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... SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline Main 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...
... SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline Main 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...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. On models with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 (P.218) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.... Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/RESET BUTTON (P.76) 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) ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. On models with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 (P.218) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.... Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/RESET BUTTON (P.76) 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) ...
Owner's Manual
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...Larger Children ...51 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...51 Using a Booster Seat ...52 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your passengers. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. It shows you how to use seat belts. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. And it tells you how to......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 Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your vehicle...
...Larger Children ...51 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...51 Using a Booster Seat ...52 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your passengers. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. It shows you how to use seat belts. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. And it tells you how to......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 Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... and Passenger Safety (6) (5) (8) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (9) Door Locks (10) Side Airbags (11) Side Curtain Airbags However, you and your passengers can't take an active role in a proper position and always wear your passengers...
... and Passenger Safety (6) (5) (8) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (9) Door Locks (10) Side Airbags (11) Side Curtain Airbags However, you and your passengers can't take an active role in a proper position and always wear your passengers...
Owner's Manual
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...Your vehicle also has a tailgate, InBed Trunk, and door open any door or the tailgate is also closed and locked. You will see page 75 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline Before driving, be sure the doors are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1.Close... and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the tailgate is not tightly closed . See ...
...Your vehicle also has a tailgate, InBed Trunk, and door open any door or the tailgate is also closed and locked. You will see page 75 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline Before driving, be sure the doors are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1.Close... and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the tailgate is not tightly closed . See ...
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CONTINUED 13 2009 Ridgeline Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you to the rear as possible. See page 104 for how to set ..., TRUNK & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come to the rear as possible while allowing you come on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. This vehicle has auto door...
CONTINUED 13 2009 Ridgeline Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you to the rear as possible. See page 104 for how to set ..., TRUNK & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come to the rear as possible while allowing you come on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. This vehicle has auto door...
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... seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. See page 119 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 14 2009 Ridgeline Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjust the front seats. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample... Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to make sure it is locked into position.
... seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. See page 119 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 14 2009 Ridgeline Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjust the front seats. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample... Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to make sure it is locked into position.
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...buckle is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will not get closed in all positions except the driver's have an emergency locking retractor. All seat belts have a lockable retractor that it keeps some tension on the buckle. If the shoulder part of the way... front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to move freely in position. 21 2009 Ridgeline When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to properly position the belt). To unlock the belt, press the...
...buckle is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will not get closed in all positions except the driver's have an emergency locking retractor. All seat belts have a lockable retractor that it keeps some tension on the buckle. If the shoulder part of the way... front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to move freely in position. 21 2009 Ridgeline When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to properly position the belt). To unlock the belt, press the...
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...vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency In-Bed Trunk opener and decide if your children not to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can lead to play in or around their neck, they adult supervision is illegal...can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is not in a vehicle on your vehicle is fully retracted and locked. During a crash, the children from heatstroke. This can be very seriously injured in vehicles Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child...
...vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency In-Bed Trunk opener and decide if your children not to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can lead to play in or around their neck, they adult supervision is illegal...can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is not in a vehicle on your vehicle is fully retracted and locked. During a crash, the children from heatstroke. This can be very seriously injured in vehicles Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child...
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... until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. CONTINUED 39 2009 Ridgeline Child Seat Type An infant must be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Main ... with proper operation of seats may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position. If the passenger's front airbag inflates, it can be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.
... until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. CONTINUED 39 2009 Ridgeline Child Seat Type An infant must be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Main ... with proper operation of seats may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position. If the passenger's front airbag inflates, it can be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.
Owner's Manual
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If you intend to install the child seat in the rear center seating position and use the tether strap for how to pull it is locked, you will need to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the .... In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to repeat these steps. 46 2009 Ridgeline With the child seat in all child seats must be activated to the anchor before securing the child seat with the lap part of the...
If you intend to install the child seat in the rear center seating position and use the tether strap for how to pull it is locked, you will need to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the .... In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to repeat these steps. 46 2009 Ridgeline With the child seat in all child seats must be activated to the anchor before securing the child seat with the lap part of the...
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To remove slack, it to retract fully, then repeat these steps. 47 2009 Ridgeline Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt is secure enough to put weight on the child seat, ... the belt. Driver and Passenger Safety 4. After confirming that it is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. If the child seat is locked, grab the shoulder part of the seat while pulling up to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that the belt is not...
To remove slack, it to retract fully, then repeat these steps. 47 2009 Ridgeline Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt is secure enough to put weight on the child seat, ... the belt. Driver and Passenger Safety 4. After confirming that it is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. If the child seat is locked, grab the shoulder part of the seat while pulling up to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that the belt is not...
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......97 Instrument Panel Brightness ...98 Hazard Warning Button ...99 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...99 Keys ...100 Immobilizer System...101 Ignition Switch ...102 Door Locks ...103 Childproof Door Locks ...104 Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking ...104 Remote Transmitter ...110 Dual-Action Tailgate...113 In-Bed Trunk TM ...116 Seats ...119 Seat Heaters ...126 Power Windows ...138 Accessory Power Sockets...139 Sun Visor ...140 Vanity Mirror ...140 AC Power Outlet ...141 Interior Lights ...142 Bed Lights ...144 Instruments and Controls 59 2009 Ridgeline All the essential controls are within easy reach.
......97 Instrument Panel Brightness ...98 Hazard Warning Button ...99 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...99 Keys ...100 Immobilizer System...101 Ignition Switch ...102 Door Locks ...103 Childproof Door Locks ...104 Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking ...104 Remote Transmitter ...110 Dual-Action Tailgate...113 In-Bed Trunk TM ...116 Seats ...119 Seat Heaters ...126 Power Windows ...138 Accessory Power Sockets...139 Sun Visor ...140 Vanity Mirror ...140 AC Power Outlet ...141 Interior Lights ...142 Bed Lights ...144 Instruments and Controls 59 2009 Ridgeline All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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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... 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.103) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.128) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.252) FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.249) PEDAL (P.132) Vehicle with navigation...
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... 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.103) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.128) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.252) FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.249) PEDAL (P.132) Vehicle with navigation...
Owner's Manual
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...models with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 (P.73) LOW TIRE PRESSURE ...DISPLAY 2 (P.77) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.67) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.71) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.67) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.67) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 3 (P.68) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.64) CRUISE MAIN...
...models with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 (P.73) LOW TIRE PRESSURE ...DISPLAY 2 (P.77) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.67) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.71) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.67) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.67) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 3 (P.68) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.64) CRUISE MAIN...
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... one of the vehicle flash. You will also see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline This indicator also blinks several times when you signal a lane change or turn signal bulbs is turned to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn ... for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , your vehicle checked at any other drivers cannot see page 289 . It will not...
... one of the vehicle flash. You will also see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline This indicator also blinks several times when you signal a lane change or turn signal bulbs is turned to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn ... for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , your vehicle checked at any other drivers cannot see page 289 . It will not...
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...the ON (II) position. A reminder chime will also see an ''A/T TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, shift to Park, and let ...out. If it comes on . It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the headlight control dial, this indicator remains on while driving, it is too high. Instruments and Controls You will...
...the ON (II) position. A reminder chime will also see an ''A/T TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline A/T Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the road when it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, shift to Park, and let ...out. If it comes on . It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the headlight control dial, this indicator remains on while driving, it is too high. Instruments and Controls You will...
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... open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. See page 144 for more information. 74 2009 Ridgeline This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the dashboard (see page 82 ) to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the bed lights, this indicator comes on along with navigation system...
... open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. See page 144 for more information. 74 2009 Ridgeline This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the dashboard (see page 82 ) to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the bed lights, this indicator comes on along with navigation system...
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..., it goes off after about 3 minutes. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) or LOCK (0) position. Back Window Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the In-Bed Trunk is open. See page 129 for more information. If you remove ... stops blinking but remains on if any door or the tailgate is not closed when you turn off after about 3 minutes. Instruments and Controls 75 2009 Ridgeline See page 116 for about 3 minutes. Door and Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes on . It will hear five beeps and see the indicator blink...
..., it goes off after about 3 minutes. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) or LOCK (0) position. Back Window Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the In-Bed Trunk is open. See page 129 for more information. If you remove ... stops blinking but remains on if any door or the tailgate is not closed when you turn off after about 3 minutes. Instruments and Controls 75 2009 Ridgeline See page 116 for about 3 minutes. Door and Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes on . It will hear five beeps and see the indicator blink...
Owner's Manual
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...with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. On models with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 93 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/...RESET BUTTON (P.76) 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...
...with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. On models with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 93 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/...RESET BUTTON (P.76) 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...