2013 HONDA RIDGELINE heater

To remove fog from the inside of
the windows:
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Turn the fan on.
Press the A/C button.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence. Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C ON indicator will not be
displayed if it was of f to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on. This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions. Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
of f automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
If the interior is very warm, you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode.
1.
2.
3.
4. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Def og and Def rost
Dehumidif y the Interior Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
150
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Features

You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the rear vents in the
back of the center console by
moving the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
You can also adjust the amount of
airf low by turning the dial between
the vents.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When the indicator in the button is
on, the passenger’s side temperature
automatically adjusts to the driver’s
side temperature.
Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
of f automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.Rear Ventilation
Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
Climate Control System
156
TABS DIAL
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Features

Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take
several precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
1.
2.
268
376 381 Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
368
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6 Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
7
8
9
10
11
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) (20 A)
(7.5 A) (20 A)7.5 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 60 A
50 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
AC Inverter
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Front Fog Lights
Heated Seats
MG Clutch
:
:
No.
No. Circuits Protected No.
No.
Amps.
Amps.
Amps.Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
24 28
Fuse Locations
379
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Filters.........................
Dust and Pollen .342
...............................................
Oil .326
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 359
.....................................
Floor Mats .342
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 329
..........................................
Brake .331
..........................
Power Steering .332
.......................
Rear Differential .386
...................
Transf er Assembly . 387
..................
Windshield Washer . 328
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
.................
Folding the Rear Seats . 125
........................................
Fog Lights .97
..........................
Four-way Flashers .99
..............................
Front Seat .119, 121
............................
Adjusting .119, 121
.....................................
Airbags .9, 25
.......................................
Heaters .126
.................................................
Fuel .244
......................
Fill Door and Cap .246
...........................................
Gauge .76
................
Octane Requirement . 244...............................
Oxygenated .245
........................
Reserve Indicator .68
........................
Tank, Filling the .246
...............................
Fuel Economy .252
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .252
......
Calculating Fuel Economy . 254
.............
Fuel Economy Factors . 253
........
Improving Fuel Economy . 253
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .376
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 252
Gasoline ...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
Gauge .76
................
Octane Requirement . 244
........................
Tank, Filling the .246
................
Gas Station Procedures . 246
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
...............................................
Fuel .76
...............................
Speedometer .76
.................................
Tachometer .76 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .292
GCWR (Gross Combined .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 270
......................................
Glove Box .138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
....
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 333,336
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 217
..............................
HFL Buttons .217
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 99G H
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Headlights .94, 95
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Aiming .333
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 96
.................................
Control Dial .95
............
Daytime Running Lights . 97
..................
High Beam Indicator . 67
.....
High Beams, Turning on . 94, 95
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 95
.........................
Reminder Chime .96
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .333, 336
..................................
Turning On .95
............................
Head Restraints .122
.............................
Heated Mirrors .134
...............................
Heaters, Seats .126
.............
Heating and Cooling . 146, 152
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 94
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .213
.......................
Hood, Opening the .250
..............................................
Horn .4,93
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384Ignition
............................................
Keys .100
.........................................
Switch .102
............
Timing Control System . 396
......................
Immobilizer System .101
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...............................
In-Bed Trunk
. 116
..................
Emergency Opener . 117
............................
Open Indicator .75
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 66
.......................
A/T Temperature .69
....................
Back Window Open . 75
.............................
Bed Lights On .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .65
........................
Charging System .63
.............................
Cruise Control .67
.................................
Cruise Main .67
...................................
Door Open .75
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .67
...................................
High Beam .67
....................
In-Bed Trunk Open .75
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 66
Lights On ...................................... 69......................................
Low Fuel .68
........................
Low Oil Pressure .63
......................
Low Tire Pressure .72
...............
Maintenance Minder . 71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .......................................
(MIL) .63
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .64
.......................................
Seat Belt .62
..........................
Security System .68
...............................................
SRS .64
..............................
Tailgate Open .75
.......................
TPMS System .72, 73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .66
......................................
VSA OFF .71
.................................
VSA System .70
..........................................
VTM-4 .70
..............................
Washer Level .67
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Individual Map Lights . 143
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 346
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 404
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Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
..................................
Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .15
.................................
Seat Belts .8, 20
...........
Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iv
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
.....................................
Cleaning .341
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
................................
Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 62
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
.........................
Seating Capacities .386 ...............................................
Seats .119
............
Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
.............
Folding the Rear Seats . 125
........................
Head Restraints .122
........................................
Heater .126
............................
Security System .208
...............................
Serial Number .384
...........................
Service Intervals .311
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 405
.........
Service Station Procedures . 246
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .269
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 269
........................
Shif t Lock Release .273
................................
Side Airbags .9, 28
................
Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 335
...............................
Signaling Turns .95
.....................................
Snow Tires .350
................
Sound System . 159, 167, 174
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .347, 358
............................
Specif ications .387
....................
Specif ications Charts . 386
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Speed Control .210 ...................................
Speedometer .76
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
......
Airbag System Components . 23
.............................
Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
.............................
SRS Indicator .30, 64
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
.......................
Starting the Engine .268
................
With a Dead Battery . 368
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 370
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .99
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
...
Stereo Sound System . 159,167,174
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .354
................................
Stuck Vehicle .381
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