engine coolant HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G User Guide

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
4.
5.
6.
7. 8.
10.
11.9.
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Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
277
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Specif ications
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Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning 1.64 US gal (6.2
)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
206.7 in (5,250 mm)
78.0 in (1,980 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
122.0 in (3,100 mm)
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
66.9 in (1,700 mm) 22.01 US gal (83.3
)
See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Maximum load limit
(Payload)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 23.0 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
1:
2:
3: On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system 1,530 lbs (690 kg)
1,480 lbs (670 kg)
On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system
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2
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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
...............................................
Oil .237
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .265
............
Daytime Running Lights .75
.................................
Dead Battery .274
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
..............
Def rosting the Windows .125
................
Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .242
....................................
Dimensions .292
...............
Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .241
..................................
Engine Oil .178
..........................
Directional Signals .73
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .202
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .238
.
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .61
Doors
..
Locking and Unlocking .80,81,83
....................
Lockout Prevention .80
......................
Power Door Locks .80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .189
....................................
Economy .179
...................................................
D3.195
Dual-Action Tailgate
.................................
Indicator .61,91
.....................................
Operation .89 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .128
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .252
..............................
Economy, Fuel .179
..................................
Emergencies .263
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .274
...........
Brake System Indicator .280
................
Changing a Flat Tire .265
.....
Charging System Indicator .278
..................
Checking the Fuses .281
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .278
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .279
..................
Overheated Engine .276
............................
Stuck Vehicle .287
.......................................
Towing .286
.........................
Emergency Brake .106
.......................
Emissions Controls .297
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .59,279
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .225
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .59,278 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .236
...............................
Overheating .276
............................
Specif ications .293
............................
Speed Limiter .196
.......................................
Starting .192
.................
Engine, if it won’t start .273
Evaporative Emissions Control
........................................
System .297
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System .298
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving .179
Gasoline
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .62
...........................................
Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement .174
........................
Tank, Filling the .175
................
Gas Station Procedures .175
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .69
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .67
.................................
Tachometer .67
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .208
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .208
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .194
......................................
Glove Box .112
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .208
.....................................
Floor Mats .252
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .241
..........................................
Brake .243
..........................
Power Steering .244
.......................
Rear Differential .242
...................
Transf er Assembly .243
..................
Windshield Washer .240
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .138
.................
Folding the Rear Seats .100
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
........................................
Front Seat .95
................................
Adjusting .95,97
.........................................
Airbags .23
.......................................
Heaters .101
.................................................
Fuel .174
......................
Fill Door and Cap .175
...........................................
Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement .174
...............................
Oxygenated .174
........................
Reserve Indicator .62
........................
Tank, Filling the .175
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .281
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .290
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .245 ..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
.................................
Headlights .72,73
........................................
Aiming .245
..............
Automatic Lighting Off .74
.................................
Control Dial .73
.......
Daytime Running Lights .75
..................
High Beam Indicator .62
...........
High Beams, Turning on .72
............
Low Beams, Turning on .73
.........................
Reminder Chime .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .245
..................................
Turning On .73
..............................
Head Restraints .99
.............................
Heated Mirrors .108
...............................
Heaters, Seats .101
.....................
Heating and Cooling .120
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .72
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .169
.......................
Hood, Opening the .177
..................................................
Horn .71
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Maintenance .223
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .231 .................................
Record .233-234
................................
Minder .225-232
.........................
Minder Indicator .64
..........................................
Saf ety .224
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .59,279
..............
Manual Seat Adjustments .95
...............................
Meters, Gauges .67
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .108
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .181
.......................................
Moonroof .105
...................
Neutral Gear Position .194
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .174
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .290 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .75
........................
Park Gear Position .194
...........................................
Parking .201
...............................
Parking Brake .106
.................................
Parking Lights .73
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .299
.............................
PGM-FI System .298
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .185
.........................................
Lights .117
................
Power Seat Adjustments .97
...............
Power Socket Locations .113
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .245
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Interior .115
.........................................
Parking .73
..................................
Turn Signal .73
............................
Load Limits .183,207
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
............................
Fuel Fill Door .175
..................................
Glove Box .112
...............................
In-Bed Trunk .92
....................
Lockout Prevention .80
.................................
Power Door .80
........................
Low Coolant Level .178
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .59,278
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .292
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .182
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .174
.........................................
Odometer .67
....................
Of f -Highway Driving .218
...................
Of f -Road Precautions .219
Oil
........................
Change, How to .237......................
Change, When to .225
......................
Checking Engine .178
...........................................
Filter .237
..............
Pressure Indicator .59,278
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .236
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
............................
Outside Mirrors .108
....................
Overheating, Engine .276
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .231
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .174
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Saf ety Belts .8,19
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Safety Defects, Reporting .304
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
..................................
Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .13
.................................
Seat Belts .8,19
...........
Seats and Seat-Backs .11,12
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .52 ...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................
Satellite Radio, XM .140
.....................................
Seat Belts .8,19
...............
Additional Information .19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .20
.....................................
Cleaning .251
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
................................
Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper .19,59
...................
System Components .19
...............
Use During Pregnancy .16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
.................................................
Seats .95
................
Adjusting the Seat .95,97
.............
Folding the Rear Seats .100
..........................
Head Restraints .99
........................................
Heater .101
............................
Security System .162
...............................
Serial Number .290
...........................
Service Intervals .232
......
Service Manual, Purchasing .305
.........
Service Station Procedures .175
...................
Radiator Overheating .276
Radio/CD Sound
.......................
System .131,140,146
.................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid .242
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .247
..........................
Rear View Mirror .107
Rear View Mirror with
.....................................
Compass .166
....................
Rear (Back) Window .103
.........
Reclining the Seat-Backs .95,97
................
Remote Audio Controls .159 .......................
Remote Transmitter .86
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .237
..........................................
Fuses .281
................................
Light Bulbs .245
........................................
Minder .232
................................
Timing Belt .244
...........................................
Tires .265
.............................
Wiper Blades .253
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .178
..................
Reverse Gear Position .194
................................
Rotation, Tire .257
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
........................
Protecting Children .30
.....................
General Guidelines .30
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .35
.......
Protecting Larger Children .47
.........
Protecting Small Children .36
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .44
.............................
Using LATCH .39
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