steering HONDA RIDGELINE 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

CONT INUED
Back Window.......................................
Indicator .75
...........................
Operation .128, 129
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 372
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Jump Starting .368
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Maintenance .353
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Specif ications .387 Bed Lights
.......................................
Indicator .74
...................................
Operation .144
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .137
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HandsFreeLink. 217
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Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 287
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Break-in, New Linings . 244
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Fluid .331
............
Bulb Replacement . 337,338
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Parking .132
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System Indicator . 65, 374
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Wear Indicators .286
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Braking System .286
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 98
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 255
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .102
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 139
...........................
AC Power Outlet .141
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Active Head Restraints . 124
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 325
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Adjusting the Steering wheel . 99
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 146
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Usage .147, 153
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .157
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Air Pressure, Tires .347
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Antif reeze .327
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 287
...................................
Operation .287
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .102
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Armrests .122
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Audio System . 159,167, 174
...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104Automatic Heated Wiper
..............................
Zone .95, 150, 156
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 210
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Automatic Transmission . 269
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Capacity, Fluid .386
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Checking Fluid Level . 329
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Shif ting .269
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .269
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Shif t Lever Positions . 270
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Shif t Lock Release . 273
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Auxiliary Input Jack .205Bluetooth
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Filters.........................
Dust and Pollen .342
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Oil .326
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 359
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Floor Mats .342
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 329
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Brake .331
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Power Steering .332
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Rear Differential .386
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Transf er Assembly . 387
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Windshield Washer . 328
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Fog Lights .97
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Four-way Flashers .99
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Front Seat .119, 121
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Adjusting .119, 121
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Airbags .9, 25
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Heaters .126
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Fuel .244
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Fill Door and Cap .246
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Gauge .76
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Octane Requirement . 244...............................
Oxygenated .245
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Tank, Filling the .246
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Fuel Economy .252
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .252
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Calculating Fuel Economy . 254
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Fuel Economy Factors . 253
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Improving Fuel Economy . 253
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Fuses, Checking the .376
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 252
Gasoline ...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge .76
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Octane Requirement . 244
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Tank, Filling the .246
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Gas Station Procedures . 246
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
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Fuel .76
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Speedometer .76
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Tachometer .76 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .292
GCWR (Gross Combined .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 270
......................................
Glove Box .138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
....
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 333,336
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HandsFreeLink
. 217
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HFL Buttons .217
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99G H
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Keys .100
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Inf ormation Display .77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 311
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Maintenance Items . 314, 322
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Inside Mirror .133
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Inspection, Tire .347
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Interior Lights .142
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Introduction .i
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 361
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Jack, Tire .361
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Jump Starting .368
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Label, Certif ication .384
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial .95 Lights
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Bulb Replacement .333
.......................................
Indicator .69
.......................................
Interior .142
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Parking .95
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Turn Signal .95
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Load Limits .258, 291
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door .246
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Glove Box .138
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door .103
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Low Coolant Level .251
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .68
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 372
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .386, 387
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 257..................................
Maintenance .309
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Minder .311-322
.........................
Minder Indicator .71
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .321
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Saf ety .310
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 373
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 119
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Meters, Gauges .76
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Mirrors, Adjusting .134
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 256
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Moonroof .131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 315
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Maintenance Items . 319, 322
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Neutral Gear Position . 271
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New Vehicle Break-in . 244
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 384
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 404
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages .iv
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .341
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 62
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seating Capacities .386 ...............................................
Seats .119
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Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints .122
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Heater .126
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Security System .208
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Serial Number .384
...........................
Service Intervals .311
......
Service Manual, Purchasing . 405
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Service Station Procedures . 246
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .269
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 269
........................
Shif t Lock Release .273
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Side Airbags .9, 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 335
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Signaling Turns .95
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Snow Tires .350
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Sound System . 159, 167, 174
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .347, 358
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Specif ications .387
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Specif ications Charts . 386
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Speed Control .210 ...................................
Speedometer .76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator .30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
.......................
Starting the Engine .268
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With a Dead Battery . 368
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 370
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .99
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159,167,174
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Storing Your Vehicle .354
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Stuck Vehicle .381
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XMRadio .167
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Unleaded Gasoline .244
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 326
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WARNING, Explanation of . iv
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages .403
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 328
............................
Level Indicator .67
.....................................
Operation .94
...........................................
Wheels .345
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 99
......................................
Wrench .362
Windows ................
Operating the Power . 128
Windshield ...........................
Def roster .148, 155
.......................................
Washers .94
...
Wiper Zone, Heated . 95,150, 156
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .343
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Operation .94
....................................
Worn Tires .347
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 381
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Vanity Mirror .140
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load . 258, 386
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Vehicle Dimensions .386
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 384
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 288
.............
VSA OFF Indicator . 71,289
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VSA OFF Switch .290
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VSA System Indicator . 70, 289
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Vehicle Storage .354
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Ventilation .149
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VIN .384
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Viscosity, Oil .324
Variable Torque Management
4-wheel drive system ...............................
(VTM-4
) .274
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VTM-4
Lock .274
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
22.01 US gal (83.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3
) Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ).
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid.
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
324
330 332
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