2010 HONDA RIDGELINE Technology Reference Guide

2010
Technology Reference Guide
Ridgeline
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Indicators/Info
Display/MID/TPMS
Instrument Panel Indicators
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green
indicators are used for general information.
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
DRL (daytime running lights)
Malfunction lamp (check engine light)
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
VSA (vehicle stability assist)
Malfunction Indicators: If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low oil pressure
SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Low brake fluid
VTM-4 (Variable torque
management 4WD)
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On/Off Indicators
Condition Indicators:Action is needed by driver.
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA solid: off
Blinks: activated
CRUISE CONTROL on
CRUISE MAIN on
Immobilizer Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards onBed lights onHigh beams on
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Low fuel: RefillLow tire pressure:
Add air
Maintenance minder:
Make appointment
Parking brake on: Release
Back window open:
Close back windowVTM-4 (blinks):
Pull over
Message indicator*:
Press Info button*Models with navigation onlyA/T temperature:
Pull over
Washer level:
Add fluid
Door/tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailgate
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF
(above Hazard
Warning button)
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Information Display (models without navigation)Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Once you start the engine, the information display
shows your last active selection from the previous
drive cycle. Information Displays
Accessing the Information Display
Oil life
Outside
temperature,
Instant MPG, Fuel
range, Trip meter
Outside
temperature,
Instant and
average MPG, Trip meter
Outside
temperature,
Odometer,
Trip meter
To toggle between the different displays:
• Press the SELECT button repeatedly
• Press the TRIP/RESET button to switch
between Trip A and B readings.
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Multi-Information Display (MID) (models with navigation)
Upper
displayLower
display
SEL/
RESET
button
Info
buttons
Once you start the engine, the MID shows the last
active selection from the previous drive cycle.
To
toggle between the different displays:
• Press either Info button for the upper display.
• Press the SEL/RESET button for the lower display,
to switch from Trip A to Trip B on the upper display,
or to access sub-displays.
Oil life
Odometer, Trip B
Odometer, Trip A
MID Lower Displays
Accessing the MID
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MID Upper Displays
Basic trip computer displays are shown here.
Instant fuel
economy
Average
speed, Total
travel time
Average MPG,
Fuel range
Main display
Tire Pressure
Monitor*
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®*
Language
selection*
*Press SEL/RESET for sub-displays.
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Indicators/Info
Display/MID/TPMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Each tire valve stem contains a TPMS
sensor.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended levels,
the low tire pressure indicator comes on. Visually inspect
the tires and use a tire air pressure
gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure.
How It Works What to Do
Inflatethe tire(s) to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
INSPECT
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
and
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Auto Door Locks/
HomeLink®/Rearview
Camera
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Default Lock Setting
Modifying the Auto Door Unlock Setting The doors are preset to
lock when your vehicle
reaches about 9 mph.
Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door
is preset to unlock
when you shift into
Park (P).
Follow these steps to program all doors to unlock when you shift into Park:
1. Close the driver’s
door. Shift into
Park. 2.
Turn the ignition
to the ON (II)
position. 3.
Press and hold the unlock side of
the master lock switch for about 10
seconds. In that time, you will hear
three clicks. 4. Within 5 seconds, turn
the ignition to the LOCK
(0) position.
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