2007 HONDA RIDGELINE steering wheel adjustment

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To
use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
If
equipped.
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Your
Vehicle at a Glance
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4
LOCK
SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE
CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR
LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
HORN
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.76)
(P.161) (P.78)
(P.104)
(P.118)
(P.165)
(P.79) RESET
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79) SELECT BUTTON
(P.70)
(P.70)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
MOONROOF
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS SHIFT
LEVER
(P.108)
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.75)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
(P.120)
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
CRUISE BUTTON
(P.165) (P.197)
(P.203)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.211)
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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
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .61
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Gauges .70
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .74
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Multi-Control Lever .75
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Headlight Control Dial .76
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Instrument Panel Brightness .78
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Hazard Warning Button .79
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .79
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Keys .80
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Immobilizer System .81
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Ignition Switch .82
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Door Locks .83
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Dual-Action Tailgate .92
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In-Bed Trunk .95
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Seats .98
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Seat Heaters .104
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Power Windows .105
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Moonroof .108
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Parking Brake .109
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Mirrors .110 .........
Interior Convenience Items .112
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Center Console .113
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Console Compartments .113
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Cargo Hooks .114
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Beverage Holders .114
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Glove Box .115
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Coat Hooks .115
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Sunglasses Holder .115
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Accessory Power Sockets .116
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Sun Visor .117
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Vanity Mirror .117
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Interior Lights .118
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Bed Lights .120
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
If equipped.
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Controls
Near the Steering Wheel
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SHIFT LEVER
CRUISE BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4
LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
BED
LIGHT SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL
LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
MOONROOF
SWITCH
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL RESET
BUTTON
SELECT
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.108)
(P.75) (P.120)
(P.76)
(P.165) (P.161)(P.79) (P.165)
(P.118)
(P.78)
(P.70)
(P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SEAT HEATERS
(P.104) (P.203)
(P.211) VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.197)
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators. Push the lever on the lef t side of
the steering column all the way
down.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. 3.
4.
1.
2. Steering Wheel A djustment
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustmen ts before you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is fully closed.
Check that the tailgate is fully
closed when it is not used as an
exte nded pickup bed.
Vi sually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely. Check
the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
ad justment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and In-Bed
Trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Wh en you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato rs in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
pages and ).
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Tachometer .70
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator . 64, 94
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Operation .92
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .257
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .273
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
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Emissions Control Systems .307
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .309
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .19
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Thef t Protection .162
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .309
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Timing Belt .254
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Tire Chains .269
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .275
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Tire Labeling .306
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .204
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 68, 204
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .197
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .197
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Shif t Lock Release .202
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Side Airbags .26
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Side Curtain Airbags .28
Side Marker (Parking)
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Lights, Bulb Replacement in .256
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Signaling Turns .76
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Snow Tires .269
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Sound System . 133, 142, 148
Spare Tire ..............................
Inflating . 265, 274
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Specific ations . 269, 303
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Specif ications Charts .302
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Speed Control .165
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Speedometer .70
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag System Components .21
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Airbag Service .30
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .28 How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .82
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Starting the Engine .196
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With a Dead Battery .284
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State Emissions Testing .310
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .286
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .79
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Anti-theft Column Lock .82
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Stereo Sound System . 133, 142, 148
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Storing Your Vehicle .272
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Stuck Vehicle .297
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Sun Visor .117
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Sunglasses Holder .115
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 62
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System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .247
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