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Honda 2009 Ridgeline User Manual

Honda 2009 Ridgeline
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Introduction
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2009 Ridgeline

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Honda 2009 Ridgeline Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
Model2009 Ridgeline
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Overview of features designed to protect occupants during a crash, including structural elements and restraint systems.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Guidelines for properly protecting drivers, adult passengers, and teenage children in the front seat.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

General guidelines for child safety, emphasizing rear seat restraint and airbag hazards.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel

Identifies indicators and gauges on the instrument panel that provide operational information.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Immobilizer System

Explains the system that protects the vehicle from theft by disabling the fuel system.

Door Locks

Explains power door locks, lock tab, master switch, and lockout prevention features.

Remote Transmitter

Instructions for using the remote transmitter for locking, unlocking, panic mode, and windows.

Power Windows

Operation of power windows, including auto reverse and back window functions.

Features

Vents, Heating and A/C

Information on the vehicle's heating and air conditioning system for comfortable driving in all weather.

Climate Control System

Details on operating the automatic and semi-automatic climate control system, including voice control.

Security System

Explains how the security system protects the vehicle from theft and its automatic setting procedure.

Cruise Control

Instructions on using cruise control for maintaining set speeds on highways.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Comprehensive guide to using the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink system for phone calls and voice commands.

Before Driving

Fuel Recommendation

Guidance on selecting the correct gasoline type, octane, and additives for optimal engine performance.

Carrying Cargo

Guidelines for properly storing and securing cargo in the passenger compartment, pickup bed, and In-Bed Trunk.

Driving Guidelines

Preparing to Drive

Check Cargo Storage

Ensuring all carried items are properly stored or fastened down securely.

Fasten Seat Belts

Ensuring the driver and all passengers have fastened their seat belts.

Starting the Engine

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission, VTM-4 System

VTM-4 Lock

How to engage and disengage the VTM-4 Lock feature for stuck situations.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

What the indicator means and actions to take when a tire is significantly underinflated.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

How the TPMS indicator functions and its interaction with the VSA system.

Braking System

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

ABS Indicator

What the ABS indicator signifies and actions to take if it comes on.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System

VSA Activation Indicator

What the VSA activation indicator signifies and when it blinks.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

How the VSA system indicator functions and when to have it inspected.

Towing Weight Limits

Load Limits

Information on vehicle and trailer load limits, including GVWR, GAWR, and GCWR.

Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines

Chart providing maximum trailer and tongue load limits based on occupant numbers.

Total Trailer Weight

How trailer weight affects vehicle handling and performance.

Towing a Trailer

Trailer Brakes

Information on types of trailer brakes (surge and electric) and installation precautions.

Making Turns and Braking

Tips for making turns and braking safely with a trailer attached.

Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting

How to manage crosswinds and turbulence caused by passing vehicles.

Towing a Trailer

Safety Chains

Importance of using safety chains correctly when towing a trailer.

Towing a Trailer

Pre-Tow Checklist

A checklist of essential items to inspect before towing a trailer.

Driving Safely With a Trailer

Guidance on special driving skills and techniques required when driving with a trailer.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Important Safety Precautions

Essential precautions to avoid loss of control, rollover, and cargo issues.

Crossing a Stream

Steps and precautions for safely driving through water.

If You Get Stuck

Procedures for getting unstuck using VTM-4, tow hooks, or calling a towing service.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Accelerating and Braking

Techniques for accelerating slowly and braking safely on various surfaces.

Driving on Slopes

Guidance on safely navigating hills, including walking slopes and turning around if necessary.

Maintenance Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Essential safety precautions to follow before performing any maintenance tasks.

Maintenance Minder

Maintenance Minder

Maintenance Minder

Engine Oil Life Display

Details on viewing and interpreting the engine oil life display.

Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display

Step-by-step guide to resetting the engine oil life display after service.

Important Maintenance Precautions

Recommendations for using Honda parts and finding qualified service.

Maintenance

Fluid Locations

Adding Engine Oil

Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil and filter.

Engine Coolant

Adding Engine Coolant

Instructions for adding Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and inspecting the system.

Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers

Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Guidance on draining, refilling, and checking the automatic transmission fluid level.

Rear Differential Fluid, Transfer Assembly Fluid

Brake Fluid

Power Steering Fluid

Timing Belt, Lights

Lights

Wiper Blades

Wiper Blades, Wheels, Tires

Tires

Importance of proper tire type, size, condition, and inflation for safe operation.

Tires

Inflation Guidelines

Detailed information on checking tire pressures and the effect of temperature changes.

Tires

Replacing Tires and Wheels

Instructions and precautions for replacing tires and wheels, including size and TPMS compatibility.

Tires

Checking the Battery

Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage

Vehicle Storage

Preparation steps for parking the vehicle for an extended period.

If the Engine Won't Start

Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly

Troubleshooting steps when the engine does not start or the starter motor sounds weak.

If the Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

Jump Starting

Step-by-step guide and safety precautions for jump starting the vehicle's battery.

To Jump Start Your Vehicle

Detailed procedures for safely jump starting the vehicle's battery.

If the Engine Overheats

Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

What the indicator means and immediate actions to take if oil pressure is very low.

Charging System Indicator

What the indicator means and actions to take if the battery is not being charged.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Brake System Indicator

Brake System Indicator

What the brake system indicator signifies and actions to take if it comes on.

Brake System Indicator

Fuses

Checking and Replacing Fuses

How to check for blown fuses and replace them using the fuse puller.

Fuse Locations

Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Emergency Towing

Procedures for safely towing the vehicle in an emergency situation.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Steps to take when the vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud, or snow.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Identification Numbers

Specifications

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – Required Federal Explanation

All Models

Information on TPMS requirements, including checking tires monthly and inflating to proper pressure.

Low Tire Pressure Telltale

What the low tire pressure telltale signifies and how to respond.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – Required Federal Explanation

TPMS Malfunction Indicator

How the TPMS malfunction indicator functions and when to check replacement tires.

Emissions Controls

Exhaust Emissions Controls

Three Way Catalytic Converter

Emissions Testing

Warranty Coverages

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

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