2020 HONDA RIDGELINE Brake system

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 464
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 183
Accessories and Modifications ................ 528
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 432
Indicator ................................................... 87
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 497
Engine Oil ............................................... 492
Washer ................................................... 500
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Head Restraints ............................... 167, 168
Mirrors.................................................... 160
Rear Seats ............................................... 165
Steering Wheel ....................................... 159
Temperature ........................................... 109
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 406
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 521
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 188
Sensor .................................................... 193
Synchronized Mode ................................ 190
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Air Pressure ...................................... 510, 569 Airbags
........................................................ 42
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 48
After a Collision ......................................... 46
Airbag Care ............................................... 54
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 45
Indicator .............................................. 52, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 42
Side Airbags .............................................. 49
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 84
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Android Auto ............................................ 267
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 464
Indicator .................................................... 78
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 264
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 201
Audio System ............................................ 196
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 221
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 199
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 208
Closing Apps ........................................... 218
Display Setup ........................................... 222
Error Messages ........................................ 272
General Information ................................ 276
Home Screen ........................................... 211
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 223
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 239, 251 Playing a CD............................................ 239
Reactivating ............................................ 200
Recommended CDs ................................. 277
Remote Controls ..................................... 201
Security Code .......................................... 200
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 223
Status Area ............................................. 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 200
Truck Bed Audio...................................... 271
USB Flash Drives .............................. 251, 279
USB Port.................................................. 197
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 209
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 204
Authorized Manuals ................................ 577
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 126
Customize ....................................... 311, 312
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 150
Indicator.................................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 399
OFF Button .............................................. 400
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 85
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 85
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 154
Automatic Lighting .................................. 146
Automatic Transmission .........

.................. 387
Creeping ................................................. 387
Fluid ........................................................ 499
Kickdown ................................................ 387
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 390
Shifting ................................................... 388

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Index
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 199
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 109
B
Battery....................................................... 518
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 551
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 518
Bed Lights .................................................. 185
Indicator .................................................... 91
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ...................................... 175
Blind spot information System ................ 412
Indicator .................................................... 88
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 254
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 323
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 69
Brake System ............................................. 462
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 464
Brake Assist System ................................. 465
Brake System Indicator............................... 74
Fluid ........................................................ 500
Foot Brake ............................................... 463
Indicator ............................................ 74, 553
Parking Brake .......................................... 462
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............. 74, 553
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 156Bulb Replacement
.................................... 501
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 505
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 503
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 503
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 504
Headlights ............................................... 501
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 506
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 506
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 505
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 504
Bulb Specifications ................................... 568
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 392
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 186
Carrying Cargo ......................... 359, 361, 364
CD Player ................................................... 239
Certification Label .................................... 570
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 501
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 551
Child Safety ................................................. 55
Childproof Door Locks............................. 125
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 131 Child Seat
................................................... 55
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 57
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 58
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 63
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 57
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 59
Using a Tether .......................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 125
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 524
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 522
Climate Control System ........................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 521
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 188
Sensors ................................................... 193
Synchronized Mode ................................ 190
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Clock ......................................................... 112
Coat Hook ................................................ 176
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 420
Indicator ............................................. 89, 90
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 533, 569
Console Compartment ............................. 174

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F
Features..................................................... 195
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 521
Oil ........................................................... 495
Flat Tire ..................................................... 533
Floor Mats ................................................. 523
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 499
Brake ....................................................... 500
Engine Coolant ........................................ 497
Windshield Washer .................................. 500
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 228
Fog Lights .................................................. 148
Indicator .................................................... 82
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 165
Foot Brake ................................................. 463
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................. 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 459
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 477
Economy ................................................. 480
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Range ...................................................... 110
Recommendation .................................... 477
Refueling ................................................. 477
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 480 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 478
Unable to Unlock .................................... 563
Fuses .......................................................... 556
Inspecting and Changing......................... 561
Locations......................... 556, 558, 559, 560
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 480
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 477
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Refueling................................................. 477
Gauges ...................................................... 106
Glass (care) ................................................ 526
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 501
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 531
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 323
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 336
Displaying Messages................................ 350
HFL Buttons............................................. 323
HFL Menus .............................................. 326
HFL Status Display ................................... 325
In Case of Emergency .............................. 354 Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 325
Making a Call ......................................... 344
Options During a Call.............................. 347
Phone Setup ........................................... 331
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 340
Receiving a Call....................................... 347
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 348
Ring Tone ............................................... 335
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 349
Speed Dial .............................................. 337
To Set Up Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 334
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 81
HD Radio
TM............................................... 230
Head Restraints ................................ 167, 168
Headlights ................................................ 145
Aiming.................................................... 501
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 150
Automatic Operation .............................. 146
Dimming......................................... 145, 149
Operating ............................................... 145
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 155
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 179
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 155
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 179
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 180, 181, 182
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 323
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 384

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Index
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........... 320
Honda App License Agreement .............. 280
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 22
HondaLink ®............................................ 256
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 570
Engine and Transmission ......................... 570
Vehicle Identification............................... 570
Illumination Control ................................ 156
Button .................................................... 156
Immobilizer System .................................. 132
Indicator ................................................... 82
In-Bed Box ................................................ 183
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 87
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 84
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 78
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 85
Bed Lights On ........................................... 91
Blind spot information System........... 88, 413
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74
Charging System............................... 75, 551
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 89, 90
ECON Mode ............................................. 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 81, 553 Fog Lights .................................................. 82
High Beam ................................................ 81
Immobilizer System .................................... 82
Intelligent Traction Management ............... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) ....................................... 87, 88, 447
Lights On ................................................... 82
Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 75, 551
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 81, 554
M (sequential mode)/Se quential Mode Gear
Selection.................................................. 76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 552
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 74, 553
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 86
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 77
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Position ............................................. 76
Smart Entry System .................................... 84
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 52, 78
System Message ........................................ 83
Transmission System .................... 76, 77, 555
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 81
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ......... 405
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 79, 404
Information ............................................... 567
Information Button .................................. 107
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 110 Instrument Panel
........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 156
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 397
Indicator.................................................... 91
Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4
TM) AWD System ......................... 407
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 160
iPhone ....................................................... 279
iPod ................................................... 242, 279
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 537
Jump Starting ........................................... 546
K
Key............................................................ 113
Lockout Prevention.................................. 122
Number Tag ............................................ 114
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 125
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Key Number Tag ....................................... 114
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 122
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 387

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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