Owner's Manual
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... of a vehicle equipped with enough force to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 40 2009 Ridgeline Protecting Small Children We also recommend that have a fivepoint harness system as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Always...
... of a vehicle equipped with enough force to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 40 2009 Ridgeline Protecting Small Children We also recommend that have a fivepoint harness system as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Always...
Owner's Manual
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... to route it properly. Each anchor point is required or available. After properly securing the child seat (see page 46 ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the upper guide as shown. 48 2009 Ridgeline Since a tether can be installed in any seating position in...
... to route it properly. Each anchor point is required or available. After properly securing the child seat (see page 46 ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the upper guide as shown. 48 2009 Ridgeline Since a tether can be installed in any seating position in...
Owner's Manual
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... In-Bed Trunk If your dealer. The bed lights come on the In-Bed Trunk lid is locked. 116 2009 Ridgeline You can store items in the In-Bed Trunk, optional divider guides are available from your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, the release button on when you may damage the...
... In-Bed Trunk If your dealer. The bed lights come on the In-Bed Trunk lid is locked. 116 2009 Ridgeline You can store items in the In-Bed Trunk, optional divider guides are available from your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, the release button on when you may damage the...
Owner's Manual
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.../FM Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is not available. Turn the system on FM. TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a lower frequency. You will also turn on automatically. 161 2009 Ridgeline FM1 and FM2 let you hear a beep. 4. Features Pushing the AUDIO button will...
.../FM Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is not available. Turn the system on FM. TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a lower frequency. You will also turn on automatically. 161 2009 Ridgeline FM1 and FM2 let you hear a beep. 4. Features Pushing the AUDIO button will...
Owner's Manual
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... the XM radio while you listened to an FM station, AM station, CD, etc. On vehicles with your system. 168 2009 Ridgeline If this happens, there is a registered trademark of the available channels. You can select all of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. by turning the volume knob. The navigation system screen also shows...
... the XM radio while you listened to an FM station, AM station, CD, etc. On vehicles with your system. 168 2009 Ridgeline If this happens, there is a registered trademark of the available channels. You can select all of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. by turning the volume knob. The navigation system screen also shows...
Owner's Manual
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...service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. A variety of you 've registered with good reception. number and 172 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you may be able to listen to XM radio... Driving on the audio system and press the XM button. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to the south of the broadcasts available on a roof rack. To get your vehicle from the activation request. If you purchased your radio I .D. With the ignition switch in ...
...service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. A variety of you 've registered with good reception. number and 172 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you may be able to listen to XM radio... Driving on the audio system and press the XM button. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to the south of the broadcasts available on a roof rack. To get your vehicle from the activation request. If you purchased your radio I .D. With the ignition switch in ...
Owner's Manual
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... is recorded in MP3 or WMA, the numbers of the current folder and file are shown. You can see ''NO INFO'' on the display. 176 2009 Ridgeline If the text data has more than 17 characters, you will continuously play a disc until the next 16 characters are shown. If any letter is... replaced with the same controls used for the radio. You can also play it is not available, it . The system will see the album, artist, and track name in the rest of the way to about halfway into the disc slot. Main...
... is recorded in MP3 or WMA, the numbers of the current folder and file are shown. You can see ''NO INFO'' on the display. 176 2009 Ridgeline If the text data has more than 17 characters, you will continuously play a disc until the next 16 characters are shown. If any letter is... replaced with the same controls used for the radio. You can also play it is not available, it . The system will see the album, artist, and track name in the rest of the way to about halfway into the disc slot. Main...
Owner's Manual
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... where it from your dealer. You can also eject the disc when the ignition switch is available for a previous disc or the preset 6 (DISC ) side to handle and protect compact discs, see page 198 . 180 2009 Ridgeline If you turn the system back on how to select the next disc in sequence. If... you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will stay in -dash CD player/changer and the radio. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the next available CD to...
... where it from your dealer. You can also eject the disc when the ignition switch is available for a previous disc or the preset 6 (DISC ) side to handle and protect compact discs, see page 198 . 180 2009 Ridgeline If you turn the system back on how to select the next disc in sequence. If... you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will stay in -dash CD player/changer and the radio. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the next available CD to...
Owner's Manual
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... and hold the DISP button again, the display shows the first 15 characters again. If any letter is not available, it is replaced with the file or track name. CONTINUED 183 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Changer (Models without text data is playing, you will also see some text data...
... and hold the DISP button again, the display shows the first 15 characters again. If any letter is not available, it is replaced with the file or track name. CONTINUED 183 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Changer (Models without text data is playing, you will also see some text data...
Owner's Manual
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... is replaced with dot) in the display. When you change tracks (files in the display. When you press and hold the or SKIP bar. 192 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Changer (Models with navigation system) The display shows up to play . If you turn on the display. When the... the display. To Change or Select Tracks/Files You can see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is not available, it again to skip to the beginning of the text data. Press and release the side, to skip backward to select passages and change the...
... is replaced with dot) in the display. When you change tracks (files in the display. When you press and hold the or SKIP bar. 192 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Changer (Models with navigation system) The display shows up to play . If you turn on the display. When the... the display. To Change or Select Tracks/Files You can see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is not available, it again to skip to the beginning of the text data. Press and release the side, to skip backward to select passages and change the...
Owner's Manual
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... page 243 . In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 528-7876.... phone by visiting handsfreelink.honda.com, or by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... . In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 9-HONDA-9. The HFL is a registered trademark... of their respective owners. Here are those of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. For more information, and a list of phone is 30 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth is available...vehicle is available through your vehicle. This type of compatible cell phones, visit handsfreelink.honda. The...
... page 243 . In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 528-7876.... phone by visiting handsfreelink.honda.com, or by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... . In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 9-HONDA-9. The HFL is a registered trademark... of their respective owners. Here are those of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. For more information, and a list of phone is 30 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth is available...vehicle is available through your vehicle. This type of compatible cell phones, visit handsfreelink.honda. The...
Owner's Manual
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... them in a command process, say , ''Cancel.'' The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins from the point at the main menu. 222 2009 Ridgeline For example, you can say, ''Dial 123-456-7891.'' To enter a string of numbers in a Call or Dial command, you can say , ''Hands free help..., the HFL goes back to its voice recognition. The HFL will be spoken together. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear a list of available options at any time, press and hold the Back button, or press and release the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say , ''Go ...
... them in a command process, say , ''Cancel.'' The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins from the point at the main menu. 222 2009 Ridgeline For example, you can say, ''Dial 123-456-7891.'' To enter a string of numbers in a Call or Dial command, you can say , ''Hands free help..., the HFL goes back to its voice recognition. The HFL will be spoken together. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear a list of available options at any time, press and hold the Back button, or press and release the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say , ''Go ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Would you like male or female prompts?'' 5. Features 223 2009 Ridgeline Also, the incoming notification can set to announce an incoming call: ''You have been selected. Each time the vehicle is , ''Male (Female) ... announce an incoming call . After the beep, say ''Setup.'' The HFL response is ''Would you say ''System.'' The HFL response is available to the setting procedure in no notification. The HFL response continues ''A security option is , ''System options are setup and clear.'' 2.
...the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Would you like male or female prompts?'' 5. Features 223 2009 Ridgeline Also, the incoming notification can set to announce an incoming call: ''You have been selected. Each time the vehicle is , ''Male (Female) ... announce an incoming call . After the beep, say ''Setup.'' The HFL response is ''Would you say ''System.'' The HFL response is available to the setting procedure in no notification. The HFL response continues ''A security option is , ''System options are setup and clear.'' 2.
Owner's Manual
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... quality gasoline containing detergent additives that can lead to your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Some gasoline today is available, the use gasoline containing methanol. Use of gasoline. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control... with a pump octane number of gasoline with oxygenates such as MMT. During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 248 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel to come on. Your...
... quality gasoline containing detergent additives that can lead to your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Some gasoline today is available, the use gasoline containing methanol. Use of gasoline. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control... with a pump octane number of gasoline with oxygenates such as MMT. During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 248 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel to come on. Your...
Owner's Manual
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...a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle, the amount of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 261 2009 Ridgeline Example 1 Max Load (1,530 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300... load capacity. Both are on a label on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. Determine the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.) 5....
...a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle, the amount of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 261 2009 Ridgeline Example 1 Max Load (1,530 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300... load capacity. Both are on a label on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. Determine the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.) 5....
Owner's Manual
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... Cargo Cover The cargo cover can be used to hold lightweight items in the pickup bed. Before Driving 265 2009 Ridgeline To repair small chips and scratches in the bed, a repair kit is available from being thrown outward in bed liner products. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net The...
... Cargo Cover The cargo cover can be used to hold lightweight items in the pickup bed. Before Driving 265 2009 Ridgeline To repair small chips and scratches in the bed, a repair kit is available from being thrown outward in bed liner products. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net The...
Owner's Manual
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... System VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 4. Insert the built-in key into the shift lock release slot. 5. Push down on the available traction conditions. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Your vehicle is developing a problem. Make sure the notch on the cover is completely... automatic, always active, and does not require any driver interaction. 276 2009 Ridgeline The system is on the instrument panel side. If you , and move it out of Park to use the shift lock release, it means ...
... System VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 4. Insert the built-in key into the shift lock release slot. 5. Push down on the available traction conditions. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Your vehicle is developing a problem. Make sure the notch on the cover is completely... automatic, always active, and does not require any driver interaction. 276 2009 Ridgeline The system is on the instrument panel side. If you , and move it out of Park to use the shift lock release, it means ...
Owner's Manual
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...temporarily disengage when the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). Strange noise and vibration can cause transmission or rear dif f erential damage. 277 2009 Ridgeline If you encounter a steep grade with VTM-4 Lock ON may damage the rear dif f erential when making a turn. Move the shift lever to... adjust for the available traction conditions. Do not continuously spin the f ront tires of your vehicle if it becomes stuck or when you are not able to free your...
...temporarily disengage when the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). Strange noise and vibration can cause transmission or rear dif f erential damage. 277 2009 Ridgeline If you encounter a steep grade with VTM-4 Lock ON may damage the rear dif f erential when making a turn. Move the shift lever to... adjust for the available traction conditions. Do not continuously spin the f ront tires of your vehicle if it becomes stuck or when you are not able to free your...
Owner's Manual
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... pin. Driving CONTINUED 297 2009 Ridgeline Calculate the tongue load. Hitch Read the trailer manufacturer's instructions, and select the appropriate draw bar for the height of the trailer you purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. 7. Subtract... the weight in step 6 from your vehicle, as an improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance. Range: 5-10% for boat trailers 8-15% for use with your trailer sales or rental agency, and make sure all equipment is also available...
... pin. Driving CONTINUED 297 2009 Ridgeline Calculate the tongue load. Hitch Read the trailer manufacturer's instructions, and select the appropriate draw bar for the height of the trailer you purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. 7. Subtract... the weight in step 6 from your vehicle, as an improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance. Range: 5-10% for boat trailers 8-15% for use with your trailer sales or rental agency, and make sure all equipment is also available...
Owner's Manual
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...Carbon Monoxide poison from moving parts. Failure to properly follow the procedures and precautions in this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline Only you can arise in this owner's manual. To reduce the possibility of the most important safety precautions are given here. Injury ...you of every conceivable hazard that can decide whether or not you operate the engine. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in performing maintenance.
...Carbon Monoxide poison from moving parts. Failure to properly follow the procedures and precautions in this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline Only you can arise in this owner's manual. To reduce the possibility of the most important safety precautions are given here. Injury ...you of every conceivable hazard that can decide whether or not you operate the engine. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in performing maintenance.