maintenance HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G Owner's Guide

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The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
Remove the cover, then check the
level on the side of the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark, and put the
cover back in place. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Towing a trailer.
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
244
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
COVER
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced. Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge. Thetirepressuremonitoringsystem
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation. Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on page .
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Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Maint enance
255
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide across
the tread. This shows there is less
than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t
on the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
For vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels:
T ire Maintenance T ire Rotation
Tires
Maint enance
257
Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) Front
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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µIf your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘CODE’’ in the f requency display.
Use the preset bars to enter the code
(see page ).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
160
On vehicles with navigation system
Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Maint enance
261
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .180
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets .113
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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
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Audio System .131,140,146
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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
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Brightness Control, Instruments .75
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Brights, Headlights .73
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Label, Certif ication .290
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Lane Change, Signaling .73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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Light Control Dial .73 ..................................................
Keys .77 ................
Jacking Up the Vehicle .267
.......................................
Jack, Tire .266
................................
Jump Starting .274
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
............
Timing Control System .298
........................
Immobilizer System .78
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
...................................
In-Bed Trunk .92
....................
Emergency Opener .93
............................
Open Indicator .66
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .57
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .60
.......................
A/T Temperature .63
....................
Back Window Open .66
.............................
Bed Lights On .66
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) .60
........................
Charging System .59
.............................
Cruise Control .62
...................................
Door Open .61
DRL (Daytime Running
..................................
Lights) .62
...................................
High Beam .62
....................
In-Bed Trunk Open .66
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .60
.....................................
Lights On .63
......................................
Low Fuel .62 ........................
Low Oil Pressure .59
......................
Low Tire Pressure .65
..................
Maintenance Minder .64
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
.......................................
(MIL) .59
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .59
.......................................
Seat Belt .59
...............................................
SRS .59
..............................
Tailgate Open .61
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor .65
.............................
TPMS System .65
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .61
............................
VSA Activation .64
.................................
VSA System .64
..........................................
VTM-4.63
..............................
Washer Level .62
..................
Individual Map Lights .116
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .35
......................................
Inf ant Seats .35
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .256
........................
Inf ormation Display .67
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator .225
...................
Maintenance Items .228
.................................
Inside Mirror .107
.............................
Inspection, Tire .256 ........................
Instrument Panel .3,56
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
...............................
Interior Lights .115
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Introduction .i
Index
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INDEX
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Maintenance .223
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .231 .................................
Record .233-234
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Minder .225-232
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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
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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
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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
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .231
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Oxygenated Fuels .174
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Saf ety Belts .8,19
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Safety Defects, Reporting .304
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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
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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
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
........................
Protecting Children .30
.....................
General Guidelines .30
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .35
.......
Protecting Larger Children .47
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Protecting Small Children .36
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .44
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Using LATCH .39
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TPMS Indicator .65,200
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Tires .255
..............................
Air Pressure .256
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Checking Wear .256
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Compact Spare .264
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
......................................
Inf lation .255
..................................
Inspection .256
..............................
Maintenance .257
...................................
Replacing .258
......................................
Rotating .257
...........................................
Snow .259
....................
Specif ications .259,293
................................
Tire Chains .259
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .266
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .207
................
Emergency Wrecker .286
....
Equipment and Accessories .211
.............................
Weight Limit .207
.........................
Trailer Loading .209
.................
Trailer Towing Tips .215
.............
Transf er Assembly Fluid .243
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .241
...........................
Fluid Selection .242 ..............
Identif ication Number .291
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .193
.....................................
Treadwear .294
.......................................
Trip Meter .68
..................................
Trunk, In-Bed .92
....................................
Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .263
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .294
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .174
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .238
................................
Vanity Mirror .114
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load .183,292
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .292
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .290
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .205
........
VSA System Indicator .64,205
...
VSA Activation Indicator .64,205
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .206.............................
Vehicle Storage .262
.....................................
Ventilation .123
.................................................
VIN .290
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .236
..................................
VTM-4Lock .198
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .52
....................
Warranty Coverages .303
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .240
............................
Level Indicator .62
.....................................
Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
......................................
Wrench .266
Windows ................
Operating the Power .102
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .123
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Washers .72
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Wiper Zone, Heated .73,125
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