2013 HONDA RIDGELINE ignition

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-information display (see
page).
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-information display (see
page).
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your airbag system components.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires. You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-information display (see
page
). If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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On models with navigation systemParking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
go of f if you have inserted a properly
coded ignition key. If it is not a
properly coded key, the indicator will
blink and the engine will not start
(see page).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Immobilizer
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
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System Indicator

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light circuit. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). You will see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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High Beam Indicator Washer L evel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Daytime Running
Lights 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 off 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
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Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature
Indicator
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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 normally
comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position.You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the 4WD
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked.
If the indicator blinks while driving,
the VTM-4 fluid 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 has two f unctions:
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
If it comes on and stays on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA system. Take your vehicle
to a dealer to have it checked.
Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
For more information, see
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VTM-4 Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the VTM-4
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned of f the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system.
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Indicator
VSA OFF Indicator
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If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure. This indicator normally comes
on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure on the tire pressure
monitor, and determine the cause. If
it is because of a f lat tire, replace the
flat tire with the compact spare (see
page ), and have the flat tire
repaired as soon as possible. If two
or more tires are underinf lated, call a
prof essional towing service (see
page ). Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two f unctions:
Check the tire pressure monitor
on the multi-information display
and determine the cause (see
page ).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see
page ). If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
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Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
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