2019 HONDA RIDGELINE remote start

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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
VehicleDriving
Position
Setup
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat rearward when you get in/get out of
the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature. On
*1/
Off
Memory Position Link
*Turns the driving position memory system on and off. On*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights
to flash when you unlock/
lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the
doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
On
*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for th
e automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote. Enable
/Disable
*1
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system*, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 579
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Parking Brake
Brake Pedal
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.
■Remote Engine Start*1Remote Engine Start*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•You do not press and hold the button
within 5 seconds after the button is pressed.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights come back on three times, twice, if a 10-minute extension
request was transmitted successfully.1 Remote Engine Start*
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.•The security system alarm is not set.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You press the shift lever release button.
•The telematics unit malfunction.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed. Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine does not
start.
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The heating and cooling system*/climate control
system* is activated in recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation* is activated.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters* are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 180
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 182, 183
Press and hold the
button for one second.Go within the range, and try again.
Some exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
Some exterior lights flash once if the engine stops
successfully.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 490
3.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D, , or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
The brakes remain engaged briefly as you release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the sh ift lever is moved out of
(P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the smart entry
remoteWhen the engine was started using the smart entry remote
When the engine was started in any case
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1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 568
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 569
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 578
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 579
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 580
Jump Starting .................................... 581
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 584Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 585
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 587
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 587
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 588
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 589
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 589 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes
On or Blinks........................................ 590
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 591
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 595
Emergency Towing ........................... 596
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 597
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 598

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 579
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 142
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 556●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 591
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 434
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 133
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 103
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 595
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 596
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 581