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Question posted by dakz on May 29th, 2014

Is There A Way To Open The Tailgate When Its Stuck Ridgeline

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 20th, 2014 4:29 AM
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Hi, there is an adjustment you can do to the tailgate latch if it won't open. You can see a video tutorial of how to adjust the latch on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxJ6MCy0Lxc

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Owner's Manual - Page 15

... models with the key in the front. Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2009 Ridgeline Your vehicle also has a tailgate, InBed Trunk, and door open any door, the tailgate, or the In-Bed Trunk with navigation system Your vehicle also has a tailgate and door open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

When the In-Bed Trunk is not tightly closed, the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on. 12 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens When one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on. When the tailgate is not tightly closed, the ''TRUNK OPEN'' message will come on.
Owner's Manual - Page 17

...Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening... seat as possible. When the In-Bed Trunk, tailgate, and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR, TRUNK & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come to the rear as far to...
Owner's Manual - Page 42

...your children not to prevent children from your children not to accidental injury or death. 38 2009 Ridgeline Opening or belt could cause accidental injuries. If they do, they can be seriously or fatally injured... can accidentally set the vehicle in a vehicle on the pickup bed. closing the tailgate could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. If you are wearing...
Owner's Manual - Page 65

...navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 61 2009 Ridgeline Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR(P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ... BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.74) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.69) IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.68) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY 1 (P.82)/ ...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

... such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. See page 144 for more information. 74 2009 Ridgeline This indicator comes on when there is a system message on , and then go off the bed lights, this indicator comes on... in the Park position, they come on when you push the light switch on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk.
Owner's Manual - Page 79

... and Controls 75 2009 Ridgeline If you do not close the back window before the beeper stops, the indicator stops blinking but remains on if any door or the tailgate is not closed when you turn off the lights, and open . See page 116 for more information. Door and Tailgate Open Indicator This indicator comes...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

... is fully closed securely before opening and closing it is disabled if you open the tailgate a different way (dropped open, and then swung open), make sure the tailgate is swung open . Swing it latches. Main Menu Table Of Contents Dual-Action Tailgate You can open the tailgate two different ways: Drop it open the tailgate, pull up until it open by using the right lower...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

... in the pickup bed, and do not exceed the maximum allowable weight on the dashboard (see page 263 ). To Swing Open the Tailgate Do not drive with the tailgate swung open tailgate can cause serious injury. HANDLE Swinging the tailgate open the tailgate, first make sure it is fully closed while anyone is latched. This could damage the...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

... for information on the instrument panel. This could damage the tailgate. This indicator works even if the key is dropped open. The beeper also sounds and the indicator blinks when you will hear six beeps and see page 11 ). 115 2009 Ridgeline On models with navigation system If you do not fasten the...
Owner's Manual - Page 120

... this weight limit, or you open the In-Bed Trunk when the driver's door is locked. 116 2009 Ridgeline When the In-Bed Trunk is... closed securely, it can also turn the bed lights on or off by pushing the bed light switch on the lower right side of the In-Bed Trunk lid when the driver's door is unlocked. To open the In-Bed Trunk two different ways...
Owner's Manual - Page 121

...tailgate when the key is securely closed before you that the In-Bed Trunk is open the In-Bed Trunk, push the release lever in the direction of the arrow. To open (see page 38 . 117 2009 Ridgeline...over large obstacles, and do not close it can be opened from being thrown about child safety, see page 75 ). Emergency Opener Instruments and Controls To avoid damaging the bottom of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

... to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any side window, or open the window, push the switch down all the way. Pull back on the switch and hold it . To stop . When you turn... the window switch firmly down or up or down and hold it to close the window. 128 2009 Ridgeline Opening either front door cancels this feature, push on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. BACK ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140

...button at the front of the compartment. The console compartment light comes on . 136 2009 Ridgeline To open the front of the tray, then slide the tray forward. It includes beverage holders, ...removable partitions in the main compartment. To close , slide the tray back in two ways (front or rear). Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Center Console Console Compartments...
Owner's Manual - Page 145

To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. If this outlet. It is also not suitable for devices that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric...pumps, etc. The maximum capacity for electric appliances which requires more than 100 watts, it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way. 141 2009 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual - Page 148

...Table Of Contents Bed Lights If you turn off and cannot be used. 144 2009 Ridgeline With the shift lever in the pickup bed: a light on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. BED LIGHT SWITCH Your vehicle has bed lights in the Park... the bed lights are on , then go off the lights, push the light switch again, or close the tailgate and the In-Bed Trunk.
Owner's Manual - Page 210

...hood, or the In-Bed Trunk, will not set , check the door and tailgate open monitor and In-Bed Trunk open indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you lock the doors, ...and taillights flash if someone attempts to alarm. The security system will cause it . 206 2009 Ridgeline Push the lock button twice within 5 seconds. Do not attempt to alter this system or add...
Owner's Manual - Page 218

...garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are out of the way of ...wood. Main Menu Table Of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Units manufactured between April 1, 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be equipped with your garage door opener... door. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside buttons on the HomeLink... garage door or gate opener, make sure that came ...
Owner's Manual - Page 344

... Ridgeline Make sure it is installed under the edge of the front bumper. 1. Reinstall the holding clip, and push in place. 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 5. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Drop open the tailgate.... out: brake/ taillight, turn counterclockwise. 5. Turn on all the way. 7. BULB SOCKET Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Reinstall the inner fender.
Owner's Manual - Page 415

... Indicators ...288 Disposal of Used Oil ...328 Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .. 11 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...103, 104,...Safety ...5 Driving ...267 Economy ...254 D3 ...273 Dual-Action Tailgate Indicator ...11, 115 Operation ...113 Dust and Pollen Filter ......374 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...375 Overheated Engine ...372 Stuck Vehicle ...383 Towing ...383 Emergency Brake ...132 Emissions Controls...397...

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