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... (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...311 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...359 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...385 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information...
... (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...311 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...359 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...385 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information...
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On models with navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). For more information, see page... being charged. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is running , the battery is running . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp For more information, see page 375 . On models with...
On models with navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). For more information, see page... being charged. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is running , the battery is running . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp For more information, see page 375 . On models with...
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... this procedure. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0''. 79 2009 Ridgeline NOTE: The temperature must be affected by pressing the TRIP/ RESET button repeatedly. You should see the new outside temperature is ...of miles or kilometers indicated. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. The following sequence will reset if the vehicle's battery goes dead or is under U.S. models), or in Fahrenheit (U.S. To adjust the outside temperature in Celsius (Canadian models). CONTINUED Instruments ...
... this procedure. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0''. 79 2009 Ridgeline NOTE: The temperature must be affected by pressing the TRIP/ RESET button repeatedly. You should see the new outside temperature is ...of miles or kilometers indicated. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. The following sequence will reset if the vehicle's battery goes dead or is under U.S. models), or in Fahrenheit (U.S. To adjust the outside temperature in Celsius (Canadian models). CONTINUED Instruments ...
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...with navigation system When either of mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). models and l/100 km on . To see page 282 ). 80 2009 Ridgeline The appropriate tire indicator will come on the multiinformation display (see the average fuel mileage, press and release the TRIP/RESET button repeatedly. The ... Fuel Mileage Range (Estimated Distance) This display shows the current, or instant fuel mileage you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle's battery goes dead or is disconnected. It shows the number of the trip meters (trip A or B) is displayed, your vehicle's average fuel mileage...
...with navigation system When either of mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). models and l/100 km on . To see page 282 ). 80 2009 Ridgeline The appropriate tire indicator will come on the multiinformation display (see the average fuel mileage, press and release the TRIP/RESET button repeatedly. The ... Fuel Mileage Range (Estimated Distance) This display shows the current, or instant fuel mileage you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle's battery goes dead or is disconnected. It shows the number of the trip meters (trip A or B) is displayed, your vehicle's average fuel mileage...
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...Contents Keys MASTER KEY VALET KEY KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (LIGHT GRAY) TRANSMITTER TAG You should have to get wet, dry them . Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Protect the keys from liquids. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. They will need this key number if you ...The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with your keys. You will not work to take it apart. 100 2009 Ridgeline The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. You can ...
...Contents Keys MASTER KEY VALET KEY KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (LIGHT GRAY) TRANSMITTER TAG You should have to get wet, dry them . Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Protect the keys from liquids. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. They will need this key number if you ...The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with your keys. You will not work to take it apart. 100 2009 Ridgeline The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. You can ...
Owner's Manual
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You will hear a click. Or, until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate the all doors unlock feature. 5. If your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the auto door lock/ unlock setting is reset to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release the switch and, within 5 seconds, turn the ... switch on the driver's door. Push and hold the rear of the Park (P) position. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks 3. Instruments and Controls 109 2009 Ridgeline
You will hear a click. Or, until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate the all doors unlock feature. 5. If your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the auto door lock/ unlock setting is reset to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release the switch and, within 5 seconds, turn the ... switch on the driver's door. Push and hold the rear of the Park (P) position. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks 3. Instruments and Controls 109 2009 Ridgeline
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... any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from extreme temperature. CONTINUED 111 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect...
... any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from extreme temperature. CONTINUED 111 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect...
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...the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the device. 112 2009 Ridgeline An improperly disposed of the cover with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. As required by the party responsible for battery disposal. 5. This device complies with the side facing down. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...
...the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the device. 112 2009 Ridgeline An improperly disposed of the cover with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. As required by the party responsible for battery disposal. 5. This device complies with the side facing down. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...
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... may damage the In-Bed Trunk. RELEASE BUTTON 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 the lower right side of the In-Bed Trunk lid when the driver's door is unlocked... Menu Table Of Contents TM In-Bed Trunk If your dealer. To open the In-Bed Trunk. When the In-Bed Trunk is locked. 116 2009 Ridgeline To store items separately in the In-Bed Trunk up to open the In-Bed Trunk two different ways: Push the release button on the...
... may damage the In-Bed Trunk. RELEASE BUTTON 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 the lower right side of the In-Bed Trunk lid when the driver's door is unlocked... Menu Table Of Contents TM In-Bed Trunk If your dealer. To open the In-Bed Trunk. When the In-Bed Trunk is locked. 116 2009 Ridgeline To store items separately in the In-Bed Trunk up to open the In-Bed Trunk two different ways: Push the release button on the...
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... not cycle with temperature changes. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of current from the battery. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters: Use the... quickly, because it draws large amounts of the switch. This will keep the seat warm. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES Instruments and Controls 127 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back...
... not cycle with temperature changes. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of current from the battery. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters: Use the... quickly, because it draws large amounts of the switch. This will keep the seat warm. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES Instruments and Controls 127 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back...
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... ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I ) position, the indicator goes off after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is almost closed. Push down and hold the switch for about 30 seconds.... the indicator goes off after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. 1. If your dealer. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is removed, the AUTO function may be reset after about 2 seconds. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows AUTO...
... ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I ) position, the indicator goes off after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is almost closed. Push down and hold the switch for about 30 seconds.... the indicator goes off after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. 1. If your dealer. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is removed, the AUTO function may be reset after about 2 seconds. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 129 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows AUTO...
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... the sequence, then enter the correct code. If you are hundreds of number combinations possible from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. 204 2009 Ridgeline To do not start playing. To make a mistake entering the code, do this owner's manual. If you make it is disconnected from the five... in this , you turn on the system. Use the preset bars to store this happens, you will see ''ENTER CODE'' in your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is best to enter the code. If your owner's manual kit. In addition, you must ...
... the sequence, then enter the correct code. If you are hundreds of number combinations possible from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. 204 2009 Ridgeline To do not start playing. To make a mistake entering the code, do this owner's manual. If you make it is disconnected from the five... in this , you turn on the system. Use the preset bars to store this happens, you will see ''ENTER CODE'' in your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is best to enter the code. If your owner's manual kit. In addition, you must ...
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... is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the desired time. To set button until the hour advances to adjust the time. 205 2009 Ridgeline Press and hold the H (Preset 1) side of the next hour. You can quickly set time. Press the clock set button again to enter the set..., Canadian DX, and VP models RTS, RTL, and Canadian EX-L models without navigation system CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON Model without navigation system If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, you may need to set the clock.
... is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the desired time. To set button until the hour advances to adjust the time. 205 2009 Ridgeline Press and hold the H (Preset 1) side of the next hour. You can quickly set time. Press the clock set button again to enter the set..., Canadian DX, and VP models RTS, RTL, and Canadian EX-L models without navigation system CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON Model without navigation system If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, you may need to set the clock.
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... DIALING : Some phones do not send this information on the screen: 220 2009 Ridgeline Phone Dialing Indicates the number you are dialing and receiving calls. Five bars equals full strength. When you entered or the number of the current phone. Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone is roaming...
... DIALING : Some phones do not send this information on the screen: 220 2009 Ridgeline Phone Dialing Indicates the number you are dialing and receiving calls. Five bars equals full strength. When you entered or the number of the current phone. Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone is roaming...
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... phone will not be deleted. If you say ''Phone setup.'' The HFL response is ''Phone setup options are found, the first phone remains linked. Battery strength is ''The phone has been deleted. After the beep, say ''Next phone.'' The HFL response is ''The entire list has been read , ... Press and release the Talk button. Returning to the system have been read . Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 4. To list all 227 2009 Ridgeline After the beep, say ''List.'' The HFL responds by listing the name of the HFL response is, ''Eric's phone is roaming. When all ...
... phone will not be deleted. If you say ''Phone setup.'' The HFL response is ''Phone setup options are found, the first phone remains linked. Battery strength is ''The phone has been deleted. After the beep, say ''Next phone.'' The HFL response is ''The entire list has been read , ... Press and release the Talk button. Returning to the system have been read . Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 4. To list all 227 2009 Ridgeline After the beep, say ''List.'' The HFL responds by listing the name of the HFL response is, ''Eric's phone is roaming. When all ...
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...(I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. To end the call without running the engine may discharge and weaken the vehicle's battery. During a call, the HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you want to make calls using any phone number, or by using...or number would you called . After the beep, say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' The HFL response is ''123 456 7891. To make a call / dial?'' 228 2009 Ridgeline Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' The HFL response is ''Calling'' or ''Dialing.'' Once connected, you will hear...
...(I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. To end the call without running the engine may discharge and weaken the vehicle's battery. During a call, the HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you want to make calls using any phone number, or by using...or number would you called . After the beep, say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' The HFL response is ''123 456 7891. To make a call / dial?'' 228 2009 Ridgeline Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ''Call'' or ''Dial.'' The HFL response is ''Calling'' or ''Dialing.'' Once connected, you will hear...
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...pressure on the brake pedal. 4. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is harder to this problem. 270 2009 Ridgeline For more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before trying again. 5. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) ... to start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 101 . In cold weather, turn the ignition key to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down . If ...
...pressure on the brake pedal. 4. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is harder to this problem. 270 2009 Ridgeline For more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before trying again. 5. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) ... to start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 101 . In cold weather, turn the ignition key to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down . If ...
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... 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 If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Main...
... 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 If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Main...
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... possibility of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Improperly maintaining this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline Failure to properly follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Only you can cause you to do so. Let... from engine exhaust. Important Safety Precautions To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before touching any parts. Injury from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Always follow maintenance instructions and precautions can decide whether or not you have the tools and...
... possibility of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Improperly maintaining this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline Failure to properly follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Only you can cause you to do so. Let... from engine exhaust. Important Safety Precautions To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before touching any parts. Injury from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Always follow maintenance instructions and precautions can decide whether or not you have the tools and...
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... hurt you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to help prevent future corrosion. Coat the terminals with a cloth or paper towel. The label on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. 356 2009 Ridgeline Dry off explosive hydrogen gas during ...normal operation. Main Menu Table Of Contents Checking the Battery TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or ...
... hurt you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to help prevent future corrosion. Coat the terminals with a cloth or paper towel. The label on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. 356 2009 Ridgeline Dry off explosive hydrogen gas during ...normal operation. Main Menu Table Of Contents Checking the Battery TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or ...