2009 HONDA RIDGELINE oil additives

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
We recommended using a quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contactyour authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Premium f uel is recommended when
towing in certain conditions (see
page ).
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
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Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the odometer/
trip meter display or on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation display
(depending on models). The oil and
f ilter collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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Synthetic Oil
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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Accessories and Modif ications .257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .102
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Accessory Power Sockets .139
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Active Head Restraints .124
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Additives, Engine Oil .327
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Adjusting the Steering wheel .99
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,23
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Air Conditioning System .146
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Usage .147,153
Air Outlets ...............
(Vents) .148,151,155,156
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Air Pressure, Tires .350
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Antif reeze .329
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,289
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Operation .289
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .204
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .102
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Armrests .122
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Audio System .159,167,173 ...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .104
Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone .95,150,156
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
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Automatic Speed Control .207
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Automatic Transmission .271
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Capacity, Fluid .388
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Checking Fluid Level .331
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Shif ting .271
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .271
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Shif t Lever Positions .272
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Shif t Lock Release .275
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Auxiliary Input Jack .203
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .75
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Operation .128,129
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63,374
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Jump Starting .370
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Maintenance .356
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Specif ications .389Bed Lights
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Indicator .74
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Operation .144
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Bef ore Driving .247
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .137
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217
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Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .289
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Break-in, New Linings .248
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Fluid .334
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Bulb Replacement .340,341
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Parking .132
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System Indicator .65,376
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Wear Indicators .288
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Braking System .288
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Break-in, New Vehicle .248
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Brightness Control, Instruments .98
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