
Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P136)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P123)
❙Memory Buttons* (P159)
❙SET Button* (P159)❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P515)
❙Rearview Mirror (P161)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P45)
❙Shift Lever (P442)
❙Glove Box (P173)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P203)
❙Intelligent Traction Management
Button
(P445)
❙Parking Brake (P490)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P594)
❙Hood Release Handle (P528)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P162)
❙USB Ports* (P201)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P177)
❙USB Port (P201)
❙Trunk Main Switch (P131)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P177)
❙USB Port* (P201)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P45)

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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button
Push up the trunk release button on the trunk
lid after all the doors are unlocked.
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.
u The beeper will sound.
Trunk Main Switch
The trunk main switch disables the trunk
release button on the trunk lid to protect
luggage in the trunk.
1.Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
2. Lock the glove box.
1Using the Trunk Release Button
•If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will
sound and the trunk will not close.
•A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can unlock the tr unk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.
•Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk
lid when closing it.
Trunk Release Button
1 Trunk Main Switch
If you need to give the ke y to someone else, remove
the built-in key from the smart entry remote by
sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a
valet key.
ON
OFF
Trunk Main
Switch

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it within its operational
range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. Furthermore, a warning
message on the multi-information display
notifies the driver inside that the remote
outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and/or all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.

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uuInterior Lights/Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Continued
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the lever to open the glove box. You can
lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock

uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
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Driving
Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment.
To ensure the best quality, we recomme nd that you purchase Honda equipment
whenever possible.
Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as standard equipment. The jumper harness
and trailer brake fuse are stored in the glove box.
2 Trailer brakes P. 425
Open the lid of the socket (located next to the
trailer hitch) to expose the 7-pin trailer
connector.
■Hitches
Read the trailer manufacturer’s instructions , and select the appropriate draw bar for
the height of the trailer you will be towing.
■Towing Equipment and Accessories
Models with AWD1 Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and lo cal regulations.
Consult your trai ler maker for prope r installation and
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the
handling, stability, and br aking performance of your
vehicle.
Consult your traile r sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.
The lighting and wiring of tra ilers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qua lified technician.
Trailer packages and products:
•Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc.•Wiring harness kit
•Trailer hitch kit (jum per harness included)
Are available at a dealer.
7-Pin trailer connector
Lid Trailer hitch

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: Models with AWD
*2: Models with 2WD
■Air Conditioning
ModelRidgeline
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating6019 lbs (2730 kg)*1
5710 lbs (2590 kg)*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)3131 lbs (1420 kg)*1
3042 lbs (1380 kg)*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)3219 lbs (1460 kg)*1
3042 lbs (1380 kg)*2
Gross Combined Weight
Rating 9987 lbs (4530 kg)*1
8201 lbs (3720 kg)*2
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)Charge Quantity20.3 – 22.0 oz (575 – 625 g)Lubricant TypeRL85HM (POE)Quantity7.5 – 8.7 cu-in (123 – 143 cm3)
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 1.0 US gal (3.8 L)
Canada: 1.4 US gal (5.3 L)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Models with LED low beam headlights
*2: Models without LED low beam headlights
*3: Models with LED day time running lights
*4: Models without LED day time running lights
*5: Models with moonroof
*6: Models without moonroof
Headlights (Low Beam)LED*1
55 W*2 (H11)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights*35 W (H8)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights*28/8 W (Amber)Parking Lights*LED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Daytime Running LightsLED*3
60W (HB3)*4
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door Mirrors)*LEDRear Side Marker LightsLED
Brake/Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights 5 W
Bed LightsLED*1
3CP*2
Interior Lights
Front Map Lights LED*5
5 W*6
Rear Map Lights
5 W
Vanity Mirror Lights*1.4 W
Door Pocket Lights*LED
Beverage Holder Light*LED
Door Courtesy Lights*3.8 W
Door Inner Handle Lights*LED
Console Compartment Light 1.4 W
Glove Box Light 1.4 W
Foot Lights
*LED
* Not available on all models

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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