2019 HONDA RIDGELINE child lock

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
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Safe Driving
5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 55
1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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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

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
122
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid unlocking all the doors, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door.
u This setting works for one time only.
If you do not want all the doors to be unlocked all the time, customize the
Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using the audio/information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 123
Inner Handle
Models with Display Audio

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lock switch on either
front door to lock or unlock all the doors.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock or unlock either front door using the
master door lock switch, al l the other doors lock or
unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and
close all the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operatio n (front windows)
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
Driver’s Window
Switch
Indicator

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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 441
Creeping ................................................. 441
Fluid ........................................................ 537
Kickdown ................................................ 441
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 584
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 443
Shifting.................................................... 442
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 203
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 106
B
Battery....................................................... 556
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 587
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 556
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 557
Bed Lights .................................................. 186
Indicator .................................................... 90
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ...................................... 175
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 486
Indicator .................................................... 87
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 222, 277
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 352, 377
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 69
Brake System ............................................. 490
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 492
Brake Assist System ................................. 493
Brake System Indicator............................... 74
Fluid ........................................................ 538 Foot Brake............................................... 491
Indicator............................................ 74, 589
Parking Brake .......................................... 490
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 74
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 157
Bulb Replacement .................................... 539
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 543
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 541
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 541
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 542
Headlights ............................................... 539
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 544
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 544
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 543
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 542
Bulb Specifications ................................... 602
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 187
Carrying Cargo ......................... 413, 415, 418
CD Player ................................................... 262
Certification Label .................................... 604
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 539
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 587Child 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 ............................... 561
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 559
Climate Control System ........................... 188
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 558
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
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 470
Indicator .................................................... 86
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 488
Language (HFL) ................................. 353, 379
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 60, 65
Lights ................................................. 146, 539
Automatic ............................................... 147
Bed.......................................................... 186
Bulb Replacement .................................... 539
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 146
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................. 145
Load Limits ................................................ 415
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 .................................. 587
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 80
Lower Anchors ...................................... 60, 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 603Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 415
Lumbar Support ....................................... 163M
Maintenance............................................. 519
Battery .................................................... 556
Brake Fluid .............................................. 538
Cleaning ................................................. 559
Climate Control System ........................... 558
Coolant ................................................... 535
Heating and Cooling System ................... 558
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 523
Oil ........................................................... 531
Precautions ............................................. 520
Radiator .................................................. 536
Remote Transmitter ................................. 557
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 539
Safety...................................................... 521
Service Items ........................................... 525
Tires ........................................................ 547
Transmission Fluid ................................... 537
Under the Hood ...................................... 527
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 588
Map Lights ................................................ 172
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 415
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 103
Mirrors ...................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Door ....................................................... 162
Exterior ................................................... 162 Interior Rearview ..................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 565
Moonroof ................................................. 140
MP3 ........................................... 219, 262, 274
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 219, 262, 274
Multi-Information Display ....................... 104
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 512
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 604
O
Odometer................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 432
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 530
Adding ................................................... 532
Checking ................................................ 531
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 523
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 530
Viscosity.................................................. 530
Open Source Licenses .............................. 317
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 528
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows...................................... 136
Tailgate................................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 130
Outside Temperature Display ................. 106

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Index
Overheating............................................. 585
P
Pandora®.................................................. 272
Panic Mode ............................................... 135
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 490
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 589
Parking Sensor System ............................. 504
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 146
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 222, 277
Power Windows ....................................... 136
Precautions While Driving ....................... 440
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 440
Rain ........................................................ 440
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 569
R
Radiator.................................................... 536
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 214, 250
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 254
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 215, 252
Range ........................................................ 107
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 215, 252
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 607Rear 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 ................................................... 514
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 103
Gasoline .......................................... 514, 602
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regulations ............................... 484, 550, 605
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Replacement Battery .................................................... 557
Bulbs ....................................................... 539
Fuses ....................................... 591, 593, 594
Tires ........................................................ 553
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 545
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 606
RESET Button ............................................ 104
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 106
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 452
Indicator .................................................... 84
On and Off .............................................. 454
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) .............................. 207
Setting the Clock ...................................... 110