battery location HONDA RIDGELINE 2013 1.G Owners Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
the model), and instructions for
simple maintenance tasks you may
want to take care of yourself.U.S. Vehicles:
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .310
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Maintenance Minder . 311
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Fluid Locations .323
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Adding Engine Oil .324
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .325
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Engine Coolant .327
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Windshield Washers .328
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 329
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Brake Fluid .331
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Power Steering Fluid . 332
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Timing Belt .333
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Lights .333
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 341
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Floor Mats .342
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 342
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Wiper Blades .343
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Wheels .345
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Tires .345
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Checking the Battery . 353
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Vehicle Storage .354
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Interior Care .355
405
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may
be done by any automotive
repair establishment or
individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
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1
2
3
4
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6 Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 13
14
15
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18
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20
21
22
23
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8
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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
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 Lights
Heated Seats
MG Clutch
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No. Circuits Protected No.
No.
Amps.
Amps.
Amps.Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
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Fuse Locations
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PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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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
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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
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Service Intervals .311
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 405
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Service Station Procedures . 246
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .269
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 269
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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
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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
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
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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
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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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