dashboard HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G User Guide

YoucanopentheIn-BedTrunktwo
dif f erent ways:Push the release button on the
lower right side of the In-Bed
Trunk lid when the driver’s door is
unlocked. To close the In-Bed Trunk, lower the
lid, then press down on the back
edge. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
release button on the In-Bed Trunk
lid is disabled. To open the In-Bed
Trunk, use the master key.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
In-Bed Trunk when the driver’s
door is locked. Thebedlightscomeonwhenyou
open the In-Bed Trunk. You can also
turn the bed lights on or off by
pushing the bed light switch on the
dashboard (see page ).
You can store items in the In-Bed
Trunk up to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not
exceed this weight limit, or you may
damage the In-Bed Trunk. See page
f or inf ormation on loading cargo
and weight limits.
To store items separately in the
In-Bed Trunk, optional divider
guides are available f rom your dealer.
When the In-Bed Trunk is closed
securely, it can be locked or
unlocked along with the power door
locks (see page ). 117
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Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our side windows start
to open. To stop the windows,
release the key.
To open the windows f urther, turn
andholdthekeyagain(within
10 seconds).The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can slide back into
the roof. Use the switch near the left
dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position.
NOTE: If the windows stop bef ore
the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.
To close the windows further, turn
andholdthekeyagain(within
10 seconds).
To close: NOTE: If the windows stop bef ore
the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four side
windowsstarttoclose.Tostopthe
windows, release the key.
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Power Windows, Moonroof
Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MOONROOF SWITCH
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There are three accessory power
sockets in your vehicle. Two
accessory power sockets are above
the center pocket on the dashboard,
and another is on the back of the
center console.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).
A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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FRONT
REAR
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Turn on a f ront individual map light
by pushing the lens. Push the lens
again to turn it off. With the interior
light control switch in the door
position, a rear map light can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.The courtesy light in each door
comes on when you open that door.
The light around the ignition switch
only comes on when you open the
driver’s door. Af ter you close the
door, the ignition switch light f ades
out in about 30 seconds.
The courtesy light in the back of the
center console comes on when you
open any door with the interior light
control switch in the door position.
Af ter you close the doors, the light
f ades out.
The map lights stay on when the
interior light control switch is in the
door position and the map light
switch is on.
The courtesy light between the f ront
map lights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control dial on the
dashboard (see page ).75
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Interior Lights
Individual Map L ights Individual Interior L ights Courtesy L ight
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If you turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
without turning of f the bed lights,
the lights and the indicator will
remain on, then go of f af ter 20
minutes (see page ).
Your vehicle has the bed lights in the
pickup bed: a light on each f ront
upper and rear bottom side. With the
shif t lever in the Park position, the
bed lights come on when you push
the bed light switch on the
dashboard, swing open the tailgate,
or open the In-Bed Trunk. The
indicator on the instrument panel
alsocomesontoremindyouthatthe
bed lights are on. To turn of f the lights, push the light
switch again, or close the tailgate
and the In-Bed Trunk.
When you move the shif t lever out of
the Park position, the bed lights go
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Bed L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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BED LIGHT SWITCH
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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.
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.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.
When the recirculation indicator 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 (f resh air mode). Each time you press the MODE
button (On RTS, RTL, and Canadian
EXL models) or either mode button
(On RT and Canadian LX models),
the display shows the mode selected.
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
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.
Recirculation Button Mode Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the back window.
Press the button, Air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center, side, and rear vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the or
A/C button cancels MAX A/C.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. 1.
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On RT and Canadian LX models
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
MAX A/C Button Ventilation
Features
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Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator does not come on if
it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to
(passenger’s side) or below it
(driver’s side). This will send more
warm air to the windshield def roster
vents. Once the windshield is clear,
select f resh air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the DUAL button is
on, the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display. Press the AUTO button.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
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On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows Using A utomatic Climate Control
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is under the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXLmodels
Climat e Cont rol Sensors
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
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The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the In-Bed Trunk.
For the system to activate, you must
lock the doors f rom the outside with
the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator above the
driver’s door lock tab starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the In-Bed Trunk, will cause
it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio
and navigation components are
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, license
plate lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, In-Bed Trunk, or any door
is not f ully closed. If the system will
not set, check the door and tailgate
open monitor and In-Bed Trunk open
indicator on the instrument panel
(see pages and ) to see if the
doors and In-Bed Trunk are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood,
In-Bed Trunk, and all doors are
closed. Push the lock button twice
within 5 seconds. There should be an
audible conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. 61 66
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Security System
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