2017 HONDA RIDGELINE height

SAFETY
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AFETY
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either
unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are\
the number one
cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend
that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear sea\
t. Some states or
provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian \
province and
territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when\
they ride
in a vehicle.
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Protecting Child Passengers
•
An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting i\
n the front seat.
•
A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’\
s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
•
Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they \
are properly restrained in a rear seat.
•
Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrai\
ned in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•
Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them \
in the event of a collision.
•
Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the bel\
t would likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•
Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be ve\
ry
seriously injured in a crash.
•
Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments\
.
•
Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
WARNING
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously \
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a c\
hild
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, usi\
ng a
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck \
can
result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unuse\
d
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
n Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the
infant is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat
for a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear
-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should never
be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their\
seat-back
in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install t\
he child seat
directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed,
and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.
WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious
injury or death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.

VEHICLE CONTROLS
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EHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
*if equipped
n Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while
driving in rainy weather, the wipers operate based on
the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in
rainy weather.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor
sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Rotate the
adjustment ring.
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
AUTO
position
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a c\
ar wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched,
or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
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Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it is as
far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
Move back and
allow sufcient space.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Front power seats*
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment* Lumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back
angle
adjustment

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EHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Front manual seats*
Horizontal position
adjustment: Pull up on the
bar to move the seat, then
release the bar. Height adjustment
(driver seat only):
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back angle
adjustment:
Pull up the lever to change
the angle of the seat-back.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in
a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while
maintaining control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\

a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
n Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all
seating positions. Head restraints are most effective
for protection against whiplash and other rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head should
rest against the center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the center height
of the restraint.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up as
far as it will go. Then press the release button(s), and
pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in
place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate
height while pressing the release button(s). Pull up on
the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before
driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
For a head restraint system to work properly: •
Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
•
Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•
Install each restraint in its proper location.

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EHICLE CONTROLS
n Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats properly,
and anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Rear Seats
Separately raise or lower the left and right rear-seat cushions to make room for luggage.n
Fold Up the Rear Seats
1.
To raise the driver’s side rear seat, store the armrest in the seatback.
2.
Pull and hold the release handle. If the handle is
difficult to move, release the handle, push on the
seat cushion until the seat leg is secure in the floor
guide, then try again.
3.
Lift the seat cushion until the legs disengage from the floor guide.
4.
Release the handle.
5.
Raise the cushion, pushing it firmly against the
seat back until it locks.
Handle
n Folding Down the Rear Seats
1.
Hold the folded seat cushion.
2.
Pull the release handle until the cushion unlocks.
3.
Hold the cushion as you slowly lower it.
4.
Set the seat leg in the floor guide.
5.
Push on the cushion to ensure the legs engage the
floor guide.
The seat leg is not designed to lock or latch in the floor guide. The seat lock is located in the seat hinge.
Handle
*if equipped
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the vehicle
is on using the buttons on the driver’s door.
1.
Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred positions.
2.
Press SET.
3.
Press and hold memory button 1 or 2.
You will hear two beeps when the memory is set.
4.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory button 1
Memory button 2
SET button
When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the driver’s seat slides rearward to allow
for easy entry. The seat slides forward to the stored position and the other items adj\
ust
when the vehicle is turned on.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you can
comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Lever To lock
To adjust
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING

NAVIGATION
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RIVING
n Traffic
View traffic flow and incidents in major metro areas. Traffic alerts are accompanied
by an audible beep. Pop-up messages and traffic information can be vie\
wed when
you are on the map screen. You can also select traffic to avoid. Traffic coverage is
limited in Canada.
Viewing traffic
1.
From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2.
Select Traffic Conditions.
3.
Traffic icons are shown on the map. Select the
magnifying glass icon to display a full list of
traffic delays.
To mute traffic alerts and voice guidance: From the map screen, press MENU.
Select Mute. To lower voice guidance volume, see page 90.
Avoiding traffic on your route
1.
From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2.
Select Traffic on Route.
3.
Select an incident to avoid from the list.
4.
Select the menu icon.
5.
Select Avoid.
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
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Exterior Checks •
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exteri\
or lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•
Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
•
Make sure the hood is securely closed.
•
Make sure the trunk is closed and locked.
•
Make sure the tailgate is closed when not being used as an extended bed.\
•
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried gra\
ss
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•
Make sure the tires are in good condition.
•
Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any ice.
Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around\
the doors.
When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
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Interior Checks •
Store or secure all items on board properly.
•
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
•
Do not place anything in the front seat footwells.
Make sure to secure the floor mats.
•
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \

the vehicle.
•
Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
•
Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•
Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll\

under the seats.
•
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.

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RIVING
Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer on
the hitch should be approximately:
•
Boat trailers: 5 – 15% of the total trailer weight
•
Other trailers: 10 – 15% of total trailer weight
Total load
Tongue load
Number of AWD models
occupant s2WD models
2600 lbs (272 kg)420 lbs (190 kg )
4570 lbs (259 kg)
5 390 lbs (177 kg
)
495 lbs (224 kg )3 60 lbs (163 kg)
To estimate the tongue load
Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control. \
Too little
tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
You can estimate the tongue load by measuring the trailer hitch height fr\
om the
ground in the following steps:
1.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
2.
Measure the distance between the ground and the bottom of the trailer hi\
tch.
3.
Connect the fully loaded trailer to the hitch.
4.
Measure the distance between the ground and the bottom of the trailer
hitch again.
5.
Subtract the second measurement from the first measurement, then refer\
to the
following table.
If the difference isAWD model s2WD models
1 inches (2.5 cm)150 lbs (68 kg)
1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm )250 lbs (114 kg)
2 inches (5.1 cm)350 lbs (159 kg)
2 3/8 inches (6.0 cm )450 lbs (205 kg)—
2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm )500 lbs (227 kg)—
If the difference becomes more than indicated in the table, distribute t\
he load or
remove cargo as needed. How to weigh the trailer loads using a public scale
Check each weight in the order indicated as shown. Refer to the table be\
low for
each weight’s limit except for the tongue load.
1. Front gross axle weight.
4.Gross combined weight.
2. Gr oss vehicle weight.
3. Rear gross axle weight.
5. Hitched trailer weight.
6. Unhitched trailer weight.
• If you cannot weigh the rear axle, subtract 1 from 2.
•
The maximum gross combined weight (4) decreases by 2% for every 1,000 feet
(305 m) of elevation.
•
To calculate the tongue load, subtract 5 from 6.
•
Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for additional information.
Fully load the vehicle and trailer. An attendant who watches the scale is needed as
all occupants should stay in the vehicle.
If a public scale is not available,
add the estimated weight of
your cargo load to the weight
of your trailer (as quoted by
the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with
an appropriate scale or tongue
gauge or estimate it based on
cargo distribution.
Weight limit for2WD models AWD models
Front gross axle 2,734 lbs
(1,240 kg)(1,295 kg) 2,855 lbs
5,545 lbs
Gross vehicle (2,515 kg) (2,650 kg)
5,842 lbs
2,921 lbs
Rear gross axl e
(1,325 kg)(1,405 kg)3,097 lbs
8,025 lbs
Gross combined (3,640 kg) (4,425 kg)
9,755 lbs

MAINTENANCE
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Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tan
k
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Battery
Engine Oil Fill Ca p
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick
n Opening the Hood
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2.
Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3.
Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open the
hood.
4.
Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it
in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove
your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and let the hood close.
Pull
Lever
Support Ro d
Grip
Clamp
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
*if equipped
n Engine Compartment Cover
The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by a cover. You may
need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
Starting at either side, lift the outermost edge of the
engine compartment cover. Pull up on the cover, and
remove it from the pins. Move towards the opposite
side while applying uniform upward pressure.
Engine Compartment Cove r

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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you\

should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means:
P235/60R18 102V
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P: vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle)
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235: tire width in millimeters
•
60: aspect ratio (tire section height as a
percentage of its width)
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R: tire construction code (radial)
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18: rim diameter in inches
•
102: load index (code indicating maximum load
tire can carry)
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V: speed symbol (code indicating maximum
speed rating)
Tire size
Tire
identication
number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire size
n Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number
(TIN) is a group of numbers and
letters that look like the example
below. TIN is located on the
sidewall of the tire.DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identication mark
FW6X: Tire type code
22 09: Date of Transportation

Year
Week
n Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating –
The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire
can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread\
.
DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All\
tires are also
graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department
of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in a\
ddit

ion to
these grades.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test\
course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times a\
s well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tire\
s depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and dif\
ferences

in
road characteristics and climate.
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Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those \
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concre\
te. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
W

ARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy\
droplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.