center console HONDA RIDGELINE 2010 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
MIRROR CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.134)
(P.103) (P.128)
(P.252)
(P.249)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.9, 25)
(P.213)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.62)
(P.76)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.132) PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
AUDIO SYSTEM
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.205)
GLOVE BOX
(P.138)
(P.159)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.9, 25)
(P.146)
(P.152)
(P.132) (P.136) (P.139)

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 BRAKEPEDAL
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
CENTER CONSOLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.134)
(P.103)
(P.249) (P.132) (P.136) (P.139) (P.152)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS
(P.213)
(P.205)
(P.132)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.76)
(P.62)
(P.252) (P.128) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.159)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
GLOVE BOX
(P.138)
(P.146)
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To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to the desired position.The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seats. Pivot it
down to use it.Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
and f ingers are away f rom the
armrest bef ore moving it.
See page f or important saf ety inf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 15
Armrests
Head Restraints
Seats
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FRONTREAR
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GLOVE BOX VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTER CONSOLE
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SUNGLASSES
HOLDER
CENTER UPPER
POCKET
CENTER POCKET
CENTER LOWER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKETS
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Your vehicle has a multi-f unction
center console. It includes beverage
holders, storage compartments, an
armrest, a coin holder, and a storage
tray.The center console main
compartment is under the tray and
the beverage holder. You can access
the main compartment in two ways
(f ront or rear).
To open the f ront of the
compartment, squeeze the knob, and
push it f orward while sliding the
beverage holder. To close, squeeze
the knob and pull the compartment
backward until the beverage holder
latches.
To open the rear of the compartment,
push the button at the end of the
tray, then slide the tray forward. To
close, slide the tray back in place.
The console compartment light
comesonwhentheinstrumentpanel
lights are on.
There are two removable partitions
in the main compartment. The
partitions can be used to divide the
main compartment, or can be stored
at the f ront of the compartment.
Center Console
Console Compart ment s
Interior Convenience Items
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You can put small items in the upper
console compartment. To use it, pull
up on the lever and lif t up the
armrest.Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
There are two cargo hooks f or
plastic grocery bags at the back of
the center console. They are
designed to hold light items. Heavy
objects may damage the hooks. Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door panel beverage
holders when you close the doors.
Use only resealable containers in the
door beverage holders.
The center console has two beverage
holders on the f ront. Your vehicle
also has beverage holders in the rear
seat armrest and the rear door
panels.
The upper console compartment has
a removable coin holder. Pull the
coin holder straight up to remove it.
To install it, push it down along the
guides on the side of the
compartment. Beverage Holders
Cargo Hooks
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CARGO HOOKS
COIN HOLDER
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There are three accessory power
sockets in your vehicle. Two
accessory power sockets are above
the center pocket on the dashboard,
and another is on the back of the
center console.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When both sockets are
being used, the combined power
rating of the accessories should be
120 watts or less (10 amps).
A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn on a f ront individual map light
by pushing the lens. Push the lens
again to turn it off. With the interior
light control switch in the door
position, a rear map light can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.The courtesy light in each door
comes on when you open that door.
The light around the ignition switch
only comes on when you open the
driver’s door. Af ter you close the
door, the ignition switch light f ades
out in about 30 seconds.
The courtesy light in the back of the
center console comes on when you
open any door with the interior light
control switch in the door position.
Af ter you close the doors, the light
f ades out.
The map lights stay on when the
interior light control switch is in the
door position and the map light
switch is on.
The courtesy light between the f ront
map lights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control dial on the
dashboard (see page ).98
If equipped
Individual Map L ights Individual Interior L ights Courtesy L ight
Interior Lights
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Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
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.
Select .Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
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.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to
(passenger’s side) or below it
(driver’s side). This will send more
warm air to the windshield def roster
vents. Once the windshield is clear,
select f resh air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
1. 2. 3.
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
T o T urn Everything Of f Rear Ventilation
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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DIAL
TABS
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