heating HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G Owners Manual

2009 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(
indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column
)
........... 59
Features (climate control
, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control and Homelink®)
..................................... 145
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 247
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 267
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 311
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...................................... 359
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 385
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 403
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 407
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
1 00X31-SJC-6300

How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLEACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.62)
(P.76)
(P.132)
(P.134)
(P.103)
(P.128)
(P.252)
(P.249)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
(P.132)
(P.136) (P.139)(P.138)
(P.152)
(P.146)
(P.203) (P.159)
(P.9,25)
(P.210)
(P.9,25)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
With a truck cap installed and the
back window open, engine exhaust
may enter the vehicle and cause a
hazardous condition. Keep the back
window tightly closed whenever you
drive with a truck cap installed.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GAUGES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.76)
(P.132)
(P.134)
(P.103)
(P.128)
(P.252) (P.249)(P.132)
(P.136) (P.139)(P.138)
(P.152)
(P.146)
(P.203)
(P.159)
(P.210)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS
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OFF
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
Push down on the
multi-control lever to signal a lef t
turn and up to signal a right turn. To
signal a lane change, push lightly on
the lever and hold it. The lever will
return to center when you release it
or complete a turn.
To turn on the high
beams, push the multi-control lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
of f automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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Headlight Control Dial
Turn Signal
High BeamsAutomatic Heated Wiper Zone
Multi-Control L ever, Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C .146
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Climate Control System .152
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .159
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AM/FM Radio Reception .165
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .167
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Playing CDs .173
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CD Player .175
CD Changer (Models without navigation ..................................
system) .181
CD Changer (Models with navigation ..................................
system) .189
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Protecting Your CDs .198
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .201
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Remote Audio Controls .202
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Auxiliary Input Jack .203
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Radio Thef t Protection .204
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Setting the Clock .205
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Security System .206
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Cruise Control .207
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Compass .210
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .213
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .246
On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian
EX-L models
On models with navigation system
Features
Features
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See page for automatic climate
control and semi-automatic operation
inf ormation.152
On RTS, RTL and Canadian EX-L
models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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FAN CONTROL DIAL MAX A/C BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS
MODE BUTTONS
RT, Canadian DX, and VP models
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This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Features
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Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.Air flows from the center,
corner, and rear vents in the
dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard, rear and
the f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When you switch to f rom, the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually. The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
Recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Mode Control Windshield Def roster Button MA X A /C Button
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