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. 263
. 19
. 20

Beeper

................................

. 18, 61
. 18
System Components ................... . 16
Use During Pregnancy ............... ... Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
. 304
.........................

Seating Capacities

Safety Belts

..................................

. 8, 19

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Index

Seats

.................................................

..............

Adjusting the Seat Folding the Rear Seats Head Restraints Heater

............. ........................ ........................................ ............................ ............................... ........................... ...... .........

Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual, Purchasing Service Station Procedures Shifting the Automatic

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. 99
. 99, 101
. 104
. 103
. 105
. 168
. 302
. 246
. 321
. 181

Transmission

............................. ... ........................ .................................... ......................

Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker (Parking)

. 201
. 201
. 205
. 26
. 28

Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 258
. 76
. 271
. 135, 144, 150

... ............................... .....................................

................

Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

.............................. ....................

Specifications Charts Speed Control

.................... ................................

. 267, 276
. 271, 305
. 304
. 169

Speedometer SRS, Additional Information

. 70
................................... . 21
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 31
... . 21
Airbag System Components ...... Airbag Service . 30
............................. How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................

Indicator Works

. 29

How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

...................... . 29
How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
.. How Your Front Airbags

. 23
......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
... How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................

Work

Work

............................. SRS Indicator START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine

With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel

. 28
. 28, 62
.... . 82
. 200
....................... . 286
................ .............. . 315
. 288
........

.................................. .............

Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock

. 79
. 82
Stereo Sound System . 135, 144, 150
. 274
Storing Your Vehicle

... ....................

Stuck Vehicle ................................ Sun Visor ........................................ Sunglasses Holder ........................ Supplemental Restraint System

. 299
. 119
. 117

(SRS) Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

......................................

.........................

................... ..................................

. 30
. 28, 62
. 21
. 249

Synthetic Oil

Tachometer Tailgate, Dual-Action

.....................................

. 70

Indicator Operation

. 64, 95
................................. . 93
..................................... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 259
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 275
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic

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.... .....

. 306
. 312

Converter

Temperature Gauge Tensioners, Seat Belts Theft Protection

............................... ....................... ................... ............................

. 314
. 72
. 19
. 166

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Index

...................

. 277

Used Oil, How to Dispose of

.......

. 250

.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 314
. 256
Timing Belt .................................... . 271
Tire Chains .................................... . 277
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... Tire Labeling ................................. . 308
Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure

....................

. 208

Indicator

...........................

. 68, 208

Required Federal

Explanation

............................

Tire Pressure Monitor TPMS Indicator

....... ..................

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............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... .... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ...........................................

Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains

................................

....................

. 310
. 68, 209
. 68, 209
. 267
. 268
. 268
. 276
. 306
. 267
. 268
. 269
. 270
. 269
. 271
. 271, 305
. 271

Tires

Tools, Tire Changing Towing

A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Equipment Equipment and Accessories Weight Limit Trailer Loading Trailer Towing Tips

..................................... ................ ................................. .... ............................. ......................... ................. .............

Transfer Assembly Fluid Transmission

. 220
. 298
. 225
. 221
. 217
. 219
. 229
. 255

Checking Fluid Level Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic

............... ........................... .............. ............. ..................................... ....................................... .................................. ....................................

Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk, In-Bed Turn Signals

. 253
. 254
. 303
. 201
. 306
. 71
. 96
. 76

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline

. 275
.......................................... .. . 306
. 180
........................

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................................

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

...................... ....

. 119
. 191, 304
. 304
. 302

.........

System

....................................

........ ...

VSA System Indicator VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch

......................... ............................. ..................................... ................................................. .................................. ..................................

Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil VTM-4 Lock

. 215
. 67, 215
. 67, 215
. 216
. 274
. 127
. 302
. 248
. 206

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages

............ ......... ..................

. iii . 54
. 319

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Index

Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level Level Indicator Operation

........ ............................ ..................................... ........................................... ............... ......................................

Adjusting the Steering Wrench Windows

Wheels

. 252
. 65
. 75
. 266
. 79
. 280

Operating the Power

................

. 107

Windshield Defroster Washers Wiper Zone, Heated

................................... .......................................

. 127
. 75
. 76, 129

...........

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

....................... ..................................... .................................... .....

. 264
. 75
. 268
. 298

XM Satellite Radio

＊

......................

. 144

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
248
detergent oil (see page

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 254

).

Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page

256

).

Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page

255

).

Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page

254

).

Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only (see page

255

).

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 )

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Ridgeline. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SJCC20

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