2017 HONDA RIDGELINE oil change

SAFETY
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S
AFETY
n Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
NOTICE This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorle\
ss, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: •
The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•
The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•
The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airfl ow can pull e\
xhaust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive wi\
th the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown b\
elow.
1.
Select the fresh air mode.
2.
Select the mode.
3.
Set the fan speed to high.
4.
Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked vehicle with the engine running.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you
to carbon monoxide.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fi ll up with carbon mon\
oxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage \
door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags \
are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is \
equipped with
airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear
them properly.
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Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All seven or eight seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat\
belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you \
move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden sto\
p, the retractor locks to restrain your body. The second- and third-row passenger’

s seat
belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enha\
nce safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moder\
ate to severe
frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough \
to inflate the
front airbags.
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Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use: •
All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in t\
hat position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiv\
eness of
the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm\
or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be\
very
seriously injured in a crash.
•
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improv\
e
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the pr\
otective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts. Check for frays, cuts,\
burns, and
wear, and that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
•
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that do\
es not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as\
soon as
possible.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injur\
y
or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.

INSTRUMENT PANEL
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EHICLE CONTROLS
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
RESET button
Info (/) buttons
Main display (also
shows odometer, gear
position, and outside
temperature)
Press the Info (/) buttons on the steering wheel to change displays. Press the
RESET button to enter menu selections when applicable.
Main display
Engine oil life Tire pressures Compass*
Turn-by-turn directions*
Distance, average fuel
economy, range, instant
fuel economy (Trip A)
Distance, average fuel
economy, range, instant
fuel economy (Trip B)
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the controls used for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Models with remote engine start
Lock button: Press to
lock the doors and trunk.
Press again for audible
verification.
Engine button*: Press the
lock button, then press
and hold this button to
remotely start the engine
(see page 105). Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors
and the trunk.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Models without remote engine start
Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate.
Press again for audible
verification.
Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.

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

MAINTENANCE
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M
AINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
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Checking 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.
Upper mark
Lower mark
n Recommended Engine Oil •
Genuine Honda Motor Oil
•
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with
an API Certification Seal on the container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest
requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another commercial
engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient
temperature as shown.
Ambient temperatureAmbient temperature
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specified viscosity grade. n
Adding 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.Engine oil ll cap
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the eng\
ine oil can result in
leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
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Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the engine
oil life. Use the steering wheel buttons to operate the menu.
1.
Use the Info (/) buttons to scroll to the Vehicle
Settings menu. Press the RESET button to enter
the menu.
2.
Scroll to Maintenance Info, and select it.
3.
Press and hold the RESET button to enter the oil life
reset mode.
4.
Select Reset. The maintenance codes disappear,
and the engine oil life returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE

SPECIFICATIONS
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S
PECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
*if equipped

* *
Vehicle
2: 2WD models
1: AWD models
ModelHonda Ridgeline
Front No. of Passengers: 2
Rear 3
6,019 lbs (2,730 kg)*25,710 lbs (2,590 kg)*1
3,131 lbs (1,420 kg)*13,042 lbs (1,380 kg)*2
3,219 lbs (1,460 kg)*13,042 lbs (1,380 kg)*2
9,987 lbs (4,530 kg)*18,201 lbs (3,720 kg)*2
Air Conditioning:
Weights:
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
Gross Combined Weight
Rating
Refrigerant TypeCharge Quantit yLubricant TypeQuantity


HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
20.3 – 22.0 oz (575 – 625 g)
POE RL85HM
7.5 – 8.7 cu-in (123 – 143 cm
3)
Engine and Fuel
Fluids
Displacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKDILZKR7B11GUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane
Fuel Type
Washer Tank Capacity
number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 )

U.S.: 1.0 US gal (3.8 )
Canada: 1.4 US gal (5.3 )
Light Bulbs
*
*1: Models with LED low beam headlights
* 2: Models without LED low beam headlights
* 3: Models with LED day time running lights
*
* 4: Models without LED day time running lights
5: Models with moonroof
6: Models without moonroof
Headlights (L
ow Beam) LE
D*155 W*2 (H11)
60W (HB3 )
35 W (H8)
28/8 W (Amber)
LE D
LE D
LE D
*3Daytime Running Lights
60 W (HB3)*4
Headlights (High Beam)
Fog Lights*
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light s*
Parking Lights*
Front Side Marker Lights
LED
LE D
LE D
21 W
21 W
LE D
5 W
Bed Lights LE
D
*13C P*2
Front Map Lights LE
D*55 W*6
In teri or Lights
5 W
1.4 W
LE D
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)
*
Rear Side Marker Light
s
Brake/Taillights
Back-Up Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights
High-M ount Brake Ligh t
Rear License Plate Ligh t
LED
3.8 W
LE D
1.4 W
1.4 W
Rear Map Lights
Vanity Mirror Lights
*
Door Pocket Lights*
Beverage Holder Light*
Door Courtesy Light
s*
Door Inner Handle Light s*
Console Compartment Light
Glove Box Light
Engine Oil
Recommende d·
Engine Coolan
t
·
Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
Change
Capacity API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi
l
5.4 US qt (5.1 )
Change
lter including
5.7 US qt (5.4 )
Specie d
Ratio
Capacity
Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
50/50 with distilled wate r
1.88 US gal (7.13 )
(change including the remaining
0.19 US gal (0.72 ) in the reserve tank )
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid*
Transfer Case Fluid*
SpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specied
CapacityHonda Automatic Transmission ATF DW- 1
Chang e3 .3 US qt (3.1 )
Specied Honda DPSF-II
Capacit yC hange
1.92 US qt (1.82 )
·
Specie d· Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
SAE 90 (API grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacit y Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or

Change
0.45 US qt (0.43 )
Washer Flui d
Tires
RegularSize245/60R18 105 H
Pressure
35 (240 [2.4])
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Spar e
Compact
Size
T165/90R17 105M
Pressure 60 (420 [4.2])
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J17 x 4TCompact Spare
Total5
LED
Footwell Lights*
*if equipped

* *
Vehicle
2: 2WD models
1: AWD models
Model Honda Ridgeline
Front No. of Passengers: 2
Rear 3
6,019 lbs (2,730 kg)
*25,710 lbs (2,590 kg)*1
3,131 lbs (1,420 kg)*1
3,042 lbs (1,380 kg)*2
3,219 lbs (1,460 kg)*1
3,042 lbs (1,380 kg)*2
9,987 lbs (4,530 kg)*1
8,201 lbs (3,720 kg)*2
Air Conditioning: Weights :
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
Gross Combined Weight
Rating
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantit y
Lubricant Type
Quantity


HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
20.3 – 22.0 oz (575 – 625 g)
POE RL85HM
7.5 – 8.7 cu-in (123 – 143 cm
3)
Engine and Fuel
Fluids
Displacemen t211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane
Fuel Type
Washer Tank Capacity number of 87
or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 )

U.S.: 1.0 US gal (3.8 )
Canada: 1.4 US gal (5.3 )
Light Bulbs
*
*1: Models with LED low beam headlights
* 2: Models without LED low beam headlights
* 3: Models with LED day time running lights
*
*
4: Models without LED day time running lights
5: Models with moonroof
6: Models without moonroof
Headlights (L ow Beam) LE
D*1
55 W*2 (H11)60W (HB3 )35 W (H8)28/8 W (Amber)LEDLEDLE D*3Daytime Running Lights
60 W (HB3)*4
Headlights (High Beam)
Fog Lights*
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light s*
Parking Lights*
Front Side Marker Lights
LEDLED
LE D
21 W21 WLED5 W
Bed LightsLE D*1
3C P*2
Front Map Lights LE
D*5
5 W*6
In teri or Lights
5 W
1.4 W
LE D
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)
*
Rear Side Marker Light
s
Brake/Taillights
Back-Up Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights
High-M ount Brake Ligh t
Rear License Plate Ligh t
LED
3.8 W
LE D
1.4 W
1.4 W
Rear Map Lights
Vanity Mirror Lights*
Door Pocket Lights*
Beverage Holder Light*
Door Courtesy Light s*
Door Inner Handle Light s*
Console Compartment Light
Glove Box Light
Engine Oil
Recommende d·
Engine Coolan
t
·
Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
Change
Capacity API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi
l
5.4 US qt (5.1 )
Change
lter including 5.7 US qt (5.4 )
Specie d
Ratio
Capacity Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2
50/50 with distilled wate r
1.88 US gal (7.13 )
(change including the remaining
0.19 US gal (0.72 ) in the reserve tank )
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid
*
Transfer Case Flui d*
SpeciedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specied
Capacit yHonda Automatic Transmission ATF DW-
1
Chang e3 .3 US qt (3.1 )
Specied Honda DPSF-II
Capacit yC hange 1.92 US qt (1.82 )
·
Specie d· Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
SAE 90 (API grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacit y Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or

Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 )
Washer Fluid

Tire s
Regular Size
245/60R18 105H
Pressure 35 (240 [2.4])
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Spar e
Compact
Size
T165/90R17 105M
Pressure 60 (420 [4.2])
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
Wheel Size Regular
18 x 8J
17 x 4T
Compact Spar e
Total5LED
Footwell Lights*