2010 HONDA RIDGELINE lights

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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 363
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Jack, Tire . 363
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Jump Starting . 370
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Keys . 100 ..................................
Maintenance . 311
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 323
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Minder . 313-324
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Minder Indicator . 71
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Saf ety . 312
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 375
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 119
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Meters, Gauges . 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 134
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 258
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Moonroof . 131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 317
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Maintenance Items . 321, 324
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Neutral Gear Position . 273
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New Vehicle Break-in . 248
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 386
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Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 313
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Maintenance Items . 316, 324
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Inside Mirror . 133
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Inspection, Tire . 350
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Instrument Panel . 4, 93
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Interior Lights . 142
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 386
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial . 95 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 336
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Indicator . 69
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Interior . 142
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Parking . 95
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Turn Signal . 95
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Load Limits . 260, 293
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door . 249
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Glove Box . 138
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In-Bed Trunk. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door . 103
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Low Coolant Level . 253
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Low Fuel Indicator . 68
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 388, 389
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 259
Index
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
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Chart . 326
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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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
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Parking . 286
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Parking Brake . 132 .................................
Parking Lights . 95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 287
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PGM-FI System . 398
Pickup Bed
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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
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System . 159, 167, 173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 333
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 340
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Rearview Mirror . 133
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Rearview Mirror with Compass . 213
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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 . 203
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Remote Transmitter . 110
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 327
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Fuses . 378
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Light Bulbs . 336
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Minder . 324
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Timing Belt . 336
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Tires . 361
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Wiper Blades . 346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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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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Saf ety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 406
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 15
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Cleaning . 344
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
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Maintenance . 22
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 20, 62
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seating Capacities . 388 ...............................................
Seats . 119
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Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints . 122
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Heater . 126
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Security System . 208
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Serial Number . 386
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Service Intervals . 324
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 407
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Service Station Procedures . 249
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission . 271
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271
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Shif t Lock Release . 275
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Side Airbags . 9, 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking)
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Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 338
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Signaling Turns . 95
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Snow Tires . 353
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Sound System . 159, 167, 173
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 350, 360
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Specif ications . 353, 389
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Specif ications Charts . 388
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Speed Control . 210 ...................................
Speedometer . 76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 30
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Starting the Engine . 270
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With a Dead Battery . 370
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 372
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 99
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159, 167, 173
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Storing Your Vehicle . 357
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
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Sun Visor . 140
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Sunglasses Holder . 138
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil . 327
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 359
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Tachometer . 76
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 340
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 359
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Emissions Control Systems . 397
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 399
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 21
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Thef t Protection . 206
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 399 ....................................
Timing Belt . 336
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Tire Chains . 354
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 361
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Tire Labeling . 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 278
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 72, 278
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 394
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 279
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TPMS Indicator . 72, 73, 279, 281
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Tires . 348
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Air Pressure . 350
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Checking Wear . 350
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Compact Spare . 360
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Inf lation . 349
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Inspection . 350
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Maintenance . 351
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Replacing . 352
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Rotating . 351
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Snow . 353
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Specif ications . 353, 389
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Tire Chains . 354
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Tools, Tire Changing . 361 Towing
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A Trailer . 296
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Emergency Wrecker . 383
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Equipment . 301
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Equipment and Accessories . 297
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Weight Limit . 293
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Trailer Loading . 295
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Trailer Towing Tips . 303
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 333
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 331
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Fluid Selection . 332
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Identif ication Number . 387
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Shif ting the Automatic . 271
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Treadwear . 390
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Trip Meter . 79, 84
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Trunk, In-Bed . 116
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Turn Signals . 95
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
1:2:3:4:5:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON
INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.94)
(P.95) MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.131)
FOG LIGHTS
(P.292)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
(P.144) (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.99)
(P.31)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
(P.76)
(P.97) INFO ( ) BUTTON
(P.203)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS(P.221) (P.210)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.98)
VTM-4 LOCK
(P.276)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.271)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .82
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 93
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Multi-Control Lever . 94
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Headlights . 95
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Headlight Control Dial . 95
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Fog Lights . 97
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Hazard Warning Button . 99
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 99
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Keys . 100
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Immobilizer System . 101
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Ignition Switch . 102
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Door Locks . 103
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Childproof Door Locks . 104
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking . 104
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Remote Transmitter . 110
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Dual-Action Tailgate . 113
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Seats . 119
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Seat Heaters . 126 ............................
Power Windows . 128
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Moonroof . 131
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Parking Brake . 132
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Mirrors . 133
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Interior Convenience Items . 135
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Center Console . 136
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Console Compartments . 136
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Cargo Hooks . 137
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Beverage Holders . 137
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Glove Box . 138
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Coat Hooks . 138
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Sunglasses Holder . 138
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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Sun Visor . 140
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Vanity Mirror . 140
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Interior Lights . 142
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Bed Lights . 144
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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On models without navigation system.
On models with navigation system.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the
text.
1:2:3: On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.72)
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.75) (P.65)
(P.63)
(P.63)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (P.63)
(P.74) (P.69)(P.75) (P.82)/
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.77)
(P.67) (P.71)(P.68) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.66)
(P.71)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.67)
MESSAGE
INDICATOR (P.74)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.67)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR (P.66)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/
TPMS INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.73)
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light circuit. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
You will see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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330
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210
210
On models with navigation system
On models with navigation system
High Beam Indicator Washer L evel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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