2007 HONDA RIDGELINE ECU

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.

Attach the stay to the extension,
then attach the wheel nut wrench
to the end of the extension.Turn the jack dial (wheel nut
wrench) clockwise as shown to
raise the vehicle until the f lat tire
is of f the ground.
Make sure the stay, the extension,
and the wheel nut wrench are
securely attached. Insert the hook at the end of the
stay into the opening on the dial at
the bottom of the jack.
11. 12. 13.
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EXTENSION
CONNECTOR BUTTON
DIAL
CONNECTOR BUTTON
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
HOOK STAY

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.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.23.
24.
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)

Store the wheel cap or center cap
in the In-Bed Trunk. Make sure it
does not get scratched or
damaged.
Refer to (see page ).
When storing the f lat tire, place
the tool box at the right side of the
In-Bed Trunk as shown. Store the jack and the tools in the
tool box.
25.
26. 27.
28.
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Changing a T ire with
TPMS
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
281
TOOL BOX
Loose items can be thrown out
of the vehicle in a crash and
could seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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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2. 3.
4.
5.
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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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If equipped
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
If equipped
7
8
9
10
11
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
Not Used
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) (20 A)
(7.5 A) (20 A) 7.5 A
(20 A)
Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Not Used
Heated Seat
MG Clutch
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:
No.
No. No.
No.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
24 28
Fuse Locations
294
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guidelines .32
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .49
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Protecting Small Children .38
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .286
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 133, 142, 148
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .252
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .257
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Rear View Mirror .110
Rear View Mirror with
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Compass .168
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Rear (Back) Window .106
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 98, 100
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Remote Audio Controls .161 .......................
Remote Transmitter .89
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .247
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Fuses .291
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Light Bulbs .255
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Minder .242
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Timing Belt .254
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Tires .275
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Wiper Blades .262
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .182
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Reverse Gear Position .198
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Rotation, Tire .267
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Safety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting .314
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .13
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 11, 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM .142
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .261
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 18, 61
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats .98
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Adjusting the Seat . 98, 100
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Folding the Rear Seats . 103
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Head Restraints .102
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Heater .104
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Security System .164
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Serial Number .300
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Service Intervals .242
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 315
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Service Station Procedures . 179
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