2017 HONDA RIDGELINE oil dipstick

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil, being careful not to overfill.
Lower MarkUpper Mark

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the oil filter base, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter

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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