2009 HONDA RIDGELINE transmission fluid

CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications .257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .102
............
Accessory Power Sockets .139
...........................
AC Power Outlet .141
................
Active Head Restraints .124
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .327
........
Adjusting the Steering wheel .99
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,23
..............
Air Conditioning System .146
.................................
Usage .147,153
Air Outlets ...............
(Vents) .148,151,155,156
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .350
......................................
Antif reeze .329
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,289
...................................
Operation .289
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .204
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .102
........................................
Armrests .122
................
Audio System .159,167,173 ...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .104
Automatic Heated Wiper
..............................
Zone .95,150,156
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
.............
Automatic Speed Control .207
..............
Automatic Transmission .271
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .388
...............
Checking Fluid Level .331
.......................................
Shif ting .271
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .271
................
Shif t Lever Positions .272
....................
Shif t Lock Release .275
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .203
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .75
...........................
Operation .128,129
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,374
............................
Jump Starting .370
..............................
Maintenance .356
............................
Specif ications .389Bed Lights
.......................................
Indicator .74
...................................
Operation .144
..............................
Bef ore Driving .247
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .137
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217
..................................
Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .289
.............
Break-in, New Linings .248
...........................................
Fluid .334
............
Bulb Replacement .340,341
.......................................
Parking .132
.................
System Indicator .65,376
........................
Wear Indicators .288
.............................
Braking System .288
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .248
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Brightness Control, Instruments .98
Index
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Economy, Fuel .254
..................................
Emergencies .359
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .370
...........
Brake System Indicator .376
................
Changing a Flat Tire .361
.....
Charging System Indicator .374
..................
Checking the Fuses .378
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .99
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .374
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .375
..................
Overheated Engine .372
............................
Stuck Vehicle .383
.......................................
Towing .383
.........................
Emergency Brake .132
.......................
Emissions Controls .397
........................
Emissions Testing .400Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .76
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .63,375
.................
Oil Lif e Display .313,317
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .63,374
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .326
...............................
Overheating .372
............................
Specif ications .389
............................
Speed Limiter .275
.......................................
Starting .270
.................
Engine, if it won’t start .369
Evaporative Emissions Control
........................................
System .397
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .55
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
..........................
Fan, Interior .147,154
.........................................
Features .145
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,60
................
Daytime Running Lights .97
.................................
Dead Battery .370
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .406
......
Def rosting the Windows .150,155
................
Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .333
....................................
Dimensions .388
...............
Dimming the Headlights .95
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .331
..................................
Engine Oil .253
..........................
Directional Signals .95
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .288
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .328
.
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .11
Doors
Locking and ..............
Unlocking .103,104,107
..................
Lockout Prevention .103
....................
Power Door Locks .103
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .390
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5 ...........................................
Driving .267
....................................
Economy .254
...................................................
D3 .273
Dual-Action Tailgate ...............................
Indicator .11,115
...................................
Operation .113
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .345
Index
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F
D
INDEX
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Gas Mileage, Improving .254
Gasoline
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .68
...........................................
Gauge .76
................
Octane Requirement .248
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
................
Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .76
...............................................
Fuel .76
...............................
Speedometer .76.................................
Tachometer .76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .294
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .294
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .272
......................................
Glove Box .138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .294
....
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .336,339
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.217
..............................
HFL Buttons .218
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .99
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .249
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .345
...............................................
Oil .328
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .99
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .361
.....................................
Floor Mats .345
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .331
..........................................
Brake .334
..........................
Power Steering .335
.......................
Rear Differential .333
...................
Transf er Assembly .333
..................
Windshield Washer .330
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
.................
Folding the Rear Seats .125
........................................
Fog Lights .97
..........................
Four-way Flashers .99
..............................
Front Seat .119,121
............................
Adjusting .119,121
.....................................
Airbags .9,25
.......................................
Heaters .126
.................................................
Fuel .248
......................
Fill Door and Cap .249
...........................................
Gauge .76................
Octane Requirement .248
...............................
Oxygenated .248
........................
Reserve Indicator .68
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
...............................
Fuel Economy .254
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .254
......
Calculating Fuel Economy .256
.............
Fuel Economy Factors .255
........
Improving Fuel Economy .255
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .378
Index
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Sun Visor .140
........................
Sunglasses Holder .138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator .30,64
...................
System Components .23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .327
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .359
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .390
.....................................
Tachometer .76
Tailgate, Dual-Action ...............................
Indicator .11,115
...................................
Operation .113
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .340
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .359
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .390
.....
Emissions Control Systems .397
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .399
.......................
Temperature Gauge .76
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .21
............................
Thef t Protection .204
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .399 ....................................
Timing Belt .336
....................................
Tire Chains .354
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .361
.................................
Tire Labeling .392
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .278
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .72,278
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .394
.............
Tire Pressure Monitor .279
....
TPMS Indicator .72,73,279,281
...............................................
Tires .348
..............................
Air Pressure .350
.........................
Checking Wear .350
..........................
Compact Spare .360
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .390
......................................
Inf lation .349
..................................
Inspection .350
..............................
Maintenance .351
...................................
Replacing .352
......................................
Rotating .351
...........................................
Snow .353
....................
Specif ications .353,389
................................
Tire Chains .354
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .361 Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .296
................
Emergency Wrecker .383
.................................
Equipment .301
....
Equipment and Accessories .297
.............................
Weight Limit .293
.........................
Trailer Loading .295
.................
Trailer Towing Tips .303
.............
Transf er Assembly Fluid .333
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .331
...........................
Fluid Selection .332
..............
Identif ication Number .387
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .271
.....................................
Treadwear .390
.................................
Trip Meter .79,84
................................
Trunk, In-Bed .116
....................................
Turn Signals .95
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
22.01 US gal (83.3
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.335
333
332 334
326
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