2013 HONDA RIDGELINE seats

When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle and remove any slack f rom
the lap portion of the belt.To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
If you intend to install the
child seat in the rear center
seating position and use the
tether strap for additional
security, make sure to
push down the head restraint
to the lowest position and hook
the tether strap hook to the
anchor before securing the
child seat with the lap/ shoulder
belt. Refer to page for how
to route the tether strap properly.
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Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety

Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this f or the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.
Some states, Canadian provinces and
territories also require children to
use a booster seat until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60 lbs). Be sure to check currentterritories where you intend to drive.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat. If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly. Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
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Protecting L arger Children
Using a Booster Seat
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
laws in the states, provinces and

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges .76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .82
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .93
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Multi-Control Lever .94
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Headlights .95
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Headlight Control Dial . 95
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Fog Lights .97
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Hazard Warning Button . 99
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 99
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Keys .100
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Immobilizer System .101
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Ignition Switch .102
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Door Locks .103
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Childproof Door Locks . 104
Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .104
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Remote Transmitter .110
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Dual-Action Tailgate .113
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In-Bed Trunk
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Seats .119
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Seat Heaters .126 ............................
Power Windows .128
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Moonroof .131
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Parking Brake .132
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Mirrors .133
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Interior Convenience Items . 135
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Center Console .136
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Console Compartments . 136
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Cargo Hooks .137
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Beverage Holders .137
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Glove Box .138
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Coat Hooks .138
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Sunglasses Holder .138
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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Sun Visor .140
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Vanity Mirror .140
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Interior Lights .142
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Bed Lights .144
Instruments and Controls
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The f ront passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 13 15
On RT, DX, VP, and Sport models
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Manual Seat Adjustments
Seats
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Inst rument s and Cont rols

Make sure to pull the lever upward
or downward to its f ull range.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position. The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion.
To lower the seat, push the lever
down repeatedly.
Seats
Driver’s Seat Manual
Height Adjustment
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Moves the seat forward
and backward.Moves the whole seat up
and f orward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat. Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
The controls f or the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the seat with the ignition
switch in any position. Make all seat
adjustments before you start driving.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 15
On RTS, RTL, and Touring models
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Power Seat A djustments
Seats
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Inst rument s and Cont rols

To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to the desired position.The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seats. Pivot it
down to use it.Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
and fingers are away from the
armrest bef ore moving it.
See page f or important saf ety inf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 15
Armrests
Head Restraints
Seats
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FRONTREAR
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Inst rument s and Cont rols

When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
properly positioned.
Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
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Seats
A djust ing t he Head Rest raint
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Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
CUSHION
LEGS
SEAT-BACK
RELEASE BUTTON
LEGS CUSHION
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Inst rument s and Cont rols