key HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G User Guide

To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down, and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, and
push the lock tab down, or push the
f ront of the master switch, then
close the door.
With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches will not lock, but they
will unlock. The lock f eature is not
disabled if the driver’s door is closed.
Pushing the f ront of the switch on
the open passenger’s door will lock
all doors and the In-Bed Trunk.
The lock tab on each door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling up on the
driver’s door lock tab only unlocks
the driver’s door. To unlock the
driver’s door and the In-Bed Trunk
f rom the outside, turn the key and
release it. If you turn it again, all the
doors unlock.
Youcanopenorclosetheside
windows by using the key in the
driver’s door (see page ).
To lock all doors and the In-Bed
Trunk, push the f ront of the master
door lock switch on either f ront door,
pressthelocktabdownonthe
driver’s door, or use the key on the
outside lock on the driver’s door. This vehicle has auto door locking/
unlocking f eatures. See page f or
how to set them.
Pushing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all of the
doors and the In-Bed Trunk. 130
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L ockout Prevent ion
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Door L ocks
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCHLOCK TAB
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Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door and the
In-Bed Trunk. Push it twice to
unlock the remaining doors.
Some exterior and interior lights will
f lash twice each time you push the
button.
When you press the UNLOCK
button, the f ront and rear individual
map lights, depending on the interior
light control switch position, will
come on (see page ). If you do
not open any door, the lights stay on
f or about 30 seconds, then go out. If
you relock the doors and the In-Bed
Trunk with the remote transmitter
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed, the
lights will go of f immediately.
Press this button once to
lock all doors and the In-Bed Trunk.
Some exterior and interior lights will
flash once.
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the doors and In-Bed
Trunk are locked and the security
system (if equipped) has set. This
button does not work if any door is
not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. Press and hold this
button for about 1 second to attract
attention; the horn will sound, and
the exterior lights will f lash f or about
30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,
press any other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. Panic
mode does not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically
relock, and the security system sets
(if equipped). The UNLOCK button
does not work when the key is in the
ignition switch.
You can also open all side windows
f rom outside the vehicle with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
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UNL OCK
LOCK PA NIC
Remote Transmitter
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
To replace the battery:
Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
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Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
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SCREWBATTERY
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See page for information on
cargo loading and weight limits.
You can also store and lock items in
the In-Bed Trunk (see page ).
If you do not f asten the seat belt, you
f irst hear the seat belt reminder
alarm, then the tailgate reminder
beeper sounds.
The indicator does not monitor the
tailgate when it is dropped open.
Do not allow anyone to hang on the
swung open tailgate. This could
damage the tailgate.
Do not leave the tailgate swung open.
The tailgate may swing and shut
accidentally. This could cause
serious injuries.
Thebedlightscomeonwhenyou
swing open the tailgate. You can also
turn the bed lights on or off by
pushing the bed light switch on the
dashboard (see page ).
If the tailgate is swung open or not
closed tightly when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position, you
will hear six beeps and see the
indicator blinking. The indicator
stays on until you close the tailgate.
The beeper also sounds and the
indicator blinks when you move the
shif t lever out of the Park or neutral
position.
This indicator is in the door and
tailgate open monitor on the
instrument panel. It comes on when
the tailgate is swung open or it is not
completely closed. This indicator
worksevenif thekeyisnotinthe
ignition switch.
The tailgate open indicator appears
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
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On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
Loading Cargo
T ailgat e Open Indicat or
Dual-Action Tailgate
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YoucanopentheIn-BedTrunktwo
dif f erent ways:Push the release button on the
lower right side of the In-Bed
Trunk lid when the driver’s door is
unlocked. To close the In-Bed Trunk, lower the
lid, then press down on the back
edge. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
release button on the In-Bed Trunk
lid is disabled. To open the In-Bed
Trunk, use the master key.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
In-Bed Trunk when the driver’s
door is locked. Thebedlightscomeonwhenyou
open the In-Bed Trunk. You can also
turn the bed lights on or off by
pushing the bed light switch on the
dashboard (see page ).
You can store items in the In-Bed
Trunk up to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not
exceed this weight limit, or you may
damage the In-Bed Trunk. See page
f or inf ormation on loading cargo
and weight limits.
To store items separately in the
In-Bed Trunk, optional divider
guides are available f rom your dealer.
When the In-Bed Trunk is closed
securely, it can be locked or
unlocked along with the power door
locks (see page ). 144
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In-Bed Trunk
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RELEASE
BUTTON
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To avoid damaging the key and key
cylinder of the In-Bed Trunk lid, do
notclosethetailgatewhenthekeyis
in the lid.As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the latch of the
In-Bed Trunk lid so it can be opened
f rom the inside. To open the In-Bed
Trunk, push the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this f eature. For more inf ormation
about child saf ety, see page .
To avoid damaging the seal on the
In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris
from the lid’s mating surface before
you close it.
To avoid damaging the bottom of the
In-Bed Trunk, do not drive over large
obstacles, and do not use it as a
jacking point to raise the vehicle.
To avoid damaging the In-Bed Trunk
lid, and to prevent items f rom being
thrown about the vehicle and
possibly hurting someone in an
accident or sudden stop, be sure the
In-Bed Trunk lid is securely closed
bef ore driving away. This indicator on the instrument
panel reminds you that the In-Bed
Trunk is open (see page ).75
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Emergency Opener
In-Bed T runk Open
Indicator
In-Bed Trunk
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RELEASE LEVER
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There are two cargo hooks f or
plastic grocery bags at the back of
the In-Bed Trunk. They are designed
to hold light items. Heavy objects
may damage the hooks.
To protect items in the In-Bed Trunk,
you can disable its release button by
turning off the main switch in the
glove box and locking the glove box
with the master key.
Even if the main switch is in the OFF
position, you can open the In-Bed
Trunk with the master key.
When you are f inished washing the
In-Bed Trunk, dry it with a sof t cloth,
and reinstall the drain plug.
Youcanwashtheinsideof the
In-Bed Trunk with a water and mild
detergent solution, and a sof t brush
or cloth.
To drain water from the In-Bed
Trunk, remove the drain plug by
turning it counterclockwise.Cargo Hooks
Washing the In-Bed T runk
In-Bed T runk Main Switch
In-Bed Trunk
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DRAIN PLUG CARGO HOOKS
MAIN SWITCH
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To open:Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
You can open all of the side windows
from the outside with the remote
transmitter.
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s doors unlock, and all
f our side windows start to open.
To stop the windows, release the
button. You can open and close the side
windows with the key in the driver’s
door lock.
The back window is not designed to
carry long items through it. Do not
use the opened back window as a
cargo area pass-through.
If you remove the ignition key and
open the driver’s door without
closing the back window, you hear
f ive beeps and see the indicator blink.
If you do not close the back window
bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops blinking but remains
on. It will go of f af ter about 3
minutes (see page ).
To open the windows further,
press the button again, within
about 3 seconds.
You cannot close the windows with
the remote transmitter.
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Opening the Side Windows with
the Remote Transmitter
Opening/Closing the Side
Windows with the Key
Power Windows
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Open
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UNLOCK BUTTON
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Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our side windows start
to open. To stop the windows,
release the key.
To open the windows f urther, turn
andholdthekeyagain(within
10 seconds).The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can slide back into
the roof. Use the switch near the left
dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position.
If the windows stop bef ore
the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3. To close the windows further, turn
andholdthekeyagain(within
10 seconds).
To close: If the windows stop bef ore
the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.
Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four side
windowsstarttoclose.Tostopthe
windows, release the key.
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Moonroof
Power Windows, Moonroof
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NOTE:
NOTE:
MOONROOF SWITCH
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The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
These hooks are not designed f or
large or heavy items.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the rear edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
Glove Box Sunglasses HolderCoat Hooks
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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