2006 HONDA RIDGELINE heating

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLEACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.9,23)
(P.9,23)
(P.131)
(P.120)
(P.112)
(P.113)
(P.110)
(P.106)
(P.67)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.106)
(P.108)
(P.80)
(P.102)
(P.177)
(P.175) (P.126)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.57)
(P.159)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.166)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With a truck cap installed and the
back window open, engine exhaust
may enter the vehicle and cause a
hazardous condition. Keep the back
window tightly closed whenever you
drive with a truck cap installed.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE(P.67)
(P.106)
(P.108)
(P.80)
(P.102)
(P.177) (P.175)(P.106) (P.110) (P.113) (P.131)
(P.120)
(P.126)
(P.112)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.159)
(P.57)
(P.166)
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Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
Push down on the
multi-control lever to signal a lef t
turn and up to signal a right turn. To
signal a lane change, push lightly on
the lever and hold it. The lever will
return to center when you release it
or complete a turn.
To turn on the high
beams, push the multi-control lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). The heater turns of f
automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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Multi-Control L ever, Headlights
Headlight Control Dial
Turn Signal
High BeamsAutomatic Heated Wiper Zone
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .120
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Using the A/C .124
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .126
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Rear Ventilation .127
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Dual Temperature Control .128
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Climate Control Sensors .130
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .131
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AM/FM Radio Reception .138
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 140
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 146
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Protecting Your CDs .157
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .158
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Remote Audio Controls . 159
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 159
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Radio Thef t Protection . 160
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Setting the Clock .161
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Security System .162
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Cruise Control .163
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Compass .166
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .169
On all models except RT and
Canadian LX
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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FAN CONTROL DIALMODE BUTTONSTEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST
BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTONDUAL BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
MAX A/C BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
MODE
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONSRT and Canadian
LX models
RTS, RTL, andCanadian EXL models
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models, see pages and f or
inf ormation on automatic climate
control and semi-automatic operation.
Select the f an speed by pressing the
fan control buttons ( or ).
The f an speed is shown in vertical
bars on the display.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is of f , both sides adjust to the
driver’s side temperature. Push the DUAL button. When the
indicator in the button is on, turn the
dials to adjust the temperature. The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings.
You can set the temperatures for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is of f ,
you can adjust both sides to the
same temperature with the driver’s
side temperature control dial. Press the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ).
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On RT and Canadian LX modelsOn RT and Canadian LX models
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Temperature Control Dual Button
Features
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The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (f resh air mode). Each time you press the MODE
button (On RTS, RTL, and Canadian
EXL models) or either mode button
(On RT and Canadian LX models),
the display shows the mode selected.
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
Air flows from the center,
corner, and rear vents in the
dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard, rear and
the f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Recirculation Button Mode Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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