Owner's Manual
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...to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...238 Maintenance Minder ...239 Fluid Locations...247 Adding Engine Oil ...248 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...249 Engine Coolant ...251 Windshield Washers ...252 Automatic Transmission Fluid...253 Rear Differential Fluid ...254 Transfer Assembly... the Seat Belts ...263 Floor Mats ...263 Dust and Pollen Filter ...264 Wiper Blades ...264 Wheels ...266 Tires ...266 Checking the Battery ...272 Vehicle Storage ...274 Maintenance 237 2008 Ridgeline This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance ...
...to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...238 Maintenance Minder ...239 Fluid Locations...247 Adding Engine Oil ...248 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...249 Engine Coolant ...251 Windshield Washers ...252 Automatic Transmission Fluid...253 Rear Differential Fluid ...254 Transfer Assembly... the Seat Belts ...263 Floor Mats ...263 Dust and Pollen Filter ...264 Wiper Blades ...264 Wheels ...266 Tires ...266 Checking the Battery ...272 Vehicle Storage ...274 Maintenance 237 2008 Ridgeline This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance ...
Owner's Manual
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...very low vehicle speeds, towing a trailer, or driving when fully loaded results in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). 246 2008 Ridgeline Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 5 6 Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace...160,000 miles (256,000 km). Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 ...
...very low vehicle speeds, towing a trailer, or driving when fully loaded results in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). 246 2008 Ridgeline Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 5 6 Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace...160,000 miles (256,000 km). Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and it off. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Maintenance 249 2008 Ridgeline Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it is the proper weight. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change intervals shown on the odometer and trip meter...
..., and it off. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Maintenance 249 2008 Ridgeline Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it is the proper weight. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change intervals shown on the odometer and trip meter...
Owner's Manual
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... container, and take it is required. A special wrench (available from your dealer) is , remove it . 7. Start the engine. Put a new washer on the ground. 250 2008 Ridgeline Make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck to a recycling center. Tighten the drain bolt to the instructions that come with the recommended...
... container, and take it is required. A special wrench (available from your dealer) is , remove it . 7. Start the engine. Put a new washer on the ground. 250 2008 Ridgeline Make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck to a recycling center. Tighten the drain bolt to the instructions that come with the recommended...
Owner's Manual
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... Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Capacities Fuel tank Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Engine coolant Engine oil 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... Capacities Total Front Rear 5 2 3 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 304 2008 Ridgeline
... Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Capacities Fuel tank Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Engine coolant Engine oil 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... Capacities Total Front Rear 5 2 3 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 304 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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...197 Economy ...185 D3 ...203 Dual-Action Tailgate Indicator ...64, 95 Operation ...93 Dual Temperature Control ...132 Dust and Pollen Filter ...264 Oil, What Kind to Use ...248 Overheating...288 Specifications ...305 Speed Limiter ...205 Starting...200 Engine, if it won't start ...285... Gauge ...72 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...62, 291 Oil Life Display ...239 Oil Pressure Indicator ...62, 290 F Fan, Interior...125 Features ...123 Filling the Fuel Tank ...182 Filters Dust and Pollen ...264 Oil ...250 Flashers, Hazard Warning...79 Flat Tire, Changing a ...277 CONTINUED INDEX III 2008 Ridgeline
...197 Economy ...185 D3 ...203 Dual-Action Tailgate Indicator ...64, 95 Operation ...93 Dual Temperature Control ...132 Dust and Pollen Filter ...264 Oil, What Kind to Use ...248 Overheating...288 Specifications ...305 Speed Limiter ...205 Starting...200 Engine, if it won't start ...285... Gauge ...72 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...62, 291 Oil Life Display ...239 Oil Pressure Indicator ...62, 290 F Fan, Interior...125 Features ...123 Filling the Fuel Tank ...182 Filters Dust and Pollen ...264 Oil ...250 Flashers, Hazard Warning...79 Flat Tire, Changing a ...277 CONTINUED INDEX III 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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...-Bed Trunk ...96 Lockout Prevention ...83 Power Door ...83 Low Coolant Level ...184 Low Fuel Indicator ...65 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...62, 290 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...304, 305 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ...190 O Octane Requirement, ...Gasoline ...180 Odometer ...70 Off-Highway Driving ...232 Off-Road Precautions ...233 Oil Change, How to ...249 Change, When to ...239 Checking Engine ...184 Filter ...250 Pressure Indicator ...62, 290 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ...248 ON (Ignition Key ...78 Park Gear Position...202 Parking ...211 Parking Brake ...111 VI 2008 Ridgeline
...-Bed Trunk ...96 Lockout Prevention ...83 Power Door ...83 Low Coolant Level ...184 Low Fuel Indicator ...65 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...62, 290 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...304, 305 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ...190 O Octane Requirement, ...Gasoline ...180 Odometer ...70 Off-Highway Driving ...232 Off-Road Precautions ...233 Oil Change, How to ...249 Change, When to ...239 Checking Engine ...184 Filter ...250 Pressure Indicator ...62, 290 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ...248 ON (Ignition Key ...78 Park Gear Position...202 Parking ...211 Parking Brake ...111 VI 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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... View Mirror with Compass...172 Rear (Back) Window ...108 Reclining the Seat-Backs ...99, 101 Remote Audio Controls...165 Remote Transmitter ...90 Replacement Information Engine Oil and Filter ...249 Fuses ...293 Light Bulbs ...257 Minder...246 Timing Belt ...256 Tires ...277 Wiper Blades ...264 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...20 Reserve Tank......16 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14 Seating Capacities...304 CONTINUED R Radiator Overheating ...288 Radio/CD Sound System ...135, 144, 150 INDEX S Safety Belts...8, 19 VII 2008 Ridgeline
... View Mirror with Compass...172 Rear (Back) Window ...108 Reclining the Seat-Backs ...99, 101 Remote Audio Controls...165 Remote Transmitter ...90 Replacement Information Engine Oil and Filter ...249 Fuses ...293 Light Bulbs ...257 Minder...246 Timing Belt ...256 Tires ...277 Wiper Blades ...264 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...20 Reserve Tank......16 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14 Seating Capacities...304 CONTINUED R Radiator Overheating ...288 Radio/CD Sound System ...135, 144, 150 INDEX S Safety Belts...8, 19 VII 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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... Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 Ridgeline Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only (see page 254 ). Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 87 or higher... 255 ). Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 254 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 248 ). Main Menu Service Information ...
... Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 Ridgeline Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only (see page 254 ). Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 87 or higher... 255 ). Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 254 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 248 ). Main Menu Service Information ...