2018 HONDA RIDGELINE transmission fluid

612
Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 439
Creeping ................................................. 439
Fluid ........................................................ 535
Kickdown ................................................ 439
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 582
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 441
Shifting.................................................... 440
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 106
B
Battery....................................................... 554
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 585
Jump Starting .......................................... 579
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 554
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 555
Bed Lights .................................................. 186
Indicator .................................................... 90
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ...................................... 175
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 484
Indicator .................................................... 87
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 221, 276
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 351, 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 69
Brake System ............................................. 488
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 490
Brake Assist System ................................. 491
Brake System Indicator............................... 74
Fluid ........................................................ 536 Foot Brake............................................... 489
Indicator............................................ 74, 587
Parking Brake .......................................... 488
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 74
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 157
Bulb Replacement .................................... 537
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 541
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 539
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 539
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 540
Headlights ............................................... 537
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 542
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 542
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 541
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 540
Bulb Specifications ................................... 600
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 187
Carrying Cargo ......................... 411, 413, 416
CD Player ................................................... 261
Certification Label .................................... 602
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 537
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 585Child Safety
................................................ 55
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
Emergency Trunk Opener........................ 132
Child Seat ................................................... 55
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 57
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 58
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 63
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 57
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 59
Using a Tether .......................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 559
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 557
Climate Control System ........................... 188
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 556
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 189
Sensors ................................................... 194
Synchronized Mode ................................ 191
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 188
Clock ......................................................... 110
Coat Hook ................................................ 178

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Index
F
Features..................................................... 199
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 556
Oil ........................................................... 531
Flat Tire ..................................................... 567
Floor Mats ................................................. 558
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 535
Brake ....................................................... 536
Engine Coolant ........................................ 533
Windshield Washer .................................. 536
FM/AM Radio .................................... 213, 249
Fog Lights .................................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 81
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 166
Foot Brake ................................................. 489
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 448
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 512
Economy ................................................. 515
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ...................................................... 107
Recommendation .................................... 512
Refueling ................................................. 512
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 515 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 513
Unable to Unlock .................................... 595
Fuses .......................................................... 589
Inspecting and Changing......................... 593
Locations................................. 589, 591, 592
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 515
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Information ............................................. 512
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling................................................. 512
Gauges ...................................................... 103
Glass (care) ................................................ 561
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 537
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 565
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 351, 376
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 365, 389
Caller’s ID Information............................. 363
Displaying Messages................................ 403
HFL Buttons..................................... 351, 376
HFL Menus ...................................... 353, 379
HFL Status Display ........................... 352, 378 In Case of Emergency ............................. 407
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 352, 378
Making a Call ................................. 370, 397
Options During a Call...................... 375, 400
Phone Setup ................................... 357, 384
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 393
Receiving a Call............................... 374, 400
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 401
Ring Tone ....................................... 363, 388
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 402
Speed Dial ...................................... 366, 390
To Clear the System ................................ 364
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 387
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 80
HD Radio
TM............................................... 249
Head Restraints ................................ 168, 169
Headlights ................................................ 146
Aiming.................................................... 537
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 151
Automatic Operation .............................. 147
Dimming......................................... 146, 150
Operating ............................................... 146
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 156
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 180
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 156
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 180
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 181, 182, 183

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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 468
Indicator .................................................... 86
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 486
Language (HFL) ................................. 352, 378
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 60, 65
Lights ................................................. 146, 537
Automatic ............................................... 147
Bed.......................................................... 186
Bulb Replacement .................................... 537
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 146
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................. 145
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 111
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
From Inside .............................................. 121
From Outside ........................................... 114
Keys ........................................................ 111
Using a Key ............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
Low Battery Charge .................................. 585
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 585
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 80
Lower Anchors ...................................... 60, 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 601Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 413
Lumbar Support ....................................... 163M
Maintenance............................................. 517
Battery .................................................... 554
Brake Fluid .............................................. 536
Cleaning ................................................. 557
Climate Control System ........................... 556
Coolant ................................................... 533
Heating and Cooling System ................... 556
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 521
Oil ........................................................... 529
Precautions ............................................. 518
Radiator .................................................. 534
Remote Transmitter ................................. 555
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 537
Safety...................................................... 519
Service Items ........................................... 523
Tires ........................................................ 545
Transmission Fluid ................................... 535
Under the Hood ...................................... 525
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 586
Map Lights ................................................ 172
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 103
Mirrors ...................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Door ....................................................... 162
Exterior ................................................... 162 Interior Rearview ..................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 563
Moonroof ................................................. 140
MP3 ........................................... 218, 261, 273
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 218, 261, 273
Multi-Information Display ....................... 104
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 510
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 602
O
Odometer................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 430
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 528
Adding ................................................... 530
Checking ................................................ 529
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 521
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 585
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 528
Viscosity.................................................. 528
Open Source Licenses .............................. 316
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 526
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows...................................... 136
Tailgate................................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 130
Outside Temperature Display ................. 106

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Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 440, 441
Does Not Move........................................ 582
Operation .................................. 20, 440, 441
Releasing ................................................. 582
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 440
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 285
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 253
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 83
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 114
Snow Tires ................................................. 553
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 267
Spare Tire .......................................... 567, 601
Spark Plugs ................................................ 600
Specifications ............................................ 600
Specified Fuel .................................... 512, 600
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting the Engine .................................. 432
Does Not Start ......................................... 576
Jump Starting .......................................... 579
Remote Engine Start ................................ 434
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Heater ..................................................... 180
Stopping .................................................... 501
Summer Tires ............................................ 553 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 179
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 77
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 142
SYNC Mode ............................................... 191
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Tailgate ..................................................... 128
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Outside Temperature Display ................... 106
Temperature Gauge ................................. 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 194
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 186
Time (Setting) ........................................... 110
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 480, 588
Tires ........................................................... 545
Air Pressure ..................................... 546, 601
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 545
Inspection ............................................... 545
Labeling .................................................. 546
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 567
Regulations ............................................. 548
Rotation .................................................. 552
Spare Tire ........................................ 567, 601
Summer .................................................. 553
Tire Chains .............................................. 553 Wear Indicators....................................... 550
Winter .................................................... 553
Tools ......................................................... 566
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 418
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 422
Load Limits ............................................. 418
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 429
Emergency .............................................. 594
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 480
Indicator ........................................... 80, 588
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 588
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 427
Transmission ............................... 20, 439, 440
Automatic....................................... 439, 440
Fluid ....................................................... 535
Number .................................................. 602
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Transmission Indicator............................... 76
Trip Meter ................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ...................................... 565
Blown Fuse ............................. 589, 591, 592
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 594
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 576
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 583
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 567
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 123
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 582
Warning Indicators.................................... 74