engine HONDA RIDGELINE 2007 1.G User Guide

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This
indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fah renheit (U.S.
models) or Cen tigrade (Canadian
models).
The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. Therefore, the
temperature reading can be affected
by heat reflection from the road
surface, engine heat, and the
exhaust from surrounding traffic.
This can cause an incorrect
te mperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the indicator
update until it reaches the correct
outside temperature. This may take
several minutes.
If the outside temperature is
inco rrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in
Canadian models) warmer or cooler. NOTE:
The temperature must be
stabilized before doing this
procedure.
To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, make sure the outside
temperature indicator is shown in
thedisplay,thenpressandholdthe
RESET button for 10 seconds (the
TRIP A or B is also reset). The
following sequence will appear for 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,
3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
When it reaches the desired value,
release the RESET button. You
should see the new outside
te mperature displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.
This
shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. For
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system, see page . 286
If equipped
Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator
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The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more information.
If
your fuel fill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display after you start the engine.
Turn the engine off, and confirm the
fuel cap is installed. If it is, loosen it,
then retighten it until it clicks at least
once. When you restart the engine,
the message appears again. The
message goes off after several days
of normal driving once you tighten
or replace the fuel cap. To scroll to
another message, press the select
button. If
the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle's evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel cap
was not already tightened, turn the
engine off, and check or retighten the
fuel cap until it clicks at least once.
The MIL goes off after several days of
normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If the MIL does
not go off, have your vehicle inspected 235
Maintenance
Minder Display
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
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Instrument sand Cont ro ls
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by a dealer. For more information, see
page 289.

These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The
master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility.
You can also keep the In-Bed Trunk
locked by using the main switch in
theglovebox(seepage ). Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
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Keys
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VALET KEY
(LIGHT GRAY)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
NUMBER
TAG

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go of f . If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again.The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark(P)
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II) ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. Make
all settings bef ore you start driving.
T he childproof door loc
k

s are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Apply the parking brake, and close
the driver’s door.
With the auto door locking and
unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also
locks and unlocks (the tailgate does
not lock).
T he auto door loc
k

ing f eature has
three possible settings:
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time. 1.
2.
Locks all doors when the shif t lever is
moved out of Park (P).
Automatic (Auto) Door L ocking/
Unlocking
Childproof Door L ocks
A uto Door L ockingTo program the Park Lock mode:
Door L ocks
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LOCK LEVER
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position (do not start the
engine).
3.

Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speedreaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’ s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, and turn the
position within 5 seconds.
Make sure the shi

f t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
(II) position (do not start the
engine). Push and ho
l
d the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’ s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition s w

itch to the
position within 5 seconds.
Apply the parking brake, and close
the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
1.
2.
3. 5. 4.
6.
4.
5.
CONT INUED
Door L ocks
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(I)
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY
(I)
7. Move the shift lever to PARK (P).
To program the Drive Lock mode:

Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound af ter about 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position. Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
position within 5 seconds. T
he driver’ s
door and then In-Bed
Trunk unlocks whenever you move
the shift lever to the PARK (P)
position.
All doors and the In-Bed trunk
unlocks whenever you move the
shift lever to the PARK (P) position.
T
he auto door
unloc

king f eature has
three modes (Park Unlock, Ignition
Switch, and Deactivated), with five
possible settings:
The driver’s door and the In-Bed
Trunk unlocks whenever you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
All doors and the In-Bed Trunk unlocks
whenever you tur n

the ignition switch to
theLOCK (0) position.
The auto door unlocking settings
are deactivated.
Apply the parking brake, and
open
the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position (do not start the engine).
1.
5. 4.
2.
3.
To turn off the Auto Lock modes:A uto Door Unlocking
Door L ocks
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(I) ACCESSORY
Park Unlock mode:
Ignition Switch mode:
Deactivated:

Make sure the shi

f t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door. Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound. Continue to hold
down the switch:
Release the
s

witch, and turn the
ignition switch to the Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ig n

ition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position (do not start the engine). Apply the parking brake, and close
the driver’s door.
1.
2. 4. 3.
1.
2.
3.
Unlocks driver’s door or all doors whenthe shift lever is moved to Park (P). Unlocks driver’ s door or a ll doors when
the ignition switch is out of the ON (II)posit ion.*
CONT INUED
To program the Park Unlock mode:U n l o c k mode:
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
87
position within 5 seconds.
(I) ACCESSORY
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about 5 sec
o
nds) to
activate the driver’s door unlock
f eature.
(af ter about 10 seconds) to activate the all door unlock
feature.
Or, until you hear a third click
µUntil you hear a second click
(af ter
To program the Ignition Sw itch
U n l o c k mode:
ÎIf equipped

Apply the parking brake, and
open the driver’s door.
Make sure the s
hi

f t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position (do not start the
engine).
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound. Continue to hold
down the switch:
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
4.
1.
2.
3.
5. 4.
T o turn off the door unlock
modes:
Door L ocks
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µ about 5 seconds) to
activate the dr
iv

er’s door unlock
f eature.
(af ter abo u

t 10 seconds) to
activate the all door unlock
feature.
Rele

ase the s

witch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
position within 5 seconds.
(I) ACCESSORY
Or, until you hear a third click
µUntil you hear a second click
(af ter
6. 7. Move the shift lever to PARK (P). Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
position within 5 seconds.
5.
(I) ACCESSORY