2007 HONDA RIDGELINE towing

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the tie down hooks f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. These hooks should not be used
f or open-road towing.

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Fan, Interior .123
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Features .121
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Filling the Fuel Tank .179
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .262
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Oil .248
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .79
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Flat Tire, Changing a .275
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Economy, Fuel .183
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Emergencies .273
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Battery, Jump Starting .284
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Brake System Indicator .290
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Changing a Flat Tire .275
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Charging System Indicator .288
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Checking the Fuses .291
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Hazard Warning Flashers .79
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .288
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .289
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Overheated Engine .286
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Stuck Vehicle .297
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Towing .296
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Emergency Brake .109
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Emissions Controls .307
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .72
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 289
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Oil Lif e Display .235
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 288 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .246
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Overheating .286
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Specif ications .303
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Speed Limiter .201
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Starting .196
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Engine, if it won’t start .283
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System .307
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System .308
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Daytime Running Lights .78
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Dead Battery .284
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .314
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Def rosting the Windows .127
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .252
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Dimensions .302
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Dimming the Headlights .76
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .251
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Engine Oil .182
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Directional Signals .76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .207
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Disposal of Used Oil .248
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .64
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83, 84, 86
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Lockout Prevention .83
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Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .193
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Economy .183
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D3 .199
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator . 64, 94
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Operation .92 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .130
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Dust and Pollen Filter .262
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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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XM Satellite Radio .142 Windows
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Operating the Power .105
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .125
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Washers .75
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Wiper Zone, Heated . 76, 127
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .262
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Operation .75
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Worn Tires .266
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .296
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