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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: Models with AWD
*2: Models with 2WD
■Air Conditioning
ModelRidgeline
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating6019 lbs (2730 kg)*1
5710 lbs (2590 kg)*2
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)3131 lbs (1420 kg)*1
3042 lbs (1380 kg)*2
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)3219 lbs (1460 kg)*1
3042 lbs (1380 kg)*2
Gross Combined Weight 
Rating 9987 lbs (4530 kg)*1
8201 lbs (3720 kg)*2
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)Charge Quantity20.3 – 22.0 oz (575 – 625 g)Lubricant TypeRL85HM (POE)Quantity7.5 – 8.7 cu-in (123 – 143 cm3)
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 1.0 US gal (3.8 ℓ)
Canada: 1.4 US gal (5.3 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Models with LED low beam headlights
*2: Models without LED low beam headlights
*3: Models with LED day time running lights
*4: Models without LED day time running lights
*5: Models with moonroof
*6: Models without moonroof
Headlights (Low Beam)LED*1
55 W*2 (H11)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights*35 W (H8)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights*28/8 W (Amber)Parking Lights*LED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Daytime Running LightsLED*3
60W (HB3)*4
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)*LEDRear Side Marker LightsLED
Brake/Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights 5 W
Bed LightsLED*1
3CP*2
Interior Lights
Front Map Lights LED*5
5 W*6
Rear Map Lights
5 W
Vanity Mirror Lights*1.4 W
Door Pocket Lights*LED
Beverage Holder Light*LED
Door Courtesy Lights*3.8 W
Door Inner Handle Lights*LED
Console Compartment Light 1.4 W
Glove Box Light 1.4 W
Foot Lights
*LED
* Not available on all models 

592
uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed 
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in 
(D. Do not use cruise control. When tra ffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without 
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle spee d may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you 
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for 
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two mo re times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at le ast 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal 
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the  engine off for 30 minutes. 

Index
597
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................  476
AC Power Outlet ......................................  182
Accessories and Modifications ................  549
Accessory Power Sockets .........................  175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................  441
Indicator ...................................................  83
Additives
Coolant ..................................................  519
Engine Oil ...............................................  514
Washer ...................................................  522
Adjusting Armrest ..................................................  168
Front Seats..............................................  161
Head Restraints ...............................  166, 167
Mirrors....................................................  159
Rear Seats ...............................................  164
Steering Wheel .......................................  158
Temperature ...........................................  104
Agile Handling Assist System ..................  464
Air Conditioning System  (Climate Control System) .......................  186
Changing the Mode................................  187
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ..............................................  187
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  542
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode...................  187
Sensor ....................................................  192
Synchronized Mode ................................  189
Using Automatic Climate Control............  186 Air Conditioning System (Heating and 
Cooling System) ......................................  193
Cooling ...................................................  195
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ...............................................  196
Heating ...................................................  194
Air Pressure .......................................  532, 587
Airbags ........................................................  40
Advanced Airbags .....................................  46
After a Collision .........................................  44
Airbag Care ...............................................  52
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................  43
Indicator ..............................................  50, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................  51
Sensors ......................................................  40
Side Airbags ..............................................  47
Side Curtain Airbags ..................................  49
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ...............  81
AM/FM Radio ....................................  211, 247
Android Auto ............................................  287
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................  476
Indicator ....................................................  75
Apple CarPlay ...........................................  284
Armrest .....................................................  168
Audio Remote Controls ............................  202
Audio System ............................................  198
Adjusting the Sound ........................  209, 240
Audio/Information Screen ................  205, 223
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................  200
Changing the Home Screen Icon  Layout ...................................................  227 Closing Apps ...........................................  237
Display Setup ..................................  210, 241
Error Messages ........................................  292
General Information ................................  296
Home Screen...........................................  230
Limitations for Manual Operation ............  242
MP3/WMA/AAC ......................  216, 259, 271
Playing a CD............................................  259
Reactivating ............................................  201
Recommended CDs .................................  297
Remote Controls .....................................  202
Security Code ..........................................  201
Selecting an Audio Source .......................  242
Status Area .............................................  236
Theft Protection ......................................  201
USB Flash Drives ......................................  299
USB Port..................................................  199
Wallpaper Setup..............................  207, 228
Audio/Information Screen ...............  205, 223
Authorized Manuals ................................  595
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................  122
Customize ...............................................  326
Auto High-Beam .......................................  149
Auto high-beam Indicator .........................  79
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ...............  153
Automatic Lighting ..................................  145 

598
Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 425
Creeping ................................................. 425
Fluid ........................................................ 521
Kickdown ................................................ 425
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 568
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 427
Shifting.................................................... 426
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 104
B
Battery....................................................... 540
Charging System Indicator .................  73, 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 540
Maintenance (Replacing)..........................  541
Bed Lights .................................................. 184
Indicator ....................................................  88
Belts (Seat) ..................................................  33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 470
Indicator ....................................................  85
Bluetooth ® Audio .............................  219, 274
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.............  337, 362
Booster Seats (For Children) .......................  67
Brake System ............................................. 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 476
Brake Assist System ................................. 477
Brake System Indicator...............................  72
Fluid ........................................................ 522 Foot Brake...............................................  475
Indicator............................................  72, 573
Parking Brake ..........................................  474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................  72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .....................  72
Brightness Control  (Instrument Panel)....  155
Bulb Replacement ....................................  523
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker 
Light......................................................  527
Daytime Running Light  and Parking 
Light......................................................  525
Front Side Marker Light ...........................  525
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog  Light......................................................  526
Headlights ...............................................  523
High-Mount Brake Light ..........................  528
Rear License Plate Light ...........................  528
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light .........  527
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator  Light......................................................  526
Bulb Specifications ...................................  586
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ...............................  68
Cargo Hooks .............................................  185
Carrying Cargo .........................  397, 399, 402
CD Player ...................................................  259
Certification Label ....................................  588
Changing Bulbs ........................................  523
Charging System Indicator .................  73, 571Child Safety
................................................  53
Childproof Door Locks ............................  121
Emergency Trunk Opener........................  130
Child Seat ...................................................  53
Booster Seats ............................................  67
Child Seat for Infants ................................  55
Child Seat for Small Children ....................  56
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat 
Belt .........................................................  61
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child  Seat ........................................................  58
Larger Children .........................................  66
Rear-facing Child Seat...............................  55
Selecting a Child Seat ...............................  57
Using a Tether ..........................................  63
Childproof Door Locks .............................  121
Cleaning the Exterior ...............................  545
Cleaning the Interior ...............................  543
Climate Control System ...........................  186
Changing the Mode................................  186
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ..............................................  187
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  542
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............  187
Sensors ...................................................  192
Synchronized Mode ................................  189
Using Automatic Climate Control............  186
Clock .........................................................  108
Coat Hook ................................................  176 

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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) .................................................  478
Indicator .............................................  86, 87
Compact Spare Tire ..........................  553, 587
Console Compartment .............................  172
Controls ....................................................  107
Conversation Mirror ................................  177
Coolant (Engine) ......................................  519
Adding to the Radiator ...........................  520
Adding to the Reserve Tank ....................  519
Overheating ............................................  569
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........  425
Cross Traffic Monitor ...............................  492
Cruise Control ..........................................  431
Indicator ...................................................  80
Cup Holders ..............................................  173
Customer Service Information ................  596
Customized Features ...............................  303
D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................  148
Dead Battery ............................................  565
Defaulting All the Settings ......................  333
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................  154
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows .........................................  187, 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............  589
Dimming Headlights ..............................................  144
Rearview Mirror ......................................  159 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
.................................  515
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............  143
Display Button ..........................................  223
Door Mirrors .............................................  160
Doors .........................................................  109
Auto Door Locking ..................................  122
Auto Door Unlocking ...............................  122
Door Open Message ............................  32, 89
Keys ........................................................  109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors  from the Inside ................................  14, 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors  from the Outside ...................................  112
Lockout Prevention System ......................  118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................  534
Driving .......................................................  395
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................  441
Automatic Transmission ...........................  425
Braking ....................................................  474
Cruise Control .........................................  431
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...............  416
Starting the Engine ..................................  418
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility  Vehicle .....................................................  424
Driving Position Memory System .............  156
Dust and Pollen Filter ...............................  542
E
ECON Button.............................................  428
ECON Mode Indicator ................................  85 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................  78, 573
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............  462
Emergency ................................................  580
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................  130
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) .......  591
Engine .......................................................  588
Coolant ...................................................  519
Jump Starting ..........................................  565
Oil ...........................................................  514
Remote Engine Start................................  420
Starting ...................................................  418
Engine Compartment Cover ....................  513
Engine Coolant .........................................  519
Adding to the Radiator ............................  520
Adding to the Reserve Tank.....................  519
Overheating ............................................  569
Temperature Gauge ................................  101
Engine Oil .................................................  514
Adding ....................................................  516
Checking.................................................  515
Displaying Oil Life ....................................  507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  73, 571
Recommended Engine Oil .......................  514
ENGINE START/STOP Button ....................  140
EPS (Electric Power Steering)  System ...............................................  78, 573
Exhaust Gas Hazard 
(Carbon Monoxide) ..................................  68
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...........................  545
Exterior Mirrors ........................................  160 

600
Index
F
Features..................................................... 197
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 542
Oil ........................................................... 517
Flat Tire ..................................................... 553
Floor Mats ................................................. 544
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 521
Brake ....................................................... 522
Engine Coolant ........................................ 519
Windshield Washer .................................. 522
FM/AM Radio ....................................  211, 247
Fog Lights .................................................. 147
Indicator ....................................................  79
Folding Up the Rear Seat .........................  164
Foot Brake ................................................. 475
Front Airbags (SRS) .....................................  43
Front Seats ................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 434
Fuel ......................................................  21, 498
Economy ................................................. 501
Gauge ..................................................... 101
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 105
Low Fuel Indicator .....................................  75
Range ...................................................... 105
Recommendation .................................... 498
Refueling ................................................. 498
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 501 Fuel Fill Door
......................................  21, 499
Unable to Unlock ....................................  581
Fuses ..........................................................  575
Inspecting and Changing.........................  579
Locations.................................  575, 577, 578
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy .................................................  501
Gauge .....................................................  101
Information .............................................  498
Instant Fuel Economy ..............................  105
Low Fuel Indicator .....................................  75
Refueling.................................................  498
Gauges ......................................................  101
Glass (care) ................................................  547
Glove Box ..................................................  171
H
Halogen Bulbs ..........................................  523
Handling the Unexpected ........................  551
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .......................  337, 362
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and  Call History ....................................  351, 375
Caller’s ID Information.............................  349
Displaying Messages................................  389
HFL Buttons.....................................  337, 362
HFL Menus ......................................  339, 365
HFL Status Display ...........................  338, 364 In Case of Emergency .............................  393
Limitations for Manual Operation ....  338, 364
Making a Call .................................  356, 383
Options During a Call......................  361, 386
Phone Setup ...................................  343, 370
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification...........  379
Receiving a Call...............................  360, 386
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............  387
Ring Tone .......................................  349, 374
Selecting a Mail Account.........................  388
Speed Dial ......................................  352, 376
To Clear the System ................................  350
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail  Options .................................................  373
Hazard Warning Button ..............................  4
Hazard Warning Indicator .........................  78
HD Radio
TM...............................................  247
Head Restraints ................................  166, 167
Headlights ................................................  144
Aiming....................................................  523
Auto High-Beam .....................................  149
Automatic Operation ..............................  145
Dimming.........................................  144, 148
Operating ...............................................  144
Heated Door Mirrors ...............................  154
Heated Steering Wheel ...........................  178
Heated Windshield Button ......................  154
Heater (Steering Wheel) ..........................  178
Heaters (Seat) ...........................  179, 180, 181 

601
Index
Heating and Cooling System...................  193
Cooling...................................................  195
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ..............................................  196
Heating...................................................  194
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ......................  337, 362
High Beam Indicator ..................................  78
Hill Start Assist System .............................  423
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ...........  334
HondaLink® ..............................................  276
I
Identification Numbers ............................  588
Engine and Transmission .........................  588
Vehicle Identification...............................  588
Illumination Control ................................  155
Button ....................................................  155
Immobilizer System ..................................  131
Indicator ...................................................  79
In-Bed Box ................................................  182
Indicators ....................................................  72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..................  83
All-wheel drive (AWD)...............................  81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................  75
Auto high-beam .......................................  79
Bed Lights On ...........................................  88
Blind spot information (BSI) ...............  85, 471
Brake System (Amber) ...............................  72
Charging System...............................  73, 571 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) ...........................................  86, 87
CRUISE CONTROL ..............................  80, 432
CRUISE MAIN ....................................  80, 431
ECON Mode ..............................................  85
Electric Power Steering (EPS)  System.............................................  78, 573
Fog Lights ..................................................  79
High Beam ................................................  78
Immobilizer System ....................................  79
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....  84, 456
Lights On ...................................................  79
Low Fuel ....................................................  75
Low Oil Pressure ................................  73, 571
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .....................  78, 574
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...............  73, 572
Parking Brake and Brake System 
(Red)................................................  72, 573
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..............  82
Seat Belt Reminder ..............................  34, 74
Security System Alarm ...............................  80
Shift Lever Position ....................................  74
Smart Entry System ....................................  81
Supplemental Restraint System ............  50, 75
System Message ........................................  80
Transmission ..............................................  74
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ...............  78
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............  463
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) 
System.............................................  76, 462
Information ...............................................  585 Information Button
..................................  102
Instant Fuel Economy ...............................  105
Instrument Panel ........................................  71
Brightness Control...................................  155
Intelligent Traction Management 
System .....................................................  429
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) .......................  465
Interior Lights ...........................................  169
Interior Rearview Mirror ..........................  159
iPhone .......................................................  299
iPod ...........................................  213, 262, 299
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................  557
Jump Starting ...........................................  565
K
Key Number Tag .......................................  110
Keyless Lockout Prevention .....................  118
Keys ...........................................................  109
Lockout Prevention..................................  118
Number Tag ............................................  110
Rear Door Won’t Open............................  121
Remote Transmitter .................................  117
Types and Functions ................................  109
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) .......  425 

602
Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 454
Indicator ....................................................  84
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 472
Language (HFL) .................................  338, 364
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 58, 63
Lights .................................................  144, 523
Automatic ...............................................  145
Bed.......................................................... 184
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 148
High Beam Indicator ..................................  78
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 144
Lights On Indicator ....................................  79
Turn Signals ............................................. 143
Load Limits ................................................ 399
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 109
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 122
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
From Inside ..............................................  119
From Outside ........................................... 112
Keys ........................................................ 109
Using a Key ............................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
Low Battery Charge .................................. 571
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................  75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  73, 571
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................  78
Lower Anchors ...................................... 58, 63
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 587Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
.............  399
Lumbar Support .......................................  161M
Maintenance.............................................  503
Battery ....................................................  540
Brake Fluid ..............................................  522
Cleaning .................................................  543
Climate Control System ...........................  542
Coolant ...................................................  519
Heating and Cooling System ...................  542
Maintenance Minder
TM............................  507
Oil ...........................................................  515
Precautions .............................................  504
Radiator ..................................................  520
Remote Transmitter .................................  541
Replacing Light Bulbs ..............................  523
Safety......................................................  505
Service Items ...........................................  509
Tires ........................................................  531
Transmission Fluid ...................................  521
Under the Hood ......................................  511
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..............  73, 572
Map Lights ................................................  170
Maximum Load Limit ...............................  399
Meters, Gauges .........................................  101
Mirrors ......................................................  159
Adjusting ................................................  159
Door .......................................................  160
Exterior ...................................................  160 Interior Rearview .....................................  159
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............  549
Moonroof .................................................  138
MP3 ...........................................  216, 259, 271
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................  216, 259, 271
Multi-Information Display .......................  102
Multi-View Rear Camera .........................  496
N
Numbers (Identification).........................  588
O
Odometer.................................................  103
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............  416
Oil (Engine) ..............................................  514
Adding ...................................................  516
Checking ................................................  515
Displaying Oil Life ...................................  507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  73, 571
Recommended Engine Oil .......................  514
Viscosity..................................................  514
Open Source Licenses ..............................  302
Opening/Closing Hood ......................................................  512
Moonroof ...............................................  138
Power Windows......................................  134
Tailgate...................................................  126
Trunk ......................................................  128
Outside Temperature Display .................  104