low beam HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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On models without navigation system. On models with navigation system.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.72)
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.75) (P.65)
(P.63)
(P.63)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (P.63)
(P.74) (P.69)(P.75) (P.82)/
INFORMATION
DISPLAY MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.77)
(P.67) (P.71)(P.68) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.66) (P.71)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.67)
MESSAGE
INDICATOR (P.74)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.67)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR (P.66)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/
TPMS INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.73)
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light circuit. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). You will see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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On models with navigation system
On models with navigation system
High Beam Indicator Washer L evel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INT: Intermittent
INT TIME ring
LO: Low speed
HI: High speed
MIST
Windshield washers
Turn signal
High beams
Flashhighbeams The multi-control lever has many
f unctions, including windshield
wipers and washers, turn signals,
headlight high beams, and headlight
high beam f lashing.
To select a position, turn the rotary
switch,pushthebuttonontheendof
the lever, or push the lever up, down,
f orward, or backward.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high speed
until you release the lever.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
INT TIME ring. If you turn it to
the shortest delay, the wipers
change to low speed when the
vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h). Push the
buttonontheendof the
multi-control lever. The
washers spray until you
release the button. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep
after you release the button.
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10. OFF:LO
HI
MIST :
INT : Windshield Washer:
Multi-Control L ever
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Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
Push down on the
multi-control lever to signal a lef t
turn and up to signal a right turn. To
signal a lane change, push lightly on
the lever and hold it. The lever will
return to center when you release it
or complete a turn.
To turn on the high
beams, push the multi-control lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
of f automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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Headlight Control Dial
Turn Signal
High BeamsAutomatic Heated Wiper Zone
Multi-Control L ever, Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the headlight control dial of f ,
the daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the headlight control dial.If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light circuit. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button lights to show the f og
lights are on.If equipped
On models with navigation system
Daytime Running L ights
Fog L ights
Headlights, Fog Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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6 Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 13
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11 Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Front Fog Light
Heated Seat
MG Clutch
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) (20 A)
(7.5 A) (20 A)7.5 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 60 A
50 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
AC Inverter
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
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No. Circuits Protected No.
No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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CONT INUED
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .386 Ignition
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Keys .100
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Switch .102
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Timing Control System .398
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Immobilizer System .101
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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In-Bed Trunk .116
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Emergency Opener .117
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Open Indicator .75
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .66
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A/T Temperature .69
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Back Window Open .75
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Bed Lights On .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .65
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Charging System .63
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Cruise Control .67
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Cruise Main .67
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Door Open .75
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .67
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High Beam .67
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In-Bed Trunk Open .75
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Key (Immobilizer System) .66
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Lights On .69......................................
Low Fuel .68
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Low Oil Pressure .63
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Low Tire Pressure .72
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Maintenance Minder .71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) .63
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Side Airbag Of f .64
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Seat Belt .62
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Security System .68
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SRS .64
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Tailgate Open .75
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TPMS System .72,73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .66
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VSA Activation .71
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VSA System .70
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VTM-4 .70
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Washer Level .67
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Individual Map Lights .143
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .349
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Headlights .94,95
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Aiming .336
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Automatic Lighting Off .96
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Control Dial .95
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Daytime Running Lights .97
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High Beam Indicator .67
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High Beams, Turning on .94,95
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Low Beams, Turning on .95
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Reminder Chime .96
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .336,339
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Turning On .95
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Head Restraints .122
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Heated Mirrors .134
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Heaters, Seats .126
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Heating and Cooling .147,153
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High-Low Beam Switch .94
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .213
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Hood, Opening the .252
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Horn .4,93
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