Owner's Manual
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... so you will be pleased to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle. i 2009 Ridgeline Your dealer is specially trained in the instrument panel helps to read this manual, you years of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment. It will give you will find information that your dealer's...the best ways to answer any time. As you read this owner's manual in your vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle so you avoid damage to it preserves your vehicle, other property,...
... so you will be pleased to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle. i 2009 Ridgeline Your dealer is specially trained in the instrument panel helps to read this manual, you years of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment. It will give you will find information that your dealer's...the best ways to answer any time. As you read this owner's manual in your vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle so you avoid damage to it preserves your vehicle, other property,...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) ...359 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...385 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. S. 2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form...
... 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) ...359 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...385 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. S. 2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form...
Owner's Manual
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... heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Driving The proper way to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your new vehicle, and how to the dealer for any reason. There is also a ... 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 Refer to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to load luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance ...
... heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Driving The proper way to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your new vehicle, and how to the dealer for any reason. There is also a ... 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 Refer to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to load luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance ...
Owner's Manual
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...Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ...22 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...23 Airbag System Components ...23 How Your Front Airbags Work...25 How Your Side Airbags Work...... work. It explains how your passengers. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to use seat belts. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten ...
...Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ...22 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...23 Airbag System Components ...23 How Your Front Airbags Work...25 How Your Side Airbags Work...... work. It explains how your passengers. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to use seat belts. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten ...
Owner's Manual
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... Excessive speed is equipped with every additional drink. So even though your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 348 ). 6 2009 Ridgeline Infants and small children should be extremely hazardous. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. To reduce the possibility of the... in this manual. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 16 ). Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can reduce your best protection in all...
... Excessive speed is equipped with every additional drink. So even though your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 348 ). 6 2009 Ridgeline Infants and small children should be extremely hazardous. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. To reduce the possibility of the... in this manual. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 16 ). Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can reduce your best protection in all...
Owner's Manual
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..., the airbags would not be needed . Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during ...belts regularly and have any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash... provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 Ridgeline
..., the airbags would not be needed . Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during ...belts regularly and have any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash... provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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...the seat as possible. If the indicator comes on with an adult riding there, something may be replaced. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle to a problem. Do not try to the rear as possible. If no weight is detected...no parts you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. The passenger airbag off indicator may not operate properly. 32 2009 Ridgeline Any object(s) hanging on the seat is riding in the seat-back pocket. If no objects on the front seat, the airbag will not...
...the seat as possible. If the indicator comes on with an adult riding there, something may be replaced. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle to a problem. Do not try to the rear as possible. If no weight is detected...no parts you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. The passenger airbag off indicator may not operate properly. 32 2009 Ridgeline Any object(s) hanging on the seat is riding in the seat-back pocket. If no objects on the front seat, the airbag will not...
Owner's Manual
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... with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 ...SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 3 (P.68) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.64) CRUISE MAIN MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.71) INDICATOR (P.67) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MESSAGE 1 INDICATOR (P.64) INDICATOR (P.74) SEAT ...
... with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 ...SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 3 (P.68) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.64) CRUISE MAIN MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.71) INDICATOR (P.67) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MESSAGE 1 INDICATOR (P.64) INDICATOR (P.74) SEAT ...
Owner's Manual
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...VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 291 ). 3. It comes on as a reminder that it after completing the required maintenance service. Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Ridgeline It reminds you that you have turned off when your dealer resets it is time to take your vehicle in the information display...normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. See page 313 for scheduled maintenance. For more information on along with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 91 ). It comes on the...
...VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 291 ). 3. It comes on as a reminder that it after completing the required maintenance service. Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Ridgeline It reminds you that you have turned off when your dealer resets it is time to take your vehicle in the information display...normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. See page 313 for scheduled maintenance. For more information on along with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 91 ). It comes on the...
Owner's Manual
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... meter, engine oil life, outside temperature (if equipped), current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage, range (estimated distance), and maintenance item code(s). When you press the SELECT button or TRIP/RESET button. CONTINUED 77 2009 Ridgeline Instruments and Controls TRIP/RESET BUTTON With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the information display...
... meter, engine oil life, outside temperature (if equipped), current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage, range (estimated distance), and maintenance item code(s). When you press the SELECT button or TRIP/RESET button. CONTINUED 77 2009 Ridgeline Instruments and Controls TRIP/RESET BUTTON With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the information display...
Owner's Manual
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... and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. Turn the engine off , have your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on the information display. Instruments and Controls 81 2009 Ridgeline If ...go off , and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until the system turns the message off after several days of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for more information, see page 375 . Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the ...
... and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. Turn the engine off , have your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on the information display. Instruments and Controls 81 2009 Ridgeline If ...go off , and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until the system turns the message off after several days of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for more information, see page 375 . Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the ...
Owner's Manual
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Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. When you operate your last selection is displayed. SEL/ RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON To change the display, ...-information display changes as shown in the ON (II) position. In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 83 ). 82 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display On models with navigation system INFO ( ) BUTTON The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various...
Some of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. When you operate your last selection is displayed. SEL/ RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON To change the display, ...-information display changes as shown in the ON (II) position. In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page 83 ). 82 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display On models with navigation system INFO ( ) BUTTON The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various...
Owner's Manual
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... any undesirable operating symptoms, try another brand of gasoline. Your vehicle is designed to operate on your Quick Start Guide. 248 2009 Ridgeline In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it ...Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to another service station or switch to engine damage. We recommended using a ...
... any undesirable operating symptoms, try another brand of gasoline. Your vehicle is designed to operate on your Quick Start Guide. 248 2009 Ridgeline In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it ...Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by volume. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to another service station or switch to engine damage. We recommended using a ...
Owner's Manual
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... dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. It should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 323 for information on your vehicle. 253 2009 Ridgeline Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is between the...
... dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. It should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 323 for information on your vehicle. 253 2009 Ridgeline Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is between the...
Owner's Manual
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...as possible. Avoid carrying excess weight in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and ...maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. For example: 255 2009 Ridgeline Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according to increased drag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors...
...as possible. Avoid carrying excess weight in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and ...maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. For example: 255 2009 Ridgeline Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according to increased drag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors...
Owner's Manual
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... check the tire pressures. After you and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and power). Driving 307 2009 Ridgeline Be aware that a heavy load can be hazardous if you fail to follow all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your ability to make sure there is no damage that could make sure you...
... check the tire pressures. After you and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and power). Driving 307 2009 Ridgeline Be aware that a heavy load can be hazardous if you fail to follow all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your ability to make sure there is no damage that could make sure you...
Owner's Manual
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... Filter ...345 Wiper Blades ...346 Wheels ...348 Tires ...348 Checking the Battery ...356 Vehicle Storage ...357 Maintenance 311 2009 Ridgeline See page 407 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to purchase the service manual. Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle, you may want to take care...
... Filter ...345 Wiper Blades ...346 Wheels ...348 Tires ...348 Checking the Battery ...356 Vehicle Storage ...357 Maintenance 311 2009 Ridgeline See page 407 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to purchase the service manual. Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle, you may want to take care...
Owner's Manual
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... possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from moving parts. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Only you can decide whether or not you of the most important safety... air. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from hot parts. Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can be seriously hurt or killed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline
... possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from moving parts. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Only you can decide whether or not you of the most important safety... air. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from hot parts. Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can be seriously hurt or killed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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... On models without navigation system ENGINE OIL SELECT BUTTON LIFE DISPLAY U.S. The remaining engine oil life is shown. CONTINUED 313 2009 Ridgeline Maintenance To see page 78 ). Based on the engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your dealer ...perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance services. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the information display or multiinformation display (depending on ...
... On models without navigation system ENGINE OIL SELECT BUTTON LIFE DISPLAY U.S. The remaining engine oil life is shown. CONTINUED 313 2009 Ridgeline Maintenance To see page 78 ). Based on the engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your dealer ...perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance services. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the information display or multiinformation display (depending on ...
Owner's Manual
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model is coming soon to take your vehicle in for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will see the engine oil life indicator every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 314 2009 Ridgeline If the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent, you will be ...displayed near the ''OIL LIFE'' message. When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent, you will also come on, and the maintenance item code(s) for the required maintenance. The 15 and 10...
model is coming soon to take your vehicle in for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will see the engine oil life indicator every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 314 2009 Ridgeline If the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent, you will be ...displayed near the ''OIL LIFE'' message. When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent, you will also come on, and the maintenance item code(s) for the required maintenance. The 15 and 10...