2020 HONDA RIDGELINE adding oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 482
Safety When Performing Maintenance ... 483
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 484
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 485
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 489
Opening the Hood ........................... 490
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 491
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 492
Oil Check ......................................... 493
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 494
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...495 Engine Coolant ................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ............................ 499
Brake Fluid ....................................... 500
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 500
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 501Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 507
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 509
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 510
Tire Labeling .................................... 510
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .... 512Wear Indicators................................ 514 Tire Service Life ................................ 514
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 515
Tire Rotation .................................... 516
Winter Tires ..................................... 517
Battery ............................................... 518
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 520
Climate Control System Maintenance.......521CleaningInterior Care .................................... 522
Exterior Care.................................... 524
Accessories and Modifications ........ 528

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Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

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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
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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
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