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What Kind Of Differential Fluid 08 Ridgeline
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... and cargo loading) ...179 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...197 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...237 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, ..., tires, and emissions controls) ...301 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 2008 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents
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Owner's Manual - Page 53
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The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? Does the child sit all the way back against the seat? 2. CONTINUED
Driver and Passenger Safety
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2008 Ridgeline Checking Seat Belt Fit Allowing a child age 12 or under to use a booster seat if needed...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
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... tank when the needle does reach E.
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2008 Ridgeline For more information, see page 76 . When the indicator comes on, there is low. Add washer fluid when you must refuel soon. It should go off...brake set the cruise control. Washer Level Indicator
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is about 3.30 U.S. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
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... on may cause serious damage to the transmission. If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is a problem in the 4WD system. Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on ... to drive with the VTM-4 indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system.
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2008 Ridgeline It should come on at any other time, there is too high. If it comes on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
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... Fuel Economy ...185 Accessories and Modifications ...188 Carrying Cargo ...190
Before Driving
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2008 Ridgeline If you . The information in this section will help you plan to add any accessories to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to your vehicle, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
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... net for securing items. Do not use any other cargo, do not spill any oil or fluid on the pickup bed. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Carrying Cargo
Tie Down Cleats Never let passengers...or in any position on your vehicle that is designed to secure cargo or nets.
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2008 Ridgeline Load the cargo carefully before starting to the motorcycle maker's instructions. Before Driving
Your vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
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...D position, and press the D3 switch again. D3 INDICATOR
Second (2) To shift to the ON (II) position.
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2008 Ridgeline Use second gear: For more power when climbing.
Turning the ignition switch to a stop. To use D3. To increase engine ...on , the transmission selects only the first three gears. This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may cause overheating.
Owner's Manual - Page 227
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...tire for information on the ground.
Even if they cross under the tongue and can tell you what kind of sway control you tow a trailer. Your trailer maker can catch the trailer if it . ... trailer and hitch, and that you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot.
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Driving
This device is recommended if your trailer sales or rental agency where and how to store the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 234
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... arc than normal. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections.
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2008 Ridgeline Do not ''ride'' the brakes.
When being passed by passing trucks can hit or run..., as this can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect vehicle handling. Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by a large...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
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......247 Adding Engine Oil ...248 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...249 Engine Coolant ...251 Windshield Washers ...252 Automatic Transmission Fluid...253 Rear Differential Fluid ...254 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...255 Brake Fluid ...255 Power Steering Fluid ...256 Timing Belt ...256 Lights ...257 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...263 Floor Mats ...263 Dust and Pollen Filter ...264 Wiper...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
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...knows your vehicle best and can be done by the information display.
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2008 Ridgeline Keep all maintenance services should be done by any qualified service facility or person ... Make sure to EPA standards. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of Honda parts and fluids whenever you can provide competent, efficient service. We recommend the use of emissions control devices...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
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...253 . See page 255 . Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 257 .
See page 184 . See page 267 . Engine coolant level...tank. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance
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2008 Ridgeline Lights Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn to...
Owner's Manual - Page 250
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...results in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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2008 Ridgeline If you regularly drive your vehicle under these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear ...000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada) Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid Driving in the air from industry and from dieselpowered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
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Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID (Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
Maintenance
POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
: Under the gray cover
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Owner's Manual - Page 258
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... Honda ATF-Z1 is not covered by a maintenance message on the dipstick. Always use Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid, and have your dealer.
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Use only genuine Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do not mix with new fluid when this service is below the lower mark, remove the fill plug, then add the...
Owner's Manual - Page 309
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Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Specifications
Capacities Rear differential fluid Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Fuses Interior
Change Total Change Total
2.79 US qt (2.64 ) 3.01 US qt (2.85 ) 0.45 US qt (0.43 ) 0.48 US qt (0.45 )
.../90R17 105M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
12 V 12 V
72 AH/20 HR 60 AH/5 HR
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Owner's Manual - Page 329
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... ...286 Defects, Reporting Safety ...320 Defrosting the Windows ...129 Differential Fluid, Rear ...254 Dimensions ...304 Dimming the Headlights ...76 Dipstick ... 95 Operation ...93 Dual Temperature Control ...132 Dust and Pollen Filter ...264 Oil, What Kind to Use ...248 Overheating...288 Specifications ...305 Speed Limiter ...205 Starting...200 Engine, if ...CONTINUED
INDEX
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Owner's Manual - Page 330
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Main Menu
Index
Floor Mats ...263 Fluids Automatic Transmission...253 Brake ...255 Power Steering...256 Rear Differential ...254 Transfer Assembly ...255 Windshield Washer ...252 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...142 Folding the Rear Seats ...104 Four-way Flashers ... Engine Coolant Temperature ...72 Fuel ...71 Speedometer ...70 Tachometer ...70 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...218
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Owner's Manual - Page 333
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... Infants ...37 Protecting Larger Children ...49 Protecting Small Children ...38 Using Child Seats with Tethers...46 Using LATCH ...41 Rear Differential Fluid ...254 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...259 Rear View Mirror...112 Rear View Mirror with Compass...172 Rear (Back) Window ...... Overheating ...288 Radio/CD Sound System ...135, 144, 150
INDEX
S
Safety Belts...8, 19
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Owner's Manual - Page 340
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..., or another brand of 87 or higher. Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page 256 ). Do not use ATF (see page 254 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2008 Ridgeline Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83...
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