Owner's Manual
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... to answer any time. As you read this owner's manual in mind that is to read this manual, you years of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment. This information is dedicated to your satisfaction and will give you will learn how to it preserves your rights and...Afterwards, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in your new vehicle. Your selection of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the ...
... to answer any time. As you read this owner's manual in mind that is to read this manual, you years of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment. This information is dedicated to your satisfaction and will give you will learn how to it preserves your rights and...Afterwards, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in your new vehicle. Your selection of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the ...
Owner's Manual
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... shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Refer to your warranty manual for any reason. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Maintenance The .... Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience,...
... shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline Refer to your warranty manual for any reason. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Maintenance The .... Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience,...
Owner's Manual
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... law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0''. 79 2009 Ridgeline models ( 3°C in Canadian models. To adjust the outside temperature displayed. You should see the new outside temperature indicator, press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until the proper temperature is displayed. The temperature...
... law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to ''0.0''. 79 2009 Ridgeline models ( 3°C in Canadian models. To adjust the outside temperature displayed. You should see the new outside temperature indicator, press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until the proper temperature is displayed. The temperature...
Owner's Manual
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... can adjust it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is under 19 mph (30 km/h). You should see the new outside temperature is in Celsius (Canadian models). 85 2009 Ridgeline models), or in the front bumper. If the outside temperature displayed. The temperature reading can be stabilized before doing this procedure...
... can adjust it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is under 19 mph (30 km/h). You should see the new outside temperature is in Celsius (Canadian models). 85 2009 Ridgeline models), or in the front bumper. If the outside temperature displayed. The temperature reading can be stabilized before doing this procedure...
Owner's Manual
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... Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and insert a new battery into the back of the FCC rules. An improperly disposed of the device. 112 2009 Ridgeline This device complies with the side facing down. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
... Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and insert a new battery into the back of the FCC rules. An improperly disposed of the device. 112 2009 Ridgeline This device complies with the side facing down. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
Owner's Manual
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... the current track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the or side of the next track (file in the display. Features CONTINUED 177 2009 Ridgeline SKIP Each time you change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA, the display shows the folder and file name. When you press and release the... the beginning of the SEEK/SKIP bar. Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player You will also see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is playing to select passages and change the audio mode to play .
... the current track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the or side of the next track (file in the display. Features CONTINUED 177 2009 Ridgeline SKIP Each time you change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA, the display shows the folder and file name. When you press and release the... the beginning of the SEEK/SKIP bar. Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player You will also see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is playing to select passages and change the audio mode to play .
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... press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are filled, the system will also see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is shown with the file or track name. The TRACK indicator is selected. Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Changer (Models... the album, artist, and track tag. If the text data has more than 17 characters, you will begin playing the last CD loaded. CONTINUED 183 2009 Ridgeline When the disc has no text data, you will see ''NO INFO'' on a disc, if the disc was recorded with dot) in the display. If...
... press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are filled, the system will also see some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is shown with the file or track name. The TRACK indicator is selected. Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Changer (Models... the album, artist, and track tag. If the text data has more than 17 characters, you will begin playing the last CD loaded. CONTINUED 183 2009 Ridgeline When the disc has no text data, you will see ''NO INFO'' on a disc, if the disc was recorded with dot) in the display. If...
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..., the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track (file in the display. When you press and hold the or SKIP bar. 192 2009 Ridgeline If you turn on the display. If the text data has more than 17 characters, you change tracks (files in the display. You will see... some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is replaced with text data, the album and track name are shown. When playing a CD-DA with dot) in MP3/WMA...
..., the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track (file in the display. When you press and hold the or SKIP bar. 192 2009 Ridgeline If you turn on the display. If the text data has more than 17 characters, you change tracks (files in the display. You will see... some text data under these conditions: When a new folder, file, or track is replaced with text data, the album and track name are shown. When playing a CD-DA with dot) in MP3/WMA...
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... player or the CD changer. Odd-shaped CDs may be used by its case to protect it to insert foreign objects in the drive. 198 2009 Ridgeline Wipe across the CD from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can flake off and fall on the CD. Never try to be rough on... the inner and outer edges. A new CD may jam in its edges; Play only standard round CDs. Handle a CD by the system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your CDs General...
... player or the CD changer. Odd-shaped CDs may be used by its case to protect it to insert foreign objects in the drive. 198 2009 Ridgeline Wipe across the CD from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can flake off and fall on the CD. Never try to be rough on... the inner and outer edges. A new CD may jam in its edges; Play only standard round CDs. Handle a CD by the system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your CDs General...
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... again. Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player/Changer Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see page 199 . If the new disc plays, there is a problem with navigation system 201 2009 Ridgeline 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...
... again. Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player/Changer Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see page 199 . If the new disc plays, there is a problem with navigation system 201 2009 Ridgeline 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...
Owner's Manual
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...compatible phone with this procedure, refer to your phone's operating manual, visit handsfreelink.honda.com, call the Hands Free Link consumer support at (888) 528-7876, or...phone to the HFL with Hands Free Profile must be paired to the HFL before pairing a new phone. With your phone on your phone is now searching for a Bluetooth phone. Features 1....to use. NOTE: HFL does not allow you want to the phone's operating manual. Is this CONTINUED 225 2009 Ridgeline After the beep, say ''1, 2, 3, 4.'' The HFL response is stopped. For safety, only perform this ...
...compatible phone with this procedure, refer to your phone's operating manual, visit handsfreelink.honda.com, call the Hands Free Link consumer support at (888) 528-7876, or...phone to the HFL with Hands Free Profile must be paired to the HFL before pairing a new phone. With your phone on your phone is now searching for a Bluetooth phone. Features 1....to use. NOTE: HFL does not allow you want to the phone's operating manual. Is this CONTINUED 225 2009 Ridgeline After the beep, say ''1, 2, 3, 4.'' The HFL response is stopped. For safety, only perform this ...
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... on your phone. For example, say ''Eric's phone.'' The HFL response is the new name for the HFL. For example say ''Eric's phone.'' The HFL response is ''What is ''Would you like to delete Eric's phone?'' 226 2009 Ridgeline The HFL response is , ''The name has been changed. Press and release the Talk...
... on your phone. For example, say ''Eric's phone.'' The HFL response is the new name for the HFL. For example say ''Eric's phone.'' The HFL response is ''What is ''Would you like to delete Eric's phone?'' 226 2009 Ridgeline The HFL response is , ''The name has been changed. Press and release the Talk...
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... phone, the HFL interrupts the audio system (if it is ''Would you want to answer the new call, disregard it, and continue with your original call when you are on the phone, press and...during a call , press the Back button. To return to hang up the original call and answer the new call will continue. After the beep, say ''Transfer.'' The audio switches from the HFL to your phone...call , press the Back button. After the beep, say the name you like to the HFL. 230 2009 Ridgeline To transfer a call will continue. Press and release the Talk button. If you can transfer it . ...
... phone, the HFL interrupts the audio system (if it is ''Would you want to answer the new call, disregard it, and continue with your original call when you are on the phone, press and...during a call , press the Back button. To return to hang up the original call and answer the new call will continue. After the beep, say ''Transfer.'' The audio switches from the HFL to your phone...call , press the Back button. After the beep, say the name you like to the HFL. 230 2009 Ridgeline To transfer a call will continue. Press and release the Talk button. If you can transfer it . ...
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After the beep, say the new number for Eric?'' 4. After the beep, say ''Edit.'' The HFL response is ''Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and ... add numbers. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To edit the number of the list is reached, the HFL response is the new number for Eric. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. For example, say ''Yes.'' The HFL response is... Talk button. After the beep, say ''Delete.'' The HFL response is, ''What name would like to the main menu.'' 232 2009 Ridgeline
After the beep, say the new number for Eric?'' 4. After the beep, say ''Edit.'' The HFL response is ''Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and ... add numbers. 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To edit the number of the list is reached, the HFL response is the new number for Eric. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. For example, say ''Yes.'' The HFL response is... Talk button. After the beep, say ''Delete.'' The HFL response is, ''What name would like to the main menu.'' 232 2009 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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Press and release the Talk button. Is this : 1. After the beep, say ''Go back'' or ''Cancel.'' 242 2009 Ridgeline Enter your paired phones, all names in the phonebook, and clear the passcode. This may take up to 2 minutes to do this what you sell ... verify. 2. To clear the system, do ?'' 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Clearing the System This operation clears the HFL of your passcode, your new 4-digit PIN number.
Press and release the Talk button. Is this : 1. After the beep, say ''Go back'' or ''Cancel.'' 242 2009 Ridgeline Enter your paired phones, all names in the phonebook, and clear the passcode. This may take up to 2 minutes to do this what you sell ... verify. 2. To clear the system, do ?'' 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Clearing the System This operation clears the HFL of your passcode, your new 4-digit PIN number.
Owner's Manual
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... several minutes, then check the oil level on the connecting surface of engine oil can be harmf ul to the environment. Put a new washer on the ground. 328 2009 Ridgeline Start the engine. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your dealer) is required. Remove the oil filter,... and let the remaining oil drain. Do not discard it in a sealed container, and take it . Install a new oil filter according to the ...
... several minutes, then check the oil level on the connecting surface of engine oil can be harmf ul to the environment. Put a new washer on the ground. 328 2009 Ridgeline Start the engine. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your dealer) is required. Remove the oil filter,... and let the remaining oil drain. Do not discard it in a sealed container, and take it . Install a new oil filter according to the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Check the fluid level with new fluid when this service is shown on the information display or multi-information display (depending on models). Maintenance CONTINUED 331 2009 Ridgeline Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it run until the radiator...
..., while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Check the fluid level with new fluid when this service is shown on the information display or multi-information display (depending on models). Maintenance CONTINUED 331 2009 Ridgeline Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it run until the radiator...
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... upper and lower marks on the dipstick. Damage resulting f rom the use Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). 3. it to the transmission. Always use of transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could...; If the level is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Using transmission f luid other transmission f luids. Insert the dipstick all the way into the fill hole to add fluid, contact your dealer. 332 2009 Ridgeline UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Pour the fluid slowly and...
... upper and lower marks on the dipstick. Damage resulting f rom the use Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). 3. it to the transmission. Always use of transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could...; If the level is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Using transmission f luid other transmission f luids. Insert the dipstick all the way into the fill hole to add fluid, contact your dealer. 332 2009 Ridgeline UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Pour the fluid slowly and...
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This service may be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the information display or multiinformation display. Maintenance 333 2009 Ridgeline Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or 80W-90, and ... Rear Differential Fluid The rear differential should be needed more often under certain driving conditions (see page 324 ). Always use Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid, and have your dealer replace the rear differential fluid. Transfer Assembly Fluid The transfer assembly should be drained and...
This service may be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the information display or multiinformation display. Maintenance 333 2009 Ridgeline Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or 80W-90, and ... Rear Differential Fluid The rear differential should be needed more often under certain driving conditions (see page 324 ). Always use Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid, and have your dealer replace the rear differential fluid. Transfer Assembly Fluid The transfer assembly should be drained and...
Owner's Manual
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... or hard objects. Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle in the maintenance minder schedule. If you regularly drive your vehicle was new. In very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C). Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Main Menu Table Of Contents Timing Belt... miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km (Canada) if you regularly carry heavy items on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. 336 2009 Ridgeline
... or hard objects. Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle in the maintenance minder schedule. If you regularly drive your vehicle was new. In very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C). Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Main Menu Table Of Contents Timing Belt... miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km (Canada) if you regularly carry heavy items on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. 336 2009 Ridgeline