Under The Hood - Honda ridgeline Owner's Manual

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Under the Hood

Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Washer Fluid
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
Radiator Cap
Opening the Hood
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open the
hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it
in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove
your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and let the hood close.
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
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Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Battery
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
*if equipped
Engine Compartment Cover
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The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by a cover. You may
need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
Starting at either side, lift the outermost edge of the
engine compartment cover. Pull up on the cover, and
remove it from the pins. Move towards the opposite
side while applying uniform upward pressure.
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Engine Compartment Cover
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