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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher ro llover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Honda accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something un der the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performa nce. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) while driving, the engine will shut down
and all steering and brake pow er assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
( N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acce leration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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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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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
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