2018 HONDA RIDGELINE door lock

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking* and Fog* Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking* and Fog* Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip using a flat-tip screwdriver,
remove the bolt, and push up the under
cover.
2. Remove the coupler
3. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Side Turn Signal*/Emergency Indicator Lights*
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Parking* Light:28/8W (Amber)
Fog Light*: 35 W (H8 for halogen bulb type)
1 Front Turn Signal/Parking* and Fog* Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the pin
is flat.
Bolt
Clip
Bulb
SocketBulb
Tab
Coupler
Models with fog light
All models
* Not available on all models

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scra tches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
Use a water and mild detergent solution, and
a soft brush or cloth to clean the inside of the
trunk.
To drain water from the trunk, remove the
drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise.
u When you are finished washing the
trunk, dry it with a soft cloth, and
reinstall the drain plug.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Washing the Trunk
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine
compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water on to the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It can cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
Air Intake Vents
Drain plug

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 566
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 567
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 576
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 577
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 578
Jump Starting .................................... 579
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 582Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 583
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 585
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 585
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 586
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 587
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 587 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes
On or Blinks........................................ 588
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 589
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 593
Emergency Towing ........................... 594
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 595
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 596

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1DR P/W20 A
2DOOR LOCK20 A
3SMART7.5 A
4AS P/W20 A
5FR ACC SOCKET20 A
6FUEL PUMP20 A
7ACG15 A
8FRONT WIPER7.5 A
9ABS/VSA7.5 A
10SRS10 A
11REAR LEFT P/W20 A
12BACK P/W(20 A)
13REAR RIGHT P/W20 A
14S/R FUEL LID20 A
15DR P/SEAT (REC)(20 A)
16CARGO LT7.5 A
17FR SEAT HEATER(20 A)
18INTR LT7.5 A
19DR REAR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
20AS SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
21DRL7.5 A
22KEY LOCK7.5 A
23A/C7.5 A
24IG1a FEED BACK7.5 A
25INST PANEL LIGHTS7.5 A
26LUMBAR SUPPORT(7.5 A)
27PARKING LIGHTS7.5 A
28OPTION10 A
29METER7.5 A
30−−
31MISS SOL7.5 A
32SRS7.5 A
33AS SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
34DR DOOR LOCK10 A
35DR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
36DR P/SEAT (SLIDE)(20 A)
37RIGHT H/L HI10 A
38LEFT H/L HI10 A
39IG1b FEED BACK7.5 A
40ACC7.5 A
41DR REAR DOOR LOCK10 A
42−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps

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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the rear driver side door.
2. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the cover slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
3. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever

Index
611
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 490
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 184
Accessories and Modifications ................ 563
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 177
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 455
Indicator ................................................... 85
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 533
Engine Oil ............................................... 528
Washer ................................................... 536
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 163
Head Restraints ............................... 168, 169
Mirrors.................................................... 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 166
Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Temperature ........................................... 106
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 478
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 188
Changing the Mode................................ 189
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 556
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 189
Sensor .................................................... 194
Synchronized Mode ................................ 191
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 188 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System) ............... 195
Cooling ................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 198
Heating ................................................... 196
Air Pressure ....................................... 546, 601
Airbags ........................................................ 42
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 48
After a Collision ......................................... 46
Airbag Care ............................................... 54
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 45
Indicator .............................................. 52, 77
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 42
Side Airbags .............................................. 49
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 83
AM/FM Radio .................................... 213, 249
Android Auto ............................................ 289
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 490
Indicator .................................................... 77
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 286
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 204
Audio System ............................................ 200
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 211, 242
Audio/Information Screen ................ 207, 225
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 229 Closing Apps ........................................... 239
Display Setup .................................. 212, 243
Error Messages ........................................ 294
General Information ................................ 298
Home Screen........................................... 232
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 244
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 218, 261, 273
Playing a CD............................................ 261
Reactivating ............................................ 203
Recommended CDs ................................. 299
Remote Controls ..................................... 204
Security Code .......................................... 203
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 244
Status Area ............................................. 238
Theft Protection ...................................... 203
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 301
USB Port.................................................. 201
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 209, 230
Audio/Information Screen ............... 207, 225
Authorized Manuals ................................ 609
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Customize ............................................... 340
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 151
Auto high-beam Indicator ......................... 81
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 155
Automatic Lighting .................................. 147

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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
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 492
Indicator ............................................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 567, 601
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 109
Conversation Mirror ................................ 179
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 533
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 534
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 533
Overheating ............................................ 583
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 439
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 506
Cruise Control .......................................... 445
Indicator ................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 610
Customized Features ............................... 317
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 579
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 347
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 189, 198
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 603
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 146
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 529
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 145
Display Button .......................................... 225
Door Mirrors ............................................. 162
Doors ......................................................... 111
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Message ............................ 34, 91
Keys ........................................................ 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 548
Driving ....................................................... 409
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 455
Automatic Transmission ........................... 439
Braking .................................................... 488
Cruise Control ......................................... 445
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 430
Starting the Engine .................................. 432
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 438
Driving Position Memory System ............. 158
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 556
E
ECON Button............................................. 442
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 87 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 80, 587
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 476
Emergency ................................................ 594
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 132
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 605
Engine ....................................................... 602
Coolant ................................................... 533
Jump Starting .......................................... 579
Oil ........................................................... 528
Remote Engine Start................................ 434
Starting ................................................... 432
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 527
Engine Coolant ......................................... 533
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 534
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 533
Overheating ............................................ 583
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 528
Adding .................................................... 530
Checking................................................. 529
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 521
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 585
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 528
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 142
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 80, 587
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 559
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 162