2017 HONDA RIDGELINE towing

MAINTENANCE
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M
AINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. See page 139 to check what
maintenance is due indicated by the codes that appear.
Press the Info (
/) button on the steering wheel to change displays.
System message
indicator
Maintenance Minder message
Main
items Sub items
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid every
3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems may
be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using part\
s that are
certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However

, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display. n
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If the message Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industry and diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connection s#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°\
C), in very low temperatures
(under -20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 \
miles/100,000 km.
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towin\
g results in higher level
of mechanical (Shear) stress to uid. This requires differential \
uid changes more frequently
than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your \
vehicle under these
conditions, have the differential uid changed at 7,500 miles (12,00\
0 km), then every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transfer-case uid and transmission ui d
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolant
6Replace rear differential ui d*, *5
*
*if equipped

CUSTOMER INFORMATION
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V
OICE COMMAND INDEX
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, flat
tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty:
Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are
conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a replacement
battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for the
duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and other
conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information
can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or
www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle\
. Available on
vehicles with touchscreen.
Press the Talk button before you say a command.
•
Phone call
•
Music search
•
Audio
•
Climate control
•
Navigation* •
Voice setting
•
Voice help
•
What is today’s date?
•
What time is it?
•
View map
•
Find place
•
Find category
•
Find intersection
•
Recently found •
Go home
•
Find address
•
Find city
•
Find saved places
*models with navigation
**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
• Climate control on**
•
Climate control off**
•
Air conditioner on**
•
Air conditioner off**
•
Defrost on**
•
Defrost off** •
Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7)
•
Temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87°F)
•
Temperature max heat
•
Temperature max cool
•
Call by number
•
Call by name •
Call (number)
•
Call (name)
n
Voice Portal Commands
When you press the Talk button, the Voice Portal screen appears. Say one of the
options, and follow the system prompts.
n
Navigation Commands*
The system accepts these commands on most screens. You only need to press the
Talk button once for navigation commands.
n
Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
n
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information
concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission
warranties by contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]

INDEX
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Opening the hood ............................................... 140
Service codes ..................................................... 139
Transmission fluid .............................................. 140
Under the hood ................................................... 140
Window washer fluid ......................................... 145
Wiper blades ....................................................... 146
Mirrors Door mirrors
.......................................................... 48
Rearview mirror .................................................... 48
Reverse tilt-down mirrors ................................... 48
Moonroof .................................................................. 37
Multi-Information Display (MID)........................... 30
Multi-View Rear Camera
..................................... 121
Navigation .......................................................... 90–96
Address .................................................................. 92
Destination ............................................................ 92
Home address ....................................................... 92
Legend .................................................................... 95
Place Category ..................................................... 93
Recent places ....................................................... 93
Routing ................................................................... 95
Saved places ......................................................... 94
Steering-wheel controls ..................................... 90
Traffic ..................................................................... 96
Turn-by-turn directions ....................................... 95
Overheating............................................................ 127 Parking sensor.......................................................

118
Power Mode
.......................................................... 106
Power outlets 12-volt
..................................................................... 57
Readiness codes ................................................... 153
Remote engine start ....................................... 31, 105
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..................... 116
Safety Reporting safety defects
..................................... 25
Safety information .................................................. 7
Safety label locations .......................................... 25
Seat belts.............................................................. 9–11 Fastening
............................................................... 11
Lap/Shoulder belts ................................................. 9
Proper use ............................................................... 9
Seat belt inspection ............................................. 10
Shoulder anchor ................................................... 11
Seating ................................................................ 43–47Driver seat
.............................................................
43
Driving Position Memory System ...................... 47
Head restraints ..................................................... 45
Rear seats .............................................................. 46
Specifications ........................................................ 154
Steering wheel Adjusting
................................................................ 47
Tailgate ............................................................... 31, 33
Tires ................................................. 129–133, 147–152
Flat tire ......................................................... 131–133
Low tire pressure ............................................... 147
Tire and loading information label ................... 148
Tire and wheel replacement ............................. 148
Tire chains ........................................................... 149
Tire identification number ................................. 150
Tire information ................................................... 147
Tire labeling ......................................................... 150
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 129
Tire quality grading ............................................ 151
Tire service life ................................................... 149
Tire terminology .................................................. 150
Wear indicators .................................................. 147
Winter tires .......................................................... 149
Towing ............................................................. 101–104
Emergency towing ....................................... C6, 128
Load limits ............................................................ 101
Tongue load ......................................................... 102
Trailer weight ...................................................... 101
Truck Bed Audio ...................................................... 79
Turn signals .............................................................. 39
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ............................. 110
Voice command index .......................................... 159
Warranty ................................................................. 158
Window Power windows
.................................................... 36
Wipers................................................................. 41–42 Intermittent wipers
............................................... 41
Rain-sensing wipers ............................................ 42