2012 HONDA RIDGELINE steering wheel

Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
Remove the cover, then check the
level on the side of the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark, and put the
cover back in place.
Power Steering Fluid
336
LOWER LEVEL
COVER
UPPER LEVEL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
Back Window.......................................
Indicator . 75
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Operation . 128, 129
Battery
Charging System
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Indicator . 63, 376
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Jump Starting . 372
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Maintenance . 357
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Specif ications . 391 Bed 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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HandsFreeLink. 221
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 291
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Break-in, New Linings . 248
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Fluid . 335
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Bulb Replacement . 341, 342
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Parking . 132
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System Indicator . 65, 378
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Wear Indicators . 290
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Braking System . 290
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 98
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Accessories and Modif ications . 259
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 . 329
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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
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 157
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Air Pressure, Tires . 351
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Antif reeze . 331
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 66, 289
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Operation . 291
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
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, 174
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104 Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone . 95, 150, 156
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 210
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Automatic Transmission . 273
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Capacity, Fluid . 390
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Checking Fluid Level . 333
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Shif ting . 273
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 273
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Shif t Lever Positions . 274
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 205Bluetooth
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Safety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 408
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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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SeatBelts .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 . iv
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SeatBelts .8,20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 22
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Cleaning . 345
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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 . 390 ...............................................
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 . 388
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Service Intervals . 315
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 409
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Service Station Procedures . 250
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission . 273
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 273
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
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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 . 339
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Signaling Turns . 95
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Snow Tires . 354
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Sound System . 159, 167, 174
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 351, 362
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Specif ications . 354, 391
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Specif ications Charts . 390
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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
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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 . 272
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With a Dead Battery . 372
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 374
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, 174
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Storing Your Vehicle . 358
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Stuck Vehicle . 385
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Radio . 167
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Unleaded Gasoline . 248
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 330
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Vanity Mirror . 140
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 262, 390
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Vehicle Dimensions . 390
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 388
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 292
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VSA OFF Indicator . 71, 293
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VSA OFF Switch . 294
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VSA System Indicator . 70, 293
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Vehicle Storage . 357
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Ventilation . 149
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VIN . 388
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Viscosity, Oil . 328
Variable Torque Management
4-wheel drive system
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(VTM-4
) . 278
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VTM-4
Lock . 278 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iv
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 407
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 332
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Level Indicator . 67
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Operation . 94
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Wheels . 349
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Adjusting the Steering . 99
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Wrench . 366
Windows
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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 . 347
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Operation . 94
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Worn Tires . 351
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 385 :U.S.only
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