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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the  MIN 
and  MAX  marks on the side of the reserve 
tank.
Refilling Window  Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message  appears on the multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully.  Do not overflow the reservoir.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy  Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is  not compatible with your 
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive 
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should 
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed 
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake  fluid can cause corrosion 
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the 
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy 
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the  MIN mark, 
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn 
brake pads as soon as possible.
Brake Reservoir
MIN
MAX
1 Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water 
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A 
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield 
washer pump.
Models without washer level sensor
Models with washer level sensor 

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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the 
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator 
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal  repeatedly to increase the engine 
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and 
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe  place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with  low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from  the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift 
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and  ABS indicator come 
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution 
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle 
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come 
on, stop the vehicle in a  safe place and have it 
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada 

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box 
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the 
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push 
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse 
Box Type B
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
ST CUT140 A
4WD(20 A)
IG MAIN30 A
IG MAIN230 A
−−
F/B MAIN260 A
F/B MAIN60 A
EPS60 A
2−−
3TRL E-BRAKE(20 A)
4BMS 7.5 A
5H/L HI MAIN20 A
6 +B TRL HAZARD (7.5 A)
7+B TRL BACKUP(7.5 A)
8 CTR ACC SOCKET 20 A
9TRAILER SMALL(20 A)
10 ACC/IG2_MAIN 10 A
11TRL CHARGE(20 A)
12−−
13−−
14−−
15FR DE-ICER(15 A)
16RR _HTD SEAT(20 A)
17STRLD7.5 A 

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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 

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF-II)
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 ℓ)
Specified·Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API 
grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 5.4 US qt (5.1 ℓ)
Change 
including 
filter
5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.88 US gal (7.13 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.19 US gal 
(0.72 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize245/60R18 105HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact 
Spare Size
T165/90R17 105M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8JCompact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models 

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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 

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 

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