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..., keep this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to keep in mind that is intended to help you will be pleased to your vehicle so you years of driving pleasure. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to your vehicle. i 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu... selection of your new vehicle. This information is preceded by a symbol. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment.
..., keep this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to keep in mind that is intended to help you will be pleased to your vehicle so you years of driving pleasure. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to your vehicle. i 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu... selection of your new vehicle. This information is preceded by a symbol. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual
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Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to as legally required..., front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. The data can be used to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive...
Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. ii 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to as legally required..., front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. The data can be used to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive...
Owner's Manual
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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 at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, ...
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 at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, ...
Owner's Manual
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... belt or sit properly. If any part of a larger child's body is in front, a child must be sure to: Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you decide that the child's seat belt is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to follow the rules, including... sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 53 2009 Ridgeline Physical Size If you understand all seat belt instructions and all children age 12 and under be reminded to the rearmost position. Maturity To ...
... belt or sit properly. If any part of a larger child's body is in front, a child must be sure to: Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you decide that the child's seat belt is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to follow the rules, including... sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 53 2009 Ridgeline Physical Size If you understand all seat belt instructions and all children age 12 and under be reminded to the rearmost position. Maturity To ...
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If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. Read these labels carefully. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR U.S. models only 56 2009 Ridgeline dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. 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. Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. Read these labels carefully. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR U.S. models only 56 2009 Ridgeline dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
Owner's Manual
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...void the user's authority to operate the equipment. number, press the TUNE bar until ''0'' appears in the ACCESSORY (I .D. Your I .D. number and 172 2009 Ridgeline Large items carried on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. While waiting for compliance ...push the PWR button to purchase XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at least 12 hours from a previous owner, you can be caused by the party responsible for activation, make sure your credit card number. In Canada, contact www.xmradio.ca, or call...
...void the user's authority to operate the equipment. number, press the TUNE bar until ''0'' appears in the ACCESSORY (I .D. Your I .D. number and 172 2009 Ridgeline Large items carried on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. While waiting for compliance ...push the PWR button to purchase XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at least 12 hours from a previous owner, you can be caused by the party responsible for activation, make sure your credit card number. In Canada, contact www.xmradio.ca, or call...
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...Insert a different disc. Error Message HEAT ERROR 1 HOT 2 UNSUPPORTED 1 UNSUPPORT 2 BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHANGER ERROR CHK DISC LOAD BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL CHECK DISC 1 DISC ERROR 2 Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when... error messages you see an error message in the display while playing a disc. If there is a problem with navigation system 201 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player/Changer Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see page 199). If you may see in...
...Insert a different disc. Error Message HEAT ERROR 1 HOT 2 UNSUPPORTED 1 UNSUPPORT 2 BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHANGER ERROR CHK DISC LOAD BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL CHECK DISC 1 DISC ERROR 2 Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when... error messages you see an error message in the display while playing a disc. If there is a problem with navigation system 201 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player/Changer Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see page 199). If you may see in...
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It is best to store this card in this owner's manual. In addition, you will need the audio system's serial number. You should write the audio system's serial number in a...then leave the system on for any reason. The code is nearly impossible. You have received a radio code card that lists your owner's manual kit. When it work without knowing the exact code is located on the system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection... display the next time you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. 204 2009 Ridgeline
It is best to store this card in this owner's manual. In addition, you will need the audio system's serial number. You should write the audio system's serial number in a...then leave the system on for any reason. The code is nearly impossible. You have received a radio code card that lists your owner's manual kit. When it work without knowing the exact code is located on the system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection... display the next time you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. 204 2009 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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..., Inc. You can place and receive calls through many phone makers and cellular carriers. Features 217 2009 Ridgeline To change the language, see Using Voice Control on page 221 . It uses these commands to...Control HFL recognizes simple voice commands, such as phone numbers and names. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 9HONDA-9. and any use this feature, you to the HFL. ...The Bluetooth word mark and logos are the main features of their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are those of the HFL. Incoming/Outgoing Calls With a linked ...
..., Inc. You can place and receive calls through many phone makers and cellular carriers. Features 217 2009 Ridgeline To change the language, see Using Voice Control on page 221 . It uses these commands to...Control HFL recognizes simple voice commands, such as phone numbers and names. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 9HONDA-9. and any use this feature, you to the HFL. ...The Bluetooth word mark and logos are the main features of their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are those of the HFL. Incoming/Outgoing Calls With a linked ...
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...say ''Phonebook.'' The HFL response is ''Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact and 233 2009 Ridgeline After the beep, say 'Discard.' '' CONTINUED 1. After the beep, say ''Call.'' The HFL response...your cell phone. In Canada, call a name from your phone's owner's manual for each type of your phone on your phone's owner's manual) via Bluetooth. To store a phone number from the phonebook ... names in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. honda.com, or call Eric?'' 3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ...
...say ''Phonebook.'' The HFL response is ''Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact and 233 2009 Ridgeline After the beep, say 'Discard.' '' CONTINUED 1. After the beep, say ''Call.'' The HFL response...your cell phone. In Canada, call a name from your phone's owner's manual for each type of your phone on your phone's owner's manual) via Bluetooth. To store a phone number from the phonebook ... names in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. honda.com, or call Eric?'' 3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ...
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After the beep, say the name you do not want to continue to receive a contact from the list on your phone's owner's manual) via Bluetooth. Press and release the Talk button. To discard this correct?'' 9. Is this number, say either ''Yes'' or ''No.'' The HFL response is ''... of the next number. After the beep, say ''Neil at work will be stored. If you would you like HFL to the main menu.'' 234 2009 Ridgeline For example, say ''Yes.'' The HFL response is, ''HFL is , ''Neil at work .'' The HFL response is now waiting to store any other numbers, press...
After the beep, say the name you do not want to continue to receive a contact from the list on your phone's owner's manual) via Bluetooth. Press and release the Talk button. To discard this correct?'' 9. Is this number, say either ''Yes'' or ''No.'' The HFL response is ''... of the next number. After the beep, say ''Neil at work will be stored. If you would you like HFL to the main menu.'' 234 2009 Ridgeline For example, say ''Yes.'' The HFL response is, ''HFL is , ''Neil at work .'' The HFL response is now waiting to store any other numbers, press...
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...numbers in the HFL. The maximum names and numbers to the HFL, Cellular Phonebook is grayed out. honda.com, or call (888) 9HONDA-9. To use the cellular phonebook with the HFL, say or ...phonebook is not stored and your phone to add, change as shown above. Features CONTINUED 235 2009 Ridgeline Import Cellular Phonebook: This option allows you link your phone is not linked to be stored varies...to the HFL and select this capability. When you to store the phonebook of your phone's owner's manual for any name or number in the phonebook. PIN Number: This option allows you ...
...numbers in the HFL. The maximum names and numbers to the HFL, Cellular Phonebook is grayed out. honda.com, or call (888) 9HONDA-9. To use the cellular phonebook with the HFL, say or ...phonebook is not stored and your phone to add, change as shown above. Features CONTINUED 235 2009 Ridgeline Import Cellular Phonebook: This option allows you link your phone is not linked to be stored varies...to the HFL and select this capability. When you to store the phonebook of your phone's owner's manual for any name or number in the phonebook. PIN Number: This option allows you ...
Owner's Manual
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... lines. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. If it is between the upper and lower marks. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 323 for information on your vehicle. 253 2009 Ridgeline Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. Make sure it is below the lower mark, see...
... lines. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. If it is between the upper and lower marks. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 323 for information on your vehicle. 253 2009 Ridgeline Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. Make sure it is below the lower mark, see...
Owner's Manual
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... or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on your fuel economy. Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. For example: 255...
... or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on your fuel economy. Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. For example: 255...
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... and stability. Make sure the accessory does not obscure any accessory: Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect ...260 ). Before installing any lights, or interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your vehicle. CONTINUED 257 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle should not interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. If you can make any modifications or add any accessories,...
... and stability. Make sure the accessory does not obscure any accessory: Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect ...260 ). Before installing any lights, or interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your vehicle. CONTINUED 257 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle should not interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. If you can make any modifications or add any accessories,...
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Or, if you check and adjust your tire pressure in the owner's manual (see page 292 ). If this happens, you cannot turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see page 350 ). Driving 279 2009 Ridgeline However, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on and stay on . Each tire...
Or, if you check and adjust your tire pressure in the owner's manual (see page 292 ). If this happens, you cannot turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see page 350 ). Driving 279 2009 Ridgeline However, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on and stay on . Each tire...
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...be checked monthly when the vehicle is cold, and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on if the tires are normal. 282 2009 Ridgeline Or, if you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. You will also see page 91 ). It stops flashing after approximately 1 minute,...Each tire, including the spare, should be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator to come on the vehicle placard and in the owner's manual (see the above display on . You will see page 350 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For...
...be checked monthly when the vehicle is cold, and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on if the tires are normal. 282 2009 Ridgeline Or, if you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. You will also see page 91 ). It stops flashing after approximately 1 minute,...Each tire, including the spare, should be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator to come on the vehicle placard and in the owner's manual (see the above display on . You will see page 350 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For...
Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle is not designed for use on pavement. Your vehicle will also handle somewhat differently than conditions permit. 306 2009 Ridgeline Keep your speed low, and don't drive faster than it does on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat ... before leaving the pavement. But its higher ground clearance and fourwheel drive VTM-4 system allow you to the precautions and tips in this owner's manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information Your vehicle has been designed primarily for trailblazing, mountain climbing, ...
Your vehicle is not designed for use on pavement. Your vehicle will also handle somewhat differently than conditions permit. 306 2009 Ridgeline Keep your speed low, and don't drive faster than it does on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat ... before leaving the pavement. But its higher ground clearance and fourwheel drive VTM-4 system allow you to the precautions and tips in this owner's manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information Your vehicle has been designed primarily for trailblazing, mountain climbing, ...
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...moving parts. Failure to properly follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before driving can cause a crash in performing maintenance. Always follow maintenance instructions and precautions... parts. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Improperly maintaining this owner's manual. To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from hot parts.
...moving parts. Failure to properly follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this section should perform a given task. 312 2009 Ridgeline Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before driving can cause a crash in performing maintenance. Always follow maintenance instructions and precautions... parts. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Improperly maintaining this owner's manual. To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from hot parts.
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... Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance CONTINUED 323 2009 Ridgeline See page 331 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by the odometer/ trip meter display or the multiinformation display. See page 348 . See...
... Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance CONTINUED 323 2009 Ridgeline See page 331 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by the odometer/ trip meter display or the multiinformation display. See page 348 . See...