2007 HONDA RIDGELINE trailer

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.
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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.

If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with all f our wheels on the
ground, do the f ollowing:Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shif t to D f or several seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine. With all f our wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required.
Emergency Towing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the all f our wheels of f
the ground. The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Towing your vehicle with two tires on
the ground will damage parts of the
4WD system. It should be transported
on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .273
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 304
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Unleaded Gasoline .178
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .248
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Vanity Mirror .117
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 187, 302
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Vehicle Dimensions .302
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .300 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .210
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VSA System Indicator . 67, 210
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VSA Activation Indicator . 67, 210
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VSA Of f Switch .211
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Vehicle Storage .272
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Ventilation .125
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VIN .300
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Viscosity, Oil .246
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VTM-4 Lock .203
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages . 313
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .250
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Level Indicator .65
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Operation .75
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Wheels .264
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Adjusting the Steering .79
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Wrench .276
Required Federal
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Explanation .175
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 68, 205
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TPMS Indicator . 68, 205
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Tires .265
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Air Pressure .266
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Checking Wear .266
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Compact Spare .274
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
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Inf lation .265
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Inspection .266
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Maintenance .267
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Replacing .268
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Rotating .267
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Snow .269
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Specific ations . 269, 303
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Tire Chains .269
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Tools, Tire Changing . 275
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .212
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Emergency Wrecker .296
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Equipment .220
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Equipment and Accessories .216
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Weight Limit .212
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Trailer Loading .214
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Trailer Towing Tips .220 .............
Transf er Assembly Fluid . 253
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 251
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Fluid Selection .252
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Identif ication Number . 301
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Shif ting the Automatic . 197
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Treadwear .304
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Trip Meter .71
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Trunk, In-Bed .95
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Turn Signals .76
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