2017 HONDA RIDGELINE light

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

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ISUAL INDEX
uDoor mirror controls p. 48
vECON button p. 110
wLights p. 38
Turn signals p. 39
LaneWatch button* p. 114
xInstrument panel p. 26
Multi-information display (MID) p. 30
yBrightness control p. 38
zWipers/washers p. 41
u v w x
y z
VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
DRIVING....................................................................... 97
Before Driving ......................................................... 97
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 99
Towing a Trailer .................................................... 101
Remote Engine Start* ........................................... 105
Starting to Drive .................................................... 106
Shifting .................................................................... 107
Braking ................................................................... 108
Intelligent Traction Management System ........ 109
Eco Assist System ................................................. 110
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) .......................... 110
Cruise Control* ...................................................... 111
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ......................... 112
LaneWatch™* ......................................................... 114
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* ............... 115
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)* ................... 116Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)* 117
Parking Sensor System* ...................................... 118
Blind Spot Information (BSI)* ............................. 119
Cross Traffic Monitor* .......................................... 120
Multi-View Rear Camera..................................... 121
Refueling
................................................................ 122
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.............................. 125
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ............... 125
Shift Lever Does Not Move ................................. 125
Jump Starting ........................................................ 126
Overheating ............................................................ 127
Emergency Engine Stop ....................................... 128
Emergency Towing ............................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........ 129
Changing a Flat Tire

.............................................. 131
Fuse Locations
....................................................... 134MAINTENANCE
........................................................
137
Safety Precautions ............................................... 137
Maintenance Minder™ ........................................ 138
Under the Hood ...................................................... 140
Engine Oil ............................................................... 142
Engine Coolant ...................................................... 144
Checking the Battery ............................................ 145
Window Washer Fluid ......................................... 145
Brake Fluid ............................................................. 145
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................... 146
Tire Information ..................................................... 147
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 150
DOT Tire Quality Grading..................................... 151
T

esting of Readiness Codes
................................ 153
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 154 CUSTOMER INFORMA

TION
................................... 156
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 156
Contact Us .............................................................. 157
Honda Roadside Assistance ............................... 158
Warranty Coverages ............................................. 158
EPA Contact Information...................................... 158
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
...................................... 159
INDEX
........................................................................\
. 161
*if equipped

VISUAL INDEX
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ISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Nearby Controls
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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
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} ~
*if equipped *if equipped
}

SAFETY
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AFETY
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side\
airbags, and side
curtain airbags.
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Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags infl ate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collisi\
on to help
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are des\
igned to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’\

s primary
restraint system.
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Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood o\
f airbag
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward,
the airbag infl ates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor

, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag
will infl ate with full (normal) force, regardless of the
driver’s seating position.
Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
Passenger’s
seat
weight
sensors
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has
weight sensors. Although Honda recommends against
carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors
detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs or 29 kg), the
system will automatically turn off the passenger’s
front airbag.
Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
Passenger’s
seat
weight
sensors
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: •
Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
•
Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
•
Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly positioned
objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•
All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
•
Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard. n
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a fr\
ont passenger
during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the outside \
edge of the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
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Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers\
in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curt\
ain airbags
equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood\
of partial
and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crash\
es,
particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling
above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in
a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact. If the
SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is about
to roll over, it immediately deploys both side curtain
airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.
The airbag on the passenger’s side will deploy, even if
there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Deployed Side Curtain Airbag
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may infl ate in a moderate-to-severe \
angled frontal
collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly a\
fter the
front airbags.

INSTRUMENT PANEL
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NSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red \
and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Ca nada
U.S.
Brake system
The brake fluid is low, or the brake system has a problem. Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake flui\
d level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift
the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle
repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil level, and add oil if necessary (see page 143). If the indicator does not turn off,
have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
*if equipped
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
The emissions control system may have a problem. Avoid high speeds. Have your vehicle repaired immediately. If the indicator blinks, a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait for the engine to
cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehi\
cle is fitted with a spare tire.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
There is a problem with the VSA or hill start assist system.
Canada U.S.
SYSTEMBrake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems.
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera or sensor is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Blind spot information (BSI)*
There is a problem with the system, or the radar is blocked.
Electric power steering
There is a problem with the system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, an\
d restart the engine.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)*
There is a problem with the system. If the indicator blinks, the differe\
ntial temperature is too high. Stop in a safe place, and let the engine idle u\
ntil the
indicator goes off.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
There is a problem with the system.
*if equipped

INSTRUMENT PANEL
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NSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Ca
nada
U.S.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive with
it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if \
necessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with a spare tire\
. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
System message When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also appea\
rs
on the multi-information display (MID). Check the display for more inf\
ormation.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off, or Mud/Sand mode is
active (AWD models)Turn signals/hazards on
VSA engaged (blinks)Fog lights* on
CMBS* offHigh beams on
LDW*/RDM* offExterior lights on
LKAS* onAuto High Beam System* on
BSI* offECON mode on
CRUISE MAIN* onBed Lights On Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL* on
ACC* on
*if equipped

VEHICLE CONTROLS
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EHICLE CONTROLS
Smart Entry System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it is
outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you c\
an lock or unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
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Unlocking / Locking the Doors and Trunk To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the vehicle is off to unlock the driver’

s door. Grab the front
passenger’s door handle to unlock all the doors and the trunk. You can customize this feature’s behavior
(see page 54).
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front door handle. If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, neither the doors nor trunk will lock.Door Lock Button
n Walk Away Auto Lock
When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the
doors and trunk can automatically lock if the following conditions are m\
et:
•
The remote transmitter is within a range of 6 feet (2 m).
•
All doors and the trunk are closed.
•
There is not an additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.
When you are within the range, the system is activated and a beep sounds\
.
When you go outside the range, the lights flash and a beep sounds agai\
n.
The doors and trunk automatically lock.
To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Vehicle.
3.
Select Keyless Access Setup.
4.
Select Walk Away Auto Lock.
5.
Select Enable.
Tailgate and Trunk Operation
To drop open the tailgate, pull up in the upper handle. Support the tailgate until it is fully open.Upper handle
To swing open the tailgate, pull up on the lower handle.
Lower handl e
To open the trunk, unlock the doors, then pull up on the
trunk release button. Trunk Release Button
Or, insert the key into the trunk lock cylinder.
The main switch in the glove box disables the trunk release button.
ON
OF F
Main Switch
*if equipped

VEHICLE CONTROLS
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EHICLE CONTROLS
WARNING
Opening or closing a tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgat\
e can
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before opening or closing the tailgate.
WARNING
Allowing passengers to ride in the pickup bed or on the tailgate can res\
ult in
death or serious injury. Make sure all passengers ride in a seat and wear a
seatbelt properly.
In-Bed Conveniences
n In-Bed Box
Turn the knobs to the left to open the lid
Knob
n AC Power Outlet* Open the in-bed box. Open the plug cover, insert a powercord slightly, rotate it 90° clockwise, then push
it in all the way.
Push the AC power button to turn the system on or off. The maximum power is 400 watts when the engine is running and the vehicle is in Park. Otherwise, the maximum power is 150 watts.
The battery charge may be affected by using AC power with truck bed audi\
o* or by heavy power outlet use while the vehicle is idling in Park (P). If thi\
s happens, engine-
idle speed will increase until the battery again has a normal charge.
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
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Using the Lock Tab To unlock: When you unlock either front door using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or passenger’

s)
unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all the other doors and the trunk lock
at the same time. When you lock the door using the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, only that
door locks.
Lo ck tab
To lock
To unlock
n Using the Front Door Inner Handle When you pull either front door inner handle, the door
unlocks and opens.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other doors and the trunk.
n Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to unlock all doors and the trunk.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all doors and the trunk.Master door lock switch
To lock
To unlock
n Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Lock Unlock
*if equipped
The AC-power system is not designed for devices needing precise power re\
gulation,
nor for devices requiring high initial peak wattage.
NOTICE