warning HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Introduction
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
These signal words mean:
on the vehicle.
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Instructions
Saf ety Section
Saf ety L abels
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VTM-4 LOCK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.76) (P.78)
(P.79) RESET BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SELECT BUTTON
(P.70)
(P.70)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
MOONROOF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESSSHIFT LEVER
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.75)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
CRUISE BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.110)
(P.122)
(P.105)
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
(P.120) (P.201)
(P.216)
(P.169) (P.165) (P.169) (P.206)
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passenger
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
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Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Restrain All Children
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and DriveK eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Control Your Speed
Important Saf ety Precautions
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the f ront visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Canadian Models
U.S. Models
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SUN VISORS DASHBOARD
SUN VISORS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .61
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Gauges .70
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .74
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Multi-Control Lever .75
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Headlight Control Dial .76
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Instrument Panel Brightness .78
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Hazard Warning Button .79
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .79
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Keys .80
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Immobilizer System .81
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Ignition Switch .82
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Door Locks .83
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Childproof Door Locks .84
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .84
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Remote Transmitter .90
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Dual-Action Tailgate .93
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In-Bed Trunk .96
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Seats .99
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Seat Heaters .105
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Power Windows .107
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Moonroof .110
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Parking Brake .111
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Mirrors .112 .........
Interior Convenience Items .114
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Center Console .115
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Console Compartments .115
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Cargo Hooks .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Glove Box .117
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Coat Hooks .117
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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Accessory Power Sockets .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Interior Lights .120
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Bed Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This monitor includes two f unctions;
the door open indicator and the
tailgate open indicator. This monitor
works with the ignition switch in any
position.
The specif ic door indicator comes on
in this monitor if any door is not
closed tightly.
Thetailgateindicatorcomeson
whenthetailgateisswungopenorif
it is not closed completely af ter you
swing it closed.If the tailgate is swung open or is not
closed tightly, you will hear six beeps
and see the indicator blinking when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The beeper also
sounds and the indicator blinks when
you move the shif t lever out of the
Park or neutral position.
The tailgate open indicator does not
monitor the tailgate when it is
dropped open.
If the driver does not f asten the seat
belt and the tailgate is swung open,
the seat belt reminder alarm will
sound at first, then the tailgate open
reminder beeper will sound.
For more inf ormation on the tailgate,
see page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and T ailgate Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
If equipped.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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SHIFT LEVER
CRUISE BUTTON CRUISE
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. BED LIGHT SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
MOONROOF SWITCH
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL RESET BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.75)
(P.76) (P.78)
(P.70)
(P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SEAT HEATERS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.110)
(P.122)
(P.120)(P.105)
(P.79) (P.201)
(P.216)
(P.169)
(P.165) (P.169) (P.206)
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Push the lever on the lef t side of
the steering column all the way
down.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. 3.
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Steering Wheel A djustment
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The f ront passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseatto make sure it is locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.
On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
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Manual Seat Adjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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