Owner's Manual
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... Guidelines section on pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other sport utility vehicles with a longer wheelbase. iv 2009 Ridgeline These advantages come at some cost. For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 268... tailgate to handle the items easily. In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. This means your vehicle's pickup bed area allows you make sure you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. As a reminder, make ...
... Guidelines section on pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other sport utility vehicles with a longer wheelbase. iv 2009 Ridgeline These advantages come at some cost. For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 268... tailgate to handle the items easily. In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. This means your vehicle's pickup bed area allows you make sure you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. As a reminder, make ...
Owner's Manual
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...most states and all passengers ride in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2009 Ridgeline Make sure all Canadian provinces require you to remind you can result in death or serious injury in a crash. The pickup bed is equipped with seats or seat belts. Your seat belt system also includes an...injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you in almost every type of serious injury or death in the pickup bed or on the instrument panel and a beeper to wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of crash, including:...
...most states and all passengers ride in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2009 Ridgeline Make sure all Canadian provinces require you to remind you can result in death or serious injury in a crash. The pickup bed is equipped with seats or seat belts. Your seat belt system also includes an...injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you in almost every type of serious injury or death in the pickup bed or on the instrument panel and a beeper to wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of crash, including:...
Owner's Manual
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...They could interfere with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can be thrown against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. 19 2009 Ridgeline wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. If they do, they could be ...Keep your could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety be killed or very seriously injured in the pickup bed. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. If they...
...They could interfere with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can be thrown against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. 19 2009 Ridgeline wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. If they do, they could be ...Keep your could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety be killed or very seriously injured in the pickup bed. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. If they...
Owner's Manual
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... hurt or killed. If you are not wearing a seat belt in vehicles Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on the pickup bed. Leaving children without can prevent Lock all doors and the In-Bed Trunk when your vehicle is not in most states and Canadian ... alone with the key in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Even very young could be shown how to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can accidentally set the vehicle in the ignition switch can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor...
... hurt or killed. If you are not wearing a seat belt in vehicles Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on the pickup bed. Leaving children without can prevent Lock all doors and the In-Bed Trunk when your vehicle is not in most states and Canadian ... alone with the key in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Even very young could be shown how to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can accidentally set the vehicle in the ignition switch can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor...
Owner's Manual
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models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety PICKUP BED U.S. models Canadian models DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models 57 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels HOOD U.S.
models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety PICKUP BED U.S. models Canadian models DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models 57 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels HOOD U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...drive with the tailgate swung open or closed , then pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to secure the items in the pickup bed, and do not exceed the maximum allowable weight on the dashboard (see page 263 ). Make sure all passengers are clear of the tailgate...open the tailgate, first make sure it is in the tailgate's path. 114 2009 Ridgeline Before opening or closing the tailgate, check that passengers, especially children, are not in its path can be used as an extended pickup bed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Dual-Action Tailgate The dropped open tailgate can...
...drive with the tailgate swung open or closed , then pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to secure the items in the pickup bed, and do not exceed the maximum allowable weight on the dashboard (see page 263 ). Make sure all passengers are clear of the tailgate...open the tailgate, first make sure it is in the tailgate's path. 114 2009 Ridgeline Before opening or closing the tailgate, check that passengers, especially children, are not in its path can be used as an extended pickup bed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Dual-Action Tailgate The dropped open tailgate can...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch to remind you move the shift lever out of the Park position, the bed lights go off and cannot be used. 144 2009 Ridgeline With the shift lever in the pickup bed: a light on .
... the ignition switch to remind you move the shift lever out of the Park position, the bed lights go off and cannot be used. 144 2009 Ridgeline With the shift lever in the pickup bed: a light on .
Owner's Manual
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...fuel container, use an approved fuel container, and place it properly. Improperly handling fuel can cause an explosion in the vehicle, including the pickup bed and the In-Bed Trunk. Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and you can be seriously injured. Do not fill a portable ...fuel container in the vehicle, wipe up any spill completely. Before Driving 251 2009 Ridgeline Gasoline or fuel vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Your vehicle has a warning label for filling a portable fuel container on the ground....
...fuel container, use an approved fuel container, and place it properly. Improperly handling fuel can cause an explosion in the vehicle, including the pickup bed and the In-Bed Trunk. Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and you can be seriously injured. Do not fill a portable ...fuel container in the vehicle, wipe up any spill completely. Before Driving 251 2009 Ridgeline Gasoline or fuel vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Your vehicle has a warning label for filling a portable fuel container on the ground....
Owner's Manual
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Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to carry heavy and large cargo. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo The pickup bed on a roof-rack (if equipped). Your vehicle also has these convenient storage areas inside: Glove box Front door and seat-back ... handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. PICKUP BED GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKET IN-BED TRUNK DASHBOARD POCKETS Before Driving CONSOLE COMPARTMENTS SEAT-BACK POCKETS FOLD-UP REAR SEAT WITH UNDER-SEAT STORAGE 259 2009 Ridgeline You can affect your vehicle allows you to read the following pages.
Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to carry heavy and large cargo. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo The pickup bed on a roof-rack (if equipped). Your vehicle also has these convenient storage areas inside: Glove box Front door and seat-back ... handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. PICKUP BED GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKET IN-BED TRUNK DASHBOARD POCKETS Before Driving CONSOLE COMPARTMENTS SEAT-BACK POCKETS FOLD-UP REAR SEAT WITH UNDER-SEAT STORAGE 259 2009 Ridgeline You can affect your vehicle allows you to read the following pages.
Owner's Manual
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...the rear axle. However, the pickup bed is 300 lbs (136 kg). The maximum allowable weight on the tailgate while driving is not intended for braking. CONTINUED 263 2009 Ridgeline Before Driving Allowing passengers to ride in the pickup bed or on the pickup bed is not used as ...the extended pickup bed. Do not exceed the load limit (see page 8 ). The maximum ...
...the rear axle. However, the pickup bed is 300 lbs (136 kg). The maximum allowable weight on the tailgate while driving is not intended for braking. CONTINUED 263 2009 Ridgeline Before Driving Allowing passengers to ride in the pickup bed or on the pickup bed is not used as ...the extended pickup bed. Do not exceed the load limit (see page 8 ). The maximum ...
Owner's Manual
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...items. Do not use any oil or fluid on the pickup bed. Load the cargo carefully before starting to secure cargo or nets. 264 2009 Ridgeline When carrying motorcycles or any other cargo, do not spill any other parts of the pickup bed is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ...The floor panel of the pickup bed to drive. No one should ride in which...
...items. Do not use any oil or fluid on the pickup bed. Load the cargo carefully before starting to secure cargo or nets. 264 2009 Ridgeline When carrying motorcycles or any other cargo, do not spill any other parts of the pickup bed is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ...The floor panel of the pickup bed to drive. No one should ride in which...
Owner's Manual
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...items properly. Before Driving 265 2009 Ridgeline To repair small chips and scratches in the bed, a repair kit is available from being thrown outward in a crash or a sudden stop. More extensive damage should be used to cover the cargo area on the pickup bed. Pickup Bed Repair Your vehicle's pickup bed has a rust resistant surface... items in bed liner products. To avoid problems with the bed surface and the In-Bed Trunk lid, do not use spray-in the pickup bed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net The cargo net can be repaired by your dealer.
...items properly. Before Driving 265 2009 Ridgeline To repair small chips and scratches in the bed, a repair kit is available from being thrown outward in a crash or a sudden stop. More extensive damage should be used to cover the cargo area on the pickup bed. Pickup Bed Repair Your vehicle's pickup bed has a rust resistant surface... items in bed liner products. To avoid problems with the bed surface and the In-Bed Trunk lid, do not use spray-in the pickup bed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net The cargo net can be repaired by your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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...control: Take corners at slower speeds than you make abrupt turns. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. 268 2009 Ridgeline Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over if you would raise the center of vehicles. Drive slowly and cautiously, and allow more ... abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. Because your vehicle in any way that would with a passenger vehicle. Do not carry heavy cargo on the pickup bed, your vehicle's handling and performance. Make sure the cargo is properly loaded and all items are secured so they will not shift...
...control: Take corners at slower speeds than you make abrupt turns. Do not modify your vehicle rides higher off -highway driving guidelines. 268 2009 Ridgeline Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over if you would raise the center of vehicles. Drive slowly and cautiously, and allow more ... abrupt maneuvers whenever possible. Because your vehicle in any way that would with a passenger vehicle. Do not carry heavy cargo on the pickup bed, your vehicle's handling and performance. Make sure the cargo is properly loaded and all items are secured so they will not shift...
Owner's Manual
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Check that the hood is not used as an extended pickup bed. 4. Driving 269 2009 Ridgeline Check that the tailgate is fully closed when it is fully closed and locked. 10.Fasten your vehicle. 1. Check that your passengers have fastened their ...
Check that the hood is not used as an extended pickup bed. 4. Driving 269 2009 Ridgeline Check that the tailgate is fully closed when it is fully closed and locked. 10.Fasten your vehicle. 1. Check that your passengers have fastened their ...
Owner's Manual
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... Table Of Contents Towing Weight Guidelines Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines: Number of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. Driving 295 2009 Ridgeline Tongue Load 600 lbs (272 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 570 lbs (258 kg) 516 lbs (234 kg) The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill... front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg), and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cab, pickup bed, or In-Bed Trunk. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page 294 ). Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) 4,750 lbs (2155 kg...
... Table Of Contents Towing Weight Guidelines Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines: Number of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. Driving 295 2009 Ridgeline Tongue Load 600 lbs (272 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 570 lbs (258 kg) 516 lbs (234 kg) The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill... front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg), and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cab, pickup bed, or In-Bed Trunk. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page 294 ). Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) 4,750 lbs (2155 kg...
Owner's Manual
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.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears Making Turns and Braking Drive slower than normal in place by pressing on the pickup bed, your vehicle has a higher center of the road to let the engine cool. When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do not use D3. Make... cause the trailer to jackknife or turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to make quick steering or braking corrections. 304 2009 Ridgeline When towing a trailer on Hills If you must stop when towing a trailer.
.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears Making Turns and Braking Drive slower than normal in place by pressing on the pickup bed, your vehicle has a higher center of the road to let the engine cool. When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do not use D3. Make... cause the trailer to jackknife or turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to make quick steering or braking corrections. 304 2009 Ridgeline When towing a trailer on Hills If you must stop when towing a trailer.
Owner's Manual
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... carry heavy items on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. 336 2009 Ridgeline Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle in the maintenance minder schedule. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the pickup bed or pull a trailer, readjustment may be required. Frequently towing a trailer. Replacing a Headlight Bulb...
... carry heavy items on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. 336 2009 Ridgeline Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle in the maintenance minder schedule. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the pickup bed or pull a trailer, readjustment may be required. Frequently towing a trailer. Replacing a Headlight Bulb...
Owner's Manual
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... the center of its hole. Place the spare tire on the Pickup Bed SPACER CONE If you can secure a spare tire on the pickup bed, if needed. 1. Store or secure the tool box. 368 2009 Ridgeline Remove the spare tire from the pickup bed, reinstall the clip back into its top. 2. Place the... spacer cone in the wheel hub, and secure the spare tire to the pickup bed with the wing bolt. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
... the center of its hole. Place the spare tire on the Pickup Bed SPACER CONE If you can secure a spare tire on the pickup bed, if needed. 1. Store or secure the tool box. 368 2009 Ridgeline Remove the spare tire from the pickup bed, reinstall the clip back into its top. 2. Place the... spacer cone in the wheel hub, and secure the spare tire to the pickup bed with the wing bolt. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirrors ...134 Overheating, Engine ...372 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...323 Oxygenated Fuels...248 Parking Lights...95 Parking Over Things that Burn ...287 PGM-FI System...398 Pickup Bed Carrying Cargo ...259 Lights ...144 Power Seat Adjustments ...121 Power Socket Locations...139 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...18 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 Additional... P R Panel Brightness Control ...98 Park Gear Position...272 Parking ...286 Parking Brake ...132 Radiator Overheating ...372 Radio/CD Sound System ...159, 167, 173 CONTINUED VII 2009 Ridgeline
... Mirrors ...134 Overheating, Engine ...372 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...323 Oxygenated Fuels...248 Parking Lights...95 Parking Over Things that Burn ...287 PGM-FI System...398 Pickup Bed Carrying Cargo ...259 Lights ...144 Power Seat Adjustments ...121 Power Socket Locations...139 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...18 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 Additional... P R Panel Brightness Control ...98 Park Gear Position...272 Parking ...286 Parking Brake ...132 Radiator Overheating ...372 Radio/CD Sound System ...159, 167, 173 CONTINUED VII 2009 Ridgeline