Page 1 2008 Ridgeline Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
Page 2 Owner’s Identification This owner’s manual should be considered OWNER a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner’s manual covers all models of ADDRESS the Ridgeline. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your STREET particular model.
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 Honda Ridgeline was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else of any airbag system component.
Page 5 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. on the vehicle. Safety Labels preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of...
Page 6: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. Your vehicle also has a shorter wheelbase, allowing it to respond quicker to the steering wheel than other sport utility vehicles with a longer wheelbase.
Page 7 Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) Instruments and Controls .......... . 57 (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink) Features ......
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Customer A quick reference to the main...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) DRIVER’S FRONT REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH PASSENGER’S FRONT GAUGES (P.70) (P.9, 23) (P.172) AIRBAG COMPASS AIRBAG (P.9, 29) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT (P.111) JACK (P.165) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.113) HEATING/COOLING (P.124)
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance (P.201) MOONROOF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT LEVER (P.110) BRIGHTNESS (P.78) VTM-4 LOCK (P.206) HORN SELECT BUTTON MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (P.70) (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ RESET BUTTON HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.70) (P.75) PASSENGER AIRBAG BED LIGHT SWITCH OFF INDICATOR (P.122) (P.29)
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About Your All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Seat Belts ........18 Back Seat ........33 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (11) (10) features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column,...
Page 14: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat Seat belts are the single most belts in all seating positions. effective safety device for adults and Not wearing a seat belt properly larger children. (Infants and smaller increases the chance of serious The pickup bed is not equipped with children must be properly restrained...
Page 15: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Keep you from being thrown out Airbags of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.
Page 16 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Your vehicle has a door and Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide tailgate monitor on the instructions on how to properly instrument panel to indicate when a protect the driver, adult passengers, specific door or the tailgate is not and teenage children who are large tightly closed.
Page 18: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 19: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is Reclining the seat-back too far adjusted to its highest position. can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Page 20: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat If necessary, pull up on the belt again Belts to remove any slack, then check that Insert the latch plate into the buckle, the belt rests across the center of then tug on the belt to make sure the your chest and over your shoulder.
Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Never place the shoulder portion of a Position RELEASE lap/shoulder belt under your arm or BUTTONS This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very If a seat belt does not seem to work...
Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 23: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the Keep your hands and arms away If they do, they If your Never let passengers ride in the same seat belt. from the airbag covers. could be very seriously injured in a hands or arms are close to an area in front of a folded-up rear If they do, they could be very...
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components the beeper stops, the indicator will If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ stop flashing but remain on. beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all five seating belt is latched and there is no front positions.
Page 25: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in and across your hips.
Page 26: Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are designed to Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, activate in any collision severe For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A enough to cause the front airbags to condition of your seat belts regularly.
Page 27: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: (13) (11) (10) Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s (5) (4) airbag is stored in the center of (14) the steering wheel; the front (12) passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you to a possible seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs problem with your airbags, Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an...
Page 29: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 30 Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags deflation is one-tenth of a second, so Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- fast that most occupants are not airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work DRIVER’S SEAT properly:...
Page 32: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a A rear passenger pushing or How Your Side Airbags Work ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in pulling on the back of the front the center of the dashboard comes passenger’s seat.
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a If the side airbag off indicator comes Side Airbag Cutoff System side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff on (see page ), have the passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect...
Page 34: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works In a Rollover Work A rollover sensor monitors the The SRS indicator alerts degree and rate your vehicle may roll you to a potential problem SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG over and automatically deploy the with your airbags or seat belt...
Page 35: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works may not work properly when you U.S. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR need them.
Page 36: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 37: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions If your vehicle has a moderate to Do not cover or replace front seat- Even if your severe impact. Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting airbags do not inflate, your dealer Together, airbags and Improperly replacing airbags.
Page 38: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 39: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 40 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 41: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 42: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions seat belt around their neck, they Lock all doors and the In-Bed can be seriously or fatally injured. Never hold an infant or child on Trunk when your vehicle is not in If you are not wearing a (See pages for how to Children who play in vehicles...
Page 43: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 44: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
Page 45: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Even with advanced front airbags Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not that automatically turn the When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- passenger’s front airbag off (see to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 46: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and The child seat should fit the After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s vehicle seating position (or and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 47: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON UPPER GUIDE LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 48 Installing a Child Seat Make sure the head restraint is in the lowest position. Lift the cover, then route the tether strap around the upper guide. Route the tether strap downward properly, making sure the strap is not twisted, then attach the strap hook to the center tether anchor.
Page 49 Installing a Child Seat UPPER GUIDE UPPER GUIDE Outer Position TETHER ANCHOR Center Position TETHER ANCHOR On the outer seating position Tighten the strap according to the Lift the head restraint (see page seat maker’s instructions. ), then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through Push and pull the child seat the head restraint legs.
Page 50: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 51 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 52: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a When using a tether anchor, always Using an Outer Tether Anchor Tether hook the tether strap through the upper guide to route it properly. UPPER GUIDE COVER CENTER TETHER Since a tether can provide additional ANCHOR security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a...
Page 53 Installing a Child Seat Route the tether strap downward Using the Center Tether Anchor UPPER GUIDE properly, making sure the strap is Make sure to attach the tether strap not twisted. hook to the anchor before installing the child seat, because the tether Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor is positioned behind the child outer tether anchor on the outside...
Page 54 Installing a Child Seat Properly secure the child seat (see UPPER GUIDE page ), then tighten the tether strap according to the seat maker’s instructions. Whenever using the tether strap, make sure to route the strap through the upper guide before attaching the tether strap hook to the tether anchor.
Page 55: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
Page 56: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or between the child’s neck and arm? low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets Is the lap part of the belt as low as federal safety standards (see page possible, touching the child’s ) and that you follow the booster...
Page 57: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport there are other important factors you...
Page 58: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck. in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 59: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With a truck cap installed and the carbon monoxide gas. Carbon back window open, engine exhaust monoxide should not enter the may enter the vehicle and cause a Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you hazardous condition.
Page 60: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISORS U.S. models shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 61 Safety Labels HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models PICKUP BED U.S. models Canadian models...
Page 63 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......58 Interior Convenience Items ..114 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......59 Center Console ......115 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..
Page 64: Control Locations
Control Locations REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) AUDIO SYSTEM COMPASS (P.172) GAUGES (P.70) (P.135) AUXILIARY INPUT PARKING BRAKE JACK (P.165) RELEASE HANDLE (P.111) HEATING/COOLING (P.124) CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL MIRROR CONTROLS SYSTEM (P.130) (P.113) GLOVE BOX POWER DOOR LOCK (P.117) MASTER SWITCH (P.83)
Page 65: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel U.S. models VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY MAINTENANCE MINDER ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF (P.67) INDICATOR (P.62) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) LOW TIRE PRESSURE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR (P.63)
Page 66 Instrument Panel Canadian models VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY MAINTENANCE MINDER (P.67) ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR (P.67) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) (P.62) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.68) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR (P.63)
Page 67: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder If your front passenger does not indicators to give you important Indicator fasten their seat belt, the indicator information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you comes on about 6 seconds after the turn the ignition switch to the ON ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.
Page 68 Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Lamp System Indicator Side Airbag Off See page This indicator comes on for several Indicator seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on when you switch to the ON (II) position. If it turn the ignition switch to the ON Low Oil Pressure comes on at any other time, it...
Page 69 Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System U.S. Canada and Brake (ABS) Indicator Indicator System This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on for a few Indicator a few seconds when you turn the seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator has two functions: ignition switch to the ON (II) switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 70 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Door and Tailgate Monitor If the tailgate is swung open or is not Hazard Warning closed tightly, you will hear six beeps Indicators and see the indicator blinking when The left or right turn signal indicator you turn the ignition switch to the blinks when you signal a lane change ON (II) position.
Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running High Beam Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Lights’’ Indicator This indicator comes on with the Canadian models only This indicator comes on when you high beam headlights. For more turn the ignition switch to the ON information, see page (II) position with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set.
Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature VTM-4 Indicator Indicator This indicator reminds you that the This indicator monitors the This indicator normally comes on for exterior lights are on. It comes on temperature of the automatic a few seconds when you turn the when you turn the headlight control transmission fluid.
Page 73 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator Maintenance Minder (VSA) System Indicator Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on for a few a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the seconds when you turn the ignition ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 74 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for The appropriate tire indicator will This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the come on along with the low tire a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 75 Instrument Panel Indicators Bed Lights On Indicator In-Bed Trunk Open Back Window Open Indicator Indicator This indicator reminds you that the This indicator reminds you that the This indicator reminds you that the bed lights are on. With the shift lever In-Bed Trunk is open.
Page 76: Gauges
Gauges To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter FUEL GAUGE and outside temperature (if TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the ODOMETER/ SELECT SELECT button repeatedly. TIGHTEN FUEL BUTTON CAP MESSAGE Odometer This shows the total distance your...
Page 77 Gauges Trip Meter When you turn the ignition switch to Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of the ON (II) position, the last This shows how much fuel you have. miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) selection is displayed. It may show slightly more or less driven since you last reset it.
Page 78 Gauges Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator cooler. This shows the temperature of the If equipped engine’s coolant. During normal This indicator displays the outside NOTE: The temperature must be operation, the pointer should rise to temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. stabilized before doing this about the middle of the gauge.
Page 79 Gauges Tighten Fuel Cap Message If the system still detects a leak in Maintenance Minder Display If your fuel fill cap is loose or your vehicle’s evaporative emissions The information display in the missing, a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the message appears on the information lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 80: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL MOONROOF SWITCH SHIFT LEVER VTM-4 LOCK (P.206) BRIGHTNESS (P.78) (P.110) (P.201) SELECT BUTTON MULTI-CONTROL LEVER (P.70) (WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ RESET BUTTON WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/ (P.70) HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.75) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.29) (P.122) HAZARD WARNING...
Page 81: Multi-Control Lever
Multi-Control Lever The multi-control lever has many The wipers run at low speed. functions, including windshield wipers and washers, turn signals, The wipers run at high speed. headlight high beams, and headlight high beam flashing. The wipers run at high speed MIST: until you release the lever.
Page 82: Headlight Control Dial
Multi-Control Lever, Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the Headlight Control Dial Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the multi-control lever to signal a left bottom of the windshield to help turn and up to signal a right turn. To heat the wiper blades and the signal a lane change, push lightly on windshield.
Page 83 Headlights Headlights Turning the dial to Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you remove the key from the the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the The automatic lighting off feature ignition switch with the headlight parking lights, taillights, instrument turns off the headlights, all other control dial on, but do not open the panel lights, and license plate lights.
Page 84: Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the Canadian models only With the headlight control dial off, driver’s door, the illumination turns the high beam headlights and the off about 30 seconds after you close high beam indicator come on with the door.
Page 85: Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Steering Wheel Adjustment Hazard Warning Button Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Page 86: Keys
Keys You should have received a key These keys contain electronic MASTER KEY VALET KEY number tag with your keys. You will circuits that are activated by the WITH REMOTE (LIGHT GRAY) NUMBER need this key number if you ever immobilizer system.
Page 87: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e.
Page 88: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or START (III) Use this position remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch To turn the key, the shift lever must returns to the ON (II) position when be in Park, and you must push the you let go of the key.
Page 89: Door Locks
Door Locks Power Door Locks The lock tab on each door locks and To lock any passenger’s door when unlocks that door. Pulling up on the getting out of the vehicle, push the driver’s door lock tab only unlocks lock tab down, and close the door. LOCK TAB the driver’s door.
Page 90: Childproof Door Locks
Door Locks Childproof Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking feature has settings for the doors to three possible settings: automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these The auto door locking is features.
Page 91 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the To turn off the Auto Door Lock To program the Park Lock mode: master door lock switch on the modes: Locks all doors when the shift lever is driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position.
Page 92 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the Push and hold the brake pedal, To program the Drive Lock mode: master door lock switch on the and move the shift lever out of the Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed driver’s door.
Page 93 Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking Push and hold the rear of the To turn off the Auto Door Unlock The auto door unlocking feature has master door lock switch on the modes: five possible settings: driver’s door. You will hear a click and, after about 5 seconds, you The auto door unlocking is will hear another click.
Page 94 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors Unlock mode: driver’s door. You will hear a click. when the shift lever is moved into the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors Continue to hold down the switch:...
Page 95 Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, Release the switch and, within 5 If your vehicle’s battery is removed then move the shift lever out of seconds, turn the ignition switch or goes dead, the auto door lock/ the Park (P) position. to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Page 96: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once If you do not open any door within 30 LOCK to unlock the driver’s door and the seconds, the doors automatically BUTTON In-Bed Trunk. Push it twice to relock, and the security system sets unlock the remaining doors.
Page 97 Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. BATTERY Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.
Page 98 Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: back of the inner cover, and insert This device complies with Part 15 of the a new battery into the back of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the cover with the side facing down.
Page 99: Dual-Action Tailgate
Dual-Action Tailgate You can open the tailgate two Before you open the tailgate a To Drop Open the Tailgate different ways: different way (dropped open, and then swung open), make sure it is UPPER HANDLE Drop it open by using the upper fully closed.
Page 100 Dual-Action Tailgate The dropped open tailgate can be To Swing Open the Tailgate used as an extended pickup bed. Make sure to secure the items in the Do not drive with the tailgate swung pickup bed, and do not exceed the open.
Page 101 Dual-Action Tailgate Do not allow anyone to hang on the If you do not fasten the seat belt, you Tailgate Open Indicator swung open tailgate. This could first hear the seat belt reminder damage the tailgate. This indicator is in the door and alarm, then the tailgate reminder tailgate open monitor on the beeper sounds.
Page 102: In-Bed Trunk
In-Bed Trunk If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the release button on the In-Bed Trunk lid is disabled. To open the In-Bed Trunk, use the master key. The bed lights come on when you open the In-Bed Trunk. You can also turn the bed lights on or off by pushing the bed light switch on the RELEASE...
Page 103 In-Bed Trunk To avoid damaging the key and key To avoid damaging the seal on the Emergency Opener cylinder of the In-Bed Trunk lid, do In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris not close the tailgate when the key is from the lid’s mating surface before in the lid.
Page 104 In-Bed Trunk In-Bed Trunk Main Switch Washing the In-Bed Trunk Cargo Hooks MAIN SWITCH CARGO HOOKS DRAIN PLUG To protect items in the In-Bed Trunk, You can wash the inside of the There are two cargo hooks for you can disable its release button by In-Bed Trunk with a water and mild plastic grocery bags at the back of turning off the main switch in the...
Page 105: Seats
Seats The front passenger’s seat in all Manual Seat Adjustments to make sure it is locked in position. models adjusts manually. On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs.
Page 106 Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Make sure to pull the lever upward Driver’s Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment or downward to its full range. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. On RTS model Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models seat-back.
Page 107 Seats Power Seat Adjustments Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL and backward. The front models of the seat also tilts up or See pages for important safety down at the same time. information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs.
Page 108 Seats Armrests Head Restraints See page for important safety FRONT REAR information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 109 Seats Rear Center Position RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON They are most effective when you The head restraints adjust for height. When a passenger is seated in the adjust them so the center of the back You need both hands to adjust the rear center seating position, make of the occupant’s head rests against restraint.
Page 110 Seats Folding the Rear Seats The left and right rear seat cushions can be lifted up separately to make Failure to reinstall the head room for cargo. restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Remove any items from the seat before you fold up the seat cushion.
Page 111 Seats, Seat Heaters Make sure all items in the cargo area Seat Heaters LEGS are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Passenger’s to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo Seat on page You can also store small items under the rear seats.
Page 112: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Follow these precautions when using when the seat gets warm, and turns the seat heaters: back on after the seat’s temperature SEAT HEATER SWITCHES drops. Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws In the LO setting, the heater runs large amounts of current from the...
Page 113: Power Windows
Power Windows The windows operate for up to 10 AUTO To open or close the DRIVER’S WINDOW MAIN SWITCH minutes after you turn off the driver’s window, push or pull the SWITCH ignition switch. Opening either front window switch firmly down or up to door cancels this function.
Page 114 Power Windows AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s If the driver’s window fuse is Back Window window senses any obstacle while it removed, the AUTO function may be Your vehicle has a power back is closing automatically, it will disabled. The power window system window.
Page 115 Power Windows If you remove the ignition key and Opening the Side Windows with open the driver’s door without the Remote Transmitter UNLOCK BUTTON closing the back window, you hear You can open all of the side windows five beeps and see the indicator blink. from the outside with the remote If you do not close the back window transmitter.
Page 116: Moonroof
Power Windows, Moonroof Turn the key clockwise again, and To close the windows further, turn Moonroof hold it. All four side windows start and hold the key again (within to open. To stop the windows, 10 seconds). release the key. NOTE: If the windows stop before To open the windows further, turn the desired position, repeat steps 2...
Page 117: Parking Brake
Moonroof, Parking Brake To tilt up the back of the moonroof, You can open and close the Parking Brake press and hold the center part of the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after switch ( ). To close the you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 118 Parking Brake, Mirrors Mirrors If equipped The rear view mirror has a compass function to indicate the vehicle’s Driving the vehicle with the parking direction. brake applied can damage the rear Refer to on page brakes and axles. A beeper will sound Compass if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.
Page 119: Mirrors
Mirrors When you finish, move the Adjusting the Power Mirrors Heated Mirrors selector switch to the center (off) HEATED MIRROR BUTTON ADJUSTMENT SWITCH position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings. SELECTOR SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON If equipped (II) position.
Page 120: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTER CONSOLE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT SUNGLASSES BEVERAGE HOLDER COAT HOOK HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTER UPPER POCKET GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS CENTER POCKET CENTER LOWER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS : On vehicle without navigation system...
Page 121: Center Console
Interior Convenience Items Center Console Console Compartments The center console main compartment is under the tray and the beverage holder. You can access the main compartment in two ways (front or rear). To open the rear of the compartment, Your vehicle has a multi-function push the button at the end of the center console.
Page 122: Cargo Hooks
Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Cargo Hooks The center console has two beverage holders on the front. Your vehicle also has beverage holders in the rear seat armrest and the rear door panels. Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Page 123: Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Coat Hooks Sunglasses Holder Open the glove box by pulling up on SUNGLASSES HOLDER the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key. The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.
Page 124: Accessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter FRONT REAR element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps). There are three accessory power These sockets are intended to supply sockets in your vehicle.
Page 125: Sun Visor
Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Make sure you put the sun visor Vanity Mirror back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle. SUN VISOR To use the sun visor, pull it down. Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.
Page 126: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Interior Light Control Switch When the switch is in the door position: When the switch is in the OFF position: DOOR POSITION The individual map lights and the None of the lights come on when a rear console light come on when door is opened.
Page 127 Interior Lights Individual Map Lights Individual Interior Lights Courtesy Light Turn on a front individual map light The courtesy light in each door by pushing the lens. Push the lens comes on when you open that door. again to turn it off. With the interior The light around the ignition switch light control switch in the door only comes on when you open the...
Page 128: Bed Lights
Bed Lights If you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) without turning off the bed lights, the lights and the indicator will remain on, then go off after 20 minutes (see page BED LIGHT SWITCH Your vehicle has bed lights in the To turn off the lights, push the light pickup bed: a light on each front switch again, or close the tailgate...
Page 129 Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ....124 system in your vehicle provides a Using the A/C ......128 comfortable driving environment in Using Automatic Climate all weather conditions. Control ........130 Rear Ventilation ......
Page 130: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Vents, Heating, and A/C RT, RTX, and FAN CONTROL DIAL MAX A/C BUTTON Canadian LX models AIR CONDITIONING TEMPERATURE BUTTON MODE BUTTONS CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION WINDSHIELD DEFROST MODE BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTON RTS, RTL, and FAN CONTROL BUTTONS PASSENGER’S SIDE AIR CONDITIONING Canadian EXL models TEMPERATURE BUTTON...
Page 131 Vents, Heating, and A/C On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL Temperature Control Dual Button models, see pages On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL information on automatic climate Turning this dial clockwise increases models control and semi-automatic operation.
Page 132 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button Mode Control Press the A/C button to turn the air When the recirculation indicator is Use the mode control buttons to conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is select the vents air flows from.
Page 133 Vents, Heating, and A/C Airflow is divided between MAX A/C Button Ventilation the floor vents and the defroster The flow-through ventilation system On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models vents at the base of the windshield. The system automatically draws in outside air, circulates it turns on the A/C and switches to through the interior, then exhausts it Press the...
Page 134: Using The A/C
Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater Using the A/C you can If the interior is very warm, The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 135 Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the Your vehicle has heating wires at the moisture from the air. When used in windows: bottom of the windshield to help combination with the heater, it...
Page 136: Using Automatic Climate Control
Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Voice Control System The system automatically selects the From the Windows proper mix of conditioned and/or On vehicles with navigation system Select . The system The climate control system can also heated air that will, as quickly as automatically switches to fresh air be operated by voice control.
Page 137: Rear Ventilation
Vents, Heating, and A/C Semi-automatic Operation To Turn Everything Off Rear Ventilation On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models Turning the fan speed control dial all DIAL models You can manually select various the way to the left shuts the system functions of the climate control off.
Page 138: Dual Temperature Control
Dual Temperature Control On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. DRIVER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE The driver’s side and passenger’s CONTROL DIAL DISPLAY CONTROL DIAL...
Page 139 Dual Temperature Control To set the driver’s side temperature differently than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE the driver’s control dial. To set the passenger’s side differently than the driver’s, turn the passenger’s control dial.
Page 140: Climate Control Sensors
Climate Control Sensors Sunlight and Temperature Sensors On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is under the steering column.
Page 141: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S. RTS model U.S. RT and RTX models AUTO SELECT BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SOUND BUTTON POWER BUTTON POWER BUTTON VOLUME STEREO INDICATOR VOLUME STEREO INDICATOR KNOB KNOB AM/FM AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON AUTO SELECT SCAN SCAN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON TUNE BAR...
Page 142 Playing the AM/FM Radio Canadian EXL model without navigation system Canadian LX model AUTO SELECT BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SOUND BUTTON POWER BUTTON POWER BUTTON VOLUME STEREO INDICATOR VOLUME STEREO INDICATOR KNOB KNOB BUTTON FM BUTTON AM BUTTON BUTTON AUTO SELECT SCAN SCAN BUTTON...
Page 143 Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S. RTL model with navigation system U.S. RTL model without navigation system POWER BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR VOLUME KNOB SOUND BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON POWER BUTTON VOLUME STEREO INDICATOR KNOB SCAN BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR SOUND BUTTON TUNE BAR PRESET BARS Canadian EXL model with navigation system...
Page 144 Playing the AM/FM Radio To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station with a strong signal. When it finds The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to one, it will stop and play that station ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 145 Playing the AM/FM Radio AUTO SELECT If you are If you do not like the stations auto Each mode is shown in the display as traveling far from home and can no select has stored, you can store it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset bars to adjust the setting to your liking.
Page 146 Playing the AM/FM Radio Operating the Radio on the While you are listening to the radio, Adjusting the Sound Navigation System Screen you can change to another band by pressing the AUDIO button next to AUDIO BUTTON the navigation system screen, and then touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM).
Page 147 Playing the AM/FM Radio Left/Right Balance and Front/ Voice Control System Rear Fader These modes adjust On vehicles with navigation system the strength of the sound coming The audio system can also be from each speaker. Left/Right operated by voice control. See the balance adjusts the side-to-side Navi section in your quick start strength, while Front/Rear fader...
Page 148: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, atmospheric conditions, and even...
Page 149 AM/FM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 150: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio
Playing the XM Satellite Radio U.S. RTL model with navigation system U.S. RTL model without navigation system POWER BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON VOLUME DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON POWER BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON KNOB VOLUME DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON KNOB SCAN BUTTON PRESET BARS TUNE BAR SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR PRESET BARS...
Page 151 Playing the XM Satellite Radio system, and press the ‘‘XM’’ button. U.S. RTL model only Your audio system is capable of Adjust the volume by turning the receiving XM Satellite Radio volume knob. The last channel you anywhere in the United States, listened to will show in the display.
Page 152 Playing the XM Satellite Radio TUNE Press the TUNE bar to Preset You can store up to 12 Pick a preset number (icon) you change channel selections. Press preset channels using each side of want for that channel. Press and for higher numbered channels the preset bar or preset icons on the hold the bar (icon) until you hear a...
Page 153 Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ The signal is currently too ‘‘LOADING’’ XM is loading the weak. Move the audio or program vehicle to an area information. away from tall buildings, and The channel with an ‘‘OFF AIR’’...
Page 154 Playing the XM Satellite Radio The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal weaker in Signal may be blocked by of the vehicle may cause satellite these areas. mountains or large obstacles to reception interruptions. To help the south.
Page 155 Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Your I.D. will appear in the display. Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for these conditions: After you’ve registered with XM...
Page 156: Playing A Cd, Cd Changer
Playing a CD, CD Changer U.S. RTS model U.S. RT and RTX models LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON AM/FM AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN RANDOM RANDOM BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PRESET BARS...
Page 157 Playing a CD, CD Changer Canadian EXL model without navigation system Canadian LX model AM BUTTON LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON FM BUTTON CD SLOT AM BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON CD BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN RANDOM RANDOM BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 158 Playing a CD, CD Changer U.S. RTL model with navigation system U.S. RTL model without navigation system AM/FM BUTTON LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR CD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON CD SLOT CD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BARS SEEK/SKIP BAR REPEAT BUTTON Canadian EXL model with navigation system AM/FM BUTTON...
Page 159 Playing a CD, CD Changer CD Player To Change Tracks SCAN The SCAN function Push the side of the SEEK/ samples all the tracks on the RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models With the ignition in the SKIP bar to play the next track on selected disc in the order they are ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, the disc.
Page 160 Playing a CD, CD Changer To Stop Playing a CD Operating the Optional CD To select the CD changer, press the Press the eject button ( ) to Changer AUX button. The disc and track remove the CD. If you eject the CD, numbers will be displayed.
Page 161 Playing a CD, CD Changer Operating the CD Changer Be careful not to injure your fingers Loading CDs in the In-dash CD when opening or closing the Changer On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL navigation system screen. models On vehicles with navigation system Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six CDs, OPEN BUTTON...
Page 162 Playing a CD, CD Changer The indicators above the disc Repeat this until all six positions On vehicles without navigation system buttons of the empty positions will are loaded. The system will then Press and hold the LOAD button blink, and the green load indicator begin playing the first CD loaded.
Page 163 Playing a CD, CD Changer Insert a CD into the CD slot. If you are not loading CDs into all six To select a different disc, press the Insert it only about halfway; the positions, press the LOAD button appropriate side of a preset bar drive will pull it in the rest of the again after the last CD has loaded.
Page 164 Playing a CD, CD Changer To Change or Select Tracks Track Scan Disc Scan Each time you press and release the When you press the SCAN button or On vehicles with navigation system side of the TUNE bar, the touch the TRACK SCAN icon on the When you press the SCAN button, or system skips forward to the screen, the first track of the current...
Page 165 Playing a CD, CD Changer Track Repeat Random Play within a Disc On vehicles with navigation system When you press and release the RPT When you press the RDM button or Operation of DISC SCAN and DISC button or touch the TRACK touch the TRACK RANDOM icon on REPEAT on the screen is possible REPEAT icon on the screen, the...
Page 166 Playing a CD, CD Changer To Stop Playing a Disc Removing CDs from the In-dash When you press the eject button To take the system out of CD mode, CD Changer while listening to the radio, or with press the AM/FM button (AM or To remove the disc that is currently the audio system turned off, the disc FM button) or XM button (U.S.
Page 167: Protecting Your Cds
Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a CD is not being played, store use only high quality CDs labeled it in its case to protect it from dust for audio use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R or sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 168 Protecting Your CDs Additional Information of Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 169 Protecting Your CDs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions. Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.
Page 170: Cd Player/Changer Error Messages
CD Player/Changer Error Messages The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the Message Cause Solution display while playing a disc. Press the disc eject button, and remove the If you see an error message in the disc(s).
Page 171: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls, Playing an Optional Audio Unit Remote Audio Controls The MODE button changes the Auxiliary Input Jack mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON AUXILIARY INPUT JACK XM Radio (U.S. models), CD (if a disc is loaded) or a tape (if the optional tape player is installed and a tape is loaded).
Page 172: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is disable itself if it is disconnected disconnected or goes dead, or the from electrical power for any reason. radio fuse is removed, the audio To make it work again, you must system will disable itself.
Page 173: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock RT, RTX, and RTS, RTL, and Canadian LX Canadian EXL models models CLOCK SET CLOCK SET BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BARS U.S. models are shown. PRESET BARS On vehicles without Navigation System Press the clock set button again to For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00 If your vehicle’s battery is...
Page 174: Security System
Security System The security system will not set if If equipped SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to protect the hood, In-Bed Trunk, or any door your vehicle and valuables from theft. is not fully closed. If the system will The horn sounds and a combination not set, check the door and tailgate of headlights, parking lights, license...
Page 175: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the RES/ACCEL BUTTON accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Page 176 Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to If you need to decrease your...
Page 177 Cruise Control Even with cruise control turned on, Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed you can still use the accelerator You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button pedal to speed up for passing. After of these ways: or tap on the brake pedal, the system completing the pass, take your foot...
Page 178: Compass
Compass Compass Function The compass can be affected by REAR VIEW MIRROR driving near power lines or stations, If equipped Your vehicle has a compass in the across bridges, through tunnels, rear view mirror. The compass over railroad crossings, past large indicates the vehicle direction with vehicles, or driving near large illuminated letters;...
Page 179 Compass Compass Calibration Drive the vehicle slowly in circles Press and hold the compass The compass may need to be at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) until button for about 3 seconds. When manually calibrated after exposure to the center icon turns blue. This all of the direction icons begin to a strong magnetic field.
Page 180 Compass Zone Map Compass Display for Each Zone...
Page 181: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver that causes the motor to stop and Training HomeLink If equipped The HomeLink universal reverse if an obstacle is detected If you just Before you begin transceiver built into your vehicle during closing, increasing the risk of received your vehicle and have not can be programmed to operate up to injury.
Page 182 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If the red indicator in HomeLink second. continues to flash slowly (does If the button works, not flash rapidly), your remote programming is complete. transmitter may stop If the button does not work go transmitting after a short time. to step 6.
Page 183 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training With a Rolling Code Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON System HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ Press and hold the HomeLink or variable code. Information from button again for 3 to 4 seconds.
Page 184 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes If a standard transmitter was As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three programmed, the indicator will This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two stay on for about 25 seconds.
Page 185: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......180 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....180 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..181 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 186: Break-In Period
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation your authorized dealer for service. Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump Some gasoline today is blended with extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 187: Service Station Procedures
Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be Pull fuel filler with a tether.
Page 188 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Filling a Portable Fuel Container until it clicks at least once. If you Whenever filling a fuel container, do not properly tighten the cap, use an approved fuel container, and Do not fill a portable fuel the malfunction indicator lamp place it on the ground.
Page 189: Opening And Closing The Hood
Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD LATCH Park the vehicle, and set the Put your fingers under the front Pull the support rod out of its clip, parking brake. Pull the hood edge of the hood. The hood latch and insert the end into either of release handle under the lower left handle is above the ‘‘H’’...
Page 190: Oil Check
Service Station Procedures Oil Check Engine Coolant Check DIPSTICK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the engine off before you check the oil. check the level.
Page 191: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 192 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Observe the speed limit The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Aerodynamic drag has a big effect vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 Aggressive driving (hard mph (75 km/h).
Page 193 Fuel Economy Calculating Fuel Economy Checking Your Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Gallons of Miles per Miles driven Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel Gallon fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy.
Page 194: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing When properly installed, cellular some non-Honda accessories, can phones, alarms, two-way radios, and make it unsafe. Before you make any low-powered audio systems should Improper accessories or modifications or add any accessories, not interfere with your vehicle’s modifications can affect your be sure to read the following...
Page 195 Accessories and Modifications Before installing any electronic Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires accessory, have the installer Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of contact your dealer for assistance. or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and If possible, have your dealer non-Honda components could...
Page 196: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo The pickup bed on your vehicle GLOVE BOX allows you to carry heavy and large DOOR POCKET cargo. You can also store items in IN-BED TRUNK the In-Bed Trunk and on a roof-rack DASHBOARD (if equipped). POCKETS Your vehicle also has these convenient storage areas inside: Glove box Front door and seat-back pockets...
Page 197 Carrying Cargo Load Limits (Payload) These figures include the total Steps for Determining Correct Load The maximum load for your vehicle weight of all occupants, cargo, and Limit: accessories, and the tongue load if Locate the statement ‘‘The you are towing a trailer. combined weight of occupants and On vehicles without moonroof cargo should never exceed XXX...
Page 198 Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For Example 1 example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount Max Load (1,530 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (1,230 lbs) five 150 lb.
Page 199 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger If you fold the rear seats up, tie Carrying Cargo in the In-Bed Compartment down items that could be thrown Trunk or on a Roof Rack Store or secure all items that could about the vehicle during a crash or Distribute cargo evenly on the be thrown around and hurt...
Page 200 Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Pickup Bed When loading and unloading cargo, If you stack items higher than the Your vehicle can carry a large make sure all passengers or any bed sides, tailgate, or back window, amount of cargo in the pickup bed. objects are clear of the tailgate secure them with a net or cover.
Page 201 Carrying Cargo Tie Down Cleats You can also support motorcycles on the pickup bed floor with the cleats. The floor panel of the pickup bed is Never let passengers ride on TIE DOWN CLEAT designed to hold motorcycle tires. Be the pickup bed or in the In-Bed sure to tighten motorcycles securely, Trunk space.
Page 202 Carrying Cargo Optional Cargo Net Optional Cargo Cover The cargo net can be used to hold The cargo cover can be used to lightweight items in the pickup bed. cover the cargo area on the pickup Secure all items properly. The net bed.
Page 203 Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ......198 starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ......199 conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ......200 automatic transmission. It also Automatic Transmission ....
Page 204: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground To prevent rollovers or loss of With heavy cargo on the pickup bed, clearance that allows you to travel control: your vehicle has a higher center of over bumps, obstacles, and rough gravity. Drive slowly and cautiously, terrain.
Page 205: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the and adjustments before you drive inside and outside mirrors (see your vehicle. page Make sure all windows, mirrors, Check the steering wheel and outside lights are clean and adjustment (see page unobstructed.
Page 206: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine does not start within pedal, turn the ignition key to the 15 seconds, or starts but stalls In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III)
Page 207: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’...
Page 208 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and pull the shift lever towards Park whenever you are turning off or you to shift from Park to reverse. To starting the engine. To shift out of shift from reverse to neutral, come Park, you must press on the brake to a complete stop, and then shift.
Page 209 Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) Use neutral if you Drive (D) Use this position for need to restart a stalled engine, or if your normal driving. The it is necessary to stop briefly with transmission automatically selects a the engine idling. Shift to the Park suitable gear (1 through 5) for your position if you need to leave your speed and acceleration.
Page 210 Automatic Transmission When towing a trailer on level roads Second (2) To shift to second, under normal driving conditions, do pull the shift lever towards you, then not use D3. This will increase the shift to the lower gear. This position automatic transmission fluid locks the transmission in second temperature and may cause...
Page 211 Automatic Transmission First (1) To shift from second to Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release first, pull the shift lever towards you, If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift then shift to the lower gear. This for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal position locks the transmission in...
Page 212: Variable Torque Management
Automatic Transmission, VTM-4 System VTM-4 System COVER VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Insert a key into the shift lock Remove the key from the shift release slot. lock release slot, then reinstall the Your vehicle is equipped with a cover.
Page 213 VTM-4 System If you become stuck, you can Press the VTM-4 LOCK button. The VTM-4 Lock will temporarily activate the VTM-4 by pressing the The indicator in the button comes disengage when the vehicle speed VTM-4 LOCK button while in first exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h).
Page 214: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure Driving on a significantly under- pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure indicator overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 215 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Although your tire pressure is Tire Pressure Monitoring your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check System (TPMS) Indicator in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly.
Page 216 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Changing a Tire with TPMS The low tire pressure indicator or As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off when This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure and tire monitor indicators you replace the spare tire with the FCC rules.
Page 217: Parking
Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are curb, and set the parking brake.
Page 218: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 219: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 220 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
Page 221: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA Activation Indicator If the indicator does not come on system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the the ON (II) position, there may be a more or less than desired.
Page 222 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch VSA and Tire Sizes In certain unusual conditions when Driving with varying tire or wheel your vehicle gets stuck in shallow sizes may cause the VSA to mud or fresh snow, it may be easier malfunction.
Page 223: Towing Weight Limits
Towing Weight Limits Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limits tow a trailer, as well as carrying passengers and their cargo. To safely tow a trailer, you should carefully observe the load limits (see page ), use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 224 Towing Weight Limits Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Estimating Loads (GVWR) The maximum The best way to confirm that all allowable weight of the vehicle, all loads are within limits is to check occupants, all accessories, all cargo, them at a public scale (see page and the tongue load is 6,050 lbs (2,745 kg).
Page 225: Towing Weight Guidelines
Towing Weight Guidelines Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines: Number of Max. Trailer Weight Max. Tongue Load Occupants 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 4,750 lbs (2155 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 4,750 lbs (2155 kg) 570 lbs (258 kg) 4,500 lbs (2041 kg) 516 lbs (234 kg) The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg),...
Page 226: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should be fully loaded, and all occupants should stay in the vehicle while the attendant watches the scale. Check the gross vehicle weight. Check the gross combined weight.
Page 227 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitch Accessories All models except RTX Towing generally requires a variety We strongly recommend that you of supplemental equipment. To have your dealer install a class 3 ensure the best quality, we hitch. Using non-Honda equipment recommend that you purchase may result in serious damage to your Honda equipment whenever possible.
Page 228 Towing a Trailer A factory installed, 4-pin gray Use this illustration to identify each Trailer Brakes Honda requires that any trailer with connector is located under the terminal in the trailer brake a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455 instrument panel near the top of the controller connector.
Page 229 Towing a Trailer Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you When towing a trailer, we tow a trailer. Make sure the chains recommend that you carry a full-size are secured to the trailer and hitch, spare wheel and tire for your vehicle and that they cross under the tongue and trailer.
Page 230 Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Since lighting and wiring vary with trailer type and brand, you should also have a qualified mechanic install LEFT TURN SIGNAL RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS a suitable connector between the (GREEN/WHITE) (GREEN/RED) vehicle and the trailer.
Page 231 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment Installing the Cover Installing the Ball Mount On U.S. RTX model only TRAILER HITCH 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR 4-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR HITCH PIN CLIP TRAILER HITCH COVER BALL MOUNT HITCH PIN TRAILER HITCH Always use the cover when you are Install the ball mount before you tow Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer not using the ball mount to keep dirt,...
Page 232 Towing a Trailer Insert the connector securely into Connecting the Trailer Connectors the socket. COVER RETAINING Hook the retaining tab on the inner side of the lid against the RETAINING retaining tab of the connector to prevent disconnection during 4-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR operation.
Page 233 Towing a Trailer To disconnect the connectors, Electric current flows through the Important Precautions reverse the connection steps, then Before you submerge the trailer electrical supply circuit only when make sure the socket lid and hitch in water (such as at a boat the ignition switch is in the ON socket cover are securely in place.
Page 234 Towing a Trailer Trailer Connector Sockets Trailer Jumper Harness ELECTRIC BRAKE GROUND GROUND SMALL CHARGE (BROWN/WHITE) (WHITE) (BLACK) LIGHT (BLACK) BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN) RIGHT SMALL LIGHTS (WHITE/BLACK) TURN/ (BROWN) LEFT STOP TURN/ (BROWN) LEFT TURN/ STOP STOP (RED) BRAKE (YELLOW) (20A) (WHITE) RIGHT TURN/...
Page 235 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are in Driving Safely With a Trailer When preparing to tow, and before good condition and properly The added weight, length, and driving away, be sure to check the inflated. height of a trailer will affect your following: vehicle’s handling and performance,...
Page 236 Towing a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Towing Speeds and Gears Making Turns and Braking Drive slower than normal in all Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. driving situations, and obey posted than normal.
Page 237 Towing a Trailer Turn the front wheels toward the Backing Up Retrieving a Boat Always drive slowly and have curb on a downhill, and away from If the vehicle’s tires slip when someone guide you when backing up. the curb on an uphill. retrieving a boat from the water, Grip the of the steering wheel,...
Page 238: Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information If you decide to drive on unpaved Your vehicle has been designed roads, you will find that it requires primarily for use on pavement. But somewhat different driving skills. Improperly operating this its higher ground clearance and four- Your vehicle will also handle vehicle on or off-pavement can wheel drive VTM-4 system allow you...
Page 239 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Important Safety Precautions Remember Check Out Your Vehicle To avoid loss of control or rollover, The route presents limits (too steep Before you leave the pavement, be be sure to follow all precautions and or bumpy roads). You have limits sure to do all scheduled maintenance recommendations.
Page 240 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Accelerating and Braking Avoiding Obstacles Driving on Slopes For better traction on all surfaces, Your vehicle is not equipped with If you can’t clearly see all conditions accelerate slowly and gradually build undercarriage guards to protect key or obstacles on a slope, walk the up speed.
Page 241 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Crossing a Stream The banks and surface under the If You Get Stuck Before driving through water, stop, water provide good traction. The If you get stuck, and cannot get get out if necessary, and make sure water may hide hazards such as unstuck with the VTM-4 system, that:...
Page 242 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Use a nylon strap to attach your Towing a Trailer Off-Road vehicle to the recovery vehicle, and You may safely tow a trailer off-road carefully take out the slack in the if you follow these guidelines: strap. Once the strap is tight, the recovery vehicle should apply force.
Page 243 Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 238 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 239 maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ....... 247 maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 244: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 245: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on displayed on the engine oil life the information display to show you display according to the table shown when you should have your dealer do below.
Page 246 Maintenance Minder The message changes between SERVICE and dUE SOON repeatedly. Press the SELECT button repeatedly to select the engine oil life. The 15 and 10 percent oil life display reminds you that the time is coming soon to take your vehicle in for the MESSAGE MESSAGE required maintenance.
Page 247 Maintenance Minder When you see this message, have the indicated maintenance performed by your dealer as soon as U.S. possible. NEGATIVE MILEAGE Canada NEGATIVE MILEAGE If you still do not perform the When the remaining engine oil life is indicated maintenance, you will see a 0 percent, you will see a ‘‘SERVICE negative mileage, for example ‘‘34 PAST dUE’’...
Page 248 Maintenance Minder You can change the display to the Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life engine oil life display, or the Items Display odometer and trip meter by pushing Your dealer will reset the display the SELECT button on the after completing the required instrument panel.
Page 249 Maintenance Minder NO is shown. YES is shown. Press the RESET button for about Select the appropriate answer, Select the ‘‘MAINT RESET Y’’ 10 seconds. You will see a ‘‘MAINT RESET N’’ (NO) or (YES), and press and hold the ‘‘MAINT RESET’’...
Page 250 Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance However, service at a dealer is not U.S. Vehicles: Precautions mandatory to keep your warranties Maintenance, replacement, or If you have the required service in effect. Maintenance may be done repair of emissions control done but do not reset the display, or by any qualified service facility or devices and systems may be done reset the display without doing the...
Page 251 Maintenance Minder Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, you are unsure of how to perform and license plate lights monthly. any check, turn to the appropriate See page page listed.
Page 252 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Replace dust and pollen filter Replace engine oil and oil filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high Inspect front and rear brakes concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel- Check parking brake adjustment powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 253: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID (Orange loop) (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING AUTOMATIC FLUID (Red cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP RADIATOR CAP : Under the gray cover...
Page 254: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is engine’s performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection.
Page 255: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter given for a conventional motor oil: it according to the maintenance displays the API certification seal, messages shown on the odometer...
Page 256 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Turn off the engine and let it sit OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. for several minutes, then check Tighten the drain bolt to: the oil level on the dipstick. If necessary, add more oil.
Page 257: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
Page 258: Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers The coolant level should be up to Windshield Washers the base of the filler neck. Add Check the fluid level in the coolant if it is low. windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 259: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid Do not use engine antif reeze or a DIPSTICK vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze can damage your vehicle’s paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Use only commercially-available windshield UPPER MARK washer f luid.
Page 260: Rear Differential Fluid
Automatic transmission Fluid, Rear Differential Fluid If the level is below the lower Rear Differential Fluid mark, remove the fill plug, then The rear differential should be Use only genuine Honda ATF-Z1 add the fluid into the fill hole to drained and refilled with new fluid (Automatic Transmission Fluid).
Page 261: Transfer Assembly Fluid
Transfer Assembly Fluid, Brake Fluid Transfer Assembly Fluid Brake Fluid The transfer assembly should be Check the brake fluid level in the drained and refilled with new fluid reservoir monthly. when this service is indicated by a Replace the brake fluid according to maintenance message on the the time recommendation in the information display.
Page 262: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Power Steering Fluid Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so Timing Belt you do not spill any. Clean up any The timing belt should be replaced COVER UPPER LEVEL spill immediately; it could damage at the intervals shown in the components in the engine maintenance minder schedule.
Page 263: Lights
Lights Headlight Aiming Install the new bulb into the hole, CONNECTOR HOLD-DOWN WIRE The headlights were properly aimed making sure the tabs are in their when your vehicle was new. If you slots. Pivot the hold-down wire regularly carry heavy items on the back in place, and clip the end into pickup bed or pull a trailer, the slot.
Page 264 Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ Insert the socket back into the Hazard/Parking Light Bulb headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. To change the passenger’s side bulb, start the engine, turn the Turn on the lights to make sure steering wheel all the way to the the new bulb is working.
Page 265 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Install the new bulb into the socket. Push the socket into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Install the rear light assembly in the rear pillar.
Page 266 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Put the lens back on the light Light Bulb assembly, and tighten the mounting bolts securely. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Put the light assembly back into the vehicle. Install the screws and tighten them securely.
Page 267 Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate Turn on the lights to make sure Bulb the new bulb is working. Reinstall the light assembly in the bumper. Remove the license plate light Pull the bulb straight out of its assembly by pulling it towards you, socket.
Page 268 Lights Replacing a Bed Light Bulb Reinstall the light assembly. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the mounting screw, and tighten it securely. Remove the mounting screw from Pull the bulb straight out of its the bed light assembly.
Page 269: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats A non-Honda floor mat may not fit your vehicle properly. This could prevent the proper operation of the LOOP folding rear seats and the passenger’s seat weight sensors. We recommend using genuine Honda floor mats.
Page 270: Dust And Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades WIPER ARMS This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper pollen that is brought in from the blades at least every six months. outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of cooling system/climate control cracking in the rubber, areas that are...
Page 271 Wiper Blades BLADE BLADE REINFORCEMENT LOCK TAB Disconnect the blade assembly Remove the blade from its holder Examine the new wiper blades. If from the wiper arm by pushing in by grabbing the tabbed end of the they have no plastic or metal the lock tab.
Page 272: Wheels
Wiper Blades, Wheels, Tires Slide the new wiper blade into the Wheels Tires holder until the tabs lock. Clean the wheels as you would the To safely operate your vehicle, your rest of the exterior. Wash them with tires must be the proper type and Slide the wiper blade assembly the same solution, and rinse them size, in good condition with adequate...
Page 273 Tires Inflation Guidelines Even though your vehicle is If you check air pressures when the Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we tires are hot [driven for several miles provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 handling, tread life, and riding your tires every day.
Page 274 Tires Never use a puncture-repairing agent Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS in a flat tire. If used, you will have to Every time you check inflation, you replace the tire pressure sensor. should also examine the tires for Have the flat tire repaired by your damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 275 Tires Tire Service Life Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation The service life of your tires is In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, correct wheel alignment helps to Front Front including, but not limited to, driving decrease tire wear. If you find a tire habits, road conditions, vehicle is worn unevenly, have your dealer loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 276 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 277 Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Snow Tires Premium Cobra Cable Chain Wheels: If you mount snow tires on your 1046P with accessory vehicle, make sure they are radial adjusters 17 x 7 1/2 J tires of the same size and load range Tires: as the original tires.
Page 278: Checking The Battery
Tires, Checking the Battery Checking the Battery TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Using the wrong chains, or not Traction devices that are the wrong properly installing chains, can size or improperly installed can damage the brake lines and damage your vehicle’s brake lines, cause a crash in which you can suspension, body, and wheels.
Page 279 Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to On vehicles without navigation system white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to If your vehicle’s battery is remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s disconnected, or goes dead, the time solution of baking soda and water.
Page 280: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 281: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 276 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 277 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....285 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 282: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on a INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare soon as you can.
Page 283: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe 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. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Page 284 Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT TIRE TIRE TRAY HOLDING BOLTS TRAY TOOL BOX STRAP Open the In-Bed Trunk. Pull out the tire tray with the Unfasten the strap to remove the handle, and hook the rear of the tool box, and unscrew the wing Remove the two tire tray holding tire tray to the guides on the back bolt.
Page 285 Changing a Flat Tire DIAL JACKING POINT Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking Turn the dial at the bottom of the with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to jack clockwise until the top of the change.
Page 286 Changing a Flat Tire CONNECTOR BUTTON WHEEL NUT WRENCH DIAL HOOK EXTENSION STAY CONNECTOR BUTTON Attach the stay to the extension, Insert the hook at the end of the Turn the jack dial (wheel nut then attach the wheel nut wrench stay into the opening on the dial at wrench) clockwise as shown to to the end of the extension.
Page 287 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 288 Changing a Flat Tire Release the tire tray and slide it WING BOLT back in place. Tighten the tire tray holding bolts securely. For normal For spare SPACER CONE tire tire Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Place the flat tire face up on the the same crisscross pattern.
Page 289 Changing a Flat Tire TOOL BOX Loose items can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. Store the wheel cap or center cap in the In-Bed Trunk.
Page 290 Changing a Flat Tire Securing a Spare Tire on the If you remove the spare tire from the Pickup Bed pickup bed, reinstall the clip back into its hole. SPACER CONE WING BOLT As a temporary mounting location, Place the spare tire on the pickup you can secure a spare tire on the bed as shown.
Page 291: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or start falls into two areas, depending The transmission must be in Park go out when you try to start the on what you hear when you turn the or neutral or the starter will not engine, either the battery is...
Page 292: Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting Are you using the proper starting Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle: procedure? Refer to Starting the Although this seems like a simple Engine on page procedure, you should take several Open the hood, and check the precautions.
Page 293 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Start the vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Page 294: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle’s Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in Put the transmission in Park, and the midrange under most conditions. set the parking brake. Turn off all Steam and spray from an If it climbs to the red mark, you accessories, and turn on the...
Page 295 If the Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at Start the engine, and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature to maximum heat (climate control to AUTO at Removing the radiator cap Look for any obvious coolant leaks, ‘‘...
Page 296: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system come on when the engine is warning indicators.
Page 297: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If the battery in your vehicle has while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you been disconnected or gone dead, of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle these codes may be erased.
Page 298: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator and the VSA indicator normally feel normal, you should take system indicator come on with the comes on when immediate action. A problem in one brake system indicator, have your you turn the ignition switch to the part of the system’s dual circuit...
Page 299: Fuses
Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) NOTCH The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary under-hood fuse box is Checking and Replacing Fuses three fuse boxes. on the passenger’s side. The If something electrical in your secondary fuse box is next to the vehicle stops working, check for a The interior fuse box is on the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 300 Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER Turn the ignition switch to the Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the the primary under-hood fuse box under-hood fuse boxes and all the headlights and all other by looking through the side fuses in the interior fuse box by...
Page 301 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle If the replacement fuse of the BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you same rating blows in a short time, do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse there is probably a serious of the same rating or a lower rating electrical problem in your vehicle.
Page 302: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 20 A Horn, Stop Not Used 20 A Defroster 10 A Left Headlight High Beam 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Small Lights 15 A Hazard...
Page 303 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX 7.5 A Bed Lights 15 A IG ACG 15 A IG Coil 15 A IG Fuel Pump (10 A) Daytime Running Light 7.5 A IG Washer 15 A 7.5 A IG Meter 20 A Radio...
Page 304: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must With all four wheels on the ground, call a professional towing service or be towed with all four wheels on the it is best to tow the vehicle no farther organization.
Page 305: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page). ‘‘Rocking’’ your vehicle between f orward and reverse gear or revving up the engine and allowing the wheels to spin f reely at high speeds can damage the automatic transmission.
Page 306 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the tie down hooks f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. These hooks should not be used f or open-road towing.
Page 307: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....302 Exhaust Gas Recirculation you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 304 (EGR) System ....313 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Three Way Catalytic identification numbers.
Page 308: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 309 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 310: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Air Conditioning Length 206.7 in (5,250 mm) Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Width 78.0 in (1,980 mm) Charge quantity 21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) Height 70.3 in (1,785 mm) Lubricant type ND-OIL8 Wheelbase 122.0 in (3,100 mm) Track Front 67.1 in (1,705 mm) Capacities...
Page 311 Specifications Capacities Fuses Rear Change 2.79 US qt (2.64 ) Interior See page 297 or the fuse label differential Total 3.01 US qt (2.85 ) attached to the inside of the fuse fluid box lid under the dashboard. Transfer Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ) Under-hood See page 296 or the fuse box lid.
Page 312: Dot Tire Quality Grading
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 313: Temperature
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 314: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. Tire Size have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the Load index (a numerical code below.
Page 315 Tire Labeling Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure The tire identification number (TIN) Max Press The maximum air is a group of numbers and letters pressure the tire can that look like the following example. hold. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
Page 316: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Required Federal Explanation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 317 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 318: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act drawn into the engine and burned. products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions.
Page 319: Exhaust Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts Ignition Timing Control System The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount designed and certified to work to- ignition timing control, exhaust gas of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
Page 320: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx.
Page 321: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been Select a nearby lightly traveled If you take your vehicle for an parked with the engine off for 6 major highway where you can emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
Page 322 Emissions Testing Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30 minutes.
Page 323 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information . 318 ..Warranty Coverages ..... 319 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......320 Authorized Manuals ..... . 321...
Page 324: Customer Service Information
Customer Service Information Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should us this information: CUSTOMER RELATIONS be able to answer all your questions. RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE If you encounter a problem that your Vehicle identification number (see Honda Canada Inc.
Page 325: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
Page 326 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236...
Page 327: Authorized Manuals
2006 Model Series Ridgeline Body Repair Manual 31SJC620 2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual 31SJC810 2008 Honda Ridgeline Navigation Manual 31SJCQ20 2008 Honda Ridgeline Quick Start Guide 31SJCM20 2008 Ridgeline Honda Service History HON-R Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired...
Page 329 Index Automatic Speed Control ....169 Belts, Seat ........8, 18 Automatic Transmission ....201 Beverage Holders ......116 Accessories and Modifications . 188 Capacity, Fluid ......304 Booster Seats ........50 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Checking Fluid Level ....
Page 330 Index Bulb Replacement CD Player ........153 Coat Hooks ........117 Back-up Lights ......259 Certification Label ......302 Code, Audio System ..... . 166 Brake Lights ....... 259 Chains, tire ........271 CO in the Exhaust ......
Page 331 Index Daytime Running Lights ....78 Dual Temperature Control ... 132 Oil, What Kind to Use ....248 Dead Battery ........286 Dust and Pollen Filter ....264 Overheating ....... . 288 Defects, Reporting Safety ..
Page 332 Index Floor Mats ........263 Fuel Economy ....... . 185 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Fluids Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Rating) ........218 Automatic Transmission ... 253 Economy Estimates Gearshift Lever Positions .... . 202 Brake .......... .
Page 333 Index High-Low Beam Switch ....75 Cruise Control ......65 Individual Map Lights ....121 HomeLink Universal Door Open ........64 Infant Restraint ....... . 37 Transceiver ........ . 175 DRL (Daytime Running Infant Seats ........
Page 334 Index Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ... . 190 Label, Certification ......302 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 180 Lane Change, Signaling ....76 Odometer ......... . 70 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....14, 19 Maintenance ........237 Off-Highway Driving .....
Page 335 Index Parking Lights ........76 Rear Differential Fluid ....254 Safety Defects, Reporting ..320 Parking Over Things that Burn . 315 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 259 Safety Features ......... PGM-FI System ......313 Rear View Mirror ......
Page 336 Index Seats ..........99 Speedometer ........70 Stuck Vehicle ........ . 299 Adjusting the Seat ....99, 101 SRS, Additional Information ... 21 Sun Visor ......... 119 Folding the Rear Seats ....104 Additional Safety Precautions . 31 Sunglasses Holder ......
Page 337 Index Three Way Catalytic Converter . 314 Tools, Tire Changing ....277 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..250 Timing Belt ........256 Towing Tire Chains ........271 A Trailer ........220 Tire, How to Change a Flat ..
Page 338 Index Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ..252 Level Indicator ......65 Operation ........75 Wheels ..........266 Adjusting the Steering ....79 Wrench ........280 Windows Operating the Power ....107 Windshield Defroster ........
Page 342: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Power Steering Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Power Steering Fluid Front/Rear: number of 87 or higher. preferred, or another brand of 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) power steering fluid as a Compact Spare Tire: Fuel Tank Capacity: temporary replacement.

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