2017 HONDA RIDGELINE remote control

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 504
Safety When Performing Maintenance ... 505
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 506
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 507
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 511
Opening the Hood ........................... 512
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 513
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 514
Oil Check ......................................... 515
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 516
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...517 Engine Coolant ................................ 519
Transmission Fluid ............................ 521
Brake Fluid ....................................... 522
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 522
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 523Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 529
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 531
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 532
Tire Labeling .................................... 532
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .... 534Wear Indicators................................ 536 Tire Service Life ................................ 536
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 537
Tire Rotation .................................... 538
Winter Tires ..................................... 539
Battery ............................................... 540
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 541
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 542Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 543
Exterior Care.................................... 545
Accessories and Modifications ........ 549
* Not available on all models

Index
597
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 476
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 182
Accessories and Modifications ................ 549
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 441
Indicator ................................................... 83
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 519
Engine Oil ............................................... 514
Washer ................................................... 522
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ............................... 166, 167
Mirrors.................................................... 159
Rear Seats ............................................... 164
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Temperature ........................................... 104
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 464
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensor .................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 193
Cooling ................................................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 196
Heating ................................................... 194
Air Pressure ....................................... 532, 587
Airbags ........................................................ 40
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 46
After a Collision ......................................... 44
Airbag Care ............................................... 52
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 43
Indicator .............................................. 50, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 40
Side Airbags .............................................. 47
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 81
AM/FM Radio .................................... 211, 247
Android Auto ............................................ 287
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Indicator .................................................... 75
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 284
Armrest ..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 202
Audio System ............................................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 209, 240
Audio/Information Screen ................ 205, 223
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 227 Closing Apps ........................................... 237
Display Setup .................................. 210, 241
Error Messages ........................................ 292
General Information ................................ 296
Home Screen........................................... 230
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 242
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 216, 259, 271
Playing a CD............................................ 259
Reactivating ............................................ 201
Recommended CDs ................................. 297
Remote Controls ..................................... 202
Security Code .......................................... 201
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 242
Status Area ............................................. 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 201
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 299
USB Port.................................................. 199
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 207, 228
Audio/Information Screen ............... 205, 223
Authorized Manuals ................................ 595
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 122
Customize ............................................... 326
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 149
Auto high-beam Indicator ......................... 79
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 153
Automatic Lighting .................................. 145

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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
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

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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

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Index
Overheating............................................. 569
P
Pandora®.................................................. 269
Panic Mode ............................................... 133
Parking ..................................................... 487
Parking Brake ........................................... 474
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 72, 573
Parking Sensor System ............................. 488
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 144
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 219, 274
Power Windows ....................................... 134
Precautions While Driving ....................... 424
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 424
Rain ........................................................ 424
Pregnant Women ....................................... 38
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 553
R
Radiator.................................................... 520
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 211, 247
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 251
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 212, 249
Range ........................................................ 105
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 212, 249
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 591Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 191
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 181
Rear Seats .................................................. 164
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 159
Refueling ................................................... 498
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 101
Gasoline .......................................... 498, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Regulations ............................... 468, 534, 589
Remote Engine Start ................................ 420
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Replacement Battery .................................................... 541
Bulbs ....................................................... 523
Fuses ....................................... 575, 577, 578
Tires ........................................................ 537
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 529
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
RESET Button ............................................ 102
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 104
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 160
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 436
Indicator .................................................... 82
On and Off .............................................. 438
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking................................................... 39
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 38
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 74
Seat Heaters .............................. 179, 180, 181
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 180
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 161
Front Seats .............................................. 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 164
Seat Heaters ............................ 179, 180, 181
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 180
Security System ......................................... 131
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 79
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 80
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 57
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 204
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108