2019 HONDA RIDGELINE check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 55Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 128 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 130
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 140 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 142
Interior Lights/Convenience It ems P. 171Climate Control System* P. 188
Audio System Basic Operation P. 207, 225 Audio Error Messages P. 295
Customized Features P. 318
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 432 When Driving P. 434 Braking P. 490
Refueling P. 514 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 517
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 527 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 539
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 547 Battery P. 556 Remote Transmitter Care P. 557
Cleaning P. 559 Accessories and Modifications P. 565
Engine Does Not Start P. 578Jump Starting P. 581 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 584
Fuses P. 591 Emergency Towing P. 596
Refueling P. 598
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 605 Reporting Safety Defects P. 606
Authorized Manuals P. 611 Customer Service Information P. 612
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 109
FeaturesP. 199
DrivingP. 411
MaintenanceP. 519
Handling the UnexpectedP. 567
InformationP. 601
IndexP. 613

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P29)
Airbags (P42)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P55)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P70)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P34)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P35)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P519)
Under the Hood (P527)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P539)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P545)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P547)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P567)
Flat Tire (P569)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P587)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P578)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P591)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P585)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P596)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Never let passengers ride in the pickup bed or inside a truck cap (shell).
They could be killed or injured in a cras h, or become ill or even die from carbon
monoxide poisoning if engine exhaust enters the cap.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash
in which the children and/or another pers on(s) can be injured or killed. Also,
depending on the ambient temperature, th e temperature of the interior may reach
extreme levels, which can re sult in injury or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children in the vehicle
unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 587
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes
off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control
systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 607●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle
to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 588
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is
not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system*/heating and cooling
system* and rear defogger in order to reduce
electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 587
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on
at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 589
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS with Tire Fill
Assist, or when a compact spare
tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pres sures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink when you press the hazard
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 542, 543
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High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when
the exterior lights are on.●If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) while the lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.
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Auto high-beam
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the Auto high-
beam are met.
2 Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support
System)* P. 151—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights
are on.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICL E OFF (LOCK), then
select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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* Not available on all models