2006
Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction
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A Few Words About Safety
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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3
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls
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Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Features
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119
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving
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173
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving
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189
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance
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223
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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263
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information
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289
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)
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301
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)
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305
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Navigation System
Important Handling Information
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