Owner's Manual
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... ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6300 1 2009 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 (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...59 ® Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control and Homelink ) ...145 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle...
... ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6300 1 2009 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 (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...59 ® Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control and Homelink ) ...145 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... breakin your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to order manuals and other technical literature. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to load luggage and other convenience features. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only...
... breakin your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to order manuals and other technical literature. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to load luggage and other convenience features. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only...
Owner's Manual
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CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) GAUGES (P.76) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.210) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.159) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.132) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.134) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.103) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.128) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.252) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.249) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.132) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.203) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.146) ...
CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) GAUGES (P.76) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.210) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.159) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.132) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.134) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.103) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.128) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.252) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.249) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.132) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.203) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.146) ...
Owner's Manual
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... horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. On models with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/RESET BUTTON (P.76) SHIFT LEVER (P.271) VTM-4 LOCK (P.276) 5 SELECT BUTTON 5 (P.76) INFO ( ) BUTTON (P.76) 4 MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.94) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS...
... horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. On models with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/RESET BUTTON (P.76) SHIFT LEVER (P.271) VTM-4 LOCK (P.276) 5 SELECT BUTTON 5 (P.76) INFO ( ) BUTTON (P.76) 4 MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.94) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS...
Owner's Manual
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... your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is not equipped with seat belts in all passengers ride in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2009 Ridgeline Do not let anyone ride in the pickup bed as they can take advantage of crash, including: frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Allowing passengers to the vehicle so...
... your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is not equipped with seat belts in all passengers ride in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2009 Ridgeline Do not let anyone ride in the pickup bed as they can take advantage of crash, including: frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Allowing passengers to the vehicle so...
Owner's Manual
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... Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to be off . However, the passenger airbag off '' indicator in the center of the seat. This includes: 28 2009 Ridgeline To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will be turned off . Hanging heavy items on . Also, make sure the floor mat behind...
... Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to be off . However, the passenger airbag off '' indicator in the center of the seat. This includes: 28 2009 Ridgeline To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will be turned off . Hanging heavy items on . Also, make sure the floor mat behind...
Owner's Manual
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... battery or installing the fuse. 1. Pull and hold the driver's window switch to close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) or LOCK (0) position without closing the back window. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it . If your dealer. Back Window...
... battery or installing the fuse. 1. Pull and hold the driver's window switch to close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) or LOCK (0) position without closing the back window. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it . If your dealer. Back Window...
Owner's Manual
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... optional connector from your dealer. 300 2009 Ridgeline Since lighting and wiring vary with a connector to install an optional trailer lighting connector that you should also have your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) TAILLIGHTS (GREEN/BLACK) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BACK-UP LIGHTS (BLUE) B CHARGE (GREEN) GROUND (BLACK) Refer to the above...
... optional connector from your dealer. 300 2009 Ridgeline Since lighting and wiring vary with a connector to install an optional trailer lighting connector that you should also have your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) TAILLIGHTS (GREEN/BLACK) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BACK-UP LIGHTS (BLUE) B CHARGE (GREEN) GROUND (BLACK) Refer to the above...
Owner's Manual
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... Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Connector Sockets Except RT models SMALL LIGHT (GREEN) LEFT TURN/ STOP (RED) GROUND (WHITE) BACK LIGHT (YELLOW) B CHARGE (BLACK) RIGHT TURN/ STOP (BROWN) Trailer Jumper Harness Except RT models GROUND (BLACK) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BRAKE LIGHTS (SKY BLUE) Trailer Brake Fuse Insert the trailer brake fuse into the secondary under-hood fuse box (see Trailer Brakes on page 298 . 302 2009 Ridgeline The trailer jumper harness is used to the above illustrations for the electric trailer brakes. For...
... Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Connector Sockets Except RT models SMALL LIGHT (GREEN) LEFT TURN/ STOP (RED) GROUND (WHITE) BACK LIGHT (YELLOW) B CHARGE (BLACK) RIGHT TURN/ STOP (BROWN) Trailer Jumper Harness Except RT models GROUND (BLACK) ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BRAKE LIGHTS (SKY BLUE) Trailer Brake Fuse Insert the trailer brake fuse into the secondary under-hood fuse box (see Trailer Brakes on page 298 . 302 2009 Ridgeline The trailer jumper harness is used to the above illustrations for the electric trailer brakes. For...
Owner's Manual
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... secure. Your vehicle tires and spare are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive. The lights and brakes on the following : The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good condition and properly inflated. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. All items on and in the trailer are in good operating condition. Driving CONTINUED 303 2009 Ridgeline
... secure. Your vehicle tires and spare are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive. The lights and brakes on the following : The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good condition and properly inflated. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. All items on and in the trailer are in good operating condition. Driving CONTINUED 303 2009 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect vehicle handling. Make turns more slowly and wider than your steering and cause the trailer to make quick steering or braking corrections. 304 2009 Ridgeline Do not try to sway. Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting When climbing hills, closely watch your vehicle's handling and performance. When towing a trailer on level roads under normal driving conditions, do not exceed 55 mph...
This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect vehicle handling. Make turns more slowly and wider than your steering and cause the trailer to make quick steering or braking corrections. 304 2009 Ridgeline Do not try to sway. Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting When climbing hills, closely watch your vehicle's handling and performance. When towing a trailer on level roads under normal driving conditions, do not exceed 55 mph...
Owner's Manual
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... dealer. Maintenance Safety ...312 Maintenance Minder ...313 Fluid Locations...325 Adding Engine Oil ...326 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...327 Engine Coolant ...329 Windshield Washers ...330 Automatic Transmission Fluid...331 Rear Differential Fluid ...333 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...333 Brake Fluid ...334 Power Steering Fluid ...335 Timing Belt ...336 Lights ...336 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...344 Floor Mats ...345 Dust and Pollen Filter ...345 Wiper Blades ...346 Wheels ...348 Tires ...348 Checking the Battery ...356 Vehicle Storage ...357 Maintenance 311 2009 Ridgeline See page...
... dealer. Maintenance Safety ...312 Maintenance Minder ...313 Fluid Locations...325 Adding Engine Oil ...326 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...327 Engine Coolant ...329 Windshield Washers ...330 Automatic Transmission Fluid...331 Rear Differential Fluid ...333 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...333 Brake Fluid ...334 Power Steering Fluid ...335 Timing Belt ...336 Lights ...336 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...344 Floor Mats ...345 Dust and Pollen Filter ...345 Wiper Blades ...346 Wheels ...348 Tires ...348 Checking the Battery ...356 Vehicle Storage ...357 Maintenance 311 2009 Ridgeline See page...
Owner's Manual
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... idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 324 2009 Ridgeline This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the maintenance minder. Replace dust and pollen filter If you regularly drive your vehicle under 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...
... idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 324 2009 Ridgeline This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the maintenance minder. Replace dust and pollen filter If you regularly drive your vehicle under 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...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle indoors. Support the front wiper blade arms with navigation system Vehicle Storage If you need to be lost. Leave the parking brake off the ground. To reset the time, see page 204 ). Use the preset bars to the navigation system manual. If possible, store your vehicle's battery is being stored indoors). Fill the fuel tank. Refer to enter the code (see page 205 . CONTINUED Maintenance 357 2009 Ridgeline The navigation...
... vehicle indoors. Support the front wiper blade arms with navigation system Vehicle Storage If you need to be lost. Leave the parking brake off the ground. To reset the time, see page 204 ). Use the preset bars to the navigation system manual. If possible, store your vehicle's battery is being stored indoors). Fill the fuel tank. Refer to enter the code (see page 205 . CONTINUED Maintenance 357 2009 Ridgeline The navigation...
Owner's Manual
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..., VP models 2 : U.S. Lights Headlights High/Low Front turn signal/parking/ hazard lights Daytime running light Fog light Rear turn signal/hazard lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights High-mount brake lights Front Individual map lights Rear Bed lights Console compartment light Glove box light Vanity mirror light Door courtesy lights Battery Capacity Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC, V6 gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm ) 10.0 : 1 NGK: ILZKR7B11 DENSO: SXU22HCR11 Alignment Toe-in Camber Caster Tires Size Front Rear Front Rear Front...
..., VP models 2 : U.S. Lights Headlights High/Low Front turn signal/parking/ hazard lights Daytime running light Fog light Rear turn signal/hazard lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights High-mount brake lights Front Individual map lights Rear Bed lights Console compartment light Glove box light Vanity mirror light Door courtesy lights Battery Capacity Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC, V6 gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm ) 10.0 : 1 NGK: ILZKR7B11 DENSO: SXU22HCR11 Alignment Toe-in Camber Caster Tires Size Front Rear Front Rear Front...
Owner's Manual
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... 156 Air Pressure, Tires ...350 Antifreeze ...329 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ...66, 289 Operation ...289 Anti-theft, Audio System...204 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ...102 Armrests ...122 Audio System ...159, 167, 173 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ...104 Automatic Heated Wiper Zone...95, 150, 156 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Automatic Speed Control...207 Automatic Transmission...271 Capacity, Fluid ...388 Checking Fluid Level ...331 Shifting ...271 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...271 Shift Lever Positions ...272 Shift Lock Release ...275 Auxiliary Input Jack ...203 Bed Lights...
... 156 Air Pressure, Tires ...350 Antifreeze ...329 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ...66, 289 Operation ...289 Anti-theft, Audio System...204 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ...102 Armrests ...122 Audio System ...159, 167, 173 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ...104 Automatic Heated Wiper Zone...95, 150, 156 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Automatic Speed Control...207 Automatic Transmission...271 Capacity, Fluid ...388 Checking Fluid Level ...331 Shifting ...271 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...271 Shift Lever Positions ...272 Shift Lock Release ...275 Auxiliary Input Jack ...203 Bed Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... Filling the Fuel Tank ...249 Filters Dust and Pollen ...345 Oil ...328 Flashers, Hazard Warning...99 Flat Tire, Changing a ...361 Floor Mats ...345 Fluids Automatic Transmission...331 Brake ...334 Power Steering...335 Rear Differential ...333 Transfer Assembly ...333 Windshield Washer ...330 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...165 Folding the Rear Seats ...125 Fog Lights...97 Four-way Flashers ...99 Front Seat ...119, 121 Adjusting...119, 121 Airbags ...9, 25 Heaters...126 Fuel ...248 Fill Door and Cap...249 Gauge ...76 Octane Requirement ...248 Oxygenated ...248...
... Filling the Fuel Tank ...249 Filters Dust and Pollen ...345 Oil ...328 Flashers, Hazard Warning...99 Flat Tire, Changing a ...361 Floor Mats ...345 Fluids Automatic Transmission...331 Brake ...334 Power Steering...335 Rear Differential ...333 Transfer Assembly ...333 Windshield Washer ...330 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...165 Folding the Rear Seats ...125 Fog Lights...97 Four-way Flashers ...99 Front Seat ...119, 121 Adjusting...119, 121 Airbags ...9, 25 Heaters...126 Fuel ...248 Fill Door and Cap...249 Gauge ...76 Octane Requirement ...248 Oxygenated ...248...
Owner's Manual
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... a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...16 Seating Capacities...388 Seats ...119 Adjusting the Seat ...119, 121 Folding the Rear Seats ...125 Head Restraints ...122 Heater ...126 Security System ...206 Serial Number ...386 Service Intervals ...324 Service Manual, Purchasing ...407 Service Station Procedures ...249 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...271 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...271 Shift Lock Release ...275 Side Airbags ...9, 28 Side Curtain Airbags ...10, 30 Side Marker (Parking) Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...338 Signaling Turns ...95 Snow Tires ...353 Sound...
... a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...16 Seating Capacities...388 Seats ...119 Adjusting the Seat ...119, 121 Folding the Rear Seats ...125 Head Restraints ...122 Heater ...126 Security System ...206 Serial Number ...386 Service Intervals ...324 Service Manual, Purchasing ...407 Service Station Procedures ...249 Shifting the Automatic Transmission ...271 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...271 Shift Lock Release ...275 Side Airbags ...9, 28 Side Curtain Airbags ...10, 30 Side Marker (Parking) Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...338 Signaling Turns ...95 Snow Tires ...353 Sound...
Owner's Manual
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... Inspection ...350 Maintenance ...351 Replacing ...352 Rotating...351 Snow ...353 Specifications ...353, 389 Tire Chains ...354 Tools, Tire Changing ...361 Towing A Trailer ...296 Emergency Wrecker ...383 Equipment ...301 Equipment and Accessories ...297 Weight Limit ...293 Trailer Loading ...295 Trailer Towing Tips ...303 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...333 Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...331 Fluid Selection...332 Identification Number...387 Shifting the Automatic ...271 Treadwear ...390 Trip Meter ...79, 84 Trunk, In-Bed ...116 Turn Signals ...95 U Unexpected...
... Inspection ...350 Maintenance ...351 Replacing ...352 Rotating...351 Snow ...353 Specifications ...353, 389 Tire Chains ...354 Tools, Tire Changing ...361 Towing A Trailer ...296 Emergency Wrecker ...383 Equipment ...301 Equipment and Accessories ...297 Weight Limit ...293 Trailer Loading ...295 Trailer Towing Tips ...303 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...333 Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...331 Fluid Selection...332 Identification Number...387 Shifting the Automatic ...271 Treadwear ...390 Trip Meter ...79, 84 Trunk, In-Bed ...116 Turn Signals ...95 U Unexpected...
Owner's Manual
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..., pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 334 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 333 ). Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 335 ). Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32...
..., pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 334 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 333 ). Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 335 ). Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32...
