flat tire HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G User Guide

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Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Remove the wheel nuts and the
wheel cap (on RT and Canadian
LX models) then remove the f lat
tire. Handle the wheel nuts
caref ully; they may be hot f rom
driving. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace
f acing up. Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
The wheel cap cannot be removed
without first removing the wheel
nuts.
14. 15. 16.
17.
On RT and Canadian LX models
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BRAKE HUB
WHEEL CAP
RT/LX model is shown.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face up on the
tire tray.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Release the tire tray and slide it
back in place.
Tighten the tire tray holding bolts
securely.
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.
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22.23.
24.
RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models
Changing a Flat Tire
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE For normal
tireFor spare
tire
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
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Store the wheel cap or center cap
in the In-Bed Trunk. Make sure it
does not get scratched or
damaged.
Refer to(see page ).
When storing the f lat tire, place
the tool box at the right side of the
In-Bed Trunk as shown. Store the jack and the tools in the
tool box.
25.
26. 27.
28.
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Changing a T ire with
TPMS
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
271
TOOL BOX
Loose items can be thrown out
of the vehicle in a crash and
could seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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As a temporary mounting location,
you can secure a spare tire on the
pickup bed, if needed.Placethesparetireonthepickup
bed as shown.
Place the spacer cone in the wheel
hub,andsecurethesparetireto
the pickup bed with the wing bolt.If youremovethesparetirefromthe
pickup bed, reinstall the clip back
into its hole.
Remove the clip by pushing the
center of its top.
Remove the spare tire from the
tire tray (see page ). Store or secure the tool box.
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2. 3.
4.
5.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Securing a Spare Tire on the
Pickup Bed
272
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .247
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Bed Lights .250
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
.......................
Hazard Lights .246
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Headlights .245
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High-mount Brake Light .248
.................
License Plate Lights .249
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .247
............................
Specif ications .293
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .245
............................
Capacities Chart .292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Cargo Hooks .94,111
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Carrying Cargo .182
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .157
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CD Changer .150,151
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .158.......................................
CD Player .149
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains, tire .259
Change Oil ........................................
How to .237
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When to .225
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .59,278
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .191
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Child Saf ety .30
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .37
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Important Saf ety Reminders .30
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Inf ants .35
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .39
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Risks with Airbags .31
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Small Children .36
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Tether .39,44
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Where Should a Child Sit? .31
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Child Seats .37
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LATCH .39
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Climate Control System .120
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Clock .161....................................
Coat Hooks .112
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Code, Audio System .160
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CO in the Exhaust .297
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Compact Spare Tire .264
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Compass .166
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Console Compartment .110
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Consumer Inf ormation .302
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .239
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Checking .178
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Proper Solution .239
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Temperature Gauge .69
..............................
Courtesy Light .116
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .297
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .62
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Operation .163
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Cup Holders .111
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Customer Service Of f ice .302
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Fan, Interior .121
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Features .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .175
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .252
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Oil .237
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .265
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Daytime Running Lights .75
.................................
Dead Battery .274
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
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Def rosting the Windows .125
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .242
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Dimensions .292
...............
Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .241
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Engine Oil .178
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Directional Signals .73
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .202
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Disposal of Used Oil .238
.
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .61
Doors
..
Locking and Unlocking .80,81,83
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Lockout Prevention .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .189
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Economy .179
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D3.195
Dual-Action Tailgate
.................................
Indicator .61,91
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Operation .89 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .128
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Economy, Fuel .179
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .274
...........
Brake System Indicator .280
................
Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .278
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Checking the Fuses .281
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .278
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .279
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Overheated Engine .276
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Stuck Vehicle .287
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Towing .286
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Emergency Brake .106
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Emissions Controls .297
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .59,279
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Oil Lif e Display .225
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Oil Pressure Indicator .59,278 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .236
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Overheating .276
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Specif ications .293
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Speed Limiter .196
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Starting .192
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Engine, if it won’t start .273
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System .297
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System .298
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
Index
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Tachometer .67
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator .61,91
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Operation .89
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .247
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .263
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
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Emissions Control Systems .297
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .299
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .20
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Thef t Protection .160
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .299
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Timing Belt .244
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Tire Chains .259
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .265
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Tire Labeling .296
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) .199
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .65,199
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 65,200
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .193
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 193
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Shif t Lock Release .197
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Side Airbags .25
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Side Curtain Airbags .26
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 246
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Signaling Turns .73
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Snow Tires .259
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Sound System . 131,140,146
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .255, 264
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Specif ications .259, 293
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Specif ications Charts . 292
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Speed Control .163
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Speedometer .67
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag System Components . 22
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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SRS Indicator .27 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Starting the Engine .192
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With a Dead Battery . 274
..............
State Emissions Testing . 300
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 276
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
...
Stereo Sound System . 131,140,146
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Storing Your Vehicle .262
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Stuck Vehicle .287
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Sun Visor .114
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Sunglasses Holder .112
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................................
Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .27 ,59
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .237
Index
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