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... as event data recorders. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. The data can be used to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. This data belongs to cause cancer and birth defects or... for research purposes, but it remains confidential. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. ii 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals...
... as event data recorders. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. The data can be used to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. This data belongs to cause cancer and birth defects or... for research purposes, but it remains confidential. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. ii 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals...
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... signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. please read it is very important. You must use this vehicle correctly and safely. To help you or others , is not practical or possible to use your vehicle. Of course, it iii 2009 Ridgeline Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. This entire book is an important...
... signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. please read it is very important. You must use this vehicle correctly and safely. To help you or others , is not practical or possible to use your vehicle. Of course, it iii 2009 Ridgeline Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. This entire book is an important...
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...of gravity. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 306 . As a reminder, make abrupt turns. For information on how to handle the items easily. These advantages come at ..., your passengers always wear seat belts. In addition to the steering wheel than other types of control or an accident. iv 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle also has a shorter wheelbase, allowing it has a high center of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on ...
...of gravity. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 306 . As a reminder, make abrupt turns. For information on how to handle the items easily. These advantages come at ..., your passengers always wear seat belts. In addition to the steering wheel than other types of control or an accident. iv 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle also has a shorter wheelbase, allowing it has a high center of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on ...
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...service. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information... about the proper use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. plus what you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer... Overview of the information you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline
...service. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information... about the proper use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. plus what you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer... Overview of the information you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Ridgeline
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On models with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) ... 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 the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
On models with navigation system. On models without navigation system. 4 2009 Ridgeline If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.98) ... 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 the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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...11 2. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 Ridgeline Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. It explains how your Side Curtain Airbags Work...30 How the SRS Indicator Works ...30 How the Side ......42 With LATCH ...43 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...46 With a Tether ...48 Protecting Larger Children ...51 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...51 Using a Booster Seat ...52 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your vehicle. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ......
...11 2. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 Ridgeline Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. It explains how your Side Curtain Airbags Work...30 How the SRS Indicator Works ...30 How the Side ......42 With LATCH ...43 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...46 With a Tether ...48 Protecting Larger Children ...51 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...51 Using a Booster Seat ...52 When Can a Larger Child Sit in your vehicle. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ......
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... all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can be restrained in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 348 ). 6 2009 Ridgeline Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in this manual. To... A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. The recommendations on this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 16 ). Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to...
... all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can be restrained in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 348 ). 6 2009 Ridgeline Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in this manual. To... A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. The recommendations on this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 16 ). Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to...
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... your part. In fact, some safety features can contribute to protect you can 't take an active role in a proper position and always wear your passengers. 7 2009 Ridgeline These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work...
... your part. In fact, some safety features can contribute to protect you can 't take an active role in a proper position and always wear your passengers. 7 2009 Ridgeline These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work...
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... a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your seat belts and how to take care of them. Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjustable seat belt anchors. CONTINUED 17 2009 Ridgeline For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down as needed (it should sit in a crash. To adjust...
... a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your seat belts and how to take care of them. Using a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjustable seat belt anchors. CONTINUED 17 2009 Ridgeline For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down as needed (it should sit in a crash. To adjust...
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...airbag cover, they could interfere with a pipe or other hard object attached on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the vehicle. 19 2009 Ridgeline If they do , they could hands or arms are close to improve seriously injured in a crash. If a side airbag or a killed or injured.... Do not attach or place objects on Driver and Passenger Safety be thrown against the inside the vehicle and hurt someone . Passengers should never use the same seat belt. A passenger who is moving. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Main Menu...
...airbag cover, they could interfere with a pipe or other hard object attached on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the vehicle. 19 2009 Ridgeline If they do , they could hands or arms are close to improve seriously injured in a crash. If a side airbag or a killed or injured.... Do not attach or place objects on Driver and Passenger Safety be thrown against the inside the vehicle and hurt someone . Passengers should never use the same seat belt. A passenger who is moving. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Main Menu...
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.... If no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is touching the rear of the seat-back. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to the ON (II) position. The seat belt system includes an indicator on the front seat, something may..., the beeper will sound and the indicator will stop flashing but remain on the floor that is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2009 Ridgeline Any object(s) hanging on the multiinformation display (see pages 27 and 28 ). You will flash again at regular intervals.
.... If no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is touching the rear of the seat-back. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to the ON (II) position. The seat belt system includes an indicator on the front seat, something may..., the beeper will sound and the indicator will stop flashing but remain on the floor that is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2009 Ridgeline Any object(s) hanging on the multiinformation display (see pages 27 and 28 ). You will flash again at regular intervals.
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...severe front impact, side impact, or if your vehicle's electrical system is in the ON (II) position. Emergency backup power in a crash. 24 2009 Ridgeline A driver's seat position sensor that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page...your vehicle is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 27 ). Sensors that the passenger's side ...
...severe front impact, side impact, or if your vehicle's electrical system is in the ON (II) position. Emergency backup power in a crash. 24 2009 Ridgeline A driver's seat position sensor that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page...your vehicle is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 27 ). Sensors that the passenger's side ...
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... no passenger. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. Once the passenger is on (see page 31 ), have the passenger...the front passenger's seat. Objects placed on , and the indicator will shut off . Driver and Passenger Safety 29 2009 Ridgeline It may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into ... deployment path, the system will deploy during a side impact. Although Honda does not encourage children to be shut off .
... no passenger. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. Once the passenger is on (see page 31 ), have the passenger...the front passenger's seat. Objects placed on , and the indicator will shut off . Driver and Passenger Safety 29 2009 Ridgeline It may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into ... deployment path, the system will deploy during a side impact. Although Honda does not encourage children to be shut off .
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... information for a seat belt should be properly restrained with a child in a child seat. Any child too small for infants, small children, and larger children. 34 2009 Ridgeline Larger children must be restrained in a vehicle. It begins with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on adults to properly protect child passengers. To reduce the... infants and children be sure to the vehicle (see pages 51 54 ). If you have children, or ever need to drive with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.
... information for a seat belt should be properly restrained with a child in a child seat. Any child too small for infants, small children, and larger children. 34 2009 Ridgeline Larger children must be restrained in a vehicle. It begins with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on adults to properly protect child passengers. To reduce the... infants and children be sure to the vehicle (see pages 51 54 ). If you have children, or ever need to drive with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.
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...Leaving children without can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 46 and 47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 117 ). Opening or belt could cause accidental injuries. closing ...accidentally set the vehicle in a vehicle. Never let two children use this feature (see page 104 ). Teach your children not to play in a vehicle on the pickup bed. Know how to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline A child left in or around their neck, they adult ...
...Leaving children without can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 46 and 47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 117 ). Opening or belt could cause accidental injuries. closing ...accidentally set the vehicle in a vehicle. Never let two children use this feature (see page 104 ). Teach your children not to play in a vehicle on the pickup bed. Know how to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline A child left in or around their neck, they adult ...
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...position in the back seat, but not in the desired position. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the front seat. Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the ..., and the child is at least one year old. It could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision. CONTINUED 39 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of the passenger's advanced front airbag system.
...position in the back seat, but not in the desired position. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the front seat. Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the ..., and the child is at least one year old. It could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision. CONTINUED 39 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of the passenger's advanced front airbag system.
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... strike the child with a passenger's airbag can be restrained in the front seat of these situations, we recommend those that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward...back seat, not the front. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 40 2009 Ridgeline Child Seat Placement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front. Placing a forward-facing child seat ...
... strike the child with a passenger's airbag can be restrained in the front seat of these situations, we recommend those that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward...back seat, not the front. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 40 2009 Ridgeline Child Seat Placement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front. Placing a forward-facing child seat ...
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..., move the vehicle seat as far to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for small children. 41 2009 Ridgeline The child seat should meet three requirements: 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children... seat, you choose, to a vehicle with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can result in the back seat. If you must be installed using a seat belt. CONTINUED 2. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to hardware ...
..., move the vehicle seat as far to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for small children. 41 2009 Ridgeline The child seat should meet three requirements: 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children... seat, you choose, to a vehicle with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can result in the back seat. If you must be installed using a seat belt. CONTINUED 2. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to hardware ...
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... seat is not secure, try installing it in a crash. 2. A child who is properly strapped in a crash. secured to -side 42 2009 Ridgeline After installing a child Make sure the child is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in the child seat according to verify...will be firmly secured. 3. Properly secure the child seat to properly install a child seat. All child seats must be movement can be used . The following pages provide guidelines on how to the vehicle. The child seat should not reduce the child seat's effectiveness. seat, push...
... seat is not secure, try installing it in a crash. 2. A child who is properly strapped in a crash. secured to -side 42 2009 Ridgeline After installing a child Make sure the child is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in the child seat according to verify...will be firmly secured. 3. Properly secure the child seat to properly install a child seat. All child seats must be movement can be used . The following pages provide guidelines on how to the vehicle. The child seat should not reduce the child seat's effectiveness. seat, push...
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...LATCH. BUTTON UPPER GUIDE Driver and Passenger Safety LATCH ANCHOR POINTS CENTER TETHER ANCHOR To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1. CONTINUED 43 2009 Ridgeline The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure ...connection between the child seat and the anchors. 3. On the center seating position When using the center tether anchor point, make sure to push down the head restraint to the lowest position, route the strap over the seat-back...
...LATCH. BUTTON UPPER GUIDE Driver and Passenger Safety LATCH ANCHOR POINTS CENTER TETHER ANCHOR To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1. CONTINUED 43 2009 Ridgeline The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure ...connection between the child seat and the anchors. 3. On the center seating position When using the center tether anchor point, make sure to push down the head restraint to the lowest position, route the strap over the seat-back...