2012 HONDA RIDGELINE overheating

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Bef ore Driving .247
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Features .145
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Driving .269
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Maintenance .313
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .361
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T echnical Inf ormation .387
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 405
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .409INDEX
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2012 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

µTo shif t to second,
pull the shif t lever towards you, then
shif t to the lower gear. This position
locks the transmission in second
gear. It does not downshif t to f irst
gear when you come to a stop.
Use second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surf ace or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
This will increase the
automatic transmission f luid
temperature and may cause
overheating.
Shif ting out of the D position will
cancel D3, and cause the D3
indicator to go out. Selecting the D
position again will resume D3, and
the indicator will come on.
Turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position turns D3 of f . To
use D3 when you restart the engine,
select the D position, and press the
D3 switch again.
TheD3indicatoralsocomesonfora
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When D3 is on, the transmission
selects only the f irst three gears.
Use D3 f or engine braking when
going down a steep hill.
Automatic Transmission
Second (2)When t owing a t railer on level roads
under normal driving condit ions, do not use D3.
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Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
When towing a f ixed-sided trailer
(e.g., camper), do not exceed 55 mph
(88 km/h). At higher speeds, the
trailer may sway or affect vehicle
handling.
When towing a trailer on level roads
under normal driving conditions, do
not use D3. This will increase the
automatic transmission fluid
temperature and may cause
overheating.With heavy cargo on the pickup bed,
your vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Drive slowly and cautiously,
and allow more time and distance f or
braking. Loading heavy cargo could
af f ect your vehicle

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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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Engine, if it won

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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 . 309
Oil
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Change, How to . 329
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Change, When to . 315
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Checking Engine . 255
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Filter . 330
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Pressure Indicator . 63, 376
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 328
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Outside Mirrors . 134
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Overheating, Engine . 374
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