2009 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 17

Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. When the In-Bed Trunk, tailgate, and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR, TRUNK & TAILGATE OPEN'' message will come on. This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. See page 104 for how to set them. 2.Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible. CONTINUED 13 2009 Ridgeline