service indicator HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G User Guide

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that turns on every time you start the
engine and monitors the pressure in
your tires while driving.When the low tire pressure indicator
is on, one or more of your tires is
signif icantly underinf lated. You
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure as indicated on
the vehicle’s tire inf ormation placard.
If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly, and inf late the tire to
the recommended pressure shown
on the driver’s doorjamb.
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
If you cannot make the low tire
pressure indicator go out af ter
inf lating the tires to the specif ied
values, have your dealer check the
system as soon as possible.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Becausetirepressurevariesby
temperature and other conditions,
the low tire pressure indicator may
come on unexpectedly.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor (not including the spare tire).
If the air pressure of a tire becomes
signif icantly low, the sensor in that
tire immediately sends a signal that
causes the low tire pressure
indicator and the appropriate tire on
thetirepressuremonitortocomeon.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
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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.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure and tire monitor indicators
will come on. Replace the indicated
flat tire with the compact spare tire
(see page ).
Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
a qualif ied technician.
After you replace the flat tire with
the spare, the TPMS indicator stays
on.Thisisnormal;thesystemisnot
monitoring the spare tire pressure.
Manually check the spare tire
pressure to be sure it is correct. The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go of f when
you replace the spare tire with the
specif ied regular tire equipped with
the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Changing a T ire with T PMS
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CONT INUED
Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100 % 91 % 90 % 81 %
80 % 71 %
70 % 61 %
60 % 51 %
50 % 41 %
40 % 31 %
30 % 21 %
20 % 16 %
15 % 11 %10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed
Engine Oil Lif e (%) 100 %90 %
80 %
70 %
60 %
50 %
40 %
30 %
20 %
15 %
10 %5%
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The remaining engine oil lif e is
displayed on the engine oil lif e
display according to the table shown
below.
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil lif e and displays it as a
percentage.
Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items on
the inf ormation display to show you
when you should have your dealer do
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenance service.
To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and press the SELECT
button repeatedly until the engine oil
life display appears (see page ).70
Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
Maint enance
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MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
ENGINE OIL LIFE
DISPLAY
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The message changes between
SERVICE and dUE SOON
repeatedly.The message changes between
SERVICE and dUE NOW repeatedly.
If theengineoillifeis15to6percent,
you will see a ‘‘SERVICE dUE
SOON’’ message in the inf ormation
display every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance minder
indicator will also come on, and the
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
below the message. When the remaining engine oil lif e is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE dUE NOW’’ message
along with the same maintenance
item code(s), every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
Press the SELECT button repeatedly
to select the engine oil lif e.
The 15 and 10 percent oil lif e display
reminds you that the time is coming
soon to take your vehicle in for the
required maintenance.
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Maintenance Minder
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MAINTENANCE ITEM CODES MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS MAINTENANCE ITEM CODES
MESSAGE
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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298
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
290
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, and as a reminder
to check the parking brake. It will
stay on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. 298
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Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,58
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .259
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Brake Lights .259
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Bed Lights .262
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
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Hazard Lights .258
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Headlights .257
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High-mount Brake Light .260
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License Plate Lights .261
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .259
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Specif ications .305
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Bulbs, Halogen .257
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Capacities Chart .304,305
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
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Cargo Hooks .98,116
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Carrying Cargo .190
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .161
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CD Changer .154,155
CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages .164 .......................................
CD Player .153
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Certif ication Label .302
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Chains, tire .271
Change Oil
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How to .249
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When to .239
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Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Charging System Indicator .62,290
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .199
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Childproof Door Locks .84
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Child Saf ety .32
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Booster Seats .50
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Child Seats .39
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Important Saf ety Reminders .32
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Inf ants .37
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Larger Children .49
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LATCH .41
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Risks with Airbags .33
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Small Children .38
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Tether .41,46
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Where Should a Child Sit? .33
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Child Seats .39
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Climate Control System .130
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Clock .167 ....................................
Coat Hooks .117
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Code, Audio System .166
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Compact Spare Tire .276
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Compass .172
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Console Compartment .115
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Consumer Inf ormation .318
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
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Adding .251
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Checking .184
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Proper Solution .251
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Courtesy Light .121
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .312
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .65
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Operation .169
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Cup Holders .116
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Customer Service Of f ice .318
Index
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Tachometer .70
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator .64,95
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Operation .93
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .259
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .275
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Emissions Control Systems .312
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .314
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .19
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Thef t Protection .166
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Seats .99
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Adjusting the Seat .99,101
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Folding the Rear Seats .104
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Head Restraints .103
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Heater .105
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Security System .168
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Serial Number .302
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Service Intervals .246
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Service Manual, Purchasing .321
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Service Station Procedures .181
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .201
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .201
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Shif t Lock Release .205
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Side Airbags .26
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Side Curtain Airbags .28
Side Marker (Parking)
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Lights, Bulb Replacement in .258
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Signaling Turns .76
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Snow Tires .271
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Sound System .135,144,150
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .267,276
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Specif ications .271,305
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Specif ications Charts .304
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Speed Control .169 ...................................
Speedometer .70
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag System Components .21
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Airbag Service .30
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator .28,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .82
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Starting the Engine .200
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With a Dead Battery .286
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State Emissions Testing .315
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .288
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .79
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Anti-theft Column Lock .82
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Stereo Sound System .135,144,150
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Storing Your Vehicle .274 ................................
Stuck Vehicle .299
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .117
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator .28,62
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System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .249
Index
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