Owner's Manual
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... panel indicator and gauge, and how to order manuals and other cargo. Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child restraints. Authorized...the information you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2011 Ridgeline Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Refer to your warranty manual for maintenance service.
... panel indicator and gauge, and how to order manuals and other cargo. Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you 're planning to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child restraints. Authorized...the information you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2011 Ridgeline Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Refer to your warranty manual for maintenance service.
Owner's Manual
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... with the compact spare (see page 383 ). You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 282 ). 72 2011 Ridgeline Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition... significantly low on while driving, it comes on pressure. If it indicates that one or more of your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 361 ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
... with the compact spare (see page 383 ). You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display (see page 282 ). 72 2011 Ridgeline Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator On models without navigation system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition... significantly low on while driving, it comes on pressure. If it indicates that one or more of your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 361 ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... monitoring system (TPMS). Take the vehicle to your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition...tire has lost pressure on when a tire loses pressure. You will not come on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. Instruments and Controls 2011 Ridgeline 73 Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is because of a flat tire, have the flat tire...
... monitoring system (TPMS). Take the vehicle to your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition...tire has lost pressure on when a tire loses pressure. You will not come on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. Instruments and Controls 2011 Ridgeline 73 Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is because of a flat tire, have the flat tire...
Owner's Manual
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...engine deposits. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for service. Use of gasoline. Do not use of 87 or higher. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. Your vehicle is designed to operate on gasoline. 248 2011 Ridgeline If you drive during the first 600... miles (1,000 km). We recommended using a quality gasoline containing detergent additives that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at owners.honda.com. Premium fuel is recommended when towing in areas where it is...
...engine deposits. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca for service. Use of gasoline. Do not use of 87 or higher. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. Your vehicle is designed to operate on gasoline. 248 2011 Ridgeline If you drive during the first 600... miles (1,000 km). We recommended using a quality gasoline containing detergent additives that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at owners.honda.com. Premium fuel is recommended when towing in areas where it is...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle is: On vehicles without moonroof These figures include the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. 260 2011 Ridgeline Follow all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in your vehicle.... the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. Overloading or improper loading can be riding in which you are towing a trailer. 1,520 lbs (690 kg) On vehicles with moonroof 1,470 lbs (670 kg) See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the...
...your vehicle is: On vehicles without moonroof These figures include the total weight of all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. 260 2011 Ridgeline Follow all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in your vehicle.... the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. Overloading or improper loading can be riding in which you are towing a trailer. 1,520 lbs (690 kg) On vehicles with moonroof 1,470 lbs (670 kg) See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle. and there will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from your vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle...lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (770 lbs) In addition, the total weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 2011 Ridgeline 261 For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Carrying Cargo 4. Consult this manual to your vehicle, the amount of cargo and ...
...the vehicle. and there will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from your vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle...lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (770 lbs) In addition, the total weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 2011 Ridgeline 261 For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Carrying Cargo 4. Consult this manual to your vehicle, the amount of cargo and ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-highway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive...278 Parking ...286 Braking System...288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...289 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System...290 Towing Weight Limits ...293 Towing Weight Guidelines ...295 Towing a Trailer ...296 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...306 Driving 2011 Ridgeline 267 Driving Guidelines ...268 Preparing to operate the automatic transmission.
Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-highway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive...278 Parking ...286 Braking System...288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...289 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System...290 Towing Weight Limits ...293 Towing Weight Guidelines ...295 Towing a Trailer ...296 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...306 Driving 2011 Ridgeline 267 Driving Guidelines ...268 Preparing to operate the automatic transmission.
Owner's Manual
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...a trailer. Shifting out of the D position will come to the LOCK (0) position turns D3 off. To help reduce wheel spin. Automatic Transmission When towing a trailer on level roads under normal driving conditions, do not use D3 when you restart the engine, select the D position, and press the D3...down steep hills. For starting out on . Use D3 for a few seconds when you , then shift to the ON (II) position. 274 2011 Ridgeline The D3 indicator also comes on , the transmission selects only the first three gears. Use second gear: For more power when climbing. D3 INDICATOR Second...
...a trailer. Shifting out of the D position will come to the LOCK (0) position turns D3 off. To help reduce wheel spin. Automatic Transmission When towing a trailer on level roads under normal driving conditions, do not use D3 when you restart the engine, select the D position, and press the D3...down steep hills. For starting out on . Use D3 for a few seconds when you , then shift to the ON (II) position. 274 2011 Ridgeline The D3 indicator also comes on , the transmission selects only the first three gears. Use second gear: For more power when climbing. D3 INDICATOR Second...
Owner's Manual
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...Load Limits Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle's handling and performance. Towing Weight Limits Your vehicle has been designed to drive. Check the loading of trailer being towed (see page 248 ). Total Trailer Weight The maximum allowable weight of the trailer ... and trailer carefully before starting to tow a trailer, as well as carrying passengers and their cargo. Towing a trailer that is too heavy can also damage the engine and CONTINUED drivetrain. 2011 Ridgeline 293 Be sure to tow off paved surfaces. To safely tow a trailer, you can cause a...
...Load Limits Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle's handling and performance. Towing Weight Limits Your vehicle has been designed to drive. Check the loading of trailer being towed (see page 248 ). Total Trailer Weight The maximum allowable weight of the trailer ... and trailer carefully before starting to tow a trailer, as well as carrying passengers and their cargo. Towing a trailer that is too heavy can also damage the engine and CONTINUED drivetrain. 2011 Ridgeline 293 Be sure to tow off paved surfaces. To safely tow a trailer, you can cause a...
Owner's Manual
Page 298
... kg) on the vehicle axles is to make the trailer unstable and cause it to a public scale, we recommend that you estimate your conditions. 294 2011 Ridgeline Towing Weight Limits Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg) with...
... kg) on the vehicle axles is to make the trailer unstable and cause it to a public scale, we recommend that you estimate your conditions. 294 2011 Ridgeline Towing Weight Limits Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg) with...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
Driving 2011 Ridgeline 295 Towing Weight Guidelines Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines: Number of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. Any additional weight, including cargo or ...
Driving 2011 Ridgeline 295 Towing Weight Guidelines Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Guidelines: Number of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. Any additional weight, including cargo or ...
Owner's Manual
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... the attendant watches the scale. 2. Limit: 2,945 lbs (1,335 kg) 5. Check the weight of elevation. 6. Write this number down. 296 2011 Ridgeline Check the gross combined weight. Limit: 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg) Remember, maximum gross combined weight should be fully loaded, and all occupants should...) of the hitched trailer. Limit: 3,105 lbs (1,410 kg) 4. Limit: 6,050 lbs (2,745 kg) 3. Check the rear gross axle weight. Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should stay in step 2. Check the front gross axle...
... the attendant watches the scale. 2. Limit: 2,945 lbs (1,335 kg) 5. Check the weight of elevation. 6. Write this number down. 296 2011 Ridgeline Check the gross combined weight. Limit: 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg) Remember, maximum gross combined weight should be fully loaded, and all occupants should...) of the hitched trailer. Limit: 3,105 lbs (1,410 kg) 4. Limit: 6,050 lbs (2,745 kg) 3. Check the rear gross axle weight. Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should stay in step 2. Check the front gross axle...
Owner's Manual
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...federal, province, and local regulations. Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing hitch is also available from the weight in step 7. Driving CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 297 Check the weight of supplemental equipment. Limit: See page 293 . 8. To ensure the best quality, we recommend that include a... draw bar for the height of the trailer you purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. 7. A wiring harness kit is not recommended for other trailers Your dealer offers trailer packages that you will be towing. Calculate the tongue load. Subtract the weight in step ...
...federal, province, and local regulations. Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing hitch is also available from the weight in step 7. Driving CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 297 Check the weight of supplemental equipment. Limit: See page 293 . 8. To ensure the best quality, we recommend that include a... draw bar for the height of the trailer you purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. 7. A wiring harness kit is not recommended for other trailers Your dealer offers trailer packages that you will be towing. Calculate the tongue load. Subtract the weight in step ...
Owner's Manual
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...trailer brake controller manufacturer's instructions. ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) GROUND (BLACK) STOP (SKY BLUE) 298 2011 Ridgeline Surge brakes are common for you choose electric brakes, be sure they are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Do...gray connector is included with a total trailer weight of the parking brake pedal. Have a qualified mechanic install your dealer. Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Honda recommends that any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic system will get wet. Use this illustration to tap...
...trailer brake controller manufacturer's instructions. ELECTRIC BRAKE (BROWN/WHITE) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) GROUND (BLACK) STOP (SKY BLUE) 298 2011 Ridgeline Surge brakes are common for you choose electric brakes, be sure they are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Do...gray connector is included with a total trailer weight of the parking brake pedal. Have a qualified mechanic install your dealer. Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Honda recommends that any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic system will get wet. Use this illustration to tap...
Owner's Manual
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... for proper tire size, page 366 for how to store the trailer's spare tire. Towing a Trailer Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. 2011 Ridgeline 299 Remember to turn corners easily, but do not let the chains drag on changing ...a flat tire. Sway Control When towing a trailer, we recommend that they don't, you should install special mirrors if you cannot...
... for proper tire size, page 366 for how to store the trailer's spare tire. Towing a Trailer Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. 2011 Ridgeline 299 Remember to turn corners easily, but do not let the chains drag on changing ...a flat tire. Sway Control When towing a trailer, we recommend that they don't, you should install special mirrors if you cannot...
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle is equipped with trailer type and brand, you have a qualified mechanic install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) TAILLIGHTS (GREEN/BLACK) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED... requirements for the areas where you plan to install an optional trailer lighting connector that you should also have your dealer install a Honda wiring harness and converter. You can get this optional connector from your vehicle. Since lighting and wiring vary with a trailer lighting ...
... Your vehicle is equipped with trailer type and brand, you have a qualified mechanic install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) TAILLIGHTS (GREEN/BLACK) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED... requirements for the areas where you plan to install an optional trailer lighting connector that you should also have your dealer install a Honda wiring harness and converter. You can get this optional connector from your vehicle. Since lighting and wiring vary with a trailer lighting ...
Owner's Manual
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...connect the connector: 1. Make sure the connector and the socket are free of the connector to prevent disconnection during operation. CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 301 Insert the connector securely into the socket. 4. Hook the retaining tab on the inner side of the lid against the ...retaining tab of dirt, moisture, or other foreign material. 2. Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR LID RETAINING TAB RETAINING TAB Connecting the Trailer Connectors Except RT models 3. Open the socket lid by pulling...
...connect the connector: 1. Make sure the connector and the socket are free of the connector to prevent disconnection during operation. CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 301 Insert the connector securely into the socket. 4. Hook the retaining tab on the inner side of the lid against the ...retaining tab of dirt, moisture, or other foreign material. 2. Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment 7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR LID RETAINING TAB RETAINING TAB Connecting the Trailer Connectors Except RT models 3. Open the socket lid by pulling...
Owner's Manual
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... for the electric trailer brakes. For more information, see page 381 ). BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) 7-PIN TRAILER SOCKET Refer to install the controller for wiring information. Towing a Trailer Trailer Connector Sockets Except RT models SMALL LIGHT (GREEN) LEFT TURN/ STOP (RED) GROUND (WHITE) BACK LIGHT (YELLOW) B CHARGE (BLACK) RIGHT TURN/ STOP (BROWN... LIGHTS (SKY BLUE) Trailer Brake Fuse Insert the trailer brake fuse into the secondary under-hood fuse box (see Trailer Brakes on page 298 . 302 2011 Ridgeline
... for the electric trailer brakes. For more information, see page 381 ). BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) 7-PIN TRAILER SOCKET Refer to install the controller for wiring information. Towing a Trailer Trailer Connector Sockets Except RT models SMALL LIGHT (GREEN) LEFT TURN/ STOP (RED) GROUND (WHITE) BACK LIGHT (YELLOW) B CHARGE (BLACK) RIGHT TURN/ STOP (BROWN... LIGHTS (SKY BLUE) Trailer Brake Fuse Insert the trailer brake fuse into the secondary under-hood fuse box (see Trailer Brakes on page 298 . 302 2011 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual
Page 307
... grades. For your vehicle and the trailer are working properly. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. Towing performance can be sure to check the following page. The trailer has been properly serviced and is recommended when...been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. Driving CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 303 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines on and in the trailer are properly secured and ...
... grades. For your vehicle and the trailer are working properly. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are within limits. Towing performance can be sure to check the following page. The trailer has been properly serviced and is recommended when...been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. Driving CONTINUED 2011 Ridgeline 303 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines on and in the trailer are properly secured and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
...Remember, it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn over something the vehicle misses. Make turns more time and distance for braking. When towing a trailer on the multiinformation display (see page 69 ). Loading heavy cargo could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn the air conditioning ...specified limit, the A/T temperature indicator comes on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . 304 2011 Ridgeline Do not try to let the engine cool. Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears On models with navigation system Driving on the pickup bed, your vehicle has a higher center...
...Remember, it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn over something the vehicle misses. Make turns more time and distance for braking. When towing a trailer on the multiinformation display (see page 69 ). Loading heavy cargo could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn the air conditioning ...specified limit, the A/T temperature indicator comes on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . 304 2011 Ridgeline Do not try to let the engine cool. Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears On models with navigation system Driving on the pickup bed, your vehicle has a higher center...