2006 HONDA RIDGELINE steering wheel adjustment

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.76)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VTM-4 LOCK
SHIFT LEVER
SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE CONTROLS
CRUISE BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MOONROOF SWITCH
BED LIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
HORN
(P.105)
(P.72) (P.117)
(P.73)
(P.206)
(P.163) (P.75)
(P.193)
(P.198)
(P.159) (P.163)
(P.76) (P.115) (P.101)SELECT BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.
67)
(P.67)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .59
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Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .71
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Multi-Control Lever .72
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Headlight Control Dial .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76
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Keys .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Remote Transmitter .86
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Dual-Action Tailgate .89
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In-Bed Trunk .92
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Seats .95
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .105
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Parking Brake .106
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Mirrors .107 .........
Interior Convenience Items .109
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Center Console .110
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Console Compartments .110
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Cargo Hooks .111
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Beverage Holders .111
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Glove Box .112
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Coat Hooks .112
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Sunglasses Holder .112
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Accessory Power Sockets .113
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Sun Visor .114
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Vanity Mirror .114
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Interior Lights .115
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Bed Lights .117
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.76)
SHIFT LEVER
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. BED LIGHT SWITCH MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
MOONROOF SWITCH
SEAT HEATERS
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
(P.105)
(P.72) (P.117)
(P.206)
(P.163)
(P.159) (P.76)(P.163)
(P.115)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.75)
(P.193) (P.198)
(P.101)
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
(P.73) RESET BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON (P.67)
(P.67)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators. Push the lever on the lef t side of
the steering column all the way
down.3.
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Hazard Warning Button, Steering Wheel A djustment
Steering Wheel A djustment
Hazard Warning Button
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the tailgate is f ully
closed when it is not used as an
extended pickup bed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and In-Bed
Trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
pages and ).
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Tachometer .67
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator .61,91
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Operation .89
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .247
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .263
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
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Emissions Control Systems .297
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .299
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .20
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Thef t Protection .160
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .299
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Timing Belt .244
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Tire Chains .259
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .265
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Tire Labeling .296
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .199
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .65,199
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 65,200
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .193
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 193
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Shif t Lock Release .197
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Side Airbags .25
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Side Curtain Airbags .26
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 246
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Signaling Turns .73
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Snow Tires .259
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Sound System . 131,140,146
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .255, 264
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Specif ications .259, 293
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Specif ications Charts . 292
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Speed Control .163
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Speedometer .67
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag System Components . 22
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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SRS Indicator .27 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Starting the Engine .192
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With a Dead Battery . 274
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State Emissions Testing . 300
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 276
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Stereo Sound System . 131,140,146
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Storing Your Vehicle .262
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Stuck Vehicle .287
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Sun Visor .114
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Sunglasses Holder .112
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................................
Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .27 ,59
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .237
Index
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