2018 HONDA RIDGELINE instrument panel

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 74
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.●Use the climate control system*/heating and cooling
system* to cool down the camera.●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 448
●Appears when the area arou nd the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
clean the camera area of the windshield with a soft
cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator
and message come back on after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
Models with LKAS
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the Auto high-beam
(High Beam Support System).●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlight s are changed to low beams.
2Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
P. 151
●Appears when the area around the camera on the
windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, etc.●Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the camera
area of the windshield with a soft cloth.
●If the message does not disappear after cleaning the
lens, have your vehicl e checked by a dealer.
Models with Auto high-beam
* Not available on all models

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Speedometer
Press and hold the RESET button until you hear a
beep when the blank appears on the multi-
information display.
The speedometer reading as well as the displayed
measurements will switch between mph and km/h.
The display change message will switch for a few
seconds.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 583

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the od ometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator*, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the (information) or RESET button.
■Switching the Display
Blank Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel
Economy
Trip A
Tire Pressure for Each TireEngine Oil Life
Turn-by-Turn
Directions*
RESET
Button Compass
*
Button
Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel Economy
Trip B
Press the
Press and hold the
RESET
Changed two
seconds later
* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
■Odometer
Odometer Outside temperature
*
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, displa y it, then press and hold the RESET button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
■Outside Temperature*
■Trip Meter
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Outside Temperature*
The temperature sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the audio/information screen’s customized
features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 317
Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the button.
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 317
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models

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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist P. 480
Shows the Maintenance MinderTM information.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 521
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the navigation system
■Range
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Maintenance MinderTM
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
Models with navigation system
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
The multi-information disp lay shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 317
2 Refer to the navigation system

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry with push
button start system. The system, along with the horn and fl ashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry
system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, smart entry system, or th e power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goe s off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system.