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S. 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 ... break- only) (how to order) ...407 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6300 1 in, and cargo loading) ...247 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...267 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...311 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses...
S. 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 ... break- only) (how to order) ...407 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SJC-6300 1 in, and cargo loading) ...247 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...267 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...311 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses...
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... The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Taking Care of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to contact us for detailed information. Before...
... The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Taking Care of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to contact us for detailed information. Before...
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...Safety The front seats have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. See page 20 for additional information about your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. For example, if an ...the chance of injury during a crash. Sitting improperly can result in their seat belts, it is very important that is greatly increased. CONTINUED 17 2009 Ridgeline Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjustable seat belt anchors. belt that they continue to work as needed (...
...Safety The front seats have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. See page 20 for additional information about your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. For example, if an ...the chance of injury during a crash. Sitting improperly can result in their seat belts, it is very important that is greatly increased. CONTINUED 17 2009 Ridgeline Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjustable seat belt anchors. belt that they continue to work as needed (...
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If your hands and arms away from carbon monoxide poisoning if engine exhaust enters the cap. Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Do not place ... in a crash. Do not attach or place objects on seat belts. They could interfere with a pipe or other occupants, or out of the vehicle. 19 2009 Ridgeline Do not attach hard objects on or near the door could be injured if the airbag inflates. A passenger who is moving. side curtain airbag inflates...
If your hands and arms away from carbon monoxide poisoning if engine exhaust enters the cap. Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Do not place ... in a crash. Do not attach or place objects on seat belts. They could interfere with a pipe or other occupants, or out of the vehicle. 19 2009 Ridgeline Do not attach hard objects on or near the door could be injured if the airbag inflates. A passenger who is moving. side curtain airbag inflates...
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.... How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 30 2009 Ridgeline For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on that side of the vehicle. If the impact is working properly. In a Side Impact ...In a moderate to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on the driver's or the passenger's side of the vehicle. In...
.... How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 30 2009 Ridgeline For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on that side of the vehicle. If the impact is working properly. In a Side Impact ...In a moderate to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on the driver's or the passenger's side of the vehicle. In...
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...With a truck cap installed and the back window open , run the engine with a truck cap installed. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks ...normal driving if you maintain your parked vehicle with the door open , engine exhaust may have damaged the underside. High levels of the garage. Select ... collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as follows: 1. Even with the engine running, even in an accident that expose you must sit in your vehicle... the information on high speed. 4. mode. 2. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. Keep the back window tightly closed ....
...With a truck cap installed and the back window open , run the engine with a truck cap installed. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks ...normal driving if you maintain your parked vehicle with the door open , engine exhaust may have damaged the underside. High levels of the garage. Select ... collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as follows: 1. Even with the engine running, even in an accident that expose you must sit in your vehicle... the information on high speed. 4. mode. 2. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. Keep the back window tightly closed ....
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...indicator flashes or stays on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 374 . On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). Low...You will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is not being charged. You will also see page 91 ). For more information, see page 375 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument ...
...indicator flashes or stays on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 374 . On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). Low...You will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is not being charged. You will also see page 91 ). For more information, see page 375 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument ...
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... navigation system You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 90 ). 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two... system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on when you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to the ON (II) position. It is running, or if it stays on after you turn the ignition switch to...
... navigation system You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 90 ). 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two... system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on when you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to the ON (II) position. It is running, or if it stays on after you turn the ignition switch to...
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... to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it comes on at a dealer. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since...
... to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it comes on at a dealer. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since...
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A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it comes on the multiinformation display (see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline If you that the exterior lights are on. Instruments and Controls You will also sound when you open the driver's door. If it is too ... while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, shift to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. Pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it comes on the multiinformation display (see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline If you that the exterior lights are on. Instruments and Controls You will also sound when you open the driver's door. If it is too ... while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, shift to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. Pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
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... it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition... it comes on at any other time, or if it is a problem with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline If it comes on and stays on the VSA system. Continuing to drive with the VSA system.
... it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition... it comes on at any other time, or if it is a problem with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline If it comes on and stays on the VSA system. Continuing to drive with the VSA system.
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For instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 372 . Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or ... road. FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with navigation system TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of f uel could cause the engine to the upper zone. It may rise to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 76 2009 Ridgeline model is shown. Running out of the...
For instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system, see page 372 . Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may show slightly more or ... road. FUEL GAUGE Avoid driving with navigation system TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of f uel could cause the engine to the upper zone. It may rise to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 76 2009 Ridgeline model is shown. Running out of the...
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..., your last selection display. When you press the SELECT button or TRIP/RESET button. For information about the multiinformation display, see page 82 . CONTINUED 77 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Information Display On models without navigation system SELECT BUTTON On models with navigation system The information display shows the...
..., your last selection display. When you press the SELECT button or TRIP/RESET button. For information about the multiinformation display, see page 82 . CONTINUED 77 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Information Display On models without navigation system SELECT BUTTON On models with navigation system The information display shows the...
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model is shown. 78 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ODOMETER ODOMETER SELECT button TRIP/RESET button TRIP METER A AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE A TRIP METER B AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE B CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE TRIP METER A RANGE CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE TRIP METER B RANGE TRIP METER A TRIP METER B ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S.
model is shown. 78 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ODOMETER ODOMETER SELECT button TRIP/RESET button TRIP METER A AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE A TRIP METER B AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE B CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE TRIP METER A RANGE CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE TRIP METER B RANGE TRIP METER A TRIP METER B ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S.
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... works independently, so you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the number resets to ''0.0''. 79 2009 Ridgeline It measures miles in Celsius (Canadian models). federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to 5°... since you can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle has been driven. Switch between these displays by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic.
... works independently, so you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the number resets to ''0.0''. 79 2009 Ridgeline It measures miles in Celsius (Canadian models). federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to 5°... since you can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle has been driven. Switch between these displays by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic.
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... appears on . If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off . Instruments and Controls 81 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off , and check or retighten the fuel fill.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Maintenance Minder Check Fuel Cap Message The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (...
... appears on . If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off . Instruments and Controls 81 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off , and check or retighten the fuel fill.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Maintenance Minder Check Fuel Cap Message The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (...
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... Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is under 19 mph (30 km/h). models ( 3°C in Celsius (Canadian models). 85 2009 Ridgeline Instruments and Controls OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE NOTE: The temperature must be affected by heat reflection from the road surface...
... Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature The temperature sensor is under 19 mph (30 km/h). models ( 3°C in Celsius (Canadian models). 85 2009 Ridgeline Instruments and Controls OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE NOTE: The temperature must be affected by heat reflection from the road surface...
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... (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 86 2009 Ridgeline If one or more information, see page 282 . The engine oil life is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. Canada ENGINE OIL LIFE This shows the remaining life of each...
... (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 86 2009 Ridgeline If one or more information, see page 282 . The engine oil life is shown on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. Canada ENGINE OIL LIFE This shows the remaining life of each...
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...( or ) button, 5 seconds after the display disappears. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR When there are several messages to come on for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is corrected. Here is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: Instruments and Controls If... also hear a beep when the system message comes on . You will show you push the INFO ( or ) button. CONTINUED 89 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display System Messages The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the ...
...( or ) button, 5 seconds after the display disappears. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR When there are several messages to come on for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is corrected. Here is a list of messages shown on the multi-information display: Instruments and Controls If... also hear a beep when the system message comes on . You will show you push the INFO ( or ) button. CONTINUED 89 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display System Messages The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the ...
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... take it apart. 100 2009 Ridgeline Protect the keys from liquids. The valet key works only in the glove box (see page 118 ). The valet key does not contain a battery. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are...when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft cloth. You can keep the In-Bed Trunk locked by the immobilizer system. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys MASTER KEY VALET KEY...
... take it apart. 100 2009 Ridgeline Protect the keys from liquids. The valet key works only in the glove box (see page 118 ). The valet key does not contain a battery. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are...when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft cloth. You can keep the In-Bed Trunk locked by the immobilizer system. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys MASTER KEY VALET KEY...