rating f or the circuit, install one with a lower rating.
6.
If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician.
If the driver’s power window fuse is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window may be disabled. To
reset the AUTO function, see page
128
If the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn on the radio you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the frequency display. Use the preset bars to enter the code (see page
204
).
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PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
No.
10
11
12
Amps. 10 A − 10 A 15 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A
No.
Amps. (7.5 A) 20 A 40 A 20 A 15 A (20 A)
Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Not Used Left Headlight High Beam Small Lights Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam Back Up FI ECU (PCM) DBW Front Fog Light Heated Seat MG Clutch
*
*
Circuits Protected
*
Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake
*
No.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 28
−
*
Amps. 20 A 20 A 40 A 15 A 40 A 20 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 120 A 60 A 50 A −
If equipped
Amps. (20 A) (7.5 A) (20 A) 7.5 A (20 A)
No.
10
11
* If equipped
Fuse Locations
Circuits Protected
*
Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
AC Inverter
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
+
Power Window
Spare Fuses
B IGI Main
Circuits Protected
*
*
Small Lights Stop/Turn Lights Charge TPMS Moonroof
*
*
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Fuse Locations
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
No.
10
Amps. 7.5 A 15 A 10 A 15 A 20 A 10 A 7.5 A 20 A 10 A 7.5 A
Circuits Protected
Bed Lights IG Coil Daytime Running Light LAF Radio Interior Lights Back Up Door Lock Rear Accessory Socket OPDS
382
No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Amps. 30 A −
(10 A) (20 A)
−
(20 A)
− 15 A 15 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A (7.5 A)
*
If equipped
Circuits Protected
*
*
*
IG, Wiper
Not Used
Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Not Used
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Not Used
IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP
Left Rear Window
Right Rear Window
Passenger’s Window
Back Window
Driver’s Window
VBSOL2
IG HAC
IG VSA/ABS
ACC
Not Used
INTERIOR FUSE BOX UPPER AREA Driver’s Side
No. Amps. 7.5 A
Circuits Protected
STS
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If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required.
Towing your vehicle with two tires on the ground will damage parts of the 4WD system. It should be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page).
TIE DOWN HOOK
REAR
TIE DOWN HOOK
FRONT
For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the tie down hooks on the lower of the front and rear bumpers.
‘‘Rocking’’ your vehicle between f orward and reverse gear or revving up the engine and allowing the wheels to spin f reely at high speeds can damage the automatic transmission. Use a tow service to prevent transmission damage.
CONTINUED
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the tie down hooks f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. These hooks should not be used f or open-road towing.
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.
Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading
................ ................................
. 386
. 388
(U.S. Vehicles)
......................
. 390
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Treadwear Traction Temperature
.................................. ................................. ...................................... ............................. Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Explanation
Required Federal ............................ Emissions Controls ....................... The Clean Air Act ..................... Crankcase Emissions Control .................................... Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System
System
−
Onboard Refueling Vapor
. 390
. 390
. 390
. 391
. 392
. 394
. 397
. 397
. 397
. 397
Recovery
. 397
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 398
. 398
................................ ... ....................
PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control
System
................................
. 398
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System
Three Way Catalytic
. 398
Converter
Replacement Parts
. 398
...........................
....................
. 398
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 399
. 400
Emissions Testing
........................
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Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label.
386
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front.
The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER
Identification Numbers
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specifications
Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track
Front Rear
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) * Maximum load limit (Payload)
206.9 in (5,255 mm) 77.8 in (1,976 mm) 70.3 in (1,786 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm) 67.1 in (1,705 mm) 66.9 in (1,700 mm)
See the tire information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
1,530 lbs (690 kg) * 1,480 lbs (670 kg) *
*
1 :
* *
2 : 3 :
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system
On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system
Seating Capacities Total Front Rear
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type
388
HFC-134a (R-134a) −
19.4 21.2 oz (550 600 g)
−
ND-OIL8
Capacities Fuel tank
Engine coolant Engine oil
Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential fluid
Change * Total Change *
Including filter Without filter
Total Change Total
Change Total
Approx. 22.01 US gal (83.3 ) 1.64 US gal (6.2 ) 2.14 US gal (8.1 )
4.5 US qt (4.3 )
4.2 US qt (4.0 )
5.3 US qt (5.0 ) 3.3 US qt (3.1 ) 8.5 US qt (8.0 )
2.79 US qt (2.64 ) 3.01 US qt (2.85 )
*
1 :
*
2 :
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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Capacities Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir
Change Total
0.45 US qt (0.43 ) 0.48 US qt (0.45 )
4.8 US qt (4.5 )
High/Low
Lights Headlights Front turn signal/parking/ hazard lights Daytime running light Fog light Rear turn signal/hazard lights Brake/Taillights Back-up lights License plate lights High-mount brake lights Individual map lights
Front Rear
Bed lights Console compartment light Glove box light Vanity mirror light Door courtesy lights
Battery Capacity
12 V 12 V
12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V
− −
− − − − − − − − − − − − − −
60/55 W (HB2) 28/8 W
(HB3) (H11)
60 W 55 W 21 W 21/5 W 18 W 3 CP 3 CP 8 W 5 W 3 CP 1.4 W 3.4 W 2 W 3.8 W
12 V 12 V
− −
72 AH/20 HR 60 AH/5 HR
Specifications
See page 382 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid under the dashboard. See page 381 or the fuse box lid.
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
V6 gasoline engine
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm )
NGK: DENSO:
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0°50’ − 0°50’ − 1°53’
P245/65R17 105T P245/60R18 104T T165/90R17 105M
*
*
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
Fuses Interior
Under-hood
Engine Type
Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs
Alignment Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Tires Size
Pressure
Front Rear Front Rear Front
Front/Rear
Spare Front/Rear Spare
* *
1 : 2 :
U.S. RT, RTS models, and Canadian DX, VP models U.S. RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load
392
17
−
Rim diameter in inches.
105
−
Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
−
Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).
TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. The following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
P245/65R17 105T
−
Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).
245
−
Tire width in millimeters.
65
−
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).
−
Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
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MaximumTirePressure Max Press
−
The maximum air pressure the tire can hold.
MaximumTireLoad Max Load
−
The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.
TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT
−
This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
B97R
−
Manufacturer’s identification mark.
FW6X
2202
−
−
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. Year Week
Tire Labeling
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
−
Required Federal Explanation
AllModels Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
−
Required Federal Explanation
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale, which displays the symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
−
Required Federal Explanation
Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.
*
The Clean Air Act
The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards for automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
work and what to do to maintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
324
*
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.
Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive
Emissions Controls
crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.
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Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.
PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.
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IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.
ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.
Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.
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Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.
WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following.
1.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).
400
2.
3.
4.
5.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
7.
Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F (4° and 35°C).
Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D. Do not use the cruise control.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this for a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).
6.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.
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Emissions Testing
8.
Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.
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Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service Information . 404
Warranty Coverages
. 405
Reporting Safety Defects
.... ....................
(U.S. Vehicles)
Authorized Manuals
.......................... .....................
. 406
. 407
403
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Customer Service Information
Canadian Owners:
Customer Relations
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Honda Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
404
When you call or write, please give us this information:
Vehicle identification number (see page
386
Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and telephone number
A detailed description of the problem
Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:
−
NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
these two
EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.
OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited this warranty gives up Warranty to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.
−
−
a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
all exterior body panels are
RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.
AccessoryLimitedWarranty − Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Honda Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.
−
ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.
−
ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
−
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2009 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2009 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
; or write to:
http://www.saf ercar.gov
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from
http://www.saf ercar.gov
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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
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Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at
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If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.
Publication
Form Number
61SJC03
61SJC03EL
61SJC30
31SJC630
31SJC820
31SJCQ30
31SJCM30
HON-R
Form Description
2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline Service Manual
2009 Honda Ridgeline
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2006 Model Series Ridgeline
Body Repair Manual
2009 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual 2009 Honda Ridgeline Navigation Manual 2009 Honda Ridgeline Quick Start Guide
2009 Ridgeline Honda Service History Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate
Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.
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Index
...
Accessories and Modifications . 257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)
..................................... ............ ........................... ................ .................... ........ ...........................
Accessory Power Sockets AC Power Outlet Active Head Restraints Additives, Engine Oil Adjusting the Steering wheel Advanced Airbags Airbag (SRS) Air Conditioning System
............................... ..............
. 102
. 139
. 141
. 124
. 327
. 99
. 27
. 9, 23
. 146
. 147, 153
.................................
Usage
Air Outlets (Vents)
............... Air Pressure, Tires Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
. 148, 151, 155, 156
. 350
.......................
......................................
. 329
Indicator Operation
............................... ................................... ..............
. 66, 289
. 289
. 204
Anti-theft, Audio System Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock
Armrests Audio System
............................................ ........................................
. 102
. 122
. 159, 167, 173
................
...
Zone
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104
Automatic Heated Wiper
..............................
. 95, 150, 156
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
. 207
Automatic Speed Control
.............
..............
Automatic Transmission
. 271
. 388
..........................
. 331
...............
.......................................
. 271
Capacity, Fluid Checking Fluid Level Shifting Shift Lever Position
Indicators
Shift Lever Positions Shift Lock Release Auxiliary Input Jack
............................... ................ .................... ......................
. 271
. 272
. 275
. 203
Back Window
Indicator Operation
....................................... ...........................
. 75
. 128, 129
Battery
Charging System
Indicator
...........................
Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications
............................ .............................. ............................
. 63, 374