2012 HONDA RIDGELINE Owners Manual

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual 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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Back Window.......................................
Indicator . 75
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Operation . 128, 129
Battery
Charging System
...........................
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
.....................................
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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HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 341
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Brake Lights . 341
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Bed Lights . 344
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Daytime Running Lights .

Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 341
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Brake Lights . 341
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Bed Lights . 344
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Daytime Running Lights . 340
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Fog Lights . 340
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
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Hazard Lights . 339
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Headlights . 337
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High-mount Brake Light . 342
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License Plate Lights . 343
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) . 341
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Specif ications . 391
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Bulbs, Halogen . 337, 340
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Capacities Chart . 390, 391
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo Hooks . 118, 137
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Carrying Cargo . 261
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 198
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CD Changer . 181, 189 CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages . 202
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CD Player . 175
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Certif ication Label . 388
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Chains, tire . 355
Change Oil
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How to . 329
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When to . 315
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Changing a Flat Tire . 363
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Charging System Indicator . 63, 376
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 271
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Childproof Door Locks . 104
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Child Saf ety . 34
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Booster Seats . 52
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Child Seats . 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants . 39
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Larger Children . 51
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LATCH . 43
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Risks with Airbags . 35
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Small Children . 40
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Tether . 43, 48
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
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Child Seats . 41
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LATCH . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48 ...............
Climate Control System . 152
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Clock . 207
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Coat Hooks . 138
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Code, Audio System . 205
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CO in the Exhaust . 55, 399
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Compact Spare Tire . 362
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Compass . 213
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Console Compartment . 136
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Consumer Inf ormation . 406
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
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Adding . 331
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Checking . 255
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Proper Solution . 331
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Courtesy Light . 143
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 399
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator . 67
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Operation . 210
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Cup Holders . 137
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Customer Service . 406
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HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual ÎÎ
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Fan, Interior . 147, 154
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Features . 145
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DANGER, Explanation of . iv
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Fan, Interior . 147, 154
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Features . 145
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DANGER, Explanation of . iv
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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Dead Battery . 372
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 408
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Def rosting the Windows . 148, 155
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear . 390
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Dimensions . 390
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Dimming the Headlights . 95
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 333
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Engine Oil . 255
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Directional Signals . 95
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 290
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Disposal of Used Oil . 330
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 11
Doors
Locking and ..............
Unlocking . 103, 104, 107
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door Locks . 103
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 392
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 ...........................................
Driving . 269
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Economy . 256
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D3 . 275
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 346
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Economy, Fuel . 256
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Emergencies . 361
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Battery, Jump Starting . 372
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Brake System Indicator . 378
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Changing a Flat Tire . 363
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Charging System Indicator . 376
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Checking the Fuses . 380
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 376
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 377
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Overheated Engine . 374
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Stuck Vehicle . 385
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Towing . 385
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Emergency Brake . 132
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Emissions Controls . 399
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Emissions Testing . 402 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 377
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Oil Lif e Display . 315, 319
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 376
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 328
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Overheating . 374
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Specif ications . 391
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Speed Limiter . 277
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Starting . 272
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 250
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 346
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Oil . 330
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Flashers, Hazard Warni

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Filling the Fuel Tank . 250
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 346
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Oil . 330
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 363
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Floor Mats . 346
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 333
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Brake . 335
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Power Steering . 336
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Rear Differential . 390
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Transf er Assembly . 391
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Windshield Washer . 332
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 . 250
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Gauge . 76 ................
Octane Requirement . 248
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Oxygenated . 249
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Reserve Indicator . 68
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Tank, Filling the . 250
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Fuel Economy . 256
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison . 256
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Calculating Fuel Economy . 258
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Fuel Economy Factors . 257
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Improving Fuel Economy . 257
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Fuses, Checking the . 380
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 337, 340
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HandsFreeLink
. 221
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HFL Buttons . 221
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 256
Gasoline
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge . 76
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Octane Requirement . 248
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Tank, Filling the . 250
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Gas Station Procedures . 250
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
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Fuel . 76
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Speedometer . 76 .................................
Tachometer . 76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 296
GCWR (Gross Combined
.................
Weight Rating) . 296, 390
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 274
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Glove Box . 138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
.................
Weight Rating) . 296, 390
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Headlights . 94, 95
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Aiming . 337
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Automatic Lighting Off . 96
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Headlights . 94, 95
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Aiming . 337
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Automatic Lighting Off . 96
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Control Dial . 95
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 94, 95
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Low Beams, Turning on . 95
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Reminder Chime . 96
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 337, 340
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Turning On . 95
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Head Restraints . 122
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Heated Mirrors . 134
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Heaters, Seats . 126
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Heating and Cooling . 146, 152
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High-Low Beam Switch . 94
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 217
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Hood, Opening the . 254
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Horn .4,93
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 388 Ignition
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Keys . 100
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Switch . 102
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Timing Control System . 400
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Immobilizer System . 101
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Emergency Opener . 117
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Open Indicator . 75
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 66
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A/T Temperature . 69
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Back Window Open . 75
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Bed Lights On . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) . 65
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Charging System . 63
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Cruise Control . 67
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Cruise Main . 67
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Door Open . 75
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 67
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High Beam . 67
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In-Bed Trunk Open . 75
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 66
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Lights On . 69 ......................................
Low Fuel . 68
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Low Oil Pressure . 63
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Low Tire Pressure . 72
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Maintenance Minder . 71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) . 63
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Side Airbag Of f . 64
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Seat Belt . 62
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Security System . 68
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SRS . 64
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Tailgate Open . 75
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TPMS System . 72, 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 66
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VSA OFF . 71
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VSA System . 70
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VTM-4 . 70
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Washer Level . 67
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Individual Map Lights . 143
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
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Inf ant Seats . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 350
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HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual ................................................
Keys . 100 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 315
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Maintenance Items . 318, 326
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HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual Î
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
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Odometer . 79, 84
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Of f -Highway Driving . 308
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Of f -Road Precautions

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