2017 HONDA RIDGELINE transmission

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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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Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, en gine number, and transmission number are
shown as follows.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and
Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
Automatic
Transmission Number

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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Honda Client
Relations/Services.
U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 588
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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

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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

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