2019 HONDA RIDGELINE trailer

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uuTowing a Trailer uTrailer Stability Assist
Driving
Trailer Stability Assist
Helps to stabilize the vehicle and tra iler when the trailer severely sways.
■How trailer stability assist works
When the vehicle and trailer become unstable while driving, trailer stability assist
determines the cause. If the trailer oscilla tion is detected as the cause, and the
swaying increases, the system applies the brakes or controls engine output to reduce
vehicle speed.
Both the vehicle and trailer brake lights co me on automatically if you brake to
reduce vehicle speed.
1 Trailer Stability Assist
Trailer stability assist is not a function that prevents
the vehicle and trailer from swaying. Avoid high
speeds, abrupt steering, improper trailer load, and
sudden braking to keep the trailer from swaying.
When swayed too severely, the system becomes
ineffective, and you may lose control of your vehicle,
causing the trailer to roll over or get damaged. 2 Driving Safely with a Trailer P. 430
Trailer towing sway is caused by:
•Crosswinds
•Improper towbar down load
•Excessive Speed
The VSA ® system indicator blinks during the trailer
stability assist operation. 2 VSA ® Operation P. 478

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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 420
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
When towing a trailer, we recommend that you carry
a full-size spare wheel and tire for both your vehicle
and trailer. If you use the compact spare tire that
came with your vehicle, it could adversely affect
vehicle handling.
Remember to unhitch the tra iler before changing a
flat tire. Ask the trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer’s spare tire.
1 Towing Speeds and Gears
When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do
not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
At higher speeds, the trai ler may sway or affect
vehicle handling.

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the mark, turn off the heating
and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the side of
the road safely to cool dow n the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the position if the transmission shifts frequently.
If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep the transmission
in
(D. This prevents damage to the transmission.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 596
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
H
D4
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information (BSI) System*
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle1Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
You can change the setting for BSI.
2 Customized Features P. 318
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the BSI al ert indicators to come on.
BSI may be adversel y affected when:
•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.
•An object that does not re flect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
•Driving on a curved road.
•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.
•The system picks up external electrical interference.•The rear bumper or the sens ors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bu mper has been deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For proper BSI use:
•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.
•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or sticke rs of any kind.
•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be repaired,
or the rear bumper corner area is strongly impacted.
■Comes on when●A vehicle enters the ale rt zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the outside
rearview mirror on both sides.
■Blinks and the beeper sounds when
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times. Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the maintenance message in the
multi-information display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 609.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) / 100,000 km (Canada).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fl uid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type B
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
ST CUT140 A
4WD(20 A)
IG MAIN30 A
IG MAIN230 A
−−
F/B MAIN260 A
F/B MAIN60 A
EPS60 A
2−−
3TRL E-BRAKE(20 A)
4 BMS 7.5 A
5H/L HI MAIN20 A
6 +B TRL HAZARD (7.5 A)
7+B TRL BACKUP(7.5 A)
8 CTR ACC SOCKET 20 A
9TRAILER SMALL(20 A)
10 ACC/IG2_MAIN 10 A
11TRL CHARGE(20 A)
12−−
13−−
14−−
15FR DE-ICER(15 A)
16RR _HTD SEAT(20 A)
17STRLD7.5 A

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Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 442, 443
Does Not Move........................................ 584
Operation .................................. 20, 442, 443
Releasing ................................................. 584
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 442
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 286
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 254
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 83
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 114
Snow Tires ................................................. 555
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 268
Spare Tire .......................................... 569, 603
Spark Plugs ................................................ 602
Specifications ............................................ 602
Specified Fuel .................................... 514, 602
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Does Not Start ......................................... 578
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Heater ..................................................... 180
Stopping .................................................... 503
Summer Tires ............................................ 555 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 .................................... 482, 590
Tires ........................................................... 547
Air Pressure ..................................... 548, 603
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 547
Inspection ............................................... 547
Labeling .................................................. 548
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 569
Regulations ............................................. 550
Rotation .................................................. 554
Spare Tire ........................................ 569, 603
Summer .................................................. 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wear Indicators....................................... 552
Winter .................................................... 555
Tools ......................................................... 568
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 420
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 420
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 431
Emergency .............................................. 596
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 80, 590
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 590
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 429
Transmission ............................... 20, 441, 442
Automatic....................................... 441, 442
Fluid ....................................................... 537
Number .................................................. 604
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Transmission Indicator............................... 76
Trip Meter ................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ...................................... 567
Blown Fuse ............................. 591, 593, 594
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 596
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 578
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 585
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 569
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 123
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 584
Warning Indicators.................................... 74