeline CONTINUED LO HI The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the button. Windshield Washer: Push the button on...
Owner's Manual
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...to increase wiper performance when the wiper arms sit in the parked position in snowy or icy conditions. Headlight Control Dial 1. The lever will stay on (see page 65 ). Headlights 76 2008 Ridgeline High Beams To turn the ignition switch to help heat the wiper blades and the windshield. This ...the multi-control lever forward until you turn on the lever and hold the lever back. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Control Lever, Headlights Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the bottom of the windshield to the ON (II) position. OFF 2. Parking and...
...to increase wiper performance when the wiper arms sit in the parked position in snowy or icy conditions. Headlight Control Dial 1. The lever will stay on (see page 65 ). Headlights 76 2008 Ridgeline High Beams To turn the ignition switch to help heat the wiper blades and the windshield. This ...the multi-control lever forward until you turn on the lever and hold the lever back. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Control Lever, Headlights Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the bottom of the windshield to the ON (II) position. OFF 2. Parking and...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights on and remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight control dial on again when you open and close the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off . Turning...and Controls The lights will hear a reminder chime when you unlock or open the door, the lights will hear a lights-on reminder chime. 77 2008 Ridgeline If you remove the key from the ignition switch, you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off...
...ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights on and remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight control dial on again when you open and close the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off . Turning...and Controls The lights will hear a reminder chime when you unlock or open the door, the lights will hear a lights-on reminder chime. 77 2008 Ridgeline If you remove the key from the ignition switch, you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off...
Owner's Manual
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...CONTROL DIAL If you set the parking brake. The instrument panel brightness is dimmed when you insert the key in the ignition switch. 78 2008 Ridgeline To cancel it, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial upward fully until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you do ... to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in the ignition switch after you unlock and open the driver's door. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn the ignition switch to reduce glare at night. They remain on the instrument panel controls the brightness ...
...CONTROL DIAL If you set the parking brake. The instrument panel brightness is dimmed when you insert the key in the ignition switch. 78 2008 Ridgeline To cancel it, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial upward fully until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you do ... to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in the ignition switch after you unlock and open the driver's door. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn the ignition switch to reduce glare at night. They remain on the instrument panel controls the brightness ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. Refer to select the day or night position. 112 2008 Ridgeline Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to Compass on . The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.... The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you start driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake, Mirrors Mirrors Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on page 172 .
...vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. Refer to select the day or night position. 112 2008 Ridgeline Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to Compass on . The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.... The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you start driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake, Mirrors Mirrors Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on page 172 .
Owner's Manual
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..., or any door (without using the key or the remote transmitter), the hood, or the In-Bed Trunk, will cause it is not part of headlights, parking lights, license plate lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. NOTE: Use the remote transmitter to... If equipped SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard or the wiring is cut. 168 2008 Ridgeline The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood.
..., or any door (without using the key or the remote transmitter), the hood, or the In-Bed Trunk, will cause it is not part of headlights, parking lights, license plate lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. NOTE: Use the remote transmitter to... If equipped SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard or the wiring is cut. 168 2008 Ridgeline The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood.
Owner's Manual
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Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance CONTINUED 245 2008 Ridgeline See page 253 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. If you fill the fuel tank. Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly...
Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance CONTINUED 245 2008 Ridgeline See page 253 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. If you fill the fuel tank. Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly...
Owner's Manual
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... very hot when lit. When replacing a bulb, handle it out of the way, and remove the bulb. 257 2008 Ridgeline Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Pivot it by your vehicle was new. WEATHER SEAL BULB 1. Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling the connector...on the pickup bed or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by its slot. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or other qualified mechanic. If you touch the glass, clean it is connected securely. ...
... very hot when lit. When replacing a bulb, handle it out of the way, and remove the bulb. 257 2008 Ridgeline Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Pivot it by your vehicle was new. WEATHER SEAL BULB 1. Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling the connector...on the pickup bed or pull a trailer, readjustment may be done by its slot. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or other qualified mechanic. If you touch the glass, clean it is connected securely. ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Remove the socket from the inner fender, and pull the inner fender cover back. 258 2008 Ridgeline Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the two holding clip by turning it bottoms. 2. To change the passenger's side bulb, start the... bulb straight out of its socket. HOLDING CLIPS 5. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Put the inner fender cover in place. 6. Install and lock each holding clips from the headlight assembly by pushing on the lights to the right. Turn on the center. 3. Main Menu...
...engine. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Remove the socket from the inner fender, and pull the inner fender cover back. 258 2008 Ridgeline Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the two holding clip by turning it bottoms. 2. To change the passenger's side bulb, start the... bulb straight out of its socket. HOLDING CLIPS 5. Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Put the inner fender cover in place. 6. Install and lock each holding clips from the headlight assembly by pushing on the lights to the right. Turn on the center. 3. Main Menu...
Owner's Manual
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...headlights, and check their brightness. The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, but the engine does not run . CONTINUED Taking Care of clicks, or nothing . You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the Unexpected 285 2008 Ridgeline... switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not start . Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you using a properly coded key? Turn the ignition switch to determine the problem. See Jump Starting on...
...headlights, and check their brightness. The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, but the engine does not run . CONTINUED Taking Care of clicks, or nothing . You may hear a clicking sound, a series of the Unexpected 285 2008 Ridgeline... switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not start . Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you using a properly coded key? Turn the ignition switch to determine the problem. See Jump Starting on...
Owner's Manual
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... headlights and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each of the large fuses in the primary under -hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside. Check each one with the fuse puller provided in the primary under -hood fuse box. 294 2008 Ridgeline...
... headlights and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each of the large fuses in the primary under -hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside. Check each one with the fuse puller provided in the primary under -hood fuse box. 294 2008 Ridgeline...
Owner's Manual
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... Small Lights Stop/Turn Lights Charge TPMS Moonroof : If equipped 296 2008 Ridgeline Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Not Used Left Headlight High Beam Small Lights Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam Back Up FI ECU (PCM) DBW Not Used Heated...
... Small Lights Stop/Turn Lights Charge TPMS Moonroof : If equipped 296 2008 Ridgeline Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Not Used Left Headlight High Beam Small Lights Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam Back Up FI ECU (PCM) DBW Not Used Heated...
Owner's Manual
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See page 296 or the fuse box lid. 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Lights Headlights High/Low Front turn signal/Parking/ Hazard lights Rear turn signal/hazard lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights High-mount brake ...T165/90R17 105M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 12 V 12 V 72 AH/20 HR 60 AH/5 HR 305 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Rear differential fluid Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Fuses Interior Change Total Change Total 2.79 US qt...
See page 296 or the fuse box lid. 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Lights Headlights High/Low Front turn signal/Parking/ Hazard lights Rear turn signal/hazard lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights High-mount brake ...T165/90R17 105M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 12 V 12 V 72 AH/20 HR 60 AH/5 HR 305 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Rear differential fluid Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Fuses Interior Change Total Change Total 2.79 US qt...
Owner's Manual
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... Replacement ...259, 260 Parking ...111 System Indicator ...63, 292 Wear Indicators ...212 Braking System...212 Break-in, New Vehicle ...180 Brightness Control, Instruments ...78 Brights, Headlights ...76 B Back Window Indicator ...69 Operation ...107 Battery Charging System Indicator...62, 290 Jump Starting ...286 Maintenance ...272 Specifications ...305 Bed Lights Indicator ...69 Operation...
... Replacement ...259, 260 Parking ...111 System Indicator ...63, 292 Wear Indicators ...212 Braking System...212 Break-in, New Vehicle ...180 Brightness Control, Instruments ...78 Brights, Headlights ...76 B Back Window Indicator ...69 Operation ...107 Battery Charging System Indicator...62, 290 Jump Starting ...286 Maintenance ...272 Specifications ...305 Bed Lights Indicator ...69 Operation...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...259 Brake Lights...259 Bed Lights ...262 Front Turn Signal /Parking/ Hazard Lights ...258 Headlights ...257 High-mount Brake Light ...260 License Plate Lights ...261 Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights, Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, Back-up Lights) ...259 Specifications ...305 Bulbs, ... ...190 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii CD Care ...161 CD Changer ...154, 155 CD Player/Changer Error Messages ...164 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 58 II 2008 Ridgeline
Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...259 Brake Lights...259 Bed Lights ...262 Front Turn Signal /Parking/ Hazard Lights ...258 Headlights ...257 High-mount Brake Light ...260 License Plate Lights ...261 Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights, Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, Back-up Lights) ...259 Specifications ...305 Bulbs, ... ...190 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii CD Care ...161 CD Changer ...154, 155 CD Player/Changer Error Messages ...164 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 58 II 2008 Ridgeline