2009 HONDA RIDGELINE fuel reserve

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U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display. Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page . Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maint enance
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Air ConditioningCapacities
Weights 206.9 in (5,255 mm)
77.8 in (1,976 mm)
70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
122.0 in (3,100 mm)
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
66.9 in (1,700 mm)
See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. 1,530 lbs (690 kg)
1,480 lbs (670 kg)
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
19.4 21.2 oz (550 600 g) ND-OIL8 22.01 US gal (83.3
)
1.64 US gal (6.2)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.5 US qt (8.0)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 2.79 US qt (2.64
)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Maximum load limit
(Payload) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
1:
2:
3:
On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system
On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
1
2
31
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Gas Mileage, Improving .254
Gasoline
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .68
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Gauge .76
................
Octane Requirement .248
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
................
Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .76
...............................................
Fuel .76
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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
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .336,339
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.217
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HFL Buttons .218
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Hazard Warning Flashers .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank .249
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .345
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Oil .328
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .99
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Flat Tire, Changing a .361
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Floor Mats .345
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .331
..........................................
Brake .334
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Power Steering .335
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Rear Differential .333
...................
Transf er Assembly .333
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Windshield Washer .330
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
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Folding the Rear Seats .125
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Fog Lights .97
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Four-way Flashers .99
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Front Seat .119,121
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Adjusting .119,121
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Airbags .9,25
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Heaters .126
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Fuel .248
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Fill Door and Cap .249
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Gauge .76................
Octane Requirement .248
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Oxygenated .248
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Tank, Filling the .249
...............................
Fuel Economy .254
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .254
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Calculating Fuel Economy .256
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Fuel Economy Factors .255
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Improving Fuel Economy .255
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Fuses, Checking the .378
Index
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .248
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Odometer .76
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Of f -Highway Driving .306
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Of f -Road Precautions .307
Oil
........................
Change, How to .327
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Change, When to .313
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Checking Engine .253
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Filter .328
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Pressure Indicator .63,374
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .326
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .102
............................
Outside Mirrors .134
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Overheating, Engine .372
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .323
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Oxygenated Fuels .248
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Panel Brightness Control .98
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Park Gear Position .272
...........................................
Parking .286
...............................
Parking Brake .132.................................
Parking Lights .95
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .287
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PGM-FI System .398
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .259
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Lights .144
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Power Seat Adjustments .121
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Power Socket Locations .139
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
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Protecting Children .34
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General Guidelines .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .51
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .43
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Radiator Overheating .372
Radio/CD Sound
.......................
System .159,167,173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid .333
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .340
...........................
Rearview Mirror .133
..
Rearview Mirror with Compass .210
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Rear (Back) Window .129
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Reclining the Seat-Backs .120,121
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Remote Audio Controls .202
.....................
Remote Transmitter .110
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .327
..........................................
Fuses .378
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Light Bulbs .336
........................................
Minder .324
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Timing Belt .336
...........................................
Tires .361
.............................
Wiper Blades .346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .253
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Reverse Gear Position .272
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Rotation, Tire .351
Index
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