2018 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2018  Owners Manual (in English) 543Continued
Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the hard surfaces 
of the blade may scra tch

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
3. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by 
pulling the tabbed end out.
4. Remove the retainers from the w

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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in 
good condition with adequate  tread, and properly infl

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Loading Information Label
Maintenance
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorj amb provides necessary tire and loadi

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Labeling
Maintenance
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group  of numbers and letters that look like 
the example in the side column. TIN is  located

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety 
Requirements

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
The traction grades, from  highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. 
Those grades represent the tire’s  abil

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is 
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than 
elsewhere on the tire. If the tr