2008 HONDA RIDGELINE run flat

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 f irm, 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 f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e 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 f requently, 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.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
277
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.
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Open the In-Bed Trunk.
Remove the two tire tray holding
bolts.Pull out the tire tray with the
handle, and hook the rear of the
tire tray to the guides on the back
edge of the In-Bed Trunk.Unfasten the strap to remove the
tool box, and unscrew the wing
bolt.
Takeoutthecompactsparetire.
If you are using a cargo net or a
cargo cover in the In-Bed Trunk,
remove it bef ore pulling out the tire
tray.
4.
3. 5. 6.
7.
Changing a Flat Tire
278
TIRE TRAY HOLDING BOLTS WING BOLT
TOOL BOX STRAP
TIRE
TRAY
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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.
210
Changing a T ire with
TPMS
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
283
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.
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Economy, Fuel .185
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Emergencies .275
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Battery, Jump Starting .286
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Brake System Indicator .292
................
Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Charging System Indicator .290
..................
Checking the Fuses .293
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .79
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .290
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .291
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Overheated Engine .288
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Stuck Vehicle .299
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Towing .298
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Emergency Brake .111
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Emissions Controls .312
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .72
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,291
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Oil Lif e Display .239
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,290 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .248
...............................
Overheating .288
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Specif ications .305
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Speed Limiter .205
.......................................
Starting .200
.................
Engine, if it won’t start .285
Evaporative Emissions Control
........................................
System .312
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System .313
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Daytime Running Lights .78
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Dead Battery .286
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .320
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Def rosting the Windows .129
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .254
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Dimensions .304
...............
Dimming the Headlights .76
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .253
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Engine Oil .184
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Directional Signals .76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .212
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Disposal of Used Oil .250
.
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .64
Doors
..
Locking and Unlocking .83,84,87
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Lockout Prevention .83
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Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .197
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Economy .185
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D3 .203
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator .64,95
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Operation .93 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .132
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Dust and Pollen Filter .264
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Fan, Interior .125
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Features .123
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Filling the Fuel Tank .182
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .264
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Oil .250
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .79
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Flat Tire, Changing a .277
Index
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INDEX
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .314
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Timing Belt .256
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Tire Chains .271
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .277
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Tire Labeling .308
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) .208
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator .68,208
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .310
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Tire Pressure Monitor .68,209
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TPMS Indicator .68,209
...............................................
Tires .267
..............................
Air Pressure .268
.........................
Checking Wear .268
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Compact Spare .276
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Inf lation .267
..................................
Inspection .268
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Maintenance .269
...................................
Replacing .270
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Rotating .269
...........................................
Snow .271
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Specif ications .271,305
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Tire Chains .271 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing .277
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .220
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Emergency Wrecker .298
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Equipment .225
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Equipment and Accessories .221
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Weight Limit .217
.........................
Trailer Loading .219
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Trailer Towing Tips .229
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Transf er Assembly Fluid .255
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .253
...........................
Fluid Selection .254
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Identif ication Number .303
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Shif ting the Automatic .201
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Treadwear .306
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Trip Meter .71
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Trunk, In-Bed .96
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Turn Signals .76
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .275
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .306
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Unleaded Gasoline .180 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .250
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages .319 ................................
Vanity Mirror .119
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Vehicle Capacity Load .191,304
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Vehicle Dimensions .304
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .302
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .215
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VSA System Indicator .67,215
...
VSA Activation Indicator .67,215
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VSA Of f Switch .216
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Vehicle Storage .274
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Ventilation .127
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VIN .302
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Viscosity, Oil .248
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VTM-4 Lock .206
Index
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