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. 370
. 356
. 389


Bed Lights Indicator Operation


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


Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Booster Seats Brakes


. 74
. 144
. 247
.8,20
. 137
. 217
. 52


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


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


Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Fluid Bulb Replacement Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators


. 289
. 248
. 334
. 340, 341
. 132
. 65, 376
. 288
. 288
Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 98


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


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


CONTINUED


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 20:39:52 31SJC630 0415 


Index


Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Bed Lights Daytime Running Lights Fog Lights Front Turn Signal /Parking/


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


Hazard Lights


....................... ................................. Headlights ......... High-mount Brake Light ................. License Plate Lights Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights, Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................ ............................ ......................


Back-up Lights)


Specifications Bulbs, Halogen


. 340
. 340
. 343
. 339
. 339


. 338
. 336
. 341
. 342


. 340
. 389
. 336, 339


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


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


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


Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo Hooks Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Changer


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


. 388, 389
. 55
. 118, 137
. 259
. iii . 198
. 181, 189


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


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


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


II


CD Player/Changer Error


Messages


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


CD Player Certification Label Chains, tire Change Oil


. 201
. 175
. 386
. 354


...


How to When to


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


Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Childproof Door Locks Child Safety


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


Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety Reminders Infants Larger Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tether Where Should a Child Sit?


Child Seats LATCH Tether Anchorage Points


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


. 327
. 313
. 361
. 63, 374
. 269
. 104
. 34
. 52
. 41
. 34
. 39
. 51
. 43
. 35
. 40
. 43, 48
. 35
. 41
. 43
. 48


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


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


Climate Control System Clock Coat Hooks Code, Audio System CO in the Exhaust Compact Spare Tire Compass Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant


. 152
. 205
. 138
. 204
. 397
. 360
. 210
. 136
. 404
. 59


Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge


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


Courtesy Light Crankcase Emissions Control


. 329
. 253
. 329
. 76
. 143


System


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


. 397


Cruise Control


Indicator Operation Cup Holders Customer Service Office


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


. 67
. 207
. 137
. 404


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 20:39:58 31SJC630 0416 


Index



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


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


DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid, Rear Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick


. iii . 3, 60
. 97
................ . 370
................................. ......... . 406
. 150, 155
. 333
. 388
. 95


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


Automatic Transmission Engine Oil


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


. 331
. 253
. 95
Directional Signals . 288
Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil . 328
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 11
Doors


Locking and Unlocking


.............. Lockout Prevention Power Door Locks


DOT Tire Quality Grading Driver and Passenger Safety


. 103, 104, 107
. 103
.................. . 103
.................... . 390
........ ........... . 5



Driving


........................................... Economy .................................... ...................................................


D3
Dual-Action Tailgate


. 267
. 254
. 273


Indicator Operation


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


. 11, 115
. 113
. 345


Dust and Pollen Filter


Economy, Fuel Emergencies


. 254
. 359
. 370
Battery, Jump Starting . 376
Brake System Indicator . 361
Changing a Flat Tire . 374
Charging System Indicator . 378
Checking the Fuses . 99
Hazard Warning Flashers Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 374
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 375
. 372
Overheated Engine . 383
Stuck Vehicle . 383
Towing . 132
. 397
. 400


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


Emergency Brake Emissions Controls Emissions Testing


Engine


Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator


....


. 76


Lamp


Oil Life Display Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting


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


. 63, 375
. 313, 317
. 63, 374
. 326
. 372
. 389
. 275
. 270
. 369


Engine, if it won’t start Evaporative Emissions Control


System


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


Exhaust Fumes Exhaust Gas Recirculation


System


........................................ Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat


. 397
. 55


. 398


Belts by


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


. 18


Fan, Interior Features


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


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


. 147, 154
. 145


CONTINUED


III


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Index


Filling the Fuel Tank Filters


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


. 249


Dust and Pollen Oil


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


Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids


. 345
. 328
. 99
. 361
. 345


Automatic Transmission Brake Power Steering Rear Differential Transfer Assembly Windshield Washer


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


. 331
. 334
. 335
. 333
. 333
. 330


FM Stereo Radio


Reception


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


Folding the Rear Seats Fog Lights Four-way Flashers Front Seat


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


Adjusting Airbags Heaters


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


Fill Door and Cap Gauge


. 165
. 125
. 97
. 99
. 119, 121
. 119, 121
. 9, 25
. 126
. 248
. 249
. 76


Fuel


Tachometer


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


. 76


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight


Rating)


Rating)


....................................... GCWR (Gross Combined Weight ....................................... ............ ......................................


Gearshift Lever Positions Glove Box GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight


. 294


. 294
. 272
. 138


Rating)


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


. 294


Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink HFL Buttons


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


. 336, 339
. 217
. 218
. 99


Hazard Warning Flashers


....


Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the


................ ............................... ........................ ........................ ............................... Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel


Fuel Economy


. 248
. 248
. 68
. 249
. 254


Economy Estimates


Comparison


Calculating Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Improving Fuel Economy


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


. 254
. 256
. 255
. 255
. 378


Fuses, Checking the


Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline


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


. 254


Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the


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


. 68
. 76
. 248
. 249
. 249


Gas Station Procedures Gauges


Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
Fuel . 76
. 76
Speedometer


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


IV


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Index


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


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


Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Control Dial Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator High Beams, Turning on Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen


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


. 94, 95
. 336
. 96
. 95
. 97
. 67
. 94, 95
. 95
. 96


Bulbs


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


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


Turning On


Head Restraints Heated Mirrors Heaters, Seats Heating and Cooling High-Low Beam Switch HomeLink Universal


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


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


. 336, 339
. 95
. 122
. 134
. 126
. 147, 153
. 94


Transceiver


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


Hood, Opening the Horn


. 213
. 252
.4,93


Identification Number, Vehicle . 386


...


Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System


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


Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions In-Bed Trunk


Indicators, Instrument Panel


Emergency Opener Open Indicator


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


ABS (Anti-lock Brake) A/T Temperature Back Window Open Bed Lights On Brake (Parking and Brake


. 100
. 102
. 398
. 101
. 6
. 116
. 117
. 75
. 61
. 66
. 69
. 75
. 74


.........


System)


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


Charging System Cruise Control Cruise Main Door Open DRL (Daytime Running


Lights)


High Beam In-Bed Trunk Open Key (Immobilizer System) Lights On


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


. 65
. 63
. 67
. 67
. 75


. 67
. 67
. 75
. 66
. 69


Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure Low Tire Pressure Maintenance Minder Malfunction Indicator Lamp


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


. 68
. 63
. 72
. 71


(MIL)


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


Side Airbag Off Seat Belt Security System SRS Tailgate Open TPMS System Turn Signal and Hazard


. 63
. 64
. 62
. 68
. 64
. 75
. 72, 73


Warning


VSA Activation VSA System VTM-4
Washer Level


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


. 66
. 71
. 70
. 70
. 67
. 143
. 39
. 39
. 349


Individual Map Lights Infant Restraint Infant Seats Inflation, Proper Tire


CONTINUED


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 20:40:15 31SJC630 0419 


Index


Information Display


Engine Oil Life Indicator Maintenance Items ...........


. 77
........................ ......... . 313
. 316, 324
. 133
. 350
. 4, 93
. 98
. 142
. i


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


Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction


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


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


Jacking Up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting


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


. 363
. 363
. 370


Keys


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


. 100


Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Light Control Dial


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


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


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


. 386
. 95
. 16, 21
. 95


VI


Lights


Bulb Replacement Indicator Interior Parking Turn Signal


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


. 336
. 69
. 142
. 95
. 95
. 260, 293
. 102


....


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


Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks


Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box In-Bed Trunk Lockout Prevention Power Door


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


Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lubricant Specifications


. 102
. 249
. 138
. 116
. 103
. 103
. 253
. 68
. 63, 374


...


Chart


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


Luggage, Storing (Cargo)


. 388, 389
. 259


...........


Maintenance


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


. 311


Owner’s Maintenance


Checks


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


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


Minder Minder Indicator Safety


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


. 323
. 313-324
. 71
. 312
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 63, 375
. 119
Manual Seat Adjustments Meters, Gauges . 76
. 134
Mirrors, Adjusting . 258
Modifying Your Vehicle . 131
Moonroof . 82
Multi-Information Display Engine Oil Life Display . 317
. 321, 324
Maintenance Items


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


...........


Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification


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


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


. 273
. 248
. i . 386


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Index


Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
. 76
Odometer . 306
Off-Highway Driving Off-Road Precautions . 307
Oil


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


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


Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Filter Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity


. 327
. 313
. 253
. 328
. 63, 374


Chart


ON (Ignition Key Position) Outside Mirrors Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels


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


. 326
. 102
. 134
. 372
. 323
. 248


Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake


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


. 98
. 272
. 286
. 132


Parking Lights . 95
................................. .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 287
PGM-FI System ............................. . 398
Pickup Bed


Carrying Cargo Lights


Power Seat Adjustments Power Socket Locations Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens


. 259
. 144
. 121
. 139
. 18
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
. 18
Advice for Pregnant Women . 34
. 34
. 39
. 51
. 40


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


General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with


Protecting Children


Tethers


Using LATCH


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


. 48
. 43


................. Rear Differential Fluid . 333
.. Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 340
Rearview Mirror ........................... . 133
.. Rearview Mirror with Compass . 210
. 129
Rear (Back) Window .................... Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
. 202
Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter . 110
Replacement Information


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


.....


Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Minder Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades


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


. 327
. 378
. 336
. 324
. 336
. 361
. 346


Replacing Seat Belts After a


Crash


Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire


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


. 22
. 253
. 272
. 351


Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound


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


. 372


System


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


. 159, 167, 173


CONTINUED


VII


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Index



Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features


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


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


Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats and Seat-Backs


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


Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio, XM Seat Belts


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


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


. 8, 20
. 406
. 7
. 9
. 11
. 15
. 8, 20
. 13, 14
. 56
. iii . 167
. 8, 20
. 20


Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt


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



Tensioners


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


Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and


. 21
. 344
. 21
. 22


Beeper


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


. 20, 62
. 20
System Components ................... . 18
Use During Pregnancy ............... . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ... . 388
.........................


Seating Capacities


VIII


Seats


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


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


Adjusting the Seat Folding the Rear Seats Head Restraints Heater


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


Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual, Purchasing Service Station Procedures Shifting the Automatic


. 119
. 119, 121
. 125
. 122
. 126
. 206
. 386
. 324
. 407
. 249


Transmission


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


Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker (Parking)


. 271
. 271
. 275
. 9, 28
. 10, 30



Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 338
. 95
. 353
. 159, 167, 173


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


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


Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications


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


Specifications Charts Speed Control


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


. 350, 360
. 353, 389
. 388
. 207


Speedometer SRS, Additional Information


. 76
................................... . 23
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 33
... . 23
Airbag System Components ...... Airbag Service . 32
............................. How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................


Indicator Works


. 31


How the Side Airbag Off


Indicator Works


...................... . 31
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
.. How Your Front Airbags


Work


Work


. 25
......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
... How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................


. 30
SRS Indicator . 30, 64
.. START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
. 270
....................... Starting the Engine . 370
................ ........ . 372


With a Dead Battery


Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel


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


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


Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock


. 99
. 102
Stereo Sound System . 159, 167, 173
Storing Your Vehicle . 357
. 383
Stuck Vehicle


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


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 20:40:30 31SJC630 0422 


Index


Sun Visor ........................................ Sunglasses Holder ........................ Supplemental Restraint System


. 140
. 138


(SRS) Servicing SRS Indicator System Components


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


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


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


. 32
. 30, 64
. 23
. 327


Synthetic Oil


Tachometer Tailgate, Dual-Action


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


. 76


Indicator Operation


............................... . 11, 115
................................... . 113
...... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 340
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 359
Technical Descriptions


DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic



.... .....


. 390
. 397


Converter


. 399
............................... . 76
....................... Temperature Gauge . 21
................... Tensioners, Seat Belts . 204
............................ Theft Protection Three Way Catalytic Converter . 399
..


Tires


Timing Belt Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Labeling Tire Pressure Monitoring


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


. 336
. 354
. 361
. 392


System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure


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


. 278


Indicator


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


. 72, 278


Required Federal


....


Explanation


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


Tire Pressure Monitor TPMS Indicator


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


Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains


. 394
. 279
. 72, 73, 279, 281
. 348
. 350
. 350
. 360
. 390
. 349
. 350
. 351
. 352
. 351
. 353
. 353, 389
. 354
. 361


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


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



Tools, Tire Changing


Towing


A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Equipment Equipment and Accessories Weight Limit Trailer Loading Trailer Towing Tips


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


Transfer Assembly Fluid Transmission


. 296
. 383
. 301
. 297
. 293
. 295
. 303
. 333


Checking Fluid Level Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic


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


Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk, In-Bed Turn Signals


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


. 331
. 332
. 387
. 271
. 390
. 79, 84
. 116
. 95


Unexpected, Taking Care


of the


Uniform Tire Quality Grading


. 359
.......................................... .. . 390



CONTINUED


IX


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 20:40:36 31SJC630 0423 


Index


Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of


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


. 248
. 328


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


Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )


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


. 140
. 260, 388
. 388
. 386


.........


System


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


VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator


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


........


...


Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil VTM-4 Lock


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


. 291
. 71, 291
. 292
. 70, 291
. 357
. 149
. 386
. 326
. 276


WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages


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


. iii . 56
. 405



Washer, Windshield


Checking the Fluid Level Level Indicator Operation


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


Adjusting the Steering Wrench Windows


Wheels


. 330
. 67
. 94
. 348
. 99
. 364


Operating the Power


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


. 128


Windshield . 148, 155
Defroster Washers . 94
Wiper Zone, Heated . 95, 150, 156


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


...


Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing


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


. 346
. 94
. 350
. 383


XM Satellite Radio



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


. 167



: U.S. only


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Service Information Summary


Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.


Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 )


Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 326


).


Oil change capacity (including filter):


4.5 US qt (4.3 )


Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page


332


).


Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page


335


).


Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page


334


).


Rear Differential Fluid: Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid (see page


333


).


Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only.


Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear:


32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )


Compact Spare Tire:


60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 21:35:50 31SJC630 0001 


Owner’s Identification


OWNER


ADDRESS


STREET


CITY


STATE/PROVINCE


ZIP CODE/


POSTAL CODE


V. I. N.


DELIVERY DATE


DEALER NAME


ADDRESS


(Date sold to original retail purchaser)


DEALER NO.


STREET


CITY


STATE/PROVINCE


OWNER’S SIGNATURE


DEALER’S SIGNATURE


ZIP CODE/


POSTAL CODE


This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.


This owner’s manual covers all models of the Ridgeline. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.


The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.


POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SJCC30


2009 Ridgeline 08/06/02 19:42:43 31SJC630 0002 


Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.


One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.


Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.


Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.


Introduction


As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.


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Introduction


California Proposition 65 Warning


WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.


This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth


Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.


Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.


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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.


To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.


Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.


A Few Words About Safety


You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:


Safety Labels − Safety Messages


on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:


preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING


, or


CAUTION


and one of


You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.


You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.


You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.


Safety Headings

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