battery HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

If your vehicle battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It takes at least
three days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
This indicator may also come on
along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed. To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) without
starting the engine. The malf unction
indicator lamp will come on f or 20
seconds. If it then goes of f , the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks
f ive times, the readiness codes are
not set. If possible, do not take your
vehicle f or a state emissions test
until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to
f or more inf ormation (see page ).
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator could come on
because of a loose or missing f uel f ill
cap. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
FUEL CAP’’ message on the
odometer display. Tighten the cap
until it clicks at least three times.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator turn of f immediately; it
takes at least three days of normal
driving. 300
Readiness Code State Emissions Testing
Malf unction Indicator L amp
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
279
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and the engine. Those repairs
may not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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If equipped
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6 Not Used
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Not Used 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
If equipped
7
8
9
10
11
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU
DBW
Not Used
Heated Seat
MG Clutch
Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
Not Used
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
7.5 A
(20 A)
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:
No.
No. Circuits Protected No.
No.
Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps.
24 28
Fuse Locations
284
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
293
Fuses
Battery Engine
Alignment
Tires
Lights
60/55 W (HB2)
12 V
12 V 28/8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 3 CP
12 V
12 V 8W
5W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 1.4 W Interior
Under-hood
See page285or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page284or the fuse box lid.
Capacity 12 V 12 V
3.8 W
2W
12 V 3.4 W Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
IZFR5K-11
SKJ16DR-M11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105S
T165/90R17 105M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front turn signal/Parking/
Hazard lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
(Amber)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,V6 gasoline engine
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If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D. Do not use the cruise control.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving theaccelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this f or a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traf f ic conditions, drive f or at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Stop the vehicle, turn of f the
ignition switch, and leave it of f f or
30 minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
State Emissions T esting
T esting of Readiness Codes
300
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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications .180
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .79
............
Accessory Power Sockets .113
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .236
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
..............
Air Conditioning System .120
.........................................
Usage .121
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .122,127
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .256
......................................
Antif reeze .239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60,203
...................................
Operation .203
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .160
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .79
..........................................
Armrests .98
................
Audio System .131,140,146
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
Automatic Heated Wiper
......................................
Zone .73,125
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .163 ..............
Automatic Transmission .193
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .292
...............
Checking Fluid Level .241
.......................................
Shif ting .193
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .193
................
Shif t Lever Positions .194
....................
Shif t Lock Release .197
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .159
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .66
...................................
Operation .102
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,278
............................
Jump Starting .274
..............................
Maintenance .260
............................
Specif ications .293
Bed Lights .......................................
Indicator .66
...................................
Operation .117
..............................
Bef ore Driving .173
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,19.........................
Beverage Holders .111
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .203
.............
Break-in, New Linings .174
...........................................
Fluid .243
............
Bulb Replacement .247,248
.......................................
Parking .106
.................
System Indicator .60,280
........................
Wear Indicators .202
.............................
Braking System .202
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .174
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .75
........................
Brights, Headlights .73
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Fan, Interior .121
.........................................
Features .119
....................
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
E
F
INDEX
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Tachometer .67
Tailgate, Dual-Action
.................................
Indicator .61,91
.....................................
Operation .89
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .247
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .263
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
.....
Emissions Control Systems .297
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .299
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .20
............................
Thef t Protection .160
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .299
....................................
Timing Belt .244
....................................
Tire Chains .259
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .265
.................................
Tire Labeling .296
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) .199
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .65,199
.......
Tire Pressure Monitor . 65,200
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .193
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 193
........................
Shif t Lock Release .197
....................................
Side Airbags .25
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .26
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 246
...............................
Signaling Turns .73
.....................................
Snow Tires .259
................
Sound System . 131,140,146
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .255, 264
....................
Specif ications .259, 293
....................
Specif ications Charts . 292
................................
Speed Control .163
...................................
Speedometer .67
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
......
Airbag System Components . 22
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
..
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
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,59
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
.......................
Starting the Engine .192
................
With a Dead Battery . 274
..............
State Emissions Testing . 300
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 276
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
...
Stereo Sound System . 131,140,146
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .262
................................
Stuck Vehicle .287
........................................
Sun Visor .114
........................
Sunglasses Holder .112
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,59
...................
System Components . 22
..................................
Synthetic Oil .237
Index
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