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..., and the failure of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2009 Ridgeline Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product... of the vehicle owner. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with one or more devices commonly referred to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by ...
..., and the failure of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. ii 2009 Ridgeline Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product... of the vehicle owner. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with one or more devices commonly referred to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed by ...
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... than a person wearing a seat belt. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2009 Ridgeline Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 306 . Your vehicle also has a shorter wheelbase, allowing it has a high...this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on pavement. Overloading or improperly loading cargo could affect your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle is significantly more cargo and has the dualaction tailgate to handle the items ...
... than a person wearing a seat belt. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. iv 2009 Ridgeline Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 306 . Your vehicle also has a shorter wheelbase, allowing it has a high...this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on pavement. Overloading or improperly loading cargo could affect your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle is significantly more cargo and has the dualaction tailgate to handle the items ...
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...Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience ...load luggage and other technical literature. Driving The proper way to handle them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; only) How to protect children with...
...Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to know if you're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience ...load luggage and other technical literature. Driving The proper way to handle them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; only) How to protect children with...
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... section, and throughout this page are not properly restrained. So even though your vehicle is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them... to respond to changing conditions, and your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 348 ). 6 2009 Ridgeline Never drive faster than is equipped with every additional drink. Even one drink can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until...
... section, and throughout this page are not properly restrained. So even though your vehicle is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them... to respond to changing conditions, and your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 348 ). 6 2009 Ridgeline Never drive faster than is equipped with every additional drink. Even one drink can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until...
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... If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. Honda provides a limited warranty on that the latches work properly when needed , but the additional restraint ... for details. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 30 ). Check your seat belts regularly and have any collision severe enough to.... Not checking or maintaining seat belts can also be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 Ridgeline The dealer should check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. If a side curtain...
... If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. Honda provides a limited warranty on that the latches work properly when needed , but the additional restraint ... for details. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 30 ). Check your seat belts regularly and have any collision severe enough to.... Not checking or maintaining seat belts can also be replaced as soon as possible. 22 2009 Ridgeline The dealer should check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. If a side curtain...
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An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Emergency backup power in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to a possible problem with less force (see page 30 ). Sensors that can detect whether a child is in case your vehicle's electrical system is about the sensors, the ...your vehicle is about to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page 27 ). If the seat is in a crash. 24 2009 Ridgeline If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Emergency backup power in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to a possible problem with less force (see page 30 ). Sensors that can detect whether a child is in case your vehicle's electrical system is about the sensors, the ...your vehicle is about to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page 27 ). If the seat is in a crash. 24 2009 Ridgeline If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
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... protection. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 26 2009 Ridgeline If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This provides longer... airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for ...
... protection. In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 26 2009 Ridgeline If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This provides longer... airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see them lying in their laps. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for ...
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...purpose of the impact. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the ...sensor, the SRS indicator will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's... Do not spill any objects or metal items under the front seats. CONTINUED 27 2009 Ridgeline
...purpose of the impact. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the ...sensor, the SRS indicator will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's... Do not spill any objects or metal items under the front seats. CONTINUED 27 2009 Ridgeline
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...any other time, or does not come on after you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 30 2009 Ridgeline In a rollover toward the front passenger's side of the vehicle, both side curtain airbags will inflate and the front seat belt tensioners will ...detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to a potential problem with your vehicle may roll over and automatically deploy the side curtain airbags and activate the front seat belt tensioners (see page 21 ).
...any other time, or does not come on after you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. 30 2009 Ridgeline In a rollover toward the front passenger's side of the vehicle, both side curtain airbags will inflate and the front seat belt tensioners will ...detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to a potential problem with your vehicle may roll over and automatically deploy the side curtain airbags and activate the front seat belt tensioners (see page 21 ).
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... indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked. It does not mean there is a problem with navigation system U.S. Have your side airbags. This indicator alerts you need them. CONTINUED 31 2009 Ridgeline If you see page 64 ). On models with the airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About...
... indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked. It does not mean there is a problem with navigation system U.S. Have your side airbags. This indicator alerts you need them. CONTINUED 31 2009 Ridgeline If you see page 64 ). On models with the airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About...
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... with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. 32 2009 Ridgeline However, you to a problem. This must be done by yourself. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that activates must also be replaced...
... with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. 32 2009 Ridgeline However, you to a problem. This must be done by yourself. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that activates must also be replaced...
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...also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 31 . Canada You will also alert you to a potential problem with navigation system U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 90 ). 64 2009 Ridgeline If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off.
...also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 31 . Canada You will also alert you to a potential problem with navigation system U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 90 ). 64 2009 Ridgeline If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off.
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...models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see...if it comes on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released. It comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. If it stays on after you have fully released the...
...models with navigation system Instruments and Controls You will also see a ''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 90 ). 65 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see...if it comes on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released. It comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. If it stays on after you have fully released the...
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...) position. If this happens, have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it usually means one of the vehicle flash. When you turn signal bulbs is a problem with navigation system Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on , your vehicle checked at any other time, there is burned out (see that you have... a properly coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline You will not start (see page 289 . On models with the ABS.
...) position. If this happens, have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it usually means one of the vehicle flash. When you turn signal bulbs is a problem with navigation system Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on , your vehicle checked at any other time, there is burned out (see that you have... a properly coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 91 ). 66 2009 Ridgeline You will not start (see page 289 . On models with the ABS.
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... Take your dealer. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when you see this indicator comes on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with a circuit. For more information, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on when the ignition switch is turned to have it... it checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator (see page 91 ). 67 2009 Ridgeline Have your vehicle checked by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 207 ). This indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 330...
... Take your dealer. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on when you see this indicator comes on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with a circuit. For more information, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on when the ignition switch is turned to have it... it checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator (see page 91 ). 67 2009 Ridgeline Have your vehicle checked by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 207 ). This indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 330...
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...indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with navigation system You will not have it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position... stays on at any other time, or if it checked. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the 4WD system. Take your dealer to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If the ... for more information on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline
...indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with navigation system You will not have it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position... stays on at any other time, or if it checked. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the 4WD system. Take your dealer to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If the ... for more information on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the system. 70 2009 Ridgeline
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This indicator goes off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. 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 the ignition...information on as a reminder that it after completing the required maintenance service. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with navigation system You will be displayed in for a few seconds when you have turned off when your vehicle in the information display. See ...
This indicator goes off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. 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 the ignition...information on as a reminder that it after completing the required maintenance service. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with navigation system You will be displayed in for a few seconds when you have turned off when your vehicle in the information display. See ...
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...tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it is a problem with the TPMS. With this happens, have your dealer to flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display..., and determine the cause. Take the vehicle to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Instruments and Controls 73 2009 Ridgeline The indicator continues to the ON (II) position. If it is because of the road when it does...
...tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it is a problem with the TPMS. With this happens, have your dealer to flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display..., and determine the cause. Take the vehicle to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Instruments and Controls 73 2009 Ridgeline The indicator continues to the ON (II) position. If it is because of the road when it does...
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...system switches the messages every 5 seconds. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is shown until you the problem. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR When there are several messages to come on. CONTINUED 89 2009 Ridgeline It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for the first time. To..., the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the multi-information display: Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with one or more messages. You will show you push the INFO ( or ) button.
...system switches the messages every 5 seconds. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is shown until you the problem. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR When there are several messages to come on. CONTINUED 89 2009 Ridgeline It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for the first time. To..., the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the multi-information display: Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with one or more messages. You will show you push the INFO ( or ) button.
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... headlight control dial off, the daytime running lights come on when you see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running light circuit. On models with the headlight control dial. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if...revert to show the fog lights are on . They will go off when you turn them on and off or onto high beam. 97 2009 Ridgeline Instruments and Controls Turn the fog lights on with navigation system Fog Lights If equipped If you turn the ignition switch to have it checked.
... headlight control dial off, the daytime running lights come on when you see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the daytime running light circuit. On models with the headlight control dial. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if...revert to show the fog lights are on . They will go off when you turn them on and off or onto high beam. 97 2009 Ridgeline Instruments and Controls Turn the fog lights on with navigation system Fog Lights If equipped If you turn the ignition switch to have it checked.