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Honda 2006 RIDGELINE User Manual

Honda 2006 RIDGELINE
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Features ............................................................................................................................................119
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................173
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................189
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................223
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................263
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................289
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................301
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................305
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Navigation System
Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................iii

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Honda 2006 RIDGELINE Specifications

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BrandHonda
Model2006 RIDGELINE
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Components, operation, and safety precautions for the airbag system.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

General guidelines for properly restraining infants and children in the vehicle.

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Specific safety advice for infants and small children in car seats.

Protecting Larger Children

Guidelines for checking seat belt fit and using booster seats for larger children.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Dangers of carbon monoxide and how to avoid exposure.

Features

Playing the AM/FM Radio

How to operate the AM/FM radio functions.

Playing the XM® Satellite Radio

How to operate the XM satellite radio.

Playing a CD, CD Changer

How to play CDs and operate the CD changer.

Radio Theft Protection

How the audio system's anti-theft feature works and how to re-enter the code.

Security System

How the vehicle's security system operates and how to set it.

Cruise Control

How to use and activate the cruise control system.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

How to program the HomeLink system for remote control devices.

Before Driving

Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Recommendations for the first 600 miles and preferred gasoline type.

Driving Guidelines

To Prevent Rollovers or Loss of Control

Safety tips to prevent rollovers and loss of control.

Starting the Engine

Automatic Transmission

Shifting

How to shift gears in the automatic transmission.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

What the low tire pressure indicator means and what to do.

Parking

Braking System

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Important Safety Reminders

Key safety reminders regarding ABS and braking.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

Towing Weight Limits

Load Limit (Payload)

Information on vehicle load limits and calculating capacity.

Total Trailer Weight

How to calculate the total trailer weight.

Tongue Load

Importance and guidelines for trailer tongue load.

Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines

A table detailing weight limits based on occupant numbers.

Towing a Trailer

Checking Loads

How to check vehicle and trailer loads at a scale.

Trailer Brakes

Types of trailer brakes and installation requirements.

Pre-Tow Checklist

Essential checks before towing a trailer.

Driving Safely With a Trailer

Skills and techniques for safe trailer towing.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

If You Get Stuck

What to do if the vehicle gets stuck.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Safety precautions to follow during maintenance.

Important Safety Precautions

General safety precautions for maintenance tasks.

Potential Vehicle Hazards

Common hazards encountered during vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Minder

How the maintenance minder system indicates service needs.

Important Maintenance Precautions

Crucial precautions for performing maintenance.

Owner’s Maintenance Checks

List of items to check at specified intervals.

Adding Engine Oil

How to add engine oil to the vehicle.

Changing the Oil and Filter

Steps for changing engine oil and filter.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Recommended fluid and procedure for checking level.

Brake Fluid

How to check brake fluid level and recommended types.

Replacing a Headlight Bulb

Steps for replacing headlight bulbs.

Replacing a Front Turn Signal/Hazard/Parking Light Bulb

Steps for replacing front turn signal, hazard, and parking lights.

Replacing Rear Bulbs

Steps for replacing rear light bulbs.

Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb

Steps for replacing the high-mount brake light bulb.

Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb

Steps for replacing license plate bulbs.

Wiper Blades

How to check and replace wiper blades.

Tires

General information on tire care and inflation.

Inflation Guidelines

How to properly inflate tires for optimal performance.

Recommended Tire Pressures

Recommended cold tire pressures for various conditions.

Replacing Tires and Wheels

Guidelines for replacing tires and wheels.

Checking the Battery

How to check the vehicle battery's condition.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Information on handling common vehicle problems and emergencies.

Compact Spare Tire

Information on using and maintaining the compact spare tire.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide to changing a flat tire.

If the Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine won't start.

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