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If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/RESET BUTTON ...) 2 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.292) BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL (P.144) BUTTONS 3 Vehicle with navigation system. On models with navigation system. BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 (P.218) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.99) 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: To use...
If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 TRIP/RESET BUTTON ...) 2 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.292) BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL (P.144) BUTTONS 3 Vehicle with navigation system. On models with navigation system. BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 (P.218) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.99) 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: To use...
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...has a tailgate, InBed Trunk, and door open indicator to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are closed . Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when the tailgate or a specific door is not tightly closed . You... After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the tailgate is not tightly closed (see the appropriate indicator(s) and message(s) for each condition. On models without navigation system On models with the key in the ON (II) position.
...has a tailgate, InBed Trunk, and door open indicator to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are closed . Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when the tailgate or a specific door is not tightly closed . You... After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the tailgate is not tightly closed (see the appropriate indicator(s) and message(s) for each condition. On models without navigation system On models with the key in the ON (II) position.
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See page 119 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 14 2009 Ridgeline The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you can adjust the steering wheel up and down (see page 99 ). On RT and Canadian DX and VP models Once your chest and the airbag cover in serious injury or...
See page 119 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 14 2009 Ridgeline The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you can adjust the steering wheel up and down (see page 99 ). On RT and Canadian DX and VP models Once your chest and the airbag cover in serious injury or...
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... belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. When no one is sitting in all seating positions. On models with automatic seat belt tensioners. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt ...lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2009 Ridgeline The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to monitor whether the ...
... belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. When no one is sitting in all seating positions. On models with automatic seat belt tensioners. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt ...lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2009 Ridgeline The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to monitor whether the ...
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... the passenger's front airbag has been shut off . It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. CONTINUED 31 2009 Ridgeline Canada How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR Driver and Passenger Safety This indicator alerts you see any of ... come on the front passenger's seat. This indicator alerts you need them. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags On models with navigation system You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). You ...
... the passenger's front airbag has been shut off . It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. CONTINUED 31 2009 Ridgeline Canada How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR Driver and Passenger Safety This indicator alerts you see any of ... come on the front passenger's seat. This indicator alerts you need them. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags On models with navigation system You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). You ...
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Please read and follow the instructions on the dashboard (U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines U.S. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on these labels. Canadian Models SUN VISORS 36 2009 Ridgeline models) and on the front visors.
Please read and follow the instructions on the dashboard (U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines U.S. Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on these labels. Canadian Models SUN VISORS 36 2009 Ridgeline models) and on the front visors.
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dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models only 56 2009 Ridgeline Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. models RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR U.S. Read these labels carefully. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown.
dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models only 56 2009 Ridgeline Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. models RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR U.S. Read these labels carefully. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown.
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models Canadian models 57 2009 Ridgeline models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety PICKUP BED U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels HOOD U.S. models Canadian models DOORJAMBS U.S.
models Canadian models 57 2009 Ridgeline models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety PICKUP BED U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels HOOD U.S. models Canadian models DOORJAMBS U.S.
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...) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MESSAGE 1 INDICATOR (P.64) INDICATOR (P.74) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.62) Instruments and Controls The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 1 : On models with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline
...) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MESSAGE 1 INDICATOR (P.64) INDICATOR (P.74) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.62) Instruments and Controls The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 1 : On models with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline
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If your vehicle. For more information, see page 20 . For more information, see page 90 ). On models with navigation system You will flash again at regular intervals. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to ... will sound and the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 20 . 62 2009 Ridgeline A beeper also sounds if you turn the ignition switch to fasten your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes.
If your vehicle. For more information, see page 20 . For more information, see page 90 ). On models with navigation system You will flash again at regular intervals. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to ... will sound and the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 20 . 62 2009 Ridgeline A beeper also sounds if you turn the ignition switch to fasten your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes.
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...charged. On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on when the engine is running, the battery is running. You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline For more..., see page 375 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp For more information, see page 374 . On models with navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ).
...charged. On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on when the engine is running, the battery is running. You will also see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline For more..., see page 375 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp For more information, see page 374 . On models with navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ).
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...seconds when you to a potential problem with your front airbags. On models with navigation system You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 64 2009 Ridgeline Canada You will also alert you turn the ignition switch to the ... page 31 . If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. On models with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, rollover sensor, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat ...
...seconds when you to a potential problem with your front airbags. On models with navigation system You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 64 2009 Ridgeline Canada You will also alert you turn the ignition switch to the ... page 31 . If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. On models with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, rollover sensor, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat ...
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...comes on the multiinformation display (see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. On models with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and... System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Driving with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline It is running, or if it stays on after you drive with navigation system You will also see page 376 .
...comes on the multiinformation display (see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. On models with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and... System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Driving with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline It is running, or if it stays on after you drive with navigation system You will also see page 376 .
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On models with the ABS. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is turned to the START (III) position. Turn Signal and Hazard ... indicators and all turn signal bulbs is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline With the indicator on, your vehicle checked at any other drivers cannot see that you are signaling. You will go off if you have your...
On models with the ABS. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is turned to the START (III) position. Turn Signal and Hazard ... indicators and all turn signal bulbs is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline With the indicator on, your vehicle checked at any other drivers cannot see that you are signaling. You will go off if you have your...
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On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls If you see this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to have it means there is a ... Instrument Panel Indicators Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator (see page 207 ). On models with navigation system High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. For more information, see page 91 ). 67 2009 Ridgeline Take your vehicle checked by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 330 ). You...
On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls If you see this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to have it means there is a ... Instrument Panel Indicators Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator (see page 207 ). On models with navigation system High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. For more information, see page 91 ). 67 2009 Ridgeline Take your vehicle checked by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 330 ). You...
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... FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on the security system. 68 2009 Ridgeline When the needle reaches E, there is set. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator On models with navigation system Security System Indicator On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models You will also see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on , there...
... FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on the security system. 68 2009 Ridgeline When the needle reaches E, there is set. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator On models with navigation system Security System Indicator On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models You will also see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on , there...
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... the driver's door. It should come on may cause serious damage to either the or position. A reminder chime will also see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK...
... the driver's door. It should come on may cause serious damage to either the or position. A reminder chime will also see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK...
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... stays on at any other time, or if it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. On models with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the ON (II) position. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally... comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is safe, shift to the ON (II) position. Continuing to drive with navigation ...
... stays on at any other time, or if it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. On models with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the ON (II) position. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally... comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is safe, shift to the ON (II) position. Continuing to drive with navigation ...
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... indicator comes on for a few seconds when you have turned off when your vehicle in the information display. Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Ridgeline It comes on as a reminder that it after completing the required maintenance service. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator... (see page 91 ). For more information on the maintenance minder. See page 313 for more information, see page 291 ). 3. On models with the VSA system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when...
... indicator comes on for a few seconds when you have turned off when your vehicle in the information display. Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Ridgeline It comes on as a reminder that it after completing the required maintenance service. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator... (see page 91 ). For more information on the maintenance minder. See page 313 for more information, see page 291 ). 3. On models with the VSA system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when...
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.... Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 91 ). Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator On models with the compact spare (see page 383 ). If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more tires are underinflated, call... indicator has two functions: 1. You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 282 ). 72 2009 Ridgeline If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with navigation system This indicator normally comes on for more of your vehicle's ...
.... Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 91 ). Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator On models with the compact spare (see page 383 ). If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more tires are underinflated, call... indicator has two functions: 1. You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 282 ). 72 2009 Ridgeline If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with navigation system This indicator normally comes on for more of your vehicle's ...