2019 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it  into the cap as shown 
in the image, and remov

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Handling the Unexpected
As a temporary mounting location, you may secure the compact spare tire on the 
pickup bed, if needed.
1.Wrap a cloth around the

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare  tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator 
comes on while you are driving. After dr

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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 batt

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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start But

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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The  ENGINE START/STOP  button may be used to st op the engine due to an 
emergency situation even whil

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, 
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it

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uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
5.Connect the other end of the second 
jumper cable to the engine hanger as 
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to 
any other part.
6. If your vehicl