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...dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...359 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...385 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 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 ... 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-
...dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...359 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...385 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 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 ... 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-
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...maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to check them . Features How to load luggage and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and ...reference to order manuals and other convenience features. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to know if you pull up to tow a trailer. plus what you need when you 're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, ...
...maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to check them . Features How to load luggage and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and ...reference to order manuals and other convenience features. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need to know if you pull up to tow a trailer. plus what you need when you 're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, ...
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... Hazard ...55 Safety Labels ...56 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 Ridgeline It shows you how to use seat belts. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5.
... Hazard ...55 Safety Labels ...56 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 Ridgeline It shows you how to use seat belts. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5.
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... can't take an active role in a proper position and always wear your part. In fact, some safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in protecting yourself and your passengers. 7 2009 Ridgeline These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush...
... can't take an active role in a proper position and always wear your part. In fact, some safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in protecting yourself and your passengers. 7 2009 Ridgeline These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush...
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... be killed or seriously injured. Help protect you in almost every type of the vehicle's built-in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2009 Ridgeline Do not let anyone ride in the pickup bed as they can easily be thrown out and be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing... wear seat belts. The pickup bed is equipped with seats or seat belts. Make sure all passengers ride in safety features. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is not equipped with seat belts in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be ...
... be killed or seriously injured. Help protect you in almost every type of the vehicle's built-in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2009 Ridgeline Do not let anyone ride in the pickup bed as they can easily be thrown out and be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing... wear seat belts. The pickup bed is equipped with seats or seat belts. Make sure all passengers ride in safety features. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is not equipped with seat belts in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be ...
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CONTINUED 9 2009 Ridgeline Keep you from the airbag. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from ... your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. What you should the airbags ever deploy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Help keep you in every crash.
CONTINUED 9 2009 Ridgeline Keep you from the airbag. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from ... your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. What you should the airbags ever deploy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Help keep you in every crash.
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... addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help save lives, they can maximize your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Ridgeline Remember, however, that no protection in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to know about how you can cause minor injuries or more... frontal or side collisions. A front passenger should do: Always wear your side curtain airbags work). Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force.
... addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help save lives, they can maximize your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Ridgeline Remember, however, that no protection in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to know about how you can cause minor injuries or more... frontal or side collisions. A front passenger should do: Always wear your side curtain airbags work). Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force.
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This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. CONTINUED 13 2009 Ridgeline Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it ...
This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. CONTINUED 13 2009 Ridgeline Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it ...
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... like smoke. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 26 2009 Ridgeline Airbags with this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that...
... like smoke. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 26 2009 Ridgeline Airbags with this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that...
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... an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will inflate in the normal manner regardless of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the front seats. For both...POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR Driver and Passenger Safety The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. Do not spill any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger...
... an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will inflate in the normal manner regardless of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the front seats. For both...POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR Driver and Passenger Safety The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. Do not spill any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger...
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.... (See pages 46 and 47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline During a crash, the children from heatstroke. Never let two children use this feature (see page 104 ).
.... (See pages 46 and 47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline During a crash, the children from heatstroke. Never let two children use this feature (see page 104 ).
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... the key from the ignition switch, you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the position turns on reminder chime. 96 2009 Ridgeline The lights will hear a lights-on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, and license plate lights. This indicator stays on , ... ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. If you unlock the door, but do not open the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off after 10...
... the key from the ignition switch, you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the position turns on reminder chime. 96 2009 Ridgeline The lights will hear a lights-on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, and license plate lights. This indicator stays on , ... ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. If you unlock the door, but do not open the driver's door. Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights go off after 10...
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...it . Lockout Prevention Instruments and Controls MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock all doors and the In-Bed Trunk. The lock feature is not disabled if the driver's door is closed. If you turn the key and release it again, all of either ...close the door. Pushing the rear of the doors and the In-Bed Trunk. This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. Pushing the front of the master door lock switch on either master door lock switch will unlock. Pulling up on the ... key in the driver's door (see page 130 ). See page 104 for how to set them. 103 2009 Ridgeline
...it . Lockout Prevention Instruments and Controls MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock all doors and the In-Bed Trunk. The lock feature is not disabled if the driver's door is closed. If you turn the key and release it again, all of either ...close the door. Pushing the rear of the doors and the In-Bed Trunk. This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. Pushing the front of the master door lock switch on either master door lock switch will unlock. Pulling up on the ... key in the driver's door (see page 130 ). See page 104 for how to set them. 103 2009 Ridgeline
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Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door locking is the default setting. This is deactivated all settings before you start driving. The doors lock when ... LEVER The childproof door locks are default settings for each of these features as described on the following pages. To open the door, pull the lock tab up, and use the outside door handle. 104 2009 Ridgeline With the auto door locking and unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also locks and unlocks. The...
Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door locking is the default setting. This is deactivated all settings before you start driving. The doors lock when ... LEVER The childproof door locks are default settings for each of these features as described on the following pages. To open the door, pull the lock tab up, and use the outside door handle. 104 2009 Ridgeline With the auto door locking and unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also locks and unlocks. The...
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...seconds, you move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is in the Park (P) position. 2. The driver's door unlocks when you move the shift lever to... (P) position. The driver's door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver's door. 107 2009 Ridgeline All doors unlock when you will hear another click. This is the default setting. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch...
...seconds, you move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is in the Park (P) position. 2. The driver's door unlocks when you move the shift lever to... (P) position. The driver's door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver's door. 107 2009 Ridgeline All doors unlock when you will hear another click. This is the default setting. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch...
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...of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door or all doors unlock feature. 4. Push and hold down the switch: Until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate the all doors when the ...hold the rear of the ON (II) position. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 108 2009 Ridgeline Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to ...
...of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door or all doors unlock feature. 4. Push and hold down the switch: Until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate the all doors when the ...hold the rear of the ON (II) position. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 108 2009 Ridgeline Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to ...
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...seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Instruments and Controls 109 2009 Ridgeline Continue to hold the switch: Until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate the driver's door unlock feature. Push and hold the rear of the Park (P) position. 4. Or, until ...you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate the all doors unlock feature. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. If your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the auto door lock/ ...
...seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Instruments and Controls 109 2009 Ridgeline Continue to hold the switch: Until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate the driver's door unlock feature. Push and hold the rear of the Park (P) position. 4. Or, until ...you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate the all doors unlock feature. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. If your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the auto door lock/ ...
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... it is fully closed. To close the tailgate, push firmly up the upper handle, then pull down the tailgate. Swing it latches. NOTE: As a safety feature, the upper handle is disabled if you do not fully close the tailgate after it open the tailgate, pull up until it open by using... after it is dropped open. To Drop Open the Tailgate UPPER HANDLE Instruments and Controls To drop open by using the upper handle. CONTINUED 113 2009 Ridgeline
... it is fully closed. To close the tailgate, push firmly up the upper handle, then pull down the tailgate. Swing it latches. NOTE: As a safety feature, the upper handle is disabled if you do not fully close the tailgate after it open the tailgate, pull up until it open by using... after it is dropped open. To Drop Open the Tailgate UPPER HANDLE Instruments and Controls To drop open by using the upper handle. CONTINUED 113 2009 Ridgeline
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...away. Emergency Opener Instruments and Controls To avoid damaging the bottom of the In-Bed Trunk lid, do not use this feature. For more information about the vehicle and possibly hurting someone in the direction of the In-Bed Trunk lid so it ...on the In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris from being thrown about child safety, see page 75 ). As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the latch of the arrow. Parents should decide if their children should be sure ... the In-Bed Trunk lid, and to raise the vehicle. To open (see page 38 . 117 2009 Ridgeline
...away. Emergency Opener Instruments and Controls To avoid damaging the bottom of the In-Bed Trunk lid, do not use this feature. For more information about the vehicle and possibly hurting someone in the direction of the In-Bed Trunk lid so it ...on the In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris from being thrown about child safety, see page 75 ). As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the latch of the arrow. Parents should decide if their children should be sure ... the In-Bed Trunk lid, and to raise the vehicle. To open (see page 38 . 117 2009 Ridgeline
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Opening either front door cancels this feature, push on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Release the switch when you turn off when you push the MAIN switch in the ... the windows before closing them. To cancel this function. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it to close the window. 128 2009 Ridgeline Pull back on the switch and hold it . AUTO To open and close the driver's window, push or pull the window switch firmly down all...
Opening either front door cancels this feature, push on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Release the switch when you turn off when you push the MAIN switch in the ... the windows before closing them. To cancel this function. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it to close the window. 128 2009 Ridgeline Pull back on the switch and hold it . AUTO To open and close the driver's window, push or pull the window switch firmly down all...