2008 Honda Ridgeline Owners Manual

Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door and the In-Bed Trunk. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors. Some exterior and interior lights will flash twice each time you push the button.

When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights, depending on the interior light control switch position, will come on (see page not open any door, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the In-Bed Trunk with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

). If you do

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If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically relock, and the security system sets (if equipped). The UNLOCK button does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

You can also open all side windows from outside the vehicle with the 109
remote transmitter (see page

).

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

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Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

Remote Transmitter

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

BATTERY

SCREW

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR1616

2.

3.

To replace the battery:

1.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

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Remote Transmitter

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

4.

Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the

side facing down.

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An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

5.

Install the parts in reverse order.

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Before you open the tailgate a different way (dropped open, and then swung open), make sure it is fully closed.

Make sure all passengers and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening and closing it, and make sure the tailgate is closed securely before driving.

You can open the tailgate two different ways:

Drop it open by using the upper handle.

Swing it open by using the right lower handle.

NOTE: As a safety feature, the upper handle is disabled if you do not fully close the tailgate after it is swung open. And the lower handle is disabled if you do not fully close the tailgate after it is dropped open.

Dual-Action Tailgate

To Drop Open the Tailgate

UPPER HANDLE

To drop open the tailgate, pull up the upper handle, then pull down the tailgate. To close the tailgate, push firmly up until it latches.

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Dual-Action Tailgate

The dropped open tailgate can be used as an extended pickup bed. Make sure to secure the items in the pickup bed, and do not exceed the maximum allowable weight on the tailgate (see page

194

).

To Swing Open the Tailgate

To turn the bed lights on or off, use the bed light switch on the dashboard (see page ).

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HANDLE

To swing open the tailgate, first make sure it is fully closed, then pull up the right lower handle, and swing the tailgate to the left. To close, swing the tailgate back, and push it firmly until it is latched.

Before opening or closing the tailgate, check that passengers, especially children, are not in the tailgate’s path.

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Do not drive with the tailgate swung open. This could damage the tailgate.

Swinging the tailgate open or closed while anyone is in its path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the tailgate’s path before opening or closing it.

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Do not allow anyone to hang on the swung open tailgate. This could damage the tailgate.

Do not leave the tailgate swung open. The tailgate may swing and shut accidentally. This could cause serious injuries.

The bed lights come on when you swing open the tailgate. You can also turn the bed lights on or off by pushing the bed light switch on the dashboard (see page

122

).

TailgateOpenIndicator

This indicator is in the door and tailgate open monitor on the instrument panel. It comes on when the tailgate is swung open or it is not completely closed. This indicator works even if the key is not in the ignition switch.

If the tailgate is swung open or not closed tightly when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position, you will hear six beeps and see the indicator blinking. The indicator stays on until you close the tailgate. The beeper also sounds and the indicator blinks when you move the shift lever out of the Park or neutral position.

Dual-Action Tailgate

If you do not fasten the seat belt, you first hear the seat belt reminder alarm, then the tailgate reminder beeper sounds.

The indicator does not monitor the tailgate when it is dropped open.

Loading Cargo See page for information on cargo loading and weight limits.

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You can also store and lock items in the In-Bed Trunk (see page

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).

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In-Bed Trunk

TM

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 dashboard (see page

122

).

You can store items in the In-Bed Trunk up to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not exceed this weight limit, or you may damage the In-Bed Trunk. See page 190
for information on loading cargo and weight limits.

To store items separately in the In-Bed Trunk, optional divider guides are available from your dealer.

To close the In-Bed Trunk, lower the lid, then press down on the back edge.

When the In-Bed Trunk is closed securely, it can be locked or unlocked along with the power door locks (see page

83

).

RELEASE BUTTON

You can open the In-Bed Trunk two different ways:

Push the release button on the lower right side of the In-Bed Trunk lid when the driver’s door is unlocked.

Use the master key to open the In-Bed Trunk when the driver’s door is locked.

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To avoid damaging the key and key cylinder of the In-Bed Trunk lid, do not close the tailgate when the key is in the lid.

To avoid damaging the seal on the In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris from the lid’s mating surface before you close it.

Emergency Opener

In-Bed Trunk

TM

To avoid damaging the In-Bed Trunk lid, and to prevent items from being thrown about the vehicle and possibly hurting someone in an accident or sudden stop, be sure the In-Bed Trunk lid is securely closed before driving away.

To avoid damaging the bottom of the In-Bed Trunk, do not drive over large obstacles, and do not use it as a jacking point to raise the vehicle.

In-Bed Trunk Open Indicator

This indicator on the instrument panel reminds you that the In-Bed Trunk is open (see page

69

).

RELEASE LEVER

As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the latch of the In-Bed Trunk lid so it can be opened from the inside. To open the In-Bed Trunk, push the release lever in the direction of the arrow.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page

36

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In-Bed Trunk

TM

In-Bed Trunk Main Switch

Washing the In-Bed Trunk

Cargo Hooks

MAIN SWITCH

CARGO HOOKS

To protect items in the In-Bed Trunk, you can disable its release button by turning off the main switch in the glove box and locking the glove box with the master key.

Even if the main switch is in the OFF position, you can open the In-Bed Trunk with the master key.

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DRAIN PLUG

You can wash the inside of the In-Bed Trunk with a water and mild detergent solution, and a soft brush or cloth.

To drain water from the In-Bed Trunk, remove the drain plug by turning it counterclockwise.

When you are finished washing the In-Bed Trunk, dry it with a soft cloth, and reinstall the drain plug.

There are two cargo hooks for plastic grocery bags at the back of the In-Bed Trunk. They are designed to hold light items. Heavy objects may damage the hooks.

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The front passenger’s seat in all models adjusts manually.

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Manual Seat Adjustments OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and release the bar. Try to move the seat

Seats

to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Seats

Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

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Make sure to pull the lever upward or downward to its full range.

Driver’s Manual Lumbar Support

OnRTSmodel Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat-back. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the lumbar support through its full range.

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Power Seat Adjustments OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

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The controls for the power adjustable driver’s seat are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Moving the long horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. The seat bottom adjusts in the direction you move the switch. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat-back angle.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

Seats

Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support. (RTL and Canadian EXL models)

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Seats

Armrests

FRONT

REAR

To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to the desired position.

Make sure your passenger’s hands or fingers are away from the armrest before moving it.

The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seats. Pivot it down to use it.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

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Seats

Rear Center Position

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

RELEASE BUTTON

RELEASE BUTTON

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is properly positioned.

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Seats

Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

Folding the Rear Seats The left and right rear seat cushions can be lifted up separately to make room for cargo.

Remove any items from the seat before you fold up the seat cushion.

To fold a rear seat cushion, pull up the lever on the outside of the cushion. The seat cushion pops up, and the seat legs store underneath it. Push the cushion firmly against the seat-back to lock it in place.

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Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page

190

).

You can also store small items under the rear seats. Make sure to secure the items so they will not shift while you are driving.

LEGS

FLOOR GUIDE

To return the seat cushion to its original position, pull the lever outward, then push down the seat cushion slowly.

Make sure the seat cushion is locked securely and the seat legs are positioned properly in the floor guide.

Seats, Seat Heaters

Seat Heaters

Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat is only heated in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system.

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In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Seat Heaters

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use seat heaters. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

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Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

The windows operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

BACK WINDOW SWITCH

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any side window, or open and close the back window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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To open or close the

AUTO driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly.

When you push the MAIN switch in, the passenger windows and the back window cannot be raised or lowered.

To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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Power Windows

AUTO REVERSE − If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

If the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reinstalling the fuse.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

Back Window Your vehicle has a power back window.

Back Window Open Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without closing the back window. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, the indicator goes off after about 30 seconds. With the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) position, the indicator goes off after about 3
minutes.

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If you remove the ignition key and open the driver’s door without closing the back window, you hear five beeps and see the indicator blink. If you do not close the back window before the beeper stops, the indicator stops blinking but remains on. It will go off after about 3
minutes (see page

69

).

The back window is not designed to carry long items through it. Do not use the opened back window as a cargo area pass-through.

Opening the Side Windows with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the side windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four side windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again, within about 3 seconds.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

Power Windows

UNLOCK BUTTON

Close

Open

Opening/Closing the Side Windows with the Key You can open and close the side windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

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Power Windows, Moonroof

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four side windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).

NOTE: If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four side windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

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4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).

Moonroof

NOTE: If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.

MOONROOF SWITCH

Ifequipped The moonroof has two positions: it can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can slide back into the roof. Use the switch near the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position.

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). To close the

To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center part of the switch ( moonroof, press and hold the upper part of the switch ( ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the lower part of the switch ( ). Release the switch when the moonroof gets to the desired position.

Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Moonroof, Parking Brake

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Parking Brake

RELEASE HANDLE

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, pull the release handle fully. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released, and the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position (see page

63

).

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Compass

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Parking Brake, Mirrors

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

Mirrors

TAB

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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AdjustingthePowerMirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

4.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

HeatedMirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Mirrors

1.

2.

3.

SELECTOR SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

Ifequipped The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Interior Convenience Items

VANITY MIRROR

SUN VISOR

CENTER CONSOLE

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

CENTER UPPER POCKET ＊

GLOVE BOX

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS CENTER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

COAT HOOK

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CENTER LOWER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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: On vehicle without navigation system

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Center Console

ConsoleCompartments 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).

Your vehicle has a multi-function center console. It includes beverage holders, storage compartments, an armrest, a coin holder, and a storage tray.

To open the front of the compartment, squeeze the knob, and push it forward while sliding the beverage holder. To close, squeeze the knob and pull the compartment backward until the beverage holder latches.

Interior Convenience Items

To open the rear of the compartment, push the button at the end of the tray, then slide the tray forward. To close, slide the tray back in place.

There are two removable partitions in the main compartment. The partitions can be used to divide the main compartment, or can be stored at the front of the compartment. The console compartment light comes on when the instrument panel lights are on. CONTINUED

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Interior Convenience Items

CargoHooks

CARGO HOOKS

There are two cargo hooks for plastic grocery bags at the back of the center console. They are designed to hold light items. Heavy objects may damage the hooks.

COIN HOLDER

You can put small items in the upper console compartment. To use it, pull up on the lever and lift up the armrest.

Ifequipped The upper console compartment has a removable coin holder. Pull the coin holder straight up to remove it. To install it, push it down along the guides on the side of the compartment.

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Beverage Holders 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. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door panel beverage holders when you close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door beverage holders.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

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Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on 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.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Interior Convenience Items

Coat Hooks

Sunglasses Holder

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

These hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the rear edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

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Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

FRONT

REAR

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter 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 sockets in your vehicle. Two accessory power sockets are above the center pocket on the dashboard, and another is on the back of the center console.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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Sun Visor

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

Vanity Mirror

Interior Convenience Items

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use it.

The light comes on when you pull up the cover.

The light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

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Interior Lights

Interior Light Control Switch

Whentheswitchisinthedoorposition:

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition:

None of the lights come on when a door is opened.

The map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pushing each lens. The rear map lights cannot be used.

The individual map lights and the rear console light come on when any door is opened, or when the remote transmitter or the key is used to unlock the doors. When the doors are closed, each individual map light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

The lights fade out about 30
seconds after all the doors are closed.

With any door left open and the key removed from the ignition switch, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.

DOOR POSITION

ON

OFF

Whentheinteriorlightcontrolswitchis intheONposition:

All the individual map lights and the rear console light come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

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Individual Map Lights Turn on a front individual map light by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the interior light control switch in the door position, a rear map light can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

The map lights stay on when the interior light control switch is in the door position and the map light switch is on.

Individual Interior Lights The courtesy light in each door comes on when you open that door. The light around the ignition switch only comes on when you open the driver’s door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light fades out in about 30 seconds.

The courtesy light in the back of the center console comes on when you open any door with the interior light control switch in the door position. After you close the doors, the light fades out.

Interior Lights

Courtesy Light

Ifequipped The courtesy light between the front map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial on the dashboard (see page

78

).

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minutes (see page

69

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Bed Lights

BED LIGHT SWITCH

To turn off the lights, push the light switch again, or close the tailgate and the In-Bed Trunk.

When you move the shift lever out of the Park position, the bed lights go off and cannot be used.

Your vehicle has bed lights in the pickup bed: a light on each front upper and rear bottom side. With the shift lever in the Park position, the bed lights come on when you push the bed light switch on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. The indicator on the instrument panel also comes on to remind you that the bed lights are on.

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Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

OnallmodelsexceptRT,RTX,and CanadianLX The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the A/C Using Automatic Climate

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Control

Rear Ventilation

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........................ . 132
.......... Dual Temperature Control . 134
.............. Climate Control Sensors . 135
.......... Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception ............ . 142
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 144
.......... . 150
Playing a CD, CD Changer Protecting Your CDs . 161
.................... CD Player/Changer Error

Messages

................................... ................ ... ................. .......................... ............................ ............................... .........................................

Remote Audio Controls Playing an Optional Audio Unit Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control Compass HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

RT,RTX,and CanadianLXmodels

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MAX A/C BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

RTS,RTL,and CanadianEXLmodels

AUTO BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DUAL BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models, see pages for information on automatic climate control and semi-automatic operation.

and

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Fan Control OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels Turn the dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and airflow. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease it.

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models Select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons ( ). The fan speed is shown in vertical bars on the display.

or

Temperature Control OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models The driver and passenger can select independent temperature settings.

Push the DUAL button. When the indicator in the button is on, turn the dials to adjust the temperature.

When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, both sides adjust to the driver’s side temperature.

Dual Button OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models Press the DUAL button to select dual temperature control mode (see page

132

).

You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature with the driver’s side temperature control dial.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

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Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons to select the vents air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

Each time you press the MODE button (On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models) or either mode button (On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models), the display shows the mode selected.

Air flows from the center,

corner, and rear vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard, rear and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

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MAX A/C Button OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center, side, and rear vents in the dashboard. Pressing the A/C button cancels MAX A/C.

or

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Press the from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

button, Air flows

OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

or

When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode.

, the system

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

, the system

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the back window.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

1.

2. 3.

Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 72
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.

). If it moves near the red zone,

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The display shows A/C ON on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the fan to the desired speed. 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.

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Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in