2017 HONDA RIDGELINE trunk release

VEHICLE CONTROLS
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V
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.
n
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

DRIVING
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ANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
n Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel
provided with your vehicle.
1.
Turn off the engine.
2.
Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel fill
door opens.
3.
Open the in-bed trunk and pull out the tire tray.
4.
Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5.
Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of
filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully. Make
sure that the end of the funnel goes down along
with the filler pipe.
6.
Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill
any.
7.
Remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up
any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
8.
Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
Funnel
Funnel
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel othe\
r than the one
provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign ob\
jects.
This can damage the fuel system and its seal.
NOTICE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appear\
s in the MID with
information on how to start the engine.
1.
Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator
is flashing.
2.
With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1.
Set the parking brake.
2.
Remove the built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3.
Open the lid of the console compartment.
4.
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5.
Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6.
While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Cover
Release
button
Shift lock
release slot