2012 HONDA RIDGELINE lock

Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
If you tow a trailer f requently, we
recommend that you use a regular
tire as a spare. You can store the
regular size spare tire on the tire tray,
but store the tool kit at the side of
the In-Bed Trunk (see page ),
and secure it.
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TOOL BOX SPARE TIRE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change.Turn the dial at the bottom of the
jack clockwise until the top of the
jack contacts the jacking point.
Make sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
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JACKING POINTDIAL
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Attach the stay to the extension,
then attach the wheel nut wrench
to the end of the extension.Turn the jack dial (wheel nut
wrench) clockwise as shown to
raise the vehicle until the f lat tire
is of f the ground.
Make sure the stay, the extension,
and the wheel nut wrench are
securely attached. Insert the hook at the end of the
stay into the opening on the dial at
the bottom of the jack.
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EXTENSION
DIAL
CONNECTOR BUTTON
HOOK
STAY WHEEL NUT WRENCH
CONNECTOR BUTTON
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If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
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Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the side
window at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. 4.
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
BLOWN
FUSE
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No. No.
No. Amps.
Amps. Amps.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1 23 4 5 6 78 9
10
If equipped
11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 3132 33
1 7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
7.5 A 30 A
(10 A)
(20 A)
(20 A) 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) STS
Bed Lights
IG Coil
Daytime Running Light LAF
Radio
Interior Lights
Back Up
Door Lock
Rear Accessory Socket
IG OPDS IG Wiper
Not Used
Driver

The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormat ion
389
ENGINE NUMBERAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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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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