2018 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

615
Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 195
Cooling................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 198
Heating................................................... 196
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 351, 376
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 437
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 348
Honda App License Agreement .............. 302
Honda Sensing
TM........................................ 22
HondaLink® .............................................. 278
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 602
Engine and Transmission ......................... 602
Vehicle Identification............................... 602
Illumination Control ................................ 157
Button .................................................... 157
Immobilizer System .................................. 133
Indicator ................................................... 81
In-Bed Box ................................................ 184
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 85
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto high-beam ....................................... 81
Bed Lights On ........................................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 87, 485
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74 Charging System ............................... 75, 585
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 88, 89
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 82, 446
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 82, 445
ECON Mode .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 80, 587
Fog Lights .................................................. 81
High Beam ................................................ 80
Immobilizer System .................................... 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 86, 470
Lights On ................................................... 81
Low Fuel .................................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 75, 585
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 80, 588
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 586
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)................................................ 74, 587
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 82
Shift Lever Position .................................... 76
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 52, 77
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission .............................................. 76
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 80
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 477
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 476 Information
.............................................. 599
Information Button .................................. 104
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 157
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 443
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 479
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 161
iPhone ....................................................... 301
iPod ........................................... 215, 264, 301
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 571
Jump Starting ........................................... 579
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 112
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 111
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Types and Functions ................................ 111
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 439

616
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
Overheating............................................. 583
P
Pandora®.................................................. 271
Panic Mode ............................................... 135
Parking ..................................................... 501
Parking Brake ........................................... 488
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 587
Parking Sensor System ............................. 502
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 146
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 221, 276
Power Windows ....................................... 136
Precautions While Driving ....................... 438
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 438
Rain ........................................................ 438
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 567
R
Radiator.................................................... 534
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 213, 249
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 253
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 214, 251
Range ........................................................ 107
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 214, 251
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 605Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 193
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 156
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 183
Rear Seats .................................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 161
Refueling ................................................... 512
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 103
Gasoline .......................................... 512, 600
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regulations ............................... 482, 548, 603
Remote Engine Start ................................ 434
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Replacement Battery .................................................... 555
Bulbs ....................................................... 537
Fuses ....................................... 589, 591, 592
Tires ........................................................ 551
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 543
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 604
RESET Button ............................................ 104
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 106
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 450
Indicator .................................................... 84
On and Off .............................................. 452
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 41
Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 76
Seat Heaters .............................. 181, 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 182
Seats .......................................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................ 163
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 163
Front Seats .............................................. 163
Rear Seats ............................................... 166
Seat Heaters ............................ 181, 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 182
Security System ......................................... 133
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 59
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 206
Setting the Clock ...................................... 110

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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

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Index
Trunk........................................................ 130
Lid .......................................................... 130
Main Switch............................................ 131
Turn Signals .............................................. 145
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 80
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 107
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 114
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 14, 121
USB Flash Drives ....................... 218, 273, 301
USB Port .................................................... 201
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 602
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 476
Off Button .............................................. 477
System Indicator ............................... 78, 476
Ventilation ............................................... 195
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 528, 601
Voice Control Operation ......................... 245
Audio Commands ................................... 247
Climate Control Commands.................... 248
General Commands ................................ 248
Music Search Commands ........................ 248
On Screen Commands ............................ 248
Phone Commands .................................. 247 Useful Commands ................................... 247
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 246
Voice Recognition .................................... 245
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 476
W
Wallpaper......................................... 209, 230
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 585
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 607
Watts ......................................................... 600
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 550
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 571
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 283
Window Washers ...................................... 154
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 536
Switch ..................................................... 154
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 136
Windshield ................................................ 154
Cleaning .................................................. 561
Defrosting ............................................... 198
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 189
Washer Fluid ........................................... 536
Wiper Blades ........................................... 543
Wipers and Washers ................................ 154
Winter Tires .............................................. 553
Snow Tires ............................................... 553
Tire Chains .............................................. 553 Wipers and Washers
................................. 154
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 155
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 543
Front ....................................................... 154
WMA ......................................... 218, 261, 273
Worn Tires ................................................ 545

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