2006 HONDA RIDGELINE Owners Manual

When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the immobilizer system
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
dealer. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II). Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II) ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down, and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, and
push the lock tab down, or push the
f ront of the master switch, then
close the door.
With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. They are
not disabled if the driver’s door is
closed. Pushing the f ront of the
switch on the open passenger’s door
will lock all doors and the In-Bed
Trunk.
The lock tab on each door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling up on the
driver’s door lock tab only unlocks
the driver’s door. To unlock the
driver’s door f rom the outside, turn
the key and release it. If you turn it
again, unlock all doors and the
In-Bed Trunk.
Youcanopenorclosetheside
windows by using the key in the
driver’s door (see page ).
To lock all doors and the In-Bed
Trunk, push the f ront of the master
door lock switch on either f ront door,
pressthelocktabdownonthe
driver’s door, or use the key on the
outside lock on the driver’s door. This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking f eatures. See page f or
how to set them.
Pushing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all of the
doors and the In-Bed Trunk. 104
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Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. Make
all settings bef ore you start driving.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
With the auto door locking and
unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also
locks and unlocks.
The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park position.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time. 1.
2.
Locks all doors when the shif t lever is
moved out of Park (P).
Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking
Childproof Door L ocks
A uto Door L ockingTo activate either auto door lockmode:
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Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speedreaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Release the switch, turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds and move the shif t lever
to Park (P).
Set the parking brake.
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4.
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Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound af ter about 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park position.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Set the parking brake. This is the def ault setting.
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
All doors unlock when you move
the shif t lever to the Park position.
All doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
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2.
3.
Door L ocks
To turn the auto door lock modes off:A uto Door Unlocking
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Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound. Continue to hold
down the switch:
Until you hear one click (af ter
about 5 seconds) to activate the
driver’s door unlock f eature.
Or, until you hear a second click
(af ter about 10 seconds) to
activate the all doors unlock
feature.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Set the parking brake.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
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Unlocks driver’s door or all doors whenthe shift lever is moved to Park (P). Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when
the ignition switch is out of the ON (II)position.
Door L ocks
To activate an auto door unlockmode:
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µTurn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound af ter about 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and open the driver’s
door. Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
If your vehicle’s battery is removed
or goes dead, the auto door lock/
unlock setting is reset to the
deactivated mode.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound. Continue to hold
down the switch:
Until you hear one click (af ter
about 5 seconds) to activate the
driver’s door unlock f eature.
Or, until you hear a second click
(af ter about 10 seconds) to
activate the all doors unlock
feature.
Release the switch, turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds and move the shif t lever
to Park (P).
Set the parking brake.4.
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To turn the auto door unlock modes
off:
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