2020 HONDA RIDGELINE check engine

581
Index
Controls.................................................... 111
Conversation Mirror ................................ 177
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 497
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 498
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 497
Overheating ............................................ 549
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 387
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 471
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 578
Customized Features ............................... 295
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 149
Dead Battery ............................................ 546
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 319
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 155
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 571
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 145
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 160
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .......................................... 204
Door Mirrors ............................................. 161
Doors ........................................................ 113
Auto Door Locking.................................. 126
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 126 Door Open Message ............................ 34, 92
Key .......................................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside ................................ 14, 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 116
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 512
Driving ....................................................... 357
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 432
Automatic Transmission ........................... 387
Braking .................................................... 462
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 377
Shifting ................................................... 388
Starting the Engine .................................. 379
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 385
Driving Position Memory System ............. 157
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 521
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 396
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 81, 553
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 404
Emergency ................................................ 562
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 573Engine
Coolant ................................................... 497
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Oil ........................................................... 492
Remote Engine Start................................ 381
Starting ................................................... 379
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 491
Engine Coolant ......................................... 497
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 498
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 497
Overheating ............................................ 549
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Engine Oil ................................................. 492
Adding .................................................... 494
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 485
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 551
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 141
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System Indicator............................................ 81, 553
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 524
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 161

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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 445
Indicator .............................................. 87, 88
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 415
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 60, 65
Lights ................................................. 145, 501
Auto High Beam ...................................... 150
Automatic ............................................... 146
Bed.......................................................... 185
Bulb Replacement .................................... 501
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 149
Fog Lights ................................................ 148
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 145
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 144
Load Limits ................................................ 361
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 113
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 126
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 125
From Inside .............................................. 123
From Outside ........................................... 116
Key .......................................................... 113
Using a Key ............................................. 122
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
Low Battery Charge .................................. 551
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 551
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 81
Lower Anchors ............................................ 60 Lubricant Specifications Chart
................. 569
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 361
Lumbar Support ....................................... 162
M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................ 76
Maintenance ............................................. 481
Battery .................................................... 518
Brake Fluid .............................................. 500
Cleaning ................................................. 522
Climate Control System ........................... 521
Coolant ................................................... 497
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 485
Oil ........................................................... 493
Precautions ............................................. 482
Radiator .................................................. 498
Remote Transmitter ................................. 520
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 501
Safety...................................................... 483
Service Items ........................................... 487
Tires ........................................................ 509
Transmission Fluid ................................... 499
Under the Hood ...................................... 489
Wiper Blades ........................................... 507
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 552
Map Lights ................................................ 172
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 361
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 106 Mirrors
...................................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................ 160
Door ....................................................... 161
Exterior ................................................... 161
Interior Rearview ..................................... 160
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 528
Moonroof ................................................. 139
MP3 ................................................... 239, 251
MP3/WMA/AAC ................................ 239, 251
Multi-Information Display ....................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 475
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 570
O
Odometer................................................. 108
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 377
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 492
Adding ................................................... 494
Checking ................................................ 493
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 485
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 551
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
Viscosity.................................................. 492
Open Source Licenses .............................. 294

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Index
Opening/ClosingHood ...................................................... 490
Moonroof ............................................... 139
Power Windows...................................... 135
Tailgate................................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 129
Outside Temperature Display ................. 109
Overheating ............................................. 549
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 20, 395
Pandora ®................................................. 249
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 466
Parking Brake ........................................... 462
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 553
Parking Sensor System ............................. 467
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 254
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 385
Rain ........................................................ 385
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 533
R
Radiator.................................................... 498
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 231
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 230
Range ........................................................ 110
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 573
Rear Climate Control System ................... 191
From the Rear Panel ................................ 192
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 155
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 182
Rear Seats .................................................. 165
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 160
Refueling ................................................... 477
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 477, 568
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 410, 512, 571
Remote Engine Start ................................ 381
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Replacement Battery .................................................... 520
Bulbs ....................................................... 501
Fuses ............................... 556, 558, 559, 560
Tires ........................................................ 515
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 507
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 572
RESET Button ............................................ 107
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 109 Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
.......................... 161
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 454
Indicator.................................................... 86
On and Off.............................................. 456
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 with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 77
Seat Heaters .............................. 180, 181, 182
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 181
Seats .......................................................... 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 162
Front Seats .............................................. 162
Rear Seats ............................................... 165
Seat Heaters ............................ 180, 181, 182
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 181

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Index
Security System......................................... 132
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 82
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 83
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 59
Sequential Mode ...................................... 394
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 395
Setting the Clock ...................................... 112
Shift Button......................................... 19, 388
Operation .......................................... 19, 390
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 76, 390
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 19, 388
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 263
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 231
Smart Entry System ................................... 116
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 84
Snow Tires ................................................. 517
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 245
Spare Tire .......................................... 533, 569
Spark Plugs ................................................ 568
Specifications ............................................ 568
Specified Fuel .................................... 477, 568
Speedometer ............................................. 106
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 403
Starting the Engine .................................. 379
Does Not Start ......................................... 543
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Remote Engine Start ................................ 381 Steering Wheel
......................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................ 159
Heater ..................................................... 179
Stopping ................................................... 466
Summer Tires ............................................ 517
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 78
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 141
SYNC Mode ............................................... 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 83
T
Tachometer............................................... 106
Tailgate ..................................................... 127
Unable to Unlock .................................... 564
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 106
Outside Temperature Display ................... 109
Temperature Gauge ................................. 106
Temperature Sensor ......................... 109, 193
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 185
Time (Setting) ........................................... 112
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 408, 554
Tires ........................................................... 509
Air Pressure ..................................... 510, 569
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 509
Inspection ............................................... 509
Labeling .................................................. 510 Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 533
Regulations ............................................. 512
Rotation.................................................. 516
Spare Tire ....................................... 533, 569
Summer .................................................. 517
Tire Chains.............................................. 517
Wear Indicators....................................... 514
Winter .................................................... 517
Tools ......................................................... 532
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 366
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 369
Load Limits ............................................. 366
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 376
Emergency .............................................. 562
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 408
Indicator ........................................... 81, 554
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 554
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 374
Transmission ............................... 19, 387, 388
Automatic................................. 19, 387, 388
Fluid ....................................................... 499
Number .................................................. 570
Sequential Mode..................................... 394
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 76, 390
Transmission System Indicator ................. 555
Trip Meter ................................................ 109
Troubleshooting ...................................... 531
Blown Fuse ..................... 556, 558, 559, 560
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 562

587
Index
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 543
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 549
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 533
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 125
Warning Indicators.................................... 74
Truck Bed Audio ...................................... 271
Trunk ........................................................ 129
Lid .......................................................... 129
Main Switch............................................ 130
Turn Signals .............................................. 144
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 110
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 116
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ................................. 14, 123
USB Flash Drives ............................... 251, 279
USB Port .................................................... 197
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 570
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 404
Off Button .............................................. 405
System Indicator ............................... 79, 404
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 492, 569 Voice Control Operation
.......................... 224
Audio Commands ................................... 226
Climate Control Commands .................... 227
General Commands ................................. 227
Music Search Commands ........................ 227
On Screen Commands ............................. 227
Phone Commands ................................... 226
Useful Commands ................................... 226
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 225
Voice Recognition .................................... 224
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 404
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 209
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 551
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 575
Watts ......................................................... 568
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 514
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 537
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 261
Window Washers ...................................... 153
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 500
Switch ..................................................... 153
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 135
Windshield Cleaning .................................................. 526
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 188 Washer Fluid ........................................... 500
Wiper Blades ........................................... 507
Wipers and Washers................................ 153
Winter Tires .............................................. 517
Snow Tires .............................................. 517
Tire Chains .............................................. 517
Wipers and Washers ................................. 153
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 154
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 507
WMA ................................................. 239, 251
Worn Tires ................................................ 509