Owner's Manual
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Some gasoline today is blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas ...first 200 miles (300 km). For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your instrument panel to come on your Quick Start Guide. 180 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in certain conditions (see page 229 ). During this happens, contact your vehicle's future...
Some gasoline today is blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Do not use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas ...first 200 miles (300 km). For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your instrument panel to come on your Quick Start Guide. 180 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in certain conditions (see page 229 ). During this happens, contact your vehicle's future...
Owner's Manual
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.... Raising your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non-Honda components could seriously affect your vehicle with a nonHonda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can cause excessive ... If possible, have the installer contact your dealer. 189 2008 Ridgeline Do not install accessories on suspension components and will not be compatible with proper operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any electronic...
.... Raising your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non-Honda components could seriously affect your vehicle with a nonHonda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can cause excessive ... If possible, have the installer contact your dealer. 189 2008 Ridgeline Do not install accessories on suspension components and will not be compatible with proper operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any electronic...
Owner's Manual
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...one circuit should develop a problem, you apply the brake pedal. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with disc brakes at two wheels. Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when...apply them gently and frequently until they do not have braking at all four wheels. If not, apply them . 212 2008 Ridgeline The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping force when you retain steering control when braking very hard. A power assist helps reduce the effort...
...one circuit should develop a problem, you apply the brake pedal. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with disc brakes at two wheels. Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when...apply them gently and frequently until they do not have braking at all four wheels. If not, apply them . 212 2008 Ridgeline The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping force when you retain steering control when braking very hard. A power assist helps reduce the effort...
Owner's Manual
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Press it to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are not able to free it when the VSA is also off...you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as those that were originally supplied with VSA. 216 2008 Ridgeline VSA is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you...your vehicle. When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is on. When VSA is above the parking brake release handle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch In certain unusual conditions when...
Press it to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are not able to free it when the VSA is also off...you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as those that were originally supplied with VSA. 216 2008 Ridgeline VSA is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you...your vehicle. When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is on. When VSA is above the parking brake release handle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch In certain unusual conditions when...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) ...Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of the maintenance messages in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. NOTE: Independent of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). 246 2008 Ridgeline...
... 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) ...Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of the maintenance messages in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. NOTE: Independent of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). 246 2008 Ridgeline...
Owner's Manual
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... should use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. Maintenance 255 2008 Ridgeline Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not available, you should be drained and refilled with a viscosity of SAE 90 or 80W-90, and have your dealer replace the transfer assembly fluid. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. Brake Fluid Check the brake fluid level...
... should use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. Maintenance 255 2008 Ridgeline Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not available, you should be drained and refilled with a viscosity of SAE 90 or 80W-90, and have your dealer replace the transfer assembly fluid. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. Brake Fluid Check the brake fluid level...
Owner's Manual
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... lights to make sure the new bulb is burned out: brake/ taillight, turn it clockwise until it locks. 8. Maintenance 1. Remove the socket by pulling it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Determine which of the socket. 259 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 6. Install the new bulb into the light assembly...
... lights to make sure the new bulb is burned out: brake/ taillight, turn it clockwise until it locks. 8. Maintenance 1. Remove the socket by pulling it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Determine which of the socket. 259 2008 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 6. Install the new bulb into the light assembly...
Owner's Manual
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... the lens segments. Place a cloth on its socket. LENS SEGMENT 1. Pull the high-mount brake light assembly out of the lens segment. Push the new bulb straight into the vehicle. Remove ... assembly, and tighten the mounting bolts securely. 8. Put the light assembly back into the socket until it bottoms. 260 2008 Ridgeline Remove the three mounting screws from the light assembly. 6. Install the screws and tighten them securely. Remove the screw under... to make sure the new bulb is working. 9. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb 7.
... the lens segments. Place a cloth on its socket. LENS SEGMENT 1. Pull the high-mount brake light assembly out of the lens segment. Push the new bulb straight into the vehicle. Remove ... assembly, and tighten the mounting bolts securely. 8. Put the light assembly back into the socket until it bottoms. 260 2008 Ridgeline Remove the three mounting screws from the light assembly. 6. Install the screws and tighten them securely. Remove the screw under... to make sure the new bulb is working. 9. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb 7.
Owner's Manual
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... two front tires or two rear tires as shown on the tire's sidewall). Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle can cause a crash in this owner's manual. 270 2008 Ridgeline Always use the same size originally supplied with radial tires of a different size or...work. Also be seriously hurt or killed. When replacing tires, use the size and type of the original wheels. This can reduce braking ability, traction, and steering accuracy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with the vehicle. Mixing radial and ...
... two front tires or two rear tires as shown on the tire's sidewall). Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle can cause a crash in this owner's manual. 270 2008 Ridgeline Always use the same size originally supplied with radial tires of a different size or...work. Also be seriously hurt or killed. When replacing tires, use the size and type of the original wheels. This can reduce braking ability, traction, and steering accuracy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with the vehicle. Mixing radial and ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuse box is next to the brake fluid reservoir. The secondary fuse box is on the passenger's side. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that device. Replace any blown fuses, and check if... remove the fuse box lid, put your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your finger in three fuse boxes. Determine from the chart on pages 296 and ...it toward you and take it out of the Unexpected 293 2008 Ridgeline The interior fuse box is the cause. CONTINUED Taking Care of its hinges.
... fuse box is next to the brake fluid reservoir. The secondary fuse box is on the passenger's side. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that device. Replace any blown fuses, and check if... remove the fuse box lid, put your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your finger in three fuse boxes. Determine from the chart on pages 296 and ...it toward you and take it out of the Unexpected 293 2008 Ridgeline The interior fuse box is the cause. CONTINUED Taking Care of its hinges.
Owner's Manual
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...116 Booster Seats ...50 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS) ...213 Break-in, New Linings ...180 Fluid ...255 Bulb 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 ...122 Before Driving ...179 INDEX CONTINUED I 2008 Ridgeline
...116 Booster Seats ...50 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS) ...213 Break-in, New Linings ...180 Fluid ...255 Bulb 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 ...122 Before Driving ...179 INDEX CONTINUED I 2008 Ridgeline
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, Halogen ...257 CD Player...153 Certification Label... ...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, Halogen ...257 CD Player...153 Certification Label... ...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
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index Floor Mats ...263 Fluids Automatic Transmission...253 Brake ...255 Power Steering...256 Rear Differential ...254 Transfer Assembly ...255 Windshield Washer ...252 FM Stereo Radio...Running Lights...78 High Beam Indicator ...65 High Beams, Turning on ...75, 76 Low Beams, Turning on ...76 Reminder Chime ...77 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...257 Turning On ...76 Head Restraints ...102 Heated Mirrors ...113 Heaters, Seats ...105 Heating and Cooling ...125 G Gas... Temperature ...72 Fuel ...71 Speedometer ...70 Tachometer ...70 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...218 IV 2008 Ridgeline
Main Menu Index Floor Mats ...263 Fluids Automatic Transmission...253 Brake ...255 Power Steering...256 Rear Differential ...254 Transfer Assembly ...255 Windshield Washer ...252 FM Stereo Radio...Running Lights...78 High Beam Indicator ...65 High Beams, Turning on ...75, 76 Low Beams, Turning on ...76 Reminder Chime ...77 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...257 Turning On ...76 Head Restraints ...102 Heated Mirrors ...113 Heaters, Seats ...105 Heating and Cooling ...125 G Gas... Temperature ...72 Fuel ...71 Speedometer ...70 Tachometer ...70 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...218 IV 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index L Label, Certification ...302 Lane Change, Signaling ...76 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...14, 19 Light Control Dial ...76 Lights Bulb Replacement ...257 Indicator ...66 Interior ...120 Parking ...76 Turn Signal ...76 Load Limits...191, 217 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...82 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...82 ... Gear Position...203 New Vehicle Break-in ...180 NOTICE, Explanation of ...i Numbers, Identification ...302 P Panel Brightness Control ...78 Park Gear Position...202 Parking ...211 Parking Brake ...111 VI 2008 Ridgeline
Main Menu Index L Label, Certification ...302 Lane Change, Signaling ...76 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...14, 19 Light Control Dial ...76 Lights Bulb Replacement ...257 Indicator ...66 Interior ...120 Parking ...76 Turn Signal ...76 Load Limits...191, 217 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...82 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...82 ... Gear Position...203 New Vehicle Break-in ...180 NOTICE, Explanation of ...i Numbers, Identification ...302 P Panel Brightness Control ...78 Park Gear Position...202 Parking ...211 Parking Brake ...111 VI 2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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...) (see page 248 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 Ridgeline Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or...(see page 256 ). Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 255 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 254 ).
...) (see page 248 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 Ridgeline Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or...(see page 256 ). Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 255 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 254 ).