2011 HONDA RIDGELINE door lock

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Vehicle with navigation system is shown.(P.103)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
(P.134)
(P.139)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS
(P.213)
(P.132)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.76)
(P.62)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.128) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.132) (P.136) CENTER CONSOLE
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.252)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.249) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.205)
AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
GLOVE BOX
(P.138) (P.146)
(P.152)
(P.159)
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On models without navigation system.
On models with navigation system.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex
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1:2:3: On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models.
Instrument Panel
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CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.75)
(P.65)
(P.63) (P.63)
(P.63)
(P.69)(P.75) (P.82)/
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.77)
(P.67) (P.71) (P.62)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.74)
(P.67)(P.66)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.73)
(P.68)
(P.64)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
(P.67) SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.69)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.74)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/
TPMS INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.75)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.70)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR(P.66)
MESSAGE INDICATOR
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.67)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
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This indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission f luid. It should come on
f or a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it means the transmission f luid
temperature is too high. Pull to the
side of the road when it is saf e, shif t
to Park, and let the engine idle until
the indicator goes out.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when you turn the headlight control
dial to either the or
position.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position without turning of f the
headlight control dial, this indicator
remains on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door. You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP
HIGH’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).91
On models with navigation system
Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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This indicator reminds you that the
back window is not completely
closed when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. With the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) position, it goes
of f af ter about 30 seconds. With the
ignition switch in the LOCK (0)
position, it goes of f af ter about 3
minutes.
If you remove the ignition key, turn
of f the lights, and open the driver’s
door without closing the back
window, you will hear f ive beeps and
see the indicator blink. If you do not
close the back window bef ore the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
blinking but remains on. It will go of f
af ter about 3 minutes. See pagef or more inf ormation.
This indicator reminds you that the
In-Bed Trunk is open. If you do not
close it, the indicator stays on for
about 3 minutes. See page f or
more inf ormation.
This indicator comes on if any door
or the tailgate is not closed tightly.
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129Back Window Open
Indicator
In-Bed T runk Open
Indicator Door and Tailgate Open
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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µIf you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
control dial on, but do not open the
door, the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes.
Turning the dial to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, and license plate lights.
Turning the dial to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on and remove
the key from the ignition switch, you
will hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
When the dial is in the ‘‘ ’’ or
‘‘ ’’ position, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. The automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door. The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight control dial in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove
the key, then open and close the
driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights
Headlights
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The dial on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and the
console compartment light. Turn the
dial to adjust the brightness.
The instrument panel will illuminate
when you unlock and open the
driver’s door. The brightness will
increase when you insert the key in
the ignition switch.If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
The instrument panel brightness is
dimmedwhenyouturntheheadlight
controldialtothe‘‘ ’’or
‘‘ ’’ position to reduce glare at
night. To cancel it, turn the
instrument panel brightness control
dial upward f ully until you hear a
click.
Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
You can also keep the In-Bed Trunk
locked by using the main switch in
theglovebox(seepage ). Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
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Keys
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VALET KEY
(LIGHT GRAY)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
NUMBERTAG
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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 the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position 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 the
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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