2012 HONDA RIDGELINE fuel reserve

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page . Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
all the lights monthly. See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display. 255
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Specif ications
390 Air Conditioning
Dimensions
Capacities
Weights
Seating Capacities 206.9 in (5,255 mm)
77.8 in (1,976 mm)
70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
19.4 21.2 oz (550 600 g) ND-OIL8
1,470 lbs (670 kg)
1,520 lbs (690 kg)
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
66.9 in (1,700 mm)
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
122.0 in (3,100 mm)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluidRear
differential
fluid
22.01 US gal (83.3
)
1.64 US gal (6.2)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.5 US qt (8.0)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
71.2 in (1,808 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Maximum load limit
(Payload) See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
3
2
5
Total
FrontRear Approx.
FrontRear
1: 2:
1: 2: 3:
Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
1:
2:
On vehicles without moonroof
On vehicles with moonroof
RT, RTS, DX, VP, Canadian Sport models, and Touring model
without moonroof
RTL, U.S. Sport models, and Touring model with moonroof 1
231 2
1
2
Main MenuTable of Contents

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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
..........
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
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
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
...
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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