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General Information

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’07 Model . 1-3

’08 Model . 1-4

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Chassis and Paint Codes

Identification Number Locations . 1-5

Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations . 1-6

Under-hood Emission Control Label . 1-9

Lift and Support Points . 1-10

Towing . 1-11

Parts Marking . 1-12

Precautions for Variable TorqueManagement 4WD (VTM-4) System . 1-12

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’06 Model

Vehicle Identification Number Engine Number

Transmission Number

Paint Code

a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle

b. Line, Body, and Engine Type

c. Body Type and Transmission Type

d. Vehicle Grade (Series)

e. Check Digit

f. Model Year

g. Factory Code

h. Serial Number

a. Engine Type

b. Serial Number

a. Transmission Type

b. Serial Number

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General Information

Chassis and Paint Codes

2HJ 6 500001YK1 2 * 6 H J35A9 1000001-

BJFA 8000001-

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Vehicle Identification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Numberand Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

2HJ: Honda of Canada Mfg.,Honda Canada Inc.Honda Light duty truck

YK1: Ridgeline/J35A9

6: 4-door/5-speed Automatic

USA models2: RT4: RTS5: RTL

RTL with Moonroof and XM radioRTL with Moonroof and XM radio andNavigation System

Canada models4: LX5: EXL

EXL SREXL with Navigation System

6: ’06

H: Alliston, Ontario Factory in Canada

500001: USA models000001: Canada models

J35A9: 3.5 L SOHC VTEC Sequential MultiportFuel-injected engine

BJFA: 5-speed Automatic

Code Color

NH-578 WhiteBillet Silver Metallic

B-92P Nighthawk Black PearlB-533M Steel Blue MetallicG-521M Amazon Green MetallicR-519P Redrock Pearl

USAmodels

Canadamodels

NH-689M

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’07 Model

Vehicle Identification Number Engine Number

Transmission Number

Paint Code

a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle

b. Line, Body, and Engine Type

c. Body Type and Transmission Type

d. Vehicle Grade (Series)

e. Check Digit

f. Model Year

g. Factory Code

h. Serial Number

a. Engine Type

b. Serial Number

a. Transmission Type

b. Serial Number

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2HJ 6 500001YK1 2 * 7 H J35A9 2000001-

BJFA 9000001-

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Vehicle Identification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Numberand Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

2HJ: Honda of Canada Mfg.,Honda Canada Inc.Honda Light duty truck

YK1: Ridgeline/J35A9

6: 4-door/5-speed Automatic

USA models2: RT3: RTX4: RTS5: RTL

RTL with Navigation SystemCanada models4: LX5: EXL

EXL with MoonroofEXL with Moonroof and Navigation System

7: ’07

H: Alliston, Ontario Factory in Canada

500001: USA models000001: Canada models

J35A9: 3.5 L SOHC VTEC Sequential MultiportFuel-injected engine

BJFA: 5-speed Automatic

Code Color

NH-578 WhiteWhiteBillet Silver MetallicNimbus Gray Metallic

NH-707 Formal Black IIFormal Black II

B-533M Steel Blue MetallicG-525MR-529P Dark Cherry Pearl

USAmodels

Canadamodels

NH-578XNH-689MNH-705M

NH-707X

Dark Silver Sage Metallic

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’08 Model

Vehicle Identification NumberEngine Number

Transmission Number

Paint Code

a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle

b. Line, Body, and Engine Type

c. Body Type and Transmission Type

d. Vehicle Grade (Series)

e. Check Digit

f. Model Year

g. Factory Code

h. Serial Number

a. Engine Type

b. Serial Number

a. Transmission Type

b. Serial Number

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General Information

Chassis and Paint Codes (cont’d)

2HJ 6 500001YK1 2 * 8 H

J35A9 4000001-

BJFA 1000001-

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Vehicle Identification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification.

Vehicle Identification Numberand Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification.

COLOR LABEL

2HJ: Honda of Canada Mfg.,Honda Canada Inc.Honda Light duty truck

YK1: Ridgeline/J35A9

6: 4-door/5-speed Automatic

USA models2: RT3: RTX4: RTS5: RTL

RTL with Navigation SystemCanada models4: LX5: EXL

EXL with MoonroofEXL with Moonroof and Navigation System

8: ’08

H: Alliston, Ontario Factory in Canada

500001: USA models000001: Canada models

J35A9: 3.5 L SOHC VTEC Sequential MultiportFuel-injected engine

BJFA: 5-speed Automatic

Code Color

NH-578 WhiteWhiteBillet Silver MetallicNimbus Gray Metallic

NH-707 Formal Black IIFormal Black II

B-533M Steel Blue MetallicR-529P Dark Cherry Pearl

USAmodels

Canadamodels

NH-578XNH-689MNH-705M

NH-707X

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Identification Number Locations

Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN)

Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN)

Engine Number Transmission NumberBar CodeEngine Number

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Passenger’s Compartment:

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General Information

Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations

SRS WARNINGINFORMATION

SRS INFORMATION

FRONT PASSENGERMODULE DANGER

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGWARNING(CHILD SEAT)

FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONERWARNINGMONITOR NOTICE

STEERING COLUMNNOTICE

SIDE AIRBAG MODULE DANGER

VTM-4LOCK INFORMATION

USA models

USA models

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Steering Wheel:

Rear Compartment:

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CABLE REEL CAUTION

DRIVER MODULE DANGER

ROOF SIDEMODULE DANGER

(cont’d)

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’06 Model:

’07-08 Models:

Driver’s Doorjamb:

Left Bed Side Panel:

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General Information

Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations (cont’d)

SRS WARNING

SERVICE INFORMATION(Under-hood EmissionControl)

ENGINE COOLANTINFORMATION

AIR CONDITIONINGINFORMATION

RADIATOR CAPDANGER

BATTERYDANGER

SRS WARNINGSERVICE INFORMATION(Under-hood EmissionControl)

ENGINE COOLANTINFORMATION

AIR CONDITIONINGINFORMATION

RADIATOR CAPDANGER

BATTERYDANGER

SIDE AIRBAG INFORMATION

TIRE INFORMATION

PORTABLE FUEL TANK WARNING

Located on driver’s doorjamb andpassenger’s doorjamb (not shown)

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Emission Group Identification Test Group and Evaporative Family

Example:

’06 Model

’07 Model

Test Group:

a. Model Year

b. Manufacturer Subcode

c. Family Type

d. Displacement

e. Sequence Characters

Evaporative Family:

a. Model Year

b. Manufacturer Subcode

c. Family Type

d. Canister Working Capacity Group

e. Sequence Characters

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Under-hood Emission Control Label

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

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HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD.

2WU-TWC, TWC, 2A/F SENSOR, 2HO2S, EGR, SFI

VALVE LASH (IN) 0.22 0.02mm (COLD)

(EX) 0.30 0.02mm (COLD)

NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED.

EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS

ARB: LEV II ULEV (CERTIFICATION AND IN-USE)

EPA: TIER 2 BIN 5 (CERTIFICATION AND IN-USE)

LOADED I/M TESTING OF THIS VEHICLE MUST BE

CONDUCTED ON A FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SPEED

SYNCHRONIZED DYNAMOMETER. OTHERWISE, A

NON-LOADED TEST PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED.

OBD II CERTIFIED

6HNXT03.5AKR

6HNXR0156BBA

3.5L

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA

TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE

TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT-DUTYTRUCKS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW

LEV II ULEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.

RJE-A01

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PCV VALVE

PURGE VALVE

EVAP CANISTER TO EVAP CANISTER

FRONT

’06-07 Models

’08 Model

RJE-A03

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LOADED I/MTESTINGOFTHISVEHICLEMUST BE CONDUCTEDONA FOUR-WHEELDRIVESPEEDSYNCHRONIZED

DYNAMOMETER.OTHERWISE,A NON-LOADEDTESTPROCEDUREMUSTBE PERFORMED.

HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD.

2WU-TWC, TWC, 2A/F SENSOR, 2HO2S, EGR, SFI

8HNXT03.5MKR 3 . 5 L8HNXR0163BBA

CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS : 2008MY

EPA:U.S. T2B5 LDT3 OBD: CA OBD II FUEL: GASOLINE

ARB: LEV II ULEV LDT2 OBD: CA OBD II FUEL: GASOLINE

THE FACTORY INSTALLED LONG-LIFE COOLANT MUST BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO MAINTENANCE MINDER SUB CODE 5, OR AT 10 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

THEREAFTER EVERY 5 YEARS.

WHEN ADDING OR REPLACING THE COOLANT, ALWAYS USE Honda RECOMMENDED GENUINE LONG-LIFE ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT TYPE 2. THIS COOLANT IS PRE-MIXED

WITH 50% DISTILLED WATER. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL MIXING.

NEVER DILUTE THE COOLANT, OR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE MAY BE SERIOUSLY SHORTENED.

CHECK OR ADD THE COOLANT AT THE RESERVE TANK, NOT THE RADIATOR.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE COOLING SYSTEM, READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL OR CHECK WITH YOUR Honda DEALER.

INFORMATION

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

HNX8 03.5T MKR

HNX8 0163R BBA

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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEARNEW LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND CALIFORNIAREGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEARNEW LEV II ULEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEARNEW LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND CALIFORNIAREGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEARNEW LEV II ULEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.

6: ’067: ’078: ’08

HNX: HONDA

T: LDT

AKR: ’06 modelTKR: ’07 modelMKR: ’08 model

6: ’067: ’078: ’08

HNX: HONDA

R: EVAP/ORVR

0156: ’06 model0163: ’07-08 models

BBA: ’06 and ’08 modelsBBY: ’07 model

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Vehicle Lift

Safety Stands

Floor Jack

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General Information

Lift and Support Points

AB C

A C

B C

NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy componentssuch as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of thevehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tallsafety stands. When substantial weight is removedfrom the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity canchange, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.

1. Position the lift blocks (A) under the vehicle’s frontsupport points (B) and rear support points (C).

2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehiclegently to be sure it’s firmly supported.

3. Raise the lift to its height, and inspect the vehiclesupport points for solid contact with the lift blocks.

To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the samesupport points (B and C) as for a vehicle lift. Always usesafety stands when working on or under any vehiclethat is supported only by a jack.

1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parkingbrake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put theshift lever in the P position.

2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.

3. Position the floor jack under the front jackingbracket (A) or the rear jacking bracket (B). Centerthe jacking bracket on the jack lift platform (C), andjack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safetystands under it.

4. Position the safety stands under the support pointsand adjust them so the vehicle is level.

5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.

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Emergency Towing

Flat-bed Equipment

This is the only way of

transporting the vehicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment

Never tow the vehicle with this wheel

lift equipment.

Sling-type Equipment

This method of towing

the Ridgeline is unacceptable.

Trailer Towing (’07-08 USA RTX model)

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Towing

Front:

D

Rear:

A

C

B

A

B

CD

E

A

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professionaltowing service. Never tow the vehicle behind anothervehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.

The operator loads the vehicleon the back of a truck.

To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle isequipped with a front towing hook (A), front tie downhook slot (B), rear towing hook (C), and rear tie downhook slot (D).

The towing hooks can be used with a winch to pull thevehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots canbe used to secure the vehicle to the truck.

The tow truck uses twopivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) andlift them off the ground. The other two wheels remainon the ground.

The tow truck uses metalcables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go aroundparts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift thatend of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle’ssuspension and body can be seriously damaged if thismethod of towing is attempted.

The only recommended way of towing the Ridgeline ison a flat-bed truck.

• Towing the Ridgeline with only two wheels on theground will damage parts of the 4WD system. If thevehicle is damaged, it should be transported on a flat-bed truck or trailer.

• Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers willcause serious damage. The bumpers are notdesigned to support the vehicle’s weight.

For non-emergency towing information, refer to theowner’s manual.

This vehicle has a class three trailer hitch (A) asstandard equipment. The cover (B), the ball mount (C),the hitch pin (D), and the hitch pin clip (E) are stored inthe in-bed trunk.

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Parts Marking Precautions for Variable TorqueManagement 4WD (VTM-4) System

To deter vehicle theft, certain major components aremarked with the vehicle identification number (VIN).Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacementbody parts have generic self-adhesive labels. Theselabels should not be removed. The original engine ortransmission VIN plates are not transferable to thereplacement engine or transmission.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the parts markinglabels during body repair. Mask the labels beforerepairing the part.

This vehicle is equipped with the Variable TorqueManagement 4WD (VTM-4) System. The VTM-4 systemdistributes driving torque between the front and rearwheels when accelerating and when wheel spin occurs.

The VTM-4 system does not have a manual switch todisable the 4WD system. Whenever service workrequires spinning the front or rear wheels with theengine, always lift and support the vehicle so all fourwheels are off the ground.

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