2013 HONDA RIDGELINE octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Premium f uel is recommended when
towing in certain conditions (see
page ).
301
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
244
T o help prevent harmf ul f uel system
and engine deposits, use high quality
f uel containing detergent and additives.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain harmf ul manganese-
based f uel additives such as MMT , if
such gasoline is available.
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Bef ore Driving

The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills
and techniques.
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system,
and lights are in good
operating condition.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are
within limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
When preparing to tow, and
before driving away, be sure to
check the following:
Towing performance can be
affected by high altitude, high
temperature, or when climbing
steep grades. Therefore,
premium fuel (premium
unleaded gasoline
with pump octane number
of 91 or higher)
is recommended when
towing more than
3,500 lbs (1,590 kg). The trailer tires and spare are
in good condition and
inflated as recommended by
the trailer maker. Your vehicle tires and spare
are in good condition and
properly inflated. The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are
working properly.Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
on thef ollowing page.
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Driving Saf ely With a T railer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Towing a Trailer
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Driving

Filters.........................
Dust and Pollen .342
...............................................
Oil .326
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 359
.....................................
Floor Mats .342
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 329
..........................................
Brake .331
..........................
Power Steering .332
.......................
Rear Differential .386
...................
Transf er Assembly . 387
..................
Windshield Washer . 328
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
.................
Folding the Rear Seats . 125
........................................
Fog Lights .97
..........................
Four-way Flashers .99
..............................
Front Seat .119, 121
............................
Adjusting .119, 121
.....................................
Airbags .9, 25
.......................................
Heaters .126
.................................................
Fuel .244
......................
Fill Door and Cap .246
...........................................
Gauge .76
................
Octane Requirement . 244...............................
Oxygenated .245
........................
Reserve Indicator .68
........................
Tank, Filling the .246
...............................
Fuel Economy .252
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .252
......
Calculating Fuel Economy . 254
.............
Fuel Economy Factors . 253
........
Improving Fuel Economy . 253
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .376
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 252
Gasoline ...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
Gauge .76
................
Octane Requirement . 244
........................
Tank, Filling the .246
................
Gas Station Procedures . 246
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
...............................................
Fuel .76
...............................
Speedometer .76
.................................
Tachometer .76 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .292
GCWR (Gross Combined .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 270
......................................
Glove Box .138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
....
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 333,336
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 217
..............................
HFL Buttons .217
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 99G H
IV
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CONT INUED
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 244
...................................
Odometer .79, 84
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 304
...................
Of f -Road Precautions . 305
Oil ........................
Change, How to .325
......................
Change, When to .311
......................
Checking Engine .251
...........................................
Filter .326
..............
Pressure Indicator . 63, 372
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .324
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
............................
Outside Mirrors .134
....................
Overheating, Engine .370
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 321
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .245
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 98
........................
Park Gear Position .270
...........................................
Parking .284
...............................
Parking Brake .132 .................................
Parking Lights .95
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 285
.............................
PGM-FI System .396
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .257
.........................................
Lights .144
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 121
...............
Power Socket Locations . 139
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .34
.....................
General Guidelines .34
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .39
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 51
.........
Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .48
.............................
Using LATCH .43
...................
Radiator Overheating . 370
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .159, 167, 174 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 386
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 337
...........
Rearview Camera Display . 240
...........................
Rearview Mirror .133
....................
Rear (Back) Window . 129
.....
Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
................
Remote Audio Controls . 203
.....................
Remote Transmitter .110
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 325
..........................................
Fuses .376
................................
Light Bulbs .333
........................................
Minder .311
................................
Timing Belt .333
...........................................
Tires .349
.............................
Wiper Blades .343
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 404
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 251
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 270
................................
Rotation, Tire .348
P Q
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Î:U.S.only

Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
22.01 US gal (83.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3
) Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ).
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid.
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
324
330 332
331
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