2020 HONDA RIDGELINE door lock

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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 123
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 162
•Adjust head restraints to the proper posi tion. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 167
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 38
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 55
1Safety Checklist
If the door, trunk and/or tailgate open message
appears on the multi-inform ation display (MID), the
door, the trunk and/or the ta ilgate is not completely
closed. Close all doors, th e trunk and the tailgate
tightly until the message disappears. 2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 92

uuChild Safety uProtecting Child Passengers
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Safe Driving
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secu red to the vehicle using either the seat
belt or the lower anchor s of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child an d cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1 Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the pa ssenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels. 2 Safety Labels P. 71
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play on the pickup bed
can result in serious injury or death by
opening or closing the tailgate.

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by the smart entry remote.
2Remote Engine Start P. 381
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while the vehicle is moving.
2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 545
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.
●Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.●The color of either line chan ges from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to th at side of the lane line.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 445
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane.
-The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the vehicle is
drifting out of a detected lane.
- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the vehicle is
drifting out of a detected lane. The system also steers
the vehicle to help you remain within your driving
lane.
●Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.●The color of either line chan ges from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to th at side of the lane line.
2Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 454●You can change the setting for the Road Departure
Mitigation system. Normal, Wide , and Warning Only
can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 295
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
When you selected Warning Only
When you selected Normal or Wide

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 112
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 113
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength... 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 123
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 125
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 126
Tailgate .............................................. 127
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 129
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 132
Security System Alarm ...................... 132
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 135
Moonroof*............................................... 139Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 144
Light Switches.................................. 145
Fog Lights ........................................ 148
Daytime Running Lights ................... 149
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System)
*........................................ 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 153
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 155 Heated Windshield Button ............... 155
Brightness Control ........................... 156
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 157
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 159
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 160
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 161
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 162
Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Storage Items ...................... 173
Other Interior Convenience Items..... 178
In-Bed Convenience Items................ 183
Climate Control System ................... 187
Canadian models
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock or unlock all the doors or open the
trunk.u The tailgate lock/unlock function is set to
disable as the factory default setting. The
tailgate lock/unlock f unction can be used
by using the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 295
1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 132
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start P. 381
Smart Entry Remote

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey
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Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors or open the trunk when the smart entry
remote battery becomes weak or the power
door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Release Knob Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag1
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer. If you lose your key and you cannot start the
engine, contact a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors or open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Using the Smart Entry System1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after
30 seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 171
1Using the Smart Entry System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.