2017 HONDA RIDGELINE brake light

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P511)
❙Windshield Wipers (P152, 529)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P160)
❙Headlights (P144, 523)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P144, 525)
❙Fog Lights* (P147, 526)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P143, 526)
❙Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P148, 525)
❙How to Refuel (P499)
❙Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Lights (P527)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P112)
❙Tires (P531, 553)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P143, 526)
❙Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights (P527)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P528)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P496)
❙Drop Opening the Tailgate (P127)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P528)
❙Swing Opening the Tailgate (P127)
❙Opening and Closing the Trunk (P128)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P182)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P528)
❙Bed Lights (P184)

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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist® System
Ambient Meter
●Changes color to reflect your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance
with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Mode Indicator
(P85)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
ECON Button (P428)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P71)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®
) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P101)/Multi-Information Display (P102)/System Indicators (P72)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Smart Entry System
Indicator Ambient Meter Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Temperature
Gauge
Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
All-wheel drive system
(AWD ) Indicator*
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
ECON Mode Indicator
Auto high-beam
Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC )
Indicator
*
Intelligent Traction
Management Indicator
Bed Lights On Indicator
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P503)
Under the Hood (P511)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P523)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P529)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P531)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
Canadian models

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Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake pedal is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ®, or trailer
stability assist is active.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA ®, hill start assist,
trailer stability assist or brake
lighting system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 462
2 Trailer Stability Assist P. 413
2 Hill start assist system P. 423
●When Trailer Stability Assist Problem is
displayed on the multi-information display,
the VSA ® does not activate.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.