2017 HONDA RIDGELINE Owners Manual

600
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

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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

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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

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Index
Trunk........................................................ 128
Lid .......................................................... 128
Main Switch............................................ 129
Turn Signals .............................................. 143
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 78
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 105
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 112
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 14, 119
USB Flash Drives ....................... 216, 271, 299
USB Port .................................................... 199
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 588
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 462
Off Button .............................................. 463
System Indicator ............................... 76, 462
Ventilation ............................................... 193
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 514, 587
Voice Control Operation ......................... 243
Audio Commands ................................... 245
Climate Control Commands.................... 246
General Commands ................................ 246
Music Search Commands ........................ 246
On Screen Commands ............................ 246
Phone Commands .................................. 245 Useful Commands ................................... 245
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 244
Voice Recognition .................................... 243
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 462
W
Wallpaper......................................... 207, 228
Warning and Information Messages ......... 89
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 571
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 593
Watts ......................................................... 586
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 536
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 557
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 281
Window Washers ...................................... 152
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 522
Switch ..................................................... 152
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 134
Windshield ................................................ 152
Cleaning .................................................. 547
Defrosting ............................................... 196
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 187
Washer Fluid ........................................... 522
Wiper Blades ........................................... 529
Wipers and Washers ................................ 152
Winter Tires .............................................. 539
Snow Tires ............................................... 539
Tire Chains .............................................. 539 Wipers and Washers
................................. 152
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 153
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 529
Front ....................................................... 152
WMA ......................................... 216, 259, 271
Worn Tires ................................................ 531