ignition HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
If you tow a trailer f requently, we
recommend that you use a regular
tire as a spare. You can store the
regular size spare tire on the tire tray,
but store the tool kit at the side of
the In-Bed Trunk (see page ),
and secure it.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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361
TOOL BOX
SPARE TIRE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page . If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run. Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
Check these things:
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all. You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
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Jump Starting T he Starter Operates Normally
Emergency T owing
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
If theEngineWon’tStart
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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.
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Itcan
take several days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, 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 an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to
for
more information (see page ). 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 ).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.
400
334
Readiness Codes
Emissions T estingBrake System Indicator
Malf unction Indicator L amp, Brake System Indicator
376
U.S. Canada
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Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the side
window at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. 4.
3.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
379
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
BLOWN
FUSE
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µ
Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
................
Identif ication Numbers .386
................................
Specif ications .388
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .390
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .390
.................................
Treadwear .390
......................................
Traction .390
.............................
Temperature .391
.................................
Tire Labeling .392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .394
.......................
Emissions Controls .397
.....................
The Clean Air Act .397
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .397
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .397
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .397
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .398
....................
PGM-FI System .398
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .398Exhaust Gas Recirculation
...................
(EGR) System .398
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .398
....................
Replacement Parts .398
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .399
........................
Emissions Testing .400
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
398
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Accessories and Modif ications .257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .102
............
Accessory Power Sockets .139
...........................
AC Power Outlet .141
................
Active Head Restraints .124
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .327
........
Adjusting the Steering wheel .99
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,23
..............
Air Conditioning System .146
.................................
Usage .147,153
Air Outlets ...............
(Vents) .148,151,155,156
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .350
......................................
Antif reeze .329
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,289
...................................
Operation .289
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .204
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .102
........................................
Armrests .122
................
Audio System .159,167,173 ...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .104
Automatic Heated Wiper
..............................
Zone .95,150,156
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
.............
Automatic Speed Control .207
..............
Automatic Transmission .271
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .388
...............
Checking Fluid Level .331
.......................................
Shif ting .271
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .271
................
Shif t Lever Positions .272
....................
Shif t Lock Release .275
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .203
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .75
...........................
Operation .128,129
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,374
............................
Jump Starting .370
..............................
Maintenance .356
............................
Specif ications .389Bed Lights
.......................................
Indicator .74
...................................
Operation .144
..............................
Bef ore Driving .247
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .137
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217
..................................
Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .289
.............
Break-in, New Linings .248
...........................................
Fluid .334
............
Bulb Replacement .340,341
.......................................
Parking .132
.................
System Indicator .65,376
........................
Wear Indicators .288
.............................
Braking System .288
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .248
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .98
Index
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .386 Ignition
............................................
Keys .100
.........................................
Switch .102
............
Timing Control System .398
......................
Immobilizer System .101
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.................................
In-Bed Trunk .116
..................
Emergency Opener .117
............................
Open Indicator .75
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .66
.......................
A/T Temperature .69
....................
Back Window Open .75
.............................
Bed Lights On .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .65
........................
Charging System .63
.............................
Cruise Control .67
.................................
Cruise Main .67
...................................
Door Open .75
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .67
...................................
High Beam .67
....................
In-Bed Trunk Open .75
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .66
.....................................
Lights On .69......................................
Low Fuel .68
........................
Low Oil Pressure .63
......................
Low Tire Pressure .72
..................
Maintenance Minder .71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
.......................................
(MIL) .63
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .64
.......................................
Seat Belt .62
..........................
Security System .68
...............................................
SRS .64
..............................
Tailgate Open .75
.......................
TPMS System .72,73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .66
............................
VSA Activation .71
.................................
VSA System .70
..........................................
VTM-4 .70
..............................
Washer Level .67
..................
Individual Map Lights .143
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .349
.................................
Headlights .94,95
........................................
Aiming .336
..............
Automatic Lighting Off .96
.................................
Control Dial .95
............
Daytime Running Lights .97
..................
High Beam Indicator .67
.....
High Beams, Turning on .94,95
............
Low Beams, Turning on .95
.........................
Reminder Chime .96
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .336,339
..................................
Turning On .95
............................
Head Restraints .122
.............................
Heated Mirrors .134
...............................
Heaters, Seats .126
.............
Heating and Cooling .147,153
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .94
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .213
.......................
Hood, Opening the .252
..............................................
Horn .4,93
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Jacking Up the Vehicle .363
.......................................
Jack, Tire .363
................................
Jump Starting .370
................................................
Keys .100
.......................
Label, Certif ication .386
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .95
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .16,21
...........................
Light Control Dial .95Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .336
.......................................
Indicator .69
.......................................
Interior .142
.........................................
Parking .95
..................................
Turn Signal .95
............................
Load Limits .260,293
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .102
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .102
............................
Fuel Fill Door .249
..................................
Glove Box .138
.............................
In-Bed Trunk .116
..................
Lockout Prevention .103
...............................
Power Door .103
........................
Low Coolant Level .253
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .68
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .63,374
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart .388,389
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .259 ..................................
Maintenance .311
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .323
................................
Minder .313-324
.........................
Minder Indicator .71
..........................................
Saf ety .312
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,375
............
Manual Seat Adjustments .119
...............................
Meters, Gauges .76
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .134
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .258
.......................................
Moonroof .131
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .82
............
Engine Oil Lif e Display .317
...........
Maintenance Items .321,324
...................
Neutral Gear Position .273
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .248
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .386
........................
Inf ormation Display .77
.........
Engine Oil Lif e Indicator .313
...........
Maintenance Items .316,324
.................................
Inside Mirror .133
.............................
Inspection, Tire .350
........................
Instrument Panel .4,93
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .98
...............................
Interior Lights .142
........................................
Introduction .i
Index
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .248
.........................................
Odometer .76
....................
Of f -Highway Driving .306
...................
Of f -Road Precautions .307
Oil
........................
Change, How to .327
......................
Change, When to .313
......................
Checking Engine .253
...........................................
Filter .328
..............
Pressure Indicator .63,374
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .326
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .102
............................
Outside Mirrors .134
....................
Overheating, Engine .372
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .323
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .248
..............
Panel Brightness Control .98
........................
Park Gear Position .272
...........................................
Parking .286
...............................
Parking Brake .132.................................
Parking Lights .95
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .287
.............................
PGM-FI System .398
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .259
.........................................
Lights .144
..............
Power Seat Adjustments .121
...............
Power Socket Locations .139
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
........................
Protecting Children .34
.....................
General Guidelines .34
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .39
.......
Protecting Larger Children .51
.........
Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .48
.............................
Using LATCH .43
...................
Radiator Overheating .372
Radio/CD Sound
.......................
System .159,167,173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid .333
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .340
...........................
Rearview Mirror .133
..
Rearview Mirror with Compass .210
....................
Rear (Back) Window .129
.....
Reclining the Seat-Backs .120,121
................
Remote Audio Controls .202
.....................
Remote Transmitter .110
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .327
..........................................
Fuses .378
................................
Light Bulbs .336
........................................
Minder .324
................................
Timing Belt .336
...........................................
Tires .361
.............................
Wiper Blades .346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .253
..................
Reverse Gear Position .272
................................
Rotation, Tire .351
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