2017 HONDA RIDGELINE heater

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2017
Honda Ridgeline. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in yo\
ur vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and \
equipment that
are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This infor\
mation can be
viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed for you\
r reference.
You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com and
create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from \
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our e\
nvironment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable p\
ortion of the information typically found in a vehicle Owner’s Manual, we are further reducing our
impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive, you can
call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 157).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
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)
VISUAL INDEX .............................................................. 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ................... 1
Dashboard and Nearby Controls ............................ 3
PHONE PAIRING QUICK START
................................. 4
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
........................ 5
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK START
........................ 6
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 7
Important Safety Information .................................. 7
Seat Belts ................................................................... 9
Airbags ...................................................................... 12
Child Safety .............................................................. 18
Safety Label Locations ........................................... 25
Reporting Safety Defects....................................... 25
INSTRUMENT PANEL
................................................ 26
Malfunction Indicators .......................................... 26
Condition Indicators ............................................... 28
On/Off Indicators ..................................................... 29
Multi-Information Display (MID).......................... 30
VEHICLE CONTROLS
.................................................. 31
Using the Remote Transmitter .............................. 31
Smart Entry System ................................................. 32
Tailgate and Trunk Operation ............................... 33
In-Bed Conveniences ............................................. 34
Door Operation ........................................................ 35
Power Window Operation .................................... 36
Power Moonroof Operation* ................................ 37
Interior and Exterior Lights ................................... 38
One-Touch Turn Signal .......................................... 39
Auto High Beam System* ...................................... 40
Wiper Operation ...................................................... 41
Adjusting the Seats ................................................ 43
Rear Seats ................................................................ 46
Driving Position Memory System* ...................... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............................. 47
Adjusting the Mirrors ............................................. 48
Homelink® Garage Opener* .................................. 49
Air Conditioning System* ..................................... 50
Climate Control System* ...................................... 51
Seat Heaters* .......................................................... 53
Customized Features .............................................. 54
Setting the Clock. .................................................... 55AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
....................................
56
Color Audio System ................................................ 60
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 61
iPod® ...................................................................... 62
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 63
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 64
Touchscreen Operation ......................................... 65
HondaLink® ........................................................... 67
Wi-Fi Connection .................................................. 68
Apple CarPlay® ........................................................................\
....................... 69
Android Auto™ .....................................................70
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 72
SiriusXM® Radio* ................................................. 73
Compact Disc (CD)* ............................................ 74
iPod® ...................................................................... 75
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 76
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................. 77
Pandora®* ............................................................. 78
Truck Bed Audio System* ................................... 79
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ................. 80
Color Audio System ................................................ 80
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 80
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................................ 82
Touchscreen ............................................................ 83
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 83
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 85
Making a Call ........................................................ 86
HondaLink Assist .................................................. 87
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* .................... 88
Siri™ Eyes Free ...................................................... 89
NAVIGATION*
............................................................. 90
Entering a Destination ........................................... 92
Routing ...................................................................... 95
*if equipped

VISUAL INDEX
2 || 3
V
ISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Nearby Controls
u v w x y z  
uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 110
Parking sensor system button* p. 118
Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS) OFF button* p. 117
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 116
Heated windshield button* p. 52
AC power outlet button* p. 34
Bed light button p. 39
vAudio controls p. 56
wHeated steering wheel button* p. 52
xVoice recognition button p. 80, p. 90
Phone/Back buttons p. 80
yHorn
zINFO/RESET buttons p. 30
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
button p. 115
Cruise control* p. 111
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* p. 112
}ENGINE START/STOP button p. 106
uPower window switches p. 36
Door lock switches p. 35
vDriving Position Memory System* p. 47
wFuel fill door button p. 123
xColor audio system* p. 60
Touchscreen* p. 65
Navigation system* p. 90
ySeat heater/ventilation buttons* p. 53
zClimate control system p. 51
Hood release handle p. 140
Parking brake p. 108
}Shifter p. 107
Intelligent Traction Management
button p. 109
~USB port p. 56
Accessory power socket p. 57
AUX input (in console) p. 57
u v w x y z
} ~
*if equipped *if equipped
}

VEHICLE CONTROLS
52 || 53
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
n Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deice the
windshield when the vehicle is on.
If the outside temperature goes below 4°C, the heated
windshield automatically activates for 15 minutes.
n Heated Steering Wheel*
Press the button to heat the steering wheel when
the vehicle is on. Press the button again to turn off
heating.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. The appropriate ind\
icator appears
for each setting.
n
Front Seat Heaters*
Press the LO or HI side of the switch to activate seat
heat. Return the switch to the middle position to
cancel seat heat.
n Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Press the seat heater or seat ventilation button to cycle through settin\
gs. The
appropriate indicator (red for heat, blue for ventilation) appears for\
each setting.
•
Once - HI setting (three indicators)
•
Twice - MID setting (two indicators)
•
Three times - LO setting (one indicator)
•
Four times - OFF (no indicators)
n Second-Row Outer-Seat Heaters*
Press the rear seat heater button to cycle through settings. The appropr\
iate
indicator appears for each setting.
•
Once - HI setting (three indicators)
•
Twice - MID setting (two indicators)
•
Three times - LO setting (one indicator)
•
Four times - OFF (no indicators)
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin
should not use the seat heaters.
WARNING

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
134 || 135
H
ANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the vehicle off and chec\
k to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover\
. Locate the
fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number.
n
Engine Compartment Fuse Box A
Located under the hood on the passenger’s side.
Push the tabs to open the box.
Tab
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
(70 A)*1AC INVERTER70
A*2RR BLOWER30 A*1(30 A)*2VSA MTR40 A
VSA FSR20 AMAIN FAN30 A*1(30 A)*2MAIN FUSE 150 A
2
SUB FAN30 A
WIP MTR30 AWASHER20 A
(20 A)(30 A)FR BLOWER 40 AAUDIO AMP(30 A)
RR DEF30 A*1(30 A)*2(40 A)
(30 A)*1RR DEF30 A*2(20 A)
3
*1RR BLOWER30 A*2*1(30 A)*2*1(30 A)*2*1MAIN FAN
4 SMALL 30
A
*2
STOP 10
A*110 A*25
6 STOP
SMALL 10
A*110 A*27
8 L H/L LO
10 A*1IGPS9 7.5
A*2
10 R H/L LO
10 A*1L H/L LO
11 10
A
*2IGPS7.5 A*1R H/L LO
12 10
A
*2INJECTO R2 0 A*1IG COIL15 A*2
13H/L LO MAIN20 A*1DBW14 15
A*2USB15 A
AmpsCircuit Protecte d
15
*1:Models without the AC power outlet
*2:Models with the AC power outle t
(15 A)*1
16 10
A
*215 A*115 A*217(20 A)
18(20 A)
1920 A
20 7.5 A
2115 A*1
22 15
A*215 A
2315 A*120 A*2
24 15
A*120 A*22520 A
26 10
A*115 A*22728 (10 A)10
A
2920 A
Circuit Protecte dAmpsFR FOG
BACK UP HAZARD
MAIN RL Y
AS P/SEAT (REC) AS P/SEAT (SLI) ACM
MG CLUTCH MAIN RL Y
HAZARD FI SUB
IG COIL
INJECTOR DBW
H/L LO MAIN
SMALL/STOP MAIN BACK UPFR FOG
H/STEERING WHEEL HORN
RADIO
n Engine Compartment Fuse Box B
Located under the hood near the brake fluid
reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protected Amps
1
ST CUT140 A4WD (20 A)IG MAIN30 AIG MAIN230 A
F/B MAIN 260 AF/B MAIN60 A
EPS60 A
23TRL E-BRAKE(20 A)
4 7.5 A
BM S
5H/L HI MAIN6 20
A(7.5 A)
7
8 (7.5 A)
20 A9(20 A)
10 10 A
11TRL CHARGE
+B TRL HAZARD
+B TRL BACKUP
CTR ACC SOCKE T
TRAILER SMAL L
ACC/IG2_MAIN (20 A)
12131415FR DE-ICER(15 A)16RR _HTD SEAT(20 A)17STRLD7.5 A
Tab
n Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
AmpsCircuit Protected
120 A
220 A
37.5 A
420 A
520 A620 A715 A
87.5 A
97.5 A
1010 A
1120 A
12(20 A)
1320 A
1420 A
15(20 A)
167.5 A
17(20 A)
187.5 A
19DR REAR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
2010 A
21
DR P/W
DOOR LOCK SMAR T
AS P/W
FR ACC SOCKET FUEL PUMP ACG
FRONT WIPER ABS/VSA SRS
REAR LEFT P/W BACK P/W
REAR RIGHT P/ W
S/R FUEL LID
DR P/SEAT (REC) CARGO LT
FR SEAT HEATER INTR LT
7.5 A
227.5 A
237.5 A
247.5 A
257.5 A
AS SIDE DOOR UNLOCK
DRL
KEY LOCK A/C
IG1a FEED BACK
INST PANEL LIGHTS
26(7.5 A)277.5 A2810 A297.5 A30317.5 A327.5 A3310 A3410 A3510 A36(20 A)3710 A3810 A397.5 A407.5 A4110 A42
Circuit ProtectedAmpsLUMBAR SUPPORT
PARKING LIGHTS OPTIONMETER
MISS SOL SRS
AS SIDE DOOR LOCK DR DOOR LOCK
DR DOOR UNLOCK DR P/SEAT (SLIDE) RIGHT H/L HILEFT H/L HI
IG1b FEED BACK ACC
DR REAR DOOR LOCK
AmpsCircuit Protected
120 A
220 A
37.5 A
420 A
520 A620 A715 A
87.5 A
97.5 A
1010 A
1120 A
12(20 A)
1320 A
1420 A
15(20 A)
167.5 A
17(20 A)
187.5 A
19DR REAR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
2010 A
21
DR P/W
DOOR LOCK SMAR T
AS P/W
FR ACC SOCKET FUEL PUMP ACG
FRONT WIPER ABS/VSA SRS
REAR LEFT P/W BACK P/W
REAR RIGHT P/ W
S/R FUEL LID
DR P/SEAT (REC) CARGO LT
FR SEAT HEATER INTR LT
7.5 A
227.5 A
237.5 A
247.5 A
257.5 A
AS SIDE DOOR UNLOCK
DRL
KEY LOCK A/C
IG1a FEED BACK
INST PANEL LIGHTS
26(7.5 A)277.5 A2810 A297.5 A30317.5 A327.5 A3310 A3410 A3510 A36(20 A)3710 A3810 A397.5 A407.5 A4110 A42
Circuit ProtectedAmpsLUMBAR SUPPORT
PARKING LIGHTS OPTIONMETER
MISS SOL SRS
AS SIDE DOOR LOCK DR DOOR LOCK
DR DOOR UNLOCK DR P/SEAT (SLIDE) RIGHT H/L HILEFT H/L HI
IG1b FEED BACK ACC
DR REAR DOOR LOCK
Fuse label Fuse box