2017 HONDA RIDGELINE stop start

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem wi th the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

573
uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada

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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
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