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Honda Ridgeline 2006 User Manual

Honda Ridgeline 2006
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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 Ridgeline 2006 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
ModelRidgeline 2006
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words.

Important Handling Information

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations for protecting self and passengers.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Guidelines for protecting adults and teenagers.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

General guidelines for properly restraining infants and children.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt Maintenance

How to check and maintain seat belts for safety.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag System Components

Details on various airbag system components like front, side, and curtain airbags.

How Your Front Airbags Work

Explanation of how front airbags deploy during a collision.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel and its components.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Description of controls located on or around the steering wheel.

Door Locks

Information on vehicle door locking and unlocking features.

Seats

Details on seat adjustments, including power and manual options.

Power Windows

Operation and features of the vehicle's power windows.

Parking Brake

How to apply and release the parking brake.

Interior Convenience Items

Overview of interior storage and convenience features.

Features

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Operation of the climate control system, including vents, heating, and A/C.

Playing the AM/FM Radio

How to operate the AM/FM radio, including selecting stations.

Playing the XM® Satellite Radio

Instructions for operating the XM Satellite Radio system.

Playing a CD, CD Changer

How to play CDs and operate the CD changer.

Cruise Control

How to use and adjust the cruise control system.

Compass

Information on the vehicle's compass function and calibration.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

Instructions for programming and using the HomeLink system.

Before Driving

Fuel Recommendation

Guidance on the recommended type of gasoline for the vehicle.

Service Station Procedures

Procedures for refueling and other service station tasks.

Carrying Cargo

Guidelines for safely loading and securing cargo.

Load Limit (Payload)

Information on the vehicle's maximum load capacity.

Driving

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine under various conditions.

Automatic Transmission

Operation and shifting procedures for the automatic transmission.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Information on the TPMS and low tire pressure indicators.

Braking System

Details on the braking system, including ABS and wear indicators.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

Explanation of the VSA system and its indicators.

Towing a Trailer

Guidelines and procedures for safely towing a trailer.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Precautions and tips for driving on unpaved roads and surfaces.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Important safety precautions for performing vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Minder

Information on the maintenance minder system and oil life display.

Fluid Locations

Diagrams showing the location of various vehicle fluid reservoirs.

Adding Engine Oil

Instructions on how to add engine oil to the vehicle.

Engine Coolant

Procedures for checking and adding engine coolant.

Lights

Information on various vehicle lights and bulb replacement.

Tires

Guidelines for tire care, inspection, inflation, and replacement.

Checking the Battery

How to check the vehicle's battery condition and terminals.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Compact Spare Tire

Information and precautions for using the compact spare tire.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire.

If the Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps when the engine will not start.

Jump Starting

Procedure for safely jump starting the vehicle's battery.

If the Engine Overheats

What to do if the vehicle's engine overheats.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Meaning of the malfunction indicator lamp and troubleshooting.

Fuses

Information on fuse locations and how to check/replace them.

Emergency Towing

Guidelines and procedures for safely towing the vehicle.

Technical Information

Identification Numbers

Location of vehicle identification numbers like VIN and engine numbers.

Specifications

Key vehicle specifications including dimensions, capacities, and weights.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Explanation of tire grades for treadwear, traction, and temperature.

Emissions Controls

Overview of the vehicle's emissions control systems and their functions.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages

Summary of the different warranty coverages for the vehicle.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

How to report safety defects to NHTSA and American Honda.

Authorized Manuals

Information on how to purchase factory authorized service manuals.

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