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...fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6300 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...403 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv ... ...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 break- S. in, and cargo loading)...
...fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6300 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...403 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...iv ... ...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 break- S. in, and cargo loading)...
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...Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your vehicle to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other cargo. only) How to tow a trailer. plus what you need to take your warranty manual for maintenance ...vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Authorized Manuals (U.S. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to contact us for any reason. Features How to the dealer...
...Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your vehicle to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other cargo. only) How to tow a trailer. plus what you need to take your warranty manual for maintenance ...vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Authorized Manuals (U.S. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to contact us for any reason. Features How to the dealer...
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... 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... SYSTEM (P.152) GLOVE BOX (P.138) Your Vehicle at a Glance Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline
... 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... SYSTEM (P.152) GLOVE BOX (P.138) Your Vehicle at a Glance Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline
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...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 (P.202) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.95) FOG LIGHTS (P.97) 2 2 SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.76) INFO ( ) BUTTON (P.76) 4 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31)... use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Refer to the navigation system manual. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. On models with navigation system.
...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 (P.202) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.95) FOG LIGHTS (P.97) 2 2 SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.76) INFO ( ) BUTTON (P.76) 4 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31)... use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Refer to the navigation system manual. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. On models with navigation system.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) GAUGES (P.76) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.132) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.210) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.159) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.203) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.146) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.152) GLOVE BOX (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.134) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.... FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.249) PEDAL (P.132) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped 60 2009 Ridgeline
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) GAUGES (P.76) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.132) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS (P.210) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.159) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.203) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.146) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.152) GLOVE BOX (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.134) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.... FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.249) PEDAL (P.132) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped 60 2009 Ridgeline
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...) 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 (P.202) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.95) FOG LIGHTS (P.97) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.292) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.144) 2 2 SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.76... CONTROLS (P.207) INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.142) SEAT HEATERS (P.126) 2 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 Vehicle with navigation system is shown. On models without navigation system. 93 2009 Ridgeline
...) 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 (P.202) HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL (P.95) FOG LIGHTS (P.97) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.292) BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.144) 2 2 SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.76... CONTROLS (P.207) INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.142) SEAT HEATERS (P.126) 2 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 Vehicle with navigation system is shown. On models without navigation system. 93 2009 Ridgeline
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... in this position. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park before you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. 102 2009 Ridgeline You will hear a reminder beeper if you must be in Park, and you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the... turn off the beeper. Firmly turn the steering wheel to turn the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to start...
... in this position. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park before you turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. 102 2009 Ridgeline You will hear a reminder beeper if you must be in Park, and you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the... turn off the beeper. Firmly turn the steering wheel to turn the key. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to start...
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...(Models with navigation system The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to discourage vandalism and theft ...provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. On RTS, RTL models, and ...system manual for more information. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. Main Menu...Protecting Your CDs ...198 CD Player/Changer Error Messages ...201 Remote Audio Controls...202 Auxiliary Input Jack ...203 Radio Theft Protection...204 Setting...
...(Models with navigation system The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to discourage vandalism and theft ...provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. On RTS, RTL models, and ...system manual for more information. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to use them. Main Menu...Protecting Your CDs ...198 CD Player/Changer Error Messages ...201 Remote Audio Controls...202 Auxiliary Input Jack ...203 Radio Theft Protection...204 Setting...
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... Radio To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is not available. Turn the system on automatically. 161 2009 Ridgeline TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to are displayed. Preset Each side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, then release it finds one... and two frequencies on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset bars, and auto select. Pick a preset number (1 6), and hold it . Features Pushing the AUDIO button will scan for about 10 seconds.
... Radio To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is not available. Turn the system on automatically. 161 2009 Ridgeline TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to are displayed. Preset Each side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, then release it finds one... and two frequencies on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset bars, and auto select. Pick a preset number (1 6), and hold it . Features Pushing the AUDIO button will scan for about 10 seconds.
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It stores the frequencies of the sound. 162 2009 Ridgeline You will see in the display. To turn off auto select, press the A. Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the setting to the selected audio mode about 10 seconds after pressing a preset bar if auto select cannot find stations in the preset bars. The...
It stores the frequencies of the sound. 162 2009 Ridgeline You will see in the display. To turn off auto select, press the A. Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the setting to the selected audio mode about 10 seconds after pressing a preset bar if auto select cannot find stations in the preset bars. The...
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...will see SCAN on the display. SCAN Touch the SCAN icon to deactivate it. Touch the icon again to activate the scan function. CONTINUED 163 2009 Ridgeline AUTO SELECT Touch the A.SEL icon to the navigation system screen, and then touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). Adjusting ...the Sound AUDIO BUTTON Features On models with navigation system In addition to another band by touching the SOUND icon on the display. For an explanation of the...
...will see SCAN on the display. SCAN Touch the SCAN icon to deactivate it. Touch the icon again to activate the scan function. CONTINUED 163 2009 Ridgeline AUTO SELECT Touch the A.SEL icon to the navigation system screen, and then touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). Adjusting ...the Sound AUDIO BUTTON Features On models with navigation system In addition to another band by touching the SOUND icon on the display. For an explanation of the...
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...the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear fader adjusts the front-to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see the audio display when you the current setting. 164 2009 Ridgeline See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation... system manual for complete details. Voice Control System On models with navigation system The audio system can use the instrument panel brightness control...
...the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear fader adjusts the front-to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see the audio display when you the current setting. 164 2009 Ridgeline See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation... system manual for complete details. Voice Control System On models with navigation system The audio system can use the instrument panel brightness control...
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..., channel number, category, artist name, and music title. On vehicles with navigation system On the audio display, 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 station..., CD, etc. Adjust the volume by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on the audio system, and press the XM button. by turning the volume knob. It offers many channels in the display. XM ... On RTL and Canadian EX-L models Your vehicle is nothing wrong with your system. 168 2009 Ridgeline
..., channel number, category, artist name, and music title. On vehicles with navigation system On the audio display, 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 station..., CD, etc. Adjust the volume by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on the audio system, and press the XM button. by turning the volume knob. It offers many channels in the display. XM ... On RTL and Canadian EX-L models Your vehicle is nothing wrong with your system. 168 2009 Ridgeline
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.... 3. Store the next six channels using each channel in the display. 2. To activate scan, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the audio display. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. Use the tune, seek, or scan function... mode, only channels within that category. Press the XM button again or touch the other XM icon (XM1 or XM2) on the screen. Features 169 2009 Ridgeline
.... 3. Store the next six channels using each channel in the display. 2. To activate scan, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the audio display. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. Use the tune, seek, or scan function... mode, only channels within that category. Press the XM button again or touch the other XM icon (XM1 or XM2) on the screen. Features 169 2009 Ridgeline
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...view of the southern horizon. ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist, or is not part of your dealer. ''ANTENNA'' 170 2009 Ridgeline The encryption code is currently too weak. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL'' The signal is being updated. Move the...the XM antenna. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio Display Messages ''LOADING'' XM is loading the audio or program information. ''OFF AIR'' The channel currently selected is no artist or title information at this time. Please consult your subscription...
...view of the southern horizon. ''UPDATING'' The selected channel number does not exist, or is not part of your dealer. ''ANTENNA'' 170 2009 Ridgeline The encryption code is currently too weak. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL'' The signal is being updated. Move the...the XM antenna. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio Display Messages ''LOADING'' XM is loading the audio or program information. ''OFF AIR'' The channel currently selected is no artist or title information at this time. Please consult your subscription...
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... not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. You will continue to send an activation signal to your radio I .D. number and 172 2009 Ridgeline To get your vehicle for at 1-800-852-9696. A variety of music types and styles will appear in the display. Driving on a single... mode while you wait for compliance could affect XM Satellite Radio reception. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on the audio system and press the XM button. your vehicle from the activation request. will play. If you decide to purchase XM Satellite Radio service,...
... not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. You will continue to send an activation signal to your radio I .D. number and 172 2009 Ridgeline To get your vehicle for at 1-800-852-9696. A variety of music types and styles will appear in the display. Driving on a single... mode while you wait for compliance could affect XM Satellite Radio reception. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on the audio system and press the XM button. your vehicle from the activation request. will play. If you decide to purchase XM Satellite Radio service,...
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...MP3/WMA files, you hear a beep. On models without navigation system, see pages 189 through 188 . CONTINUED 173 2009 Ridgeline On RTS, RTL and Canadian EX-L models This audio system can not access them. On models with navigation system You can choose the format to listen by digital rights management... (DRM), the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED (UNSUPPORT on models with the same controls used for the CD player operation information. Video CDs and DVD discs...
...MP3/WMA files, you hear a beep. On models without navigation system, see pages 189 through 188 . CONTINUED 173 2009 Ridgeline On RTS, RTL and Canadian EX-L models This audio system can not access them. On models with navigation system You can choose the format to listen by digital rights management... (DRM), the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED (UNSUPPORT on models with the same controls used for the CD player operation information. Video CDs and DVD discs...
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... Player You will also see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is playing to select passages and change the audio mode to play . Press and release the side, to skip backward to the beginning of the previous folder. Press the side of the bar to.../Files In MP3 or WMA mode You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is selected. With a disc in the display. Features CONTINUED 177 2009 Ridgeline
... Player You will also see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is playing to select passages and change the audio mode to play . Press and release the side, to skip backward to the beginning of the previous folder. Press the side of the bar to.../Files In MP3 or WMA mode You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is selected. With a disc in the display. Features CONTINUED 177 2009 Ridgeline
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... into the CD slot. Press and hold the LOAD button until you change modes. You will pull it only about halfway; You could damage the audio unit. 5. To select the disc changer, press the CD or CD/AUX button. the drive will see ''BUSY'' in the display. Do not try to... will begin playing the last CD loaded. Your vehicle's in-dash disc changer holds up and cause the disc to jam in the unit. 182 2009 Ridgeline Insert it in the rest of the display, the disc number for the radio. The CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD...
... into the CD slot. Press and hold the LOAD button until you change modes. You will pull it only about halfway; You could damage the audio unit. 5. To select the disc changer, press the CD or CD/AUX button. the drive will see ''BUSY'' in the display. Do not try to... will begin playing the last CD loaded. Your vehicle's in-dash disc changer holds up and cause the disc to jam in the unit. 182 2009 Ridgeline Insert it in the rest of the display, the disc number for the radio. The CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD...
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... the current track. With a disc in the display. Press and release the side, to skip backward to the beginning of the SEEK/SKIP bar. 184 2009 Ridgeline To select a different disc, use either side ( or ) of the next track (file in MP3 or WMA mode). When you select an empty position, the... system will go into the loading sequence (see page 182 ). If you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with the DISP button. When playing a CD-DA with text data, the album and track name are...
... the current track. With a disc in the display. Press and release the side, to skip backward to the beginning of the SEEK/SKIP bar. 184 2009 Ridgeline To select a different disc, use either side ( or ) of the next track (file in MP3 or WMA mode). When you select an empty position, the... system will go into the loading sequence (see page 182 ). If you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with the DISP button. When playing a CD-DA with text data, the album and track name are...