2007 HONDA RIDGELINE spare tire

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .274
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Changing a Flat Tire .275
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If the Engine Won’t Start .283
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Jump Starting .284
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If the Engine Overheats .286
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .288
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Charging System Indicator .288
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .289
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Brake System Indicator .290
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Fuses .291
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Fuse Locations .294
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Emergency Towing .296
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .297
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
273

Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
Follow these precautions: Do
not mount snow chains on a
compact spare.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indica tor bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
Never
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Driving with the compact spare
tiremayactivatetheTPMS(see
page ). The TPMS does not
monitor compact spare tire
pressure.
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Compact Spare Tire
274
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park
the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
If
you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
If you tow a trailer frequently, we
recommend that you use a regular
tire as a spare. You can store the
regular size spare tire on the tire tray,
but store the tool kit at the side of
the In-Bed Trunk (see page ),
and secure it. 2.
1.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
275
TOOL BOX SPARE TIRE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

Open the In-Bed Trunk.
Remove the two tire tray holding
bolts.Pull out the tire tray with the
handle, and hook the rear of the
tire tray to the guides on the back
edge of the In-Bed Trunk.Unfasten the strap to remove the
tool box, and unscrew the wing
bolt.
Takeoutthecompactsparetire.
If you are using a cargo net or a
cargo cover in the In-Bed Trunk,
remove it bef ore pulling out the tire
tray.
4. 3. 5. 6.
7.
Changing a Flat Tire
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TIRE TRAY HOLDING BOLTS WING BOLT
TOOL BOX
TIRE
TRAY
STRAP

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Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Remove the wheel nuts and the
wheel cap (on RT and Canadian
LX models) then remove the f lat
tire. Handle the wheel nuts
caref ully; they may be hot f rom
driving. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace
f acing up. Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
The wheel cap cannot be removed
without first removing the wheel
nuts.
14. 15. 16.
17.
On RT and Canadian LX models
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BRAKE HUB
WHEEL CAP
RT/LX model is shown.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face up on the
tire tray.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Release the tire tray and slide it
back in place.
Tighten the tire tray holding bolts
securely.
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.
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On RTX, RTS, RTL, and Canadian
EXL models
Changing a Flat Tire
280
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE For normal
tireFor spare
tire
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)

As a temporary mounting location,
you can secure a spare tire on the
pickup bed, if needed. Placethesparetireonthepickup
bed
as shown.
Place the spacer cone in the wheel
hub,andsecurethesparetireto
the pickup bed with the wing bolt. Ifyouremovethesparetirefromthe
pickup
bed, reinstall the clip back
into its hole.
Remove the clip by pushing the
center of its top.
Remove the spare tire from the
tire tray (see page ). Store or secure the tool box.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Securing a Spare Tire on the
Pickup Bed
282
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT

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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
303
Fuses
Battery Engine
Alignment
Tires
Lights
60/55 W (HB2)
12 V
12 V 28/8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 3 CP
12 V
12 V 8W
5W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 1.4 W Interior
Under-hood
Capacity 12
V
12
V
3.8 W
2W
12
V 3.4 W Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pr essure 3.50
x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
IZFR5K-11
SKJ16DR-M11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105S
T165/90R17 105M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front
turn signal/Parking/
Hazard lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
12 V 60 AH/5 HR See
page 295 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page 294or the fuse box lid.
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
V6 gasoline engine