Dual-action tailgate – HONDA 2010 Ridgeline User Manual
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See page
for information on
cargo loading and weight limits.
You can also store and lock items in
the In-Bed Trunk (see page
If you do not fasten the seat belt, you
first hear the seat belt reminder
alarm, then the tailgate reminder
beeper sounds.
The indicator does not monitor the
tailgate when it is dropped open.
Do not allow anyone to hang on the
swung open tailgate. This could
damage the tailgate.
Do not leave the tailgate swung open.
The tailgate may swing and shut
accidentally. This could cause
serious injuries.
The bed lights come on when you
swing open the tailgate. You can also
turn the bed lights on or off by
pushing the bed light switch on the
dashboard (see page
).
If the tailgate is swung open or not
closed tightly when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position, you
will hear six beeps and see the
indicator blinking. The indicator
stays on until you close the tailgate.
The beeper also sounds and the
indicator blinks when you move the
shift lever out of the Park or neutral
position.
This indicator is in the door and
tailgate open monitor on the
instrument panel. It comes on when
the tailgate is swung open or it is not
completely closed. This indicator
works even if the key is not in the
ignition switch.
The tailgate open indicator appears
on the multi-information display (see
page
).
On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
Loading Cargo
Tailgate Open Indicator
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