2018 HONDA RIDGELINE windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P525)
❙Windshield Wipers (P154, 543)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P162)
❙Headlights (P146, 537)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P146, 539)
❙Fog Lights* (P149, 540)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P145, 540)
❙Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P150, 539)
❙How to Refuel (P513)
❙Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Lights (P541)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P114)
❙Tires (P545, 567)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P145, 540)
❙Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights (P541)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P542)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P510)
❙Drop Opening the Tailgate (P129)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P542)
❙Swing Opening the Tailgate (P129)
❙Opening and Closing the Trunk (P130)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P184)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P542)
❙Bed Lights (P186)

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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P145)
Lights (P146)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P154)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
( -: Low Sensitivity*1
(- : Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
(+ : Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
cleaning the windshield or driving through a
car wash.
Steering Wheel (P160)
● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the de sired position, then
pull up the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 110
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 111
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 121
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 123
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 124
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 128
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 130
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 133
Security System Alarm ...................... 133
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*... 140Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 142
Turn Signals ..................................... 145
Light Switches.................................. 146
Fog Lights
*...................................... 149
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System)
*........................................ 151
Wipers and Washers ........................ 154
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 156 Heated Windshield Button ............... 156
Brightness Control ........................... 157
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 158
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 160
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 161
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 162
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 163
Interior Lights/Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Convenience Items .............. 173
In-Bed Convenience Items................ 184
Climate Control System
*.................. 188
Heating and Cooling System*......... 195
Canadian models
* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
152
Controls
Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull
the headlight lever to low beam.
2 Light Switches P. 146
The auto high-beam indicator comes on.
■Temporary cancellation
The auto high-beam system operatio n is temporarily canceled while:
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.
The system operation resumes once the condit ion that caused it to cancel improves.
■To Operate the System1Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
For the auto high-beam to work properly:•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut
off, when parking, find a sh ady area or face the front
of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use a
reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the
camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
Headlight Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ri ng to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1 : Models with manual intermittent operation
*2 : Models with automatic intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defrost er and heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place as soon as possible.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models

Index
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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
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