spare tire HONDA RIDGELINE 2022 User Guide

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Loading Information Label
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Maintenance
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorj amb provides necessary tire and loading
information.
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a
number of markings. Those you should be
aware of are described as shown.
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size.
1Tire and Loading Information Label
The tire and loading informat ion label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb contains:
aThe number of people your vehicle can carry.
bThe total weight your vehicle can carry. Do not
exceed this weight.
cThe original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare.
dThe proper cold tire pressure for front, rear, and
spare.
Label
Example
Example Tire Size
Tire
Identification
Number (TIN)
Maximum
Tire Load
Maximum
Tire Pressure
Tire Size
■Tire Sizes
1 Tire Sizes
Following is an example of tire size with an
explanation of what each component means.
P235/60R18 102V
P: Vehicle type (P indi cates passenger vehicle).
235: Tire width in millimeters.
60: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a
percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
18: Rim diameter in inches.
102: Load index (a numerical code associated with
the maximum load the tire can carry).
V: Speed symbol (an alphab etical code indicating the
maximum speed rating).

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is about 1/16 inch (about 1.6 mm)
shallower than elsewher e on the tire. If the
tread has worn so th at the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires
have poor traction on wet roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and in flation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardle ss of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
5. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
tool box and the spacer cone. Then, remove
the compact spare tire.
6. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
7. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
Wing Bolt
Spacer Cone
Tool Box
Wheel Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
As a temporary mounting location, you ma y secure the compact spare tire on the
pickup bed, if needed. 1.Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the cap as shown
in the image, and remove the cap.
2. Remove the compact spare tire from the
tire tray.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
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3. Place the compact spar e tire on the pickup
bed as shown.
4. Place the spacer cone on the wheel hub and
the spacer washer within the spacer cone.
Then secure the compact spare tire to the
pickup bed with the wing bolt as shown.
5. Store or secure the tool box.
If you remove the compact spare tire from the
pickup bed, reinstall the cap to its original
location.
■Securing a Compact Spare Tire on the Pickup Bed1 Securing a Compact Spare Tire on the Pickup Bed
The spacer washer is stored in the tool box.
3WARNING
Loose items can be thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash and could seriously injure
the occupants.
Store the wheel and tools securely before
driving.
Cap
Spacer Cone
Wing BoltSpacer Washer

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Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the comp act spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on while you are driving. A fter driving for a few miles (kilometers),
Tire Pressure Monitor Problem will appear on the multi-information display and
the indicator will start blinki ng for a short time and then stay on; however, this is
normal and is no cause for concern.
If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■TPMS with Tire Fill Assist and the Compact Spare Tire1 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist and the Compact Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the
compact spare tire. Manually check the compact
spare tire pressure to be sure that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low.
If there is a problem with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for abou t one minute, then stay on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to firs t blink, and then stay on, change the
tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles
(kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed levelM
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for three seconds with
five seconds intervals.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash tw ice every two seconds.

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Tran smission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedHonda DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 L)
SpecifiedHonda HGO-1
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 5.4 US qt (5.1 L)
Change
including
filter
5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.40 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
■
Tire
RegularSize245/60R18 105HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare Size
T165/90R17 105M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8JCompact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

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Index
Average Fuel Economy............................. 113
B
Battery....................................................... 525
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 557
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 525
Bed Lights .................................................. 193
Indicator .................................................... 95
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ...................................... 179
Blind spot information System ................ 420
Indicator .................................................... 92
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 259
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 468
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 470
Brake Assist System ................................. 471
Brake System Indicator............................... 78
Fluid ........................................................ 507
Foot Brake ............................................... 469
Indicator ............................................ 78, 559
Parking Brake .......................................... 468
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 78
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............. 78, 559
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 160
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 508
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 512 Daytime Running Light
and Parking
Light...................................................... 510
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 510
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 511
Headlights ............................................... 508
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 513
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 513
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 512
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 511
Bulb Specifications ................................... 574
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 399
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 194
Carrying Cargo ......................... 365, 367, 370
Certification Label .................................... 576
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 508
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 557
Child Safety ................................................. 59
Childproof Door Locks............................. 129
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Child Seat .................................................... 59
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants................................. 61
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 62
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 67 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child
Seat ........................................................ 64
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 61
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 63
Using a Tether .......................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 531
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 529
Climate Control System ........................... 195
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 528
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 196
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 198
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 195
Clock ......................................................... 116
Coat Hook ................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 426
Indicator ............................................. 93, 94
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 539, 575
Console Compartment ............................. 178
Controls .................................................... 115
Conversation Mirror ................................ 181
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555