HONDA 2012 Ridgeline - Manual (Page 321)

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display or multi-
information display (depending on
the model), and instructions for
simple maintenance tasks you may
want to take care of yourself.
U.S. Vehicles:
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page
for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
...................... Maintenance Safety . 314
................. Maintenance Minder . 315
.............................. Fluid Locations . 327
........................ Adding Engine Oil . 328
Changing the Engine Oil and
........................................... Filter . 329
.............................. Engine Coolant . 331
.................... Windshield Washers . 332
.... Automatic Transmission Fluid . 333
.................................... Brake Fluid . 335
.................... Power Steering Fluid . 336
.................................... Timing Belt . 337
............................................. Lights . 337
................ Cleaning the Seat Belts . 345
..................................... Floor Mats . 346
.................. Dust and Pollen Filter . 346
................................. Wiper Blades . 347
........................................... Wheels . 349
............................................... Tires . 349
................... Checking the Battery . 357
............................. Vehicle Storage . 358
.................................. Interior Care . 359
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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