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When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 percent or less, the display shows
a ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON’’ message
along with the maintenance item
code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service. The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the dashboard. At this time, the
system message indicator will also
be turned of f . Then the display will
change to the engine oil lif e display.
Maintenance Minder
318
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S)
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
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You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.’’
Have the indicated maintenance
done as soon as possible.
The system message indicator on
the instrument panel will also come
on, and a beeper will sound.To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the dashboard. At this time, the
system message indicator will also
be turned of f . Then the display will
change to the engine oil lif e display.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
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CONT INUED
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
319
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Negative mileage means your
vehicle has passed the maintenance
required point.
The system message will appear
again by pressing the INFO ( / )
button after canceling it.
You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page .
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
thetotalmileageaftertheremaining
oillifebecame0%,andthe
maintenance item code(s). To cancel the system message, press
and release the INFO ( / ) button
on the dashboard. At this time, the
system message indicator will be
turned of f . Then the display will
change to the engine oil lif e display.
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Maintenance Minder
not
320
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
389
Fuses
Engine
Alignment
Capacities
Lights
Battery
Tires
Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105T
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
V6 gasoline engine
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/
hazard lights
Daytime running light
Fog light
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights 12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
12 V 28/8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21/5 W
18 W
3CP
3CP
8W
5W
3CP
1.4 W
3.4 W
2W
3.8 W
Capacity 12 V 12 V72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T165/90R17 105M
12 V 55 W
12 V 60 W
P245/60R18 104T
See page382or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page381or the fuse box lid.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
Change
Total
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1:
2: U.S. RT, RTS models, and Canadian DX, VP models
U.S. RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models
(HB3)
(H11)
1
2
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .340
..............................
Brake Lights .340
.................................
Bed Lights .343
.........
Daytime Running Lights .339
.................................
Fog Lights .339
Front Turn Signal /Parking/ .......................
Hazard Lights .338
.................................
Headlights .336
.........
High-mount Brake Light .341
.................
License Plate Lights .342
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .340
............................
Specif ications .389
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .336,339
...................
Capacities Chart .388,389
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .55
.........................
Cargo Hooks .118,137
.............................
Carrying Cargo .259
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .198
..........................
CD Changer .181,189CD Player/Changer Error
...................................
Messages .201
.......................................
CD Player .175
........................
Certif ication Label .386
....................................
Chains, tire .354
Change Oil ........................................
How to .327
......................................
When to .313
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Changing a Flat Tire .361
...
Charging System Indicator .63,374
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .269
................
Childproof Door Locks .104
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
..............................
Booster Seats .52
...................................
Child Seats .41
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .34
..........................................
Inf ants .39
..........................
Larger Children .51
.........................................
LATCH .43
......................
Risks with Airbags .35
.............................
Small Children .40
....................................
Tether .43,48
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .35
.......................................
Child Seats .41
.........................................
LATCH .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .48 ...............
Climate Control System .152
..............................................
Clock .205
....................................
Coat Hooks .138
.....................
Code, Audio System .204
........................
CO in the Exhaust .397
......................
Compact Spare Tire .360
.........................................
Compass .210
.................
Console Compartment .136
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .404
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .329
....................................
Checking .253
.........................
Proper Solution .329
...................
Temperature Gauge .76
..............................
Courtesy Light .143
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .397
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .67
...................................
Operation .207
...................................
Cup Holders .137
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .404
Index
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T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the Ridgeline. You may f ind descriptions of
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular model.
Owner’s Identif ication
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
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commander le numéro de pièce
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OWNER
ADDRESS
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DELIVERY DATE
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ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
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