2008 HONDA RIDGELINE instrument panel

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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Childproof Door Locks .84
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .84
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Remote Transmitter .90
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Dual-Action Tailgate .93
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In-Bed Trunk .96
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Seats .99
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Seat Heaters .105
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Power Windows .107
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Moonroof .110
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Parking Brake .111
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Mirrors .112 .........
Interior Convenience Items .114
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Center Console .115
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Console Compartments .115
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Cargo Hooks .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Glove Box .117
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Coat Hooks .117
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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Accessory Power Sockets .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Interior Lights .120
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Bed Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.59)
(P.70)
(P.83) (P.111)
(P.113)
(P.107) (P.111)(P.115)(P.118) (P.117)
(P.130)
(P.124)
(P.135)
(P.183) (P.181) (P.172)
(P.165)
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S. models
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.68)
(P.62)
(P.63) (P.62)
(P.69) (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.63)
(P.69)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
(P.68)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
TPMS INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR VTM-4 INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.69) (P.65)
(P.66)
(P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR(P.68) (P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.67)
(P.63)
IN-BED TRUNK OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.291) DOOR AND TAILGATE
MONITOR
(P.64)
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Instrument Panel
Canadian models
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR IN-BED TRUNK OPEN
INDICATOR (P.69)
(P.62)
(P.63) (P.62)
(P.69) (P.69)(P.68)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
(P.68)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.68)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
TPMS INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR VTM-4 INDICATOR
(P.66)
(P.65) (P.66)(P.67)
(P.66) (P.65) LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.62)
(P.65)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATORIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.63)
(P.291) DOOR AND TAILGATE
MONITOR
(P.64)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, rollover sensor,
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With the
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock brakes. For more inf ormation,
see page .
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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292 Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This monitor includes two f unctions;
the door open indicator and the
tailgate open indicator. This monitor
works with the ignition switch in any
position.
The specif ic door indicator comes on
in this monitor if any door is not
closed tightly.
Thetailgateindicatorcomeson
whenthetailgateisswungopenorif
it is not closed completely af ter you
swing it closed.If the tailgate is swung open or is not
closed tightly, you will hear six beeps
and see the indicator blinking when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The beeper also
sounds and the indicator blinks when
you move the shif t lever out of the
Park or neutral position.
The tailgate open indicator does not
monitor the tailgate when it is
dropped open.
If the driver does not f asten the seat
belt and the tailgate is swung open,
the seat belt reminder alarm will
sound at first, then the tailgate open
reminder beeper will sound.
For more inf ormation on the tailgate,
see page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and T ailgate Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
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