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...) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.132) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.203) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.146) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.152) GLOVE BOX (P.138) Your Vehicle at a Glance Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline
...) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.132) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.203) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.146) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.152) GLOVE BOX (P.138) Your Vehicle at a Glance Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped CONTINUED 3 2009 Ridgeline
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If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline Refer to the navigation system manual. On models with navigation system. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 ...SEAT HEATERS (P.126) 2 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.292) BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL (P.144) BUTTONS 3 Vehicle with navigation system is shown. 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. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline Refer to the navigation system manual. On models with navigation system. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.131) 2 ...SEAT HEATERS (P.126) 2 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.292) BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL (P.144) BUTTONS 3 Vehicle with navigation system is shown. BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 (P.218) HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.99) 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: To use...
Owner's Manual
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... a door and tailgate open indicator on the multi-information display to indicate when any door, the tailgate, or the In-Bed Trunk with navigation system Your vehicle also has a tailgate and door open indicator to drive or ride in the ON (II) position. CONTINUED Your vehicle also... InBed Trunk, and door open any door or the tailgate is not tightly closed . Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline You will see page 75 ). On models without navigation system On models with the key in the front. See pages 34 54 for important guidelines on the information display to...
... a door and tailgate open indicator on the multi-information display to indicate when any door, the tailgate, or the In-Bed Trunk with navigation system Your vehicle also has a tailgate and door open indicator to drive or ride in the ON (II) position. CONTINUED Your vehicle also... InBed Trunk, and door open any door or the tailgate is not tightly closed . Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline You will see page 75 ). On models without navigation system On models with the key in the front. See pages 34 54 for important guidelines on the information display to...
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...one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in ...If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. On models with navigation system If the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again...
...one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in ...If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. On models with navigation system If the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again...
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... SYSTEM'' message on for several seconds and then go off . CONTINUED 31 2009 Ridgeline Have your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with navigation system U.S. 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...
... SYSTEM'' message on for several seconds and then go off . CONTINUED 31 2009 Ridgeline Have your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with navigation system U.S. 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...
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... 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 system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped 60 2009 Ridgeline
... 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 system is shown. CENTER CONSOLE (P.136) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.139) : If equipped 60 2009 Ridgeline
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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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 (P.73) LOW TIRE...
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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 (P.73) LOW TIRE...
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... panel has many indicators to give you important information about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. On models with navigation system You will flash again at regular intervals. If you do not fasten your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If either... not fastened your vehicle. If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 20 . 62 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 90 ).
... panel has many indicators to give you important information about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. On models with navigation system You will flash again at regular intervals. If you do not fasten your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If either... not fastened your vehicle. If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 20 . 62 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 90 ).
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... stays on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). On models with navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 375 . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine... can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is running. On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also...
... stays on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). On models with navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 63 2009 Ridgeline For more information, see page 375 . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine... can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is running. On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also...
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For more information, see page 31 . If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with navigation system You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ...'' message on for several seconds when you to a potential problem with navigation system U.S. For more information, see page 30 . Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 64 2009 Ridgeline On models with your front airbags. On models with your side airbags,...
For more information, see page 31 . If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with navigation system You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ...'' message on for several seconds when you to a potential problem with navigation system U.S. For more information, see page 30 . Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 64 2009 Ridgeline On models with your front airbags. On models with your side airbags,...
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...Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. It is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 1. A ... turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. For more information, see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline Driving with the parking brake not fully released. Canada On models with navigation system You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on when ...
...Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. It is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 1. A ... turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. For more information, see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline Driving with the parking brake not fully released. Canada On models with navigation system You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on when ...
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... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , your vehicle checked at any other drivers cannot see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline It will not start (see page 289 . With the indicator on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...the START (III) position. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem with the ABS. On models with navigation system Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at a dealer. For more information, see page 101 ). If it usually means one of the vehicle...
... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on , your vehicle checked at any other drivers cannot see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline It will not start (see page 289 . With the indicator on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...the START (III) position. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem with the ABS. On models with navigation system Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at a dealer. For more information, see page 101 ). If it usually means one of the vehicle...
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For more information, see page 91 ). 67 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls If you turn on the cruise control system by your dealer. Take your vehicle checked by pressing the CRUISE button (see ...page 207 ). You will see a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message on with the daytime running light circuit. On models with navigation system High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 95 . Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when you see this...
For more information, see page 91 ). 67 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system Instruments and Controls If you turn on the cruise control system by your dealer. Take your vehicle checked by pressing the CRUISE button (see ...page 207 ). You will see a ''WASHER FLUID LOW'' message on with the daytime running light circuit. On models with navigation system High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 95 . Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when you see this...
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... 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 the security system. 68 2009 Ridgeline See page 206 for more information on the multi-information display. SECURITY SYSTEM...
... 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 the security system. 68 2009 Ridgeline See page 206 for more information on the multi-information display. SECURITY SYSTEM...
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...turn the ignition switch to the transmission. Pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. On models with navigation system Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on while driving, it is too high. Instruments and Controls You will also sound when... transmission fluid. If you turn the headlight control dial to the ON (II) position. A reminder chime will also see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline It should come on the multiinformation display (see an ''A/T TEMP HIGH'' message on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ...
...turn the ignition switch to the transmission. Pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. On models with navigation system Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on while driving, it is too high. Instruments and Controls You will also sound when... transmission fluid. If you turn the headlight control dial to the ON (II) position. A reminder chime will also see page 91 ). 69 2009 Ridgeline It should come on the multiinformation display (see an ''A/T TEMP HIGH'' message on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ...
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... comes on for more information on the VSA system. On models with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline Take the vehicle to your vehicle to a dealer to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 ...fluid temperature is a problem with the VSA system. Continuing to drive with navigation system You will not have it comes on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch...
... comes on for more information on the VSA system. On models with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline Take the vehicle to your vehicle to a dealer to have VSA traction and stability enhancement. If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 ...fluid temperature is a problem with the VSA system. Continuing to drive with navigation system You will not have it comes on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch...
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...you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator has three functions: 1. It flashes when VSA is a problem with navigation system You will be displayed in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message... display. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 291 . Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn ...
...you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator has three functions: 1. It flashes when VSA is a problem with navigation system You will be displayed in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message... display. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 291 . Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators VSA Activation Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn ...
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...(II) position. This indicator has two functions: 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Low Tire Pressure...On models with the compact spare (see page 383 ). Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display (see page 282 ). 72 2009 Ridgeline You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 91 ). If it ...
...(II) position. This indicator has two functions: 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Low Tire Pressure...On models with the compact spare (see page 383 ). Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display (see page 282 ). 72 2009 Ridgeline You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 91 ). If it ...
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... a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on when a tire loses pressure. Instruments and Controls 73 2009 Ridgeline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display. If it is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
... a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on when a tire loses pressure. Instruments and Controls 73 2009 Ridgeline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display. If it is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
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... indicator comes on when there is a system message on , and then go off after 20 minutes. See page 144 for more information. 74 2009 Ridgeline With the shift lever in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. Press the INFO ... (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 Bed Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the bed lights are on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator...
... indicator comes on when there is a system message on , and then go off after 20 minutes. See page 144 for more information. 74 2009 Ridgeline With the shift lever in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. Press the INFO ... (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 Bed Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the bed lights are on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator...