2007 HONDA RIDGELINE seats

When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
th rough the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckl e. To
activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
th en let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In
addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
If you place the child seat in the rear
center seating position and use the
tether strap for additional security,
make sure to push down the head
restraint to the lowest position and
hook the tether strap hook to the
anchor bef ore securing the child seat
with the lap/shoulder belt. Refer to
page for how to route the tether
strap properly. 1.
2.
3.
46
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat
44

Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
federal safety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.
Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this f or the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-
f acing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
3.
4.
5.
39
Protecting L arger Children
Using a Booster Seat
50

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 .58
............................
Instrument Panel .59
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .61
.............................................
Gauges .70
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................
Wheel .74
........................
Multi-Control Lever .75
...................
Headlight Control Dial .76
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .78
.................
Hazard Warning Button .79
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment .79
..................................................
Keys .80
........................
Immobilizer System .81
................................
Ignition Switch .82
......................................
Door Locks .83
.......................
Remote Transmitter .89
.......................
Dual-Action Tailgate .92
...............................
In-Bed Trunk .95
.................................................
Seats .98
..................................
Seat Heaters .104
............................
Power Windows .105
.......................................
Moonroof .108
...............................
Parking Brake .109
...........................................
Mirrors .110 .........
Interior Convenience Items .112
.........................
Center Console .113
.......
Console Compartments .113
.........................
Cargo Hooks .114
.....................
Beverage Holders .114
..................................
Glove Box .115
................................
Coat Hooks .115
....................
Sunglasses Holder .115
........
Accessory Power Sockets .116
...................................
Sun Visor .117
............................
Vanity Mirror .117
...............................
Interior Lights .118
.....................................
Bed Lights .120
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
TM

µ
The front passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.
Make all seat adjustm ents before
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desi red position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat to
make sure it is locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle of the
front seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.
On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
11 13
Manual Seat Adjustments
Seats
98

Make sure to pull the lever upward
or downward to its f ull range.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the lumbar
support through its f ull range.
On RTS model
On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment Driver’s Manual L umbar Support
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
99

µ
Moves the seat forward
and backward.
The
controls for the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the seat with the ignition
switch in any position. Make all seat
adjustments before you start driving.
Moving the long horizontal switch
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle. Moves
the whole seat up
and forward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
Moves the front of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat. Adjusts
the seat-back
angle forward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
(RTL and Canadian EXL
models)
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Power Seat A djustments
Seats
100

Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it. To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to the desired position.The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seats. Pivot it
down to use it.
Armrests
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
101
FRONT
REAR

See page for important safety
inf ormation and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. 13
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
properly positioned.
Head Restraints
Seats
102
RELEASE BUTTON
Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON