2020 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 399
●Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screen On has been selected from the customization
menu.
2 Customized Features P. 295
2Auto Idle Stop P. 399
●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- The climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
- The humidity in the interior is high.
- The battery charge level is low.●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 399
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When: P. 402
●Appears when the hood is opened.●Close the hood.

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears momentarily when the AC power outlet switch
is pressed and system is turned on.●Auto Idle Stop will not activate when the AC power
outlet is in use.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 399
2 AC Power Outlet* P. 183
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a proble m with the auto high-beam
(High Beam Support System).●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high beam headlights when
this happens, the headlight s are changed to low beams.
2Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
P. 150
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the low beam
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safely, have your vehicle chec ked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
Models with AC Power Outlet
Models with Auto high-beam
Models with LED low beam headlights
* Not available on all models

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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.
●Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.●Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is
safe to park.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the wa sher fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 500
Models with parking sensor
Models with washer level sensor

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Speedometer
Press and hold the RESET button until you hear a
beep when the blank appears on the multi-
information display.
The speedometer reading as well as the displayed
measurements will switch between mph and km/h.
The display change message will switch for a few
seconds.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge needle in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 549

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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information displa y shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displa ys important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the (information) or RESET button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Blank Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel
Economy
Trip A
Tire Pressure for Each TireEngine Oil Life
Turn-by-Turn
Directions*
RESET
Button Compass
*
Button
Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel Economy
Trip B
Press the
Press and hold the
RESET
Changed two
seconds later
* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
■Odometer
OdometerOutside temperature

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the RESET button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
■Outside Temperature
■Trip Meter
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the audio/information screen’s customized
features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features P. 295
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the button.
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 295

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Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows the tire pressure of each tire.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist P. 408
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 485
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, turn-by-turn directions
to your destination appear.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Range
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Maintenance MinderTM
■Navigation
Models with navigation system
1Navigation
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 295
2 Refer to the navigation system