Honda 2009 Ridgeline Owner's Manual page 270

Carrying Cargo
Never let passengers ride on
the pickup bed or in the In-Bed
Trunk space. This could cause
very serious injuries or death in
a collision. No one should ride
in any position on your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
Exceeding load limits or
improperly loading cargo on the
vehicle can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously
injured or killed.
Load the cargo carefully before
starting to drive.
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Tie Down Cleats
TIE DOWN CLEAT
Your vehicle has eight tie down
cleats on the pickup bed.
They are used to secure cargo on the
pickup bed and to install a cargo net
for securing items. Do not use any
other parts of the pickup bed to
secure cargo or nets.
You can also support motorcycles on
the pickup bed floor with the cleats.
The floor panel of the pickup bed is
designed to hold motorcycle tires. Be
sure to tighten motorcycles securely,
with an approved tie-down or
motorcycle strap, according to the
motorcycle maker's instructions.
When carrying motorcycles or any
other cargo, do not spill any oil or
fluid on the pickup bed. A spilled
liquid may damage the pickup bed.