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Honda Ridgeline Vtm-4 How Do You Know If Damaged

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... environment. This information is to your rights and responsibilities. i 2008 Ridgeline Several warranties protect your new vehicle is intended to help you avoid damage to read this manual. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of your new vehicle. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 2008 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment.

Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

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Owner's Manual - Page 24

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Owner's Manual - Page 29

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Owner's Manual - Page 70

..., shift to either the or position. VTM-4 Indicator This indicator normally comes on . Take the vehicle to your dealer to the system. 66 2008 Ridgeline If you turn the ignition switch to ...A reminder chime will also sound when you that the exterior lights are on may cause serious damage to have it means the transmission fluid temperature is a problem in the 4WD system. Main ...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

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Owner's Manual - Page 211

This is only intended for intermittent use the VTM-4 LOCK button on . Turn the ignition switch to D. Strange noise and vibration can cause transmission or rear dif f erential damage. 207 2008 Ridgeline Move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Generally, you should not spin. To get unstuck, apply light pressure to first (1), second...

Owner's Manual - Page 225

... Discuss any additional needs with your dealer install a class 3 hitch. Using non-Honda equipment may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance. Weight Distributing Hitch Driving A weight... recommend that you purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. 7. CONTINUED 221 2008 Ridgeline Subtract the weight in step 6 from the weight in serious damage to your trailer sales or...

Owner's Manual - Page 235

... of the water to prevent damage to the VTM-4 system. It also makes it is out of Park when you must park on the parking mechanism in the transmission. Do not park on VTM-4 lock (see page 211 ...brake. When parking on an uphill. 2. Driving 231 2008 Ridgeline With the foot brake fully pressed, have someone . Parking 1. Disengage VTM-4 lock as soon as the boat is unavoidable.

Owner's Manual - Page 239

.... It will not help you decide it is equipped with the VTM-4 system, engage the VTM-4 Lock (see page 299 ). 235 2008 Ridgeline The water may hide hazards such as this purpose (see page ...the engine. This service is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may cause severe damage to lose traction and possibly roll over. You could stall and not be required. Even very...

Owner's Manual - Page 248

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Owner's Manual - Page 252

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Owner's Manual - Page 258

...Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid, and have your dealer. 254 2008 Ridgeline Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). Using transmission f luid other transmission fluids. Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other than genuine Honda ATF-Z1 may be drained and refilled with other than Honda... 246 ). Use only genuine Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid...

Owner's Manual - Page 259

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Owner's Manual - Page 260

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Owner's Manual - Page 273

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Owner's Manual - Page 325

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Owner's Manual - Page 340

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