2017 HONDA RIDGELINE transmission fluid

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
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

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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

604
Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 426, 427
Does Not Move........................................ 568
Operation .................................. 20, 426, 427
Releasing ................................................. 568
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 74
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 426
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 37
Side Airbags ................................................ 47
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 49
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 283
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 251
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 81
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 112
Snow Tires ................................................. 539
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 265
Spare Tire .......................................... 553, 587
Spark Plugs ................................................ 586
Specifications ............................................ 586
Specified Fuel .................................... 498, 586
Speedometer ............................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 43
Starting the Engine .................................. 418
Does Not Start ......................................... 562
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Remote Engine Start ................................ 420
Steering Wheel ......................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Heater ..................................................... 178
Stopping .................................................... 487
Summer Tires ............................................ 539 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 43
Indicator.................................................... 75
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 140
SYNC Mode ............................................... 189
System Message Indicator .......................... 80
T
Tachometer............................................... 101
Tailgate ..................................................... 126
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 101
Outside Temperature Display ................... 104
Temperature Gauge ................................. 101
Temperature Sensor ......................... 104, 192
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 184
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 466, 574
Tires ........................................................... 531
Air Pressure ..................................... 532, 587
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 531
Inspection ............................................... 531
Labeling .................................................. 532
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 553
Regulations ............................................. 534
Rotation .................................................. 538
Spare Tire ........................................ 553, 587
Summer .................................................. 539
Tire Chains .............................................. 539 Wear Indicators....................................... 536
Winter .................................................... 539
Tools ......................................................... 552
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 404
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 408
Load Limits ............................................. 404
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 415
Emergency .............................................. 580
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 466
Indicator ........................................... 78, 574
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 574
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 413
Transmission ............................... 20, 425, 426
Automatic....................................... 425, 426
Fluid ....................................................... 521
Number .................................................. 588
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 74
Transmission Indicator............................... 74
Trip Meter ................................................ 104
Troubleshooting ...................................... 551
Blown Fuse ............................. 575, 577, 578
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 25
Emergency Towing ................................. 580
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 562
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 569
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 553
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 121
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 568
Warning Indicators.................................... 72