heater HONDA RIDGELINE 2010 1.G User Guide

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Select .
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. You will see A/C ON in
the display.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the back window.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A /C
Ventilation Using the Heater
Features
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Turn the fan on.
Press the A/C button.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence. Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C ON indicator will not be
displayed if it was of f to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on. This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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.
If the interior is very warm, you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode. 1. 2.3.4. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost
Dehumidif y the Interior Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
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You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the rear vents in the
back of the center console by
moving the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
You can also adjust the amount of
airf low by turning the dial between
the vents.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When the indicator in the button is
on, the passenger’s side temperature
automatically adjusts to the driver’s
side temperature.
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.Rear Ventilation
Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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378 383 Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
370
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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123456 Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 13141516171819202122 23
7 89
1011 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
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(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 MotorSeat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
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No.
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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