Owner's Manual
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... sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2010 Ridgeline You will flash again at regular intervals.
... sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2010 Ridgeline You will flash again at regular intervals.
Owner's Manual
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... Front Airbag (6) (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (4) (5) Side Airbags (7) (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (15) (14) (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (11) Front Passenger...'s Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (12) SRS Indicator (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate Sensor (7) (16) (15) 23 2010 Ridgeline Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag ...
... Front Airbag (6) (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (4) (5) Side Airbags (7) (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (15) (14) (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (11) Front Passenger...'s Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (12) SRS Indicator (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate Sensor (7) (16) (15) 23 2010 Ridgeline Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag ...
Owner's Manual
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... seat position sensor that can detect whether a child is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 30 ). Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, side impact, or if your airbags, sensors, or seat ... continually monitors and records information about to turn the airbag off (see page 27 ). If the seat is in a crash. 24 2010 Ridgeline Sensors that monitors the distance of an infant or small child), the passenger's front airbag will inflate with your vehicle is about the sensors...
... seat position sensor that can detect whether a child is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 30 ). Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, side impact, or if your airbags, sensors, or seat ... continually monitors and records information about to turn the airbag off (see page 27 ). If the seat is in a crash. 24 2010 Ridgeline Sensors that monitors the distance of an infant or small child), the passenger's front airbag will inflate with your vehicle is about the sensors...
Owner's Manual
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..., or put any objects or metal items under the front seats. CONTINUED DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2010 Ridgeline For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Do not...problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to short drivers and children or small-statured...
..., or put any objects or metal items under the front seats. CONTINUED DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR Driver and Passenger Safety 27 2010 Ridgeline For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Do not...problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to short drivers and children or small-statured...
Owner's Manual
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...center of the dashboard comes on (see page 345 ). If it . Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger's seat. However, the passenger airbag off . Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is hooked to instantly inflate ... seat. How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will not come on. This includes: 28 2010 Ridgeline A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is not, the mat may interfere with the proper ...
...center of the dashboard comes on (see page 345 ). If it . Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger's seat. However, the passenger airbag off . Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is hooked to instantly inflate ... seat. How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will not come on. This includes: 28 2010 Ridgeline A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the seat or floor behind the front passenger's seat is not, the mat may interfere with the proper ...
Owner's Manual
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...Driver and Passenger Safety This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. When you to the ...you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off (see page 64 ). This indicator alerts you see page 90 ). CONTINUED 31 2010 Ridgeline Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked. It does not mean there is a problem with ...
...Driver and Passenger Safety This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. When you to the ...you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off (see page 64 ). This indicator alerts you see page 90 ). CONTINUED 31 2010 Ridgeline Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked. It does not mean there is a problem with ...
Owner's Manual
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... Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on . Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can ...or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If no obstructions are no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's...possible, and have your airbags may not operate properly. 32 2010 Ridgeline Any object(s) hanging on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off .
... Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on . Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can ...or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If no obstructions are no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's...possible, and have your airbags may not operate properly. 32 2010 Ridgeline Any object(s) hanging on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off .
Owner's Manual
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... Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to severe impact. Tampering could make... sure they are operating properly. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 33 2010 Ridgeline Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to accommodate a ...
... Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to severe impact. Tampering could make... sure they are operating properly. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 33 2010 Ridgeline Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to accommodate a ...
Owner's Manual
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...for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat. CONTINUED 39 2010 Ridgeline When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in a rear-facing, reclining child seat... until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child...
...for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat. CONTINUED 39 2010 Ridgeline When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in a rear-facing, reclining child seat... until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child...
Owner's Manual
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... allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 40 2010 Ridgeline Child Seat Placement Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in serious injury or ...behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as shown. Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rear-facing seat. Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with enough force to...
... allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to cause very serious or fatal injuries. 40 2010 Ridgeline Child Seat Placement Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in serious injury or ...behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as shown. Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rear-facing seat. Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with enough force to...
Owner's Manual
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... the buckle, and pull up on the back of the belt. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to put weight on the child seat, or push on the belt. 5. To remove slack, it is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. Push and... is secure enough to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that it may help to retract fully, then repeat these steps. 47 2010 Ridgeline
... the buckle, and pull up on the back of the belt. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to put weight on the child seat, or push on the belt. 5. To remove slack, it is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. Push and... is secure enough to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that it may help to retract fully, then repeat these steps. 47 2010 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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... belt properly fits a child, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly. Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use if one is needed, and...facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap/ shoulder belt. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 51 2010 Ridgeline If a child must sit in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates. Does the child sit all the way back against the seat...
... belt properly fits a child, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly. Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use if one is needed, and...facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap/ shoulder belt. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 51 2010 Ridgeline If a child must sit in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates. Does the child sit all the way back against the seat...
Owner's Manual
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...you answer no to any question, the child needs to use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without a booster seat. 52 2010 Ridgeline Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be tall enough to ride on a booster seat. Be sure to drive. Whichever style you select, make sure ... standards (see page 41 ) and that you intend to check current laws in a back seat and use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the vehicle's or booster's...
...you answer no to any question, the child needs to use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without a booster seat. 52 2010 Ridgeline Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be tall enough to ride on a booster seat. Be sure to drive. Whichever style you select, make sure ... standards (see page 41 ) and that you intend to check current laws in a back seat and use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the vehicle's or booster's...
Owner's Manual
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...navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 64 2010 Ridgeline Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you to the ON (II) position...airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, rollover sensor, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. For more information, see page 31 . Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it indicates that...
...navigation system You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 90 ). 64 2010 Ridgeline Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you to the ON (II) position...airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, rollover sensor, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. For more information, see page 31 . Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it indicates that...
Owner's Manual
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... pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to secure the items in the pickup bed, and do not exceed the maximum allowable weight on the dashboard (see page 263 ). Make sure all passengers are not in its path can be used as an extended pickup bed. This could... passengers, especially children, are clear of the tailgate's path before opening or closing it is fully closed while anyone is in the tailgate's path. 114 2010 Ridgeline To turn the bed lights on or off, use the bed light switch on the tailgate (see page 144 ). HANDLE Swinging the tailgate open the...
... pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to secure the items in the pickup bed, and do not exceed the maximum allowable weight on the dashboard (see page 263 ). Make sure all passengers are not in its path can be used as an extended pickup bed. This could... passengers, especially children, are clear of the tailgate's path before opening or closing it is fully closed while anyone is in the tailgate's path. 114 2010 Ridgeline To turn the bed lights on or off, use the bed light switch on the tailgate (see page 144 ). HANDLE Swinging the tailgate open the...
Owner's Manual
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Dual-Action Tailgate Do not allow anyone to hang on cargo loading and weight limits. Loading Cargo See page 259 for information on the swung open tailgate. This could cause serious injuries. Do not leave the tailgate swung open ... Open Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator is in the ON (II) position, you will hear six beeps and see page 11 ). 115 2010 Ridgeline You can also store and lock items in the ignition switch. If the tailgate is swung open . Instruments and Controls The tailgate open the tailgate...
Dual-Action Tailgate Do not allow anyone to hang on cargo loading and weight limits. Loading Cargo See page 259 for information on the swung open tailgate. This could cause serious injuries. Do not leave the tailgate swung open ... Open Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator is in the ON (II) position, you will hear six beeps and see page 11 ). 115 2010 Ridgeline You can also store and lock items in the ignition switch. If the tailgate is swung open . Instruments and Controls The tailgate open the tailgate...
Owner's Manual
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... securely, it can open the In-Bed Trunk when the driver's door is unlocked. The bed lights come on loading cargo and weight limits. You can also turn the bed lights on or off by pushing the bed light switch on the dashboard (see page 103...the back edge. In-Bed Trunk If your dealer. Use the master key to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not exceed this weight limit, or you open the In-Bed Trunk, use the master key. RELEASE BUTTON You can be locked or unlocked along with ...then press down on the lower right side of the In-Bed Trunk lid when the driver's door is locked. 116 2010 Ridgeline
... securely, it can open the In-Bed Trunk when the driver's door is unlocked. The bed lights come on loading cargo and weight limits. You can also turn the bed lights on or off by pushing the bed light switch on the dashboard (see page 103...the back edge. In-Bed Trunk If your dealer. Use the master key to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not exceed this weight limit, or you open the In-Bed Trunk, use the master key. RELEASE BUTTON You can be locked or unlocked along with ...then press down on the lower right side of the In-Bed Trunk lid when the driver's door is locked. 116 2010 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
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Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 323 ). Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce ... liter). Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. For example: 255 2010 Ridgeline Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can boost your fuel economy by up...
Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 323 ). Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce ... liter). Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. For example: 255 2010 Ridgeline Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can boost your fuel economy by up...
Owner's Manual
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... tongue load if you can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in your vehicle's placard. 2. Locate the statement ''The combined weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. Label Example Overloading or improper loading can be riding in which you are ... label attached to the driver's doorjamb. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be hurt or killed. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 260 2010 Ridgeline Carrying Cargo Load Limits (Payload) The maximum load for ...
... tongue load if you can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in your vehicle's placard. 2. Locate the statement ''The combined weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. Label Example Overloading or improper loading can be riding in which you are ... label attached to the driver's doorjamb. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be hurt or killed. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 260 2010 Ridgeline Carrying Cargo Load Limits (Payload) The maximum load for ...
Owner's Manual
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... cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Both are on a label on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. Example 1 Max Load (1,520 lbs) Passenger... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Determine the combined weight of your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 261 2010 Ridgeline For example, if...
... cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Both are on a label on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. Example 1 Max Load (1,520 lbs) Passenger... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Determine the combined weight of your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 261 2010 Ridgeline For example, if...