parking brake HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G Owners Manual
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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLEACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.62)
(P.76)
(P.132)
(P.134)
(P.103)
(P.128)
(P.252)
(P.249)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
(P.132)
(P.136) (P.139)(P.138)
(P.152)
(P.146)
(P.203) (P.159)
(P.9,25)
(P.210)
(P.9,25)
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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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display.82
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .93
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Multi-Control Lever .94
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Headlights .95
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Headlight Control Dial .95
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Fog Lights .97
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Instrument Panel Brightness .98
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Hazard Warning Button .99
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .99
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Keys .100
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Immobilizer System .101
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Ignition Switch .102
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Door Locks .103
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Childproof Door Locks .104
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking .104
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Remote Transmitter .110
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Dual-Action Tailgate .113
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In-Bed Trunk .116
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Seats .119
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Seat Heaters .126............................
Power Windows .128
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Moonroof .131
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Parking Brake .132
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Mirrors .133
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Interior Convenience Items .135
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Center Console .136
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Console Compartments .136
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Cargo Hooks .137
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Beverage Holders .137
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Glove Box .138
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Coat Hooks .138
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Sunglasses Holder .138
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Accessory Power Sockets .139
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Sun Visor .140
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Vanity Mirror .140
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Interior Lights .142
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Bed Lights .144
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GAUGES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.76)
(P.132)
(P.134)
(P.103)
(P.128)
(P.252) (P.249)(P.132)
(P.136) (P.139)(P.138)
(P.152)
(P.146)
(P.203)
(P.159)
(P.210)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS
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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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3: On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models.
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 has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires. You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
). If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE
FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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On models with navigation systemParking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada
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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
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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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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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle.The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
With the auto door locking and
unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also
locks and unlocks.
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking
Childproof Door L ocks A uto Door L ocking
Door L ocks
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LOCK LEVER
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You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch.
Opening either f ront door cancels
this function.
To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, pull the release handle
f ully. The parking brake indicator on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center part of the
switch ( ). To close the
moonroof , press and hold the upper
part of the switch ( ). To open
the moonroof , press and hold the
lower part of the switch ( ).
Release the switch when the
moonroof gets to the desired
position.
Make sure everyone’s hands are
away f rom the moonroof bef ore
opening or closing it.
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Parking Brake
Moonroof , Parking Brake
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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
RELEASE HANDLE
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Therearviewmirrorhasacompass
function to indicate the vehicle’s
direction.
Refer to on page .
You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page ).
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On models with navigation system
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Mirrors Compass
Parking Brake, Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TABDriving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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