2019 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

615
Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 494
Indicator ............................................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 569, 603
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 109
Conversation Mirror ................................ 179
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 535
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 536
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 535
Overheating ............................................ 585
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 441
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 508
Cruise Control .......................................... 447
Indicator ................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 612
Customized Features ............................... 318
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 581
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 348
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 189, 198
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 605
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 146
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 531
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 145
Display Button .......................................... 226
Door Mirrors ............................................. 162
Doors ......................................................... 111
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Message ............................ 34, 91
Keys ........................................................ 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 550
Driving ....................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 457
Automatic Transmission ........................... 441
Braking .................................................... 490
Cruise Control ......................................... 447
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 432
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 440
Driving Position Memory System ............. 158
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 558
E
ECON Button............................................. 444
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 87 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 80, 589
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 478
Emergency ................................................ 596
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 132
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 607
Engine ....................................................... 604
Coolant ................................................... 535
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Oil ........................................................... 530
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 529
Engine Coolant ......................................... 535
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 536
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 535
Overheating ............................................ 585
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 530
Adding .................................................... 532
Checking................................................. 531
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 523
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 530
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 142
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 80, 589
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 561
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 162

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Index
F
Features..................................................... 199
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 558
Oil ........................................................... 533
Flat Tire ..................................................... 569
Floor Mats ................................................. 560
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 537
Brake ....................................................... 538
Engine Coolant ........................................ 535
Windshield Washer .................................. 538
FM/AM Radio .................................... 214, 250
Fog Lights .................................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 81
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 166
Foot Brake ................................................. 491
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 450
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 514
Economy ................................................. 517
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ...................................................... 107
Recommendation .................................... 514
Refueling ................................................. 514
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 517 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 515
Unable to Unlock .................................... 597
Fuses .......................................................... 591
Inspecting and Changing......................... 595
Locations................................. 591, 593, 594
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 517
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Information ............................................. 514
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling................................................. 514
Gauges ...................................................... 103
Glass (care) ................................................ 563
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 539
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 567
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 352, 377
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 366, 390
Caller’s ID Information............................. 364
Displaying Messages................................ 404
HFL Buttons..................................... 352, 377
HFL Menus ...................................... 354, 380
HFL Status Display ........................... 353, 379 In Case of Emergency ............................. 408
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 353, 379
Making a Call ................................. 371, 398
Options During a Call...................... 376, 401
Phone Setup ................................... 358, 385
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 394
Receiving a Call............................... 375, 401
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 402
Ring Tone ....................................... 364, 389
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 403
Speed Dial ...................................... 367, 391
To Clear the System ................................ 365
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 388
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 80
HD Radio
TM............................................... 250
Head Restraints ................................ 168, 169
Headlights ................................................ 146
Aiming.................................................... 539
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 151
Automatic Operation .............................. 147
Dimming......................................... 146, 150
Operating ............................................... 146
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 156
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 180
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 156
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 180
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 181, 182, 183

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Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 195
Cooling................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 198
Heating................................................... 196
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 352, 377
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 349
Honda App License Agreement .............. 303
Honda Sensing ®......................................... 22
HondaLink ®.............................................. 279
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 604
Engine and Transmission ......................... 604
Vehicle Identification............................... 604
Illumination Control ................................ 157
Button .................................................... 157
Immobilizer System .................................. 133
Indicator ................................................... 81
In-Bed Box ................................................ 184
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 85
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto high-beam ....................................... 81
Bed Lights On ........................................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 87, 487
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74 Charging System ............................... 75, 587
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 88, 89
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 82, 448
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 82, 447
ECON Mode .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 80, 589
Fog Lights .................................................. 81
High Beam ................................................ 80
Immobilizer System .................................... 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 86, 472
Lights On ................................................... 81
Low Fuel .................................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 75, 587
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 80, 590
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 588
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)................................................ 74, 589
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 82
Shift Lever Position .................................... 76
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 52, 77
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission .............................................. 76
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 80
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 479
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 478 Information
.............................................. 601
Information Button .................................. 104
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 157
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 445
Intelligent Variable Torque Management
TM
(i-VTM4TM) AWD System ......................... 481
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 161
iPhone ....................................................... 302
iPod ........................................... 216, 265, 302
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 573
Jump Starting ........................................... 581
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 112
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 111
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Types and Functions ................................ 111
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 441

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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

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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

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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 ....................... 219, 274, 302
USB Port .................................................... 201
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 604
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 478
Off Button .............................................. 479
System Indicator ............................... 78, 478
Ventilation ............................................... 195
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 530, 603
Voice Control Operation ......................... 246
Audio Commands ................................... 248
Climate Control Commands.................... 249
General Commands ................................ 249
Music Search Commands ........................ 249
On Screen Commands ............................ 249
Phone Commands .................................. 248 Useful Commands ................................... 248
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 247
Voice Recognition .................................... 246
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 478
W
Wallpaper......................................... 210, 231
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 587
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 609
Watts ......................................................... 602
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 552
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 573
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 284
Window Washers ...................................... 154
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 538
Switch ..................................................... 154
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 136
Windshield ................................................ 154
Cleaning .................................................. 563
Defrosting ............................................... 198
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 189
Washer Fluid ........................................... 538
Wiper Blades ........................................... 545
Wipers and Washers ................................ 154
Winter Tires .............................................. 555
Snow Tires ............................................... 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wipers and Washers
................................. 154
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 155
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 545
Front ....................................................... 154
WMA ......................................... 219, 262, 274
Worn Tires ................................................ 547

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