2010 HONDA RIDGELINE wipers

Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
To replace a wiper blade:
To raise the wiper arm, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and activate the wipers
(see page ). When the wipers
are in the upright position, turn
the ignition switch off to stop the
wipers in that position.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
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Wiper Blades
346
WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Unleaded Gasoline . 248
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 328
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 405
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 330
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Level Indicator . 67
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Operation . 94
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Wheels . 348
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Adjusting the Steering . 99
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Wrench . 364
Windows ................
Operating the Power . 128
Windshield ...........................
Def roster . 148, 155
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Washers . 94
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Wiper Zone, Heated . 95, 150, 156
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 346
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Operation . 94
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Worn Tires . 350
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 383 .....................................
XM
Radio . 167
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Vanity Mirror . 140
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 260, 388
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Vehicle Dimensions . 388
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 386
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 291
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VSA Activation Indicator . 71, 291
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VSA Of f Switch . 292
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VSA System Indicator . 70, 291
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Vehicle Storage . 357
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Ventilation . 149
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VIN . 386
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Viscosity, Oil . 326
Variable Torque Management
4-wheel drive system
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(VTM-4
) . 276
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VTM-4 Lock . 276 :U.S.only
Index
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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)
2
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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:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MOONROOF SWITCH
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
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.131)
(P.94)
(P.95)
FOG LIGHTS (P.97)
(P.292)
(P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.99)
(P.31)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
INFO ( )BUTTON
(P.203)
(P.221)(P.210)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.98)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.271)
VTM-4 LOCK
(P.276)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
(P.144) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
2
2
124
4
5
5
3
2 4
3
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OFF
INT: Intermittent
INT TIME ring
LO: Low speed
HI: High speedMIST
Windshield washers
Turn signal
High beams
Flashhighbeams The multi-control lever has many
f unctions, including windshield
wipers and washers, turn signals,
headlight high beams, and headlight
high beam f lashing.
To select a position, turn the rotary
switch,pushthebuttonontheendof
the lever, or push the lever up, down,
f orward, or backward.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high speed
until you release the lever.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
INT TIME ring. If you turn it to
the shortest delay, the wipers
change to low speed when the
vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h). Push the
buttonontheendof the
multi-control lever. The
washers spray until you
release the button. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep
after you release the button.
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.
10. OFF:LO HI
MIST :
INT : Windshield Washer:
Multi-Control L ever
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