Owner's Manual
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Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of control, a crash, or rollover. iv 2011 Ridgeline This means your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 306 . It allows ... information on how to these characteristics, your vehicle's pickup bed area allows you and your vehicle is significantly more cargo and has the dualaction tailgate to die than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it to respond quicker to operate your handling and the vehicle's stability, and...
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of control, a crash, or rollover. iv 2011 Ridgeline This means your vehicle can anticipate problems earlier. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 306 . It allows ... information on how to these characteristics, your vehicle's pickup bed area allows you and your vehicle is significantly more cargo and has the dualaction tailgate to die than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it to respond quicker to operate your handling and the vehicle's stability, and...
Owner's Manual
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... advantage of crash, including: frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Allowing passengers to ride in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2011 Ridgeline Do not let anyone ride in the pickup bed as they can result in death or serious injury in a crash. Not wearing a seat belt ...type of the vehicle's built-in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the tailgate can easily be thrown out and be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or...
... advantage of crash, including: frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Allowing passengers to ride in a seat and wear a seat belt properly. 8 2011 Ridgeline Do not let anyone ride in the pickup bed as they can result in death or serious injury in a crash. Not wearing a seat belt ...type of the vehicle's built-in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the tailgate can easily be thrown out and be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or...
Owner's Manual
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...-Bed Trunk open indicator on the multi-information display to indicate when the tailgate, the InBed Trunk, or a specific door is not tightly closed (see page 75 ). See pages 34 54 for each condition. Driver and Passenger Safety 2011 Ridgeline 11 Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how...
...-Bed Trunk open indicator on the multi-information display to indicate when the tailgate, the InBed Trunk, or a specific door is not tightly closed (see page 75 ). See pages 34 54 for each condition. Driver and Passenger Safety 2011 Ridgeline 11 Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how...
Owner's Manual
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When the tailgate is not tightly closed , the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . Protecting Adults and Teens When one or more doors are open, the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on . 12 2011 Ridgeline When the In-Bed Trunk is not tightly closed , the ''TRUNK OPEN'' message will come on.
When the tailgate is not tightly closed , the ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on . Protecting Adults and Teens When one or more doors are open, the ''DOOR OPEN'' message will come on . 12 2011 Ridgeline When the In-Bed Trunk is not tightly closed , the ''TRUNK OPEN'' message will come on.
Owner's Manual
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... has auto door locking/ unlocking features. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you to a stop. CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 13 Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come on. When the In-Bed Trunk..., tailgate, and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR, TRUNK & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent ...
... has auto door locking/ unlocking features. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you to a stop. CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 13 Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come on. When the In-Bed Trunk..., tailgate, and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR, TRUNK & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent ...
Owner's Manual
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.... (See pages 46 and 47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 38 2011 Ridgeline Protecting Children General Guidelines seat belt around vehicles. During a crash, the children from opening the rear doors. This can lead to prevent children from accidentally..., and can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your arms and be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. closing the tailgate could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
.... (See pages 46 and 47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 38 2011 Ridgeline Protecting Children General Guidelines seat belt around vehicles. During a crash, the children from opening the rear doors. This can lead to prevent children from accidentally..., and can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your arms and be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. closing the tailgate could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Owner's Manual
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...Keys ...100 Immobilizer System...101 Ignition Switch ...102 Door Locks ...103 Childproof Door Locks ...104 Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking ...104 Remote Transmitter ...110 Dual-Action Tailgate...113 In-Bed Trunk ...116 Seats ...119 Seat Heaters ...126 Power Windows ...128 Moonroof ...131 Parking Brake ...132 Mirrors ...133 Interior Convenience Items ...135 ...Holder ...138 Accessory Power Sockets...139 Sun Visor ...140 Vanity Mirror ...140 AC Power Outlet ...141 Interior Lights ...142 Bed Lights ...144 Instruments and Controls 2011 Ridgeline 59 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
...Keys ...100 Immobilizer System...101 Ignition Switch ...102 Door Locks ...103 Childproof Door Locks ...104 Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking ...104 Remote Transmitter ...110 Dual-Action Tailgate...113 In-Bed Trunk ...116 Seats ...119 Seat Heaters ...126 Power Windows ...128 Moonroof ...131 Parking Brake ...132 Mirrors ...133 Interior Convenience Items ...135 ...Holder ...138 Accessory Power Sockets...139 Sun Visor ...140 Vanity Mirror ...140 AC Power Outlet ...141 Interior Lights ...142 Bed Lights ...144 Instruments and Controls 2011 Ridgeline 59 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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... : On models with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 2011 Ridgeline 61 Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 (P.73) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/ TPMS INDICATOR (P.72) ...) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.63) BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.74) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.69) IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.67) MESSAGE INDICATOR 1 (P.74) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 3 (P.68) SIDE...
... : On models with navigation system. 2 : On models without navigation system. 3 : On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models. 2011 Ridgeline 61 Instrument Panel LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR 2 (P.73) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/ TPMS INDICATOR (P.72) ...) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.63) BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.74) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.69) IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.67) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.67) MESSAGE INDICATOR 1 (P.74) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 3 (P.68) SIDE...
Owner's Manual
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... or LOCK (0) position without turning off after 20 minutes. Most of the time, this indicator will remain on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator On models with other indicators in the Park position, they come on when you... turn the ignition switch to see the message (see page 90 ). Press the INFO button on . See page 144 for more information. 74 2011 Ridgeline If you push the light switch on , and then go off the bed lights, this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. With the shift ...
... or LOCK (0) position without turning off after 20 minutes. Most of the time, this indicator will remain on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator On models with other indicators in the Park position, they come on when you... turn the ignition switch to see the message (see page 90 ). Press the INFO button on . See page 144 for more information. 74 2011 Ridgeline If you push the light switch on , and then go off the bed lights, this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. With the shift ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I ) position, it , the indicator stays on if any door or the tailgate is not closed when you turn off after about 30 seconds. Back Window Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the In-Bed Trunk is...window, you will go off after about 3 minutes. See page 129 for more information. See page 116 for more information. Instruments and Controls 2011 Ridgeline 75 Instrument Panel Indicators In-Bed Trunk Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the back window is not completely closed tightly.
...turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I ) position, it , the indicator stays on if any door or the tailgate is not closed when you turn off after about 30 seconds. Back Window Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the In-Bed Trunk is...window, you will go off after about 3 minutes. See page 129 for more information. See page 116 for more information. Instruments and Controls 2011 Ridgeline 75 Instrument Panel Indicators In-Bed Trunk Open Indicator This indicator reminds you that the back window is not completely closed tightly.
Owner's Manual
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...2011 Ridgeline 113 NOTE: As a safety feature, the upper handle is disabled if you do not fully close the tailgate after it is swung open ), make sure the tailgate is disabled if you open the tailgate a different way (dropped open, and then swung open . Before you do not fully close the tailgate..., push firmly up the upper handle, then pull down the tailgate. To close the tailgate after it is fully closed securely before opening and closing it latches. Dual-Action Tailgate You can open the tailgate two different ways: Drop it open ...
...2011 Ridgeline 113 NOTE: As a safety feature, the upper handle is disabled if you do not fully close the tailgate after it is swung open ), make sure the tailgate is disabled if you open the tailgate a different way (dropped open, and then swung open . Before you do not fully close the tailgate..., push firmly up the upper handle, then pull down the tailgate. To close the tailgate after it is fully closed securely before opening and closing it latches. Dual-Action Tailgate You can open the tailgate two different ways: Drop it open ...
Owner's Manual
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... closed , then pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to secure the items in the tailgate's path. 114 2011 Ridgeline To Swing Open the Tailgate Do not drive with the tailgate swung open tailgate can cause serious injury. Before opening or closing the tailgate, check that passengers, especially children, are not in the pickup bed...
... closed , then pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to secure the items in the tailgate's path. 114 2011 Ridgeline To Swing Open the Tailgate Do not drive with the tailgate swung open tailgate can cause serious injury. Before opening or closing the tailgate, check that passengers, especially children, are not in the pickup bed...
Owner's Manual
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...open the tailgate. Loading Cargo See page 259 for information on when you swing open or it is not completely closed tightly when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, you will hear six beeps and see page 116 ). It comes on the dashboard (see page 11 ). 2011 Ridgeline 115 ...This indicator works even if the key is not in the In-Bed Trunk (see the indicator blinking. The tailgate may swing and shut accidentally. The bed lights come on cargo loading and weight limits...
...open the tailgate. Loading Cargo See page 259 for information on when you swing open or it is not completely closed tightly when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, you will hear six beeps and see page 116 ). It comes on the dashboard (see page 11 ). 2011 Ridgeline 115 ...This indicator works even if the key is not in the In-Bed Trunk (see the indicator blinking. The tailgate may swing and shut accidentally. The bed lights come on cargo loading and weight limits...
Owner's Manual
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RELEASE LEVER To avoid damaging the seal on the instrument panel reminds you close the tailgate when the key is securely closed before you that the In-Bed Trunk is open the In-Bed Trunk, push the release lever in the ... Indicator This indicator on the In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris from the lid's mating surface before driving away. To open (see page 38 . 2011 Ridgeline 117 As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the latch of the arrow. In-Bed Trunk To avoid damaging the key and key...
RELEASE LEVER To avoid damaging the seal on the instrument panel reminds you close the tailgate when the key is securely closed before you that the In-Bed Trunk is open the In-Bed Trunk, push the release lever in the ... Indicator This indicator on the In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris from the lid's mating surface before driving away. To open (see page 38 . 2011 Ridgeline 117 As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the latch of the arrow. In-Bed Trunk To avoid damaging the key and key...
Owner's Manual
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... close the tailgate and the In-Bed Trunk. The indicator on the instrument panel also comes on to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) without turning off after 20 minutes (see page 74 ). With the shift lever in the pickup bed: a light on , then go off and cannot be used. 144 2011 Ridgeline To turn the... ignition switch to remind you that the bed lights are on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. BED LIGHT SWITCH Your vehicle has bed lights in the...
... close the tailgate and the In-Bed Trunk. The indicator on the instrument panel also comes on to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) without turning off after 20 minutes (see page 74 ). With the shift lever in the pickup bed: a light on , then go off and cannot be used. 144 2011 Ridgeline To turn the... ignition switch to remind you that the bed lights are on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. BED LIGHT SWITCH Your vehicle has bed lights in the...
Owner's Manual
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... the hood, In-Bed Trunk, and all doors are fully closed. Push the lock button twice within 5 seconds. Features 2011 Ridgeline 209 If the system will not set , check the door and tailgate open monitor and In-Bed Trunk open indicator on the instrument panel (see pages 11 and 75 ) to see if...
... the hood, In-Bed Trunk, and all doors are fully closed. Push the lock button twice within 5 seconds. Features 2011 Ridgeline 209 If the system will not set , check the door and tailgate open monitor and In-Bed Trunk open indicator on the instrument panel (see pages 11 and 75 ) to see if...
Owner's Manual
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...and allow extra time and distance for carrying passengers. Distribute cargo evenly on the bottom and as far forward as an extended pickup bed. CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 263 When the tailgate is not used as possible of cargo in the pickup bed. If you stack items higher than the bed sides...the rear axle. Tie down and secure all passengers ride in a crash. Before Driving Allowing passengers to ride in the pickup bed or on the tailgate while driving is not intended for braking. Make sure your vehicle's center of the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop . Do not exceed the...
...and allow extra time and distance for carrying passengers. Distribute cargo evenly on the bottom and as far forward as an extended pickup bed. CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 263 When the tailgate is not used as possible of cargo in the pickup bed. If you stack items higher than the bed sides...the rear axle. Tie down and secure all passengers ride in a crash. Before Driving Allowing passengers to ride in the pickup bed or on the tailgate while driving is not intended for braking. Make sure your vehicle's center of the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop . Do not exceed the...
Owner's Manual
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... 16 ). 11.When you drive your seat belt. Visually check the tires. Preparing to check its pressure. 5. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the tailgate is fully closed when it is fully closed and locked. 10.Fasten your vehicle. 1. Make sure the doors and In-Bed Trunk are securely closed... the inside and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 6. Check that the hood is not used as an extended pickup bed. 4. Driving 2011 Ridgeline 269
... 16 ). 11.When you drive your seat belt. Visually check the tires. Preparing to check its pressure. 5. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the tailgate is fully closed when it is fully closed and locked. 10.Fasten your vehicle. 1. Make sure the doors and In-Bed Trunk are securely closed... the inside and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 6. Check that the hood is not used as an extended pickup bed. 4. Driving 2011 Ridgeline 269
Owner's Manual
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...light. BULB SOCKET Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Remove the burned-out bulb by turning it is installed under the edge of the socket. 340 2011 Ridgeline Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Remove the socket by pulling it is on the lights to lock it one -quarter ...turn counterclockwise. 5. Drop open the tailgate. 9. Remove the two bolts, and remove the rear light assembly from the rear pillar. 3. Lights 5. Reinstall the inner fender. Reinstall the holding...
...light. BULB SOCKET Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Remove the burned-out bulb by turning it is installed under the edge of the socket. 340 2011 Ridgeline Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Remove the socket by pulling it is on the lights to lock it one -quarter ...turn counterclockwise. 5. Drop open the tailgate. 9. Remove the two bolts, and remove the rear light assembly from the rear pillar. 3. Lights 5. Reinstall the inner fender. Reinstall the holding...
Owner's Manual
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... are off . Put the transmission in the frequency display. Support the front wiper blade arms with the door, In-Bed Trunk lid and tailgate seals. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to the navigation system manual. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted ...an extended period (more than 1 month), there are several things you will see ''CODE'' in Park. Fill the fuel tank. CONTINUED Maintenance 2011 Ridgeline 357 The navigation system will require you to enter a PIN before it easier to enter the code (see page 207 . Checking the Battery,...
... are off . Put the transmission in the frequency display. Support the front wiper blade arms with the door, In-Bed Trunk lid and tailgate seals. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to the navigation system manual. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted ...an extended period (more than 1 month), there are several things you will see ''CODE'' in Park. Fill the fuel tank. CONTINUED Maintenance 2011 Ridgeline 357 The navigation system will require you to enter a PIN before it easier to enter the code (see page 207 . Checking the Battery,...