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Preparing to drive – HONDA 2014 Ridgeline - Owner's Manual User Manual

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You should do the following checks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.

Check that the hood is fully closed.

Check that the tailgate is fully
closed when it is not used as an
extended pickup bed.

Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check
its pressure.

Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.

Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page

).

Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page

).

Make sure the doors and In-
Bed Trunk are securely
closed and locked.

Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page

).

Check the seat adjustment (see
pages

and

).

When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the information
display or multi-information
display (depending on the model)
(see pages

,

,

,

).

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