2017 HONDA RIDGELINE door lock

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Vehicle
Driver Assist
System Setup*Forward Collision Warning Distance
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
Road Departure Mi tigation Setting
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info*
Meter SetupLanguage Selection
Adjust Outside Temp Display
“Trip A” Reset Timing
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Adjust Alarm Volume
Turn by Turn Display*
Display km/Miles
Driving Position
SetupEasy Entry/Exit
Memory Position Link*
Keyless Access SetupDoor Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Access Beep
Remote Start System On/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock
* Not available on all models

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Features
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity*
Auto Headlight On with Wiper On*
Auto Light Sensitivity
Door SetupAuto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Key and Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Maintenance Info
Default
Reset
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
VehicleDriving
Position
Setup
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat rearward wh
en you get in/get out of
the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature. On
*1/
Off
Memory Position Link
*Turns the driving position memory system on and off. On*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/
lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the
doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
On
*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for
the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote. Enable
/Disable
*1
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle Door
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Vehicle
Speed
*1/
Shift from P/
Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. All Doors with
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
with Shift to P /All
Doors with IGN Off /
Off
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver
’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote or built-in
key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.
90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*1
Mainte
nance
Info.
Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all cust omized items in the
Vehicle group as default.Yes/No

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 531
•Make sure the tailgate is fully closed when it is not being used as an extended
pickup bed.
• Make sure the trunk is secu rely closed and locked.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 399
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do no t let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 119
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 161
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 166
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 158
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 159
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.
■Remote Engine Start*1Remote Engine Start*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•You do not press and hold the button
within 5 seconds after the button is pressed.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights come back on three times, twice, if a 10-minute extension
request was transmitted successfully.1Remote Engine Start*
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.•The security system alarm is not set.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is
unlocked.
•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.
•The telematics unit malfunction.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed. Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine does not
start.
* Not available on all models