2018 HONDA RIDGELINE headlight aiming

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 413
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do no t let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 121
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 163
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 168
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 160
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 161
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 527
2. Remove the clips.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:
LED type
55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted.
However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, have the aiming readjusted at a dealer or
by a qualified technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.Models with Auto high-beam system
Models without Auto high-beam system
ClipsDriver side

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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