2020 HONDA RIDGELINE airbag

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided th rough the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
NOTICE
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed de cisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
●Safety Labels - on the vehicle.●Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.●Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 35 Airbags P. 42
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 106
2Controls P. 111
Clock P. 112 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 113
Security System P. 132 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 135
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 160 Adjusting the Seats P. 162
2Features P. 195
Audio System P. 196
General Information on the Audio System P. 276
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 320 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 323
2 Driving P. 357
Before Driving P. 358 Towing a Trailer P. 366
Braking P. 462Parking Your Vehicle P. 466
2Maintenance P. 481
Before Performing Maintenance P. 482 Maintenance MinderTM P. 485
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 507
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 521
2Handling the Unexpected P. 531
Tools P. 532 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 533
Overheating P. 549 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 551
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 563
2 Information P. 567
Specifications P. 568 Identification Numbers P. 570
Emissions Testing P. 573 Warranty Coverages P. 575

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P135)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P125)
❚Memory Buttons* (P158)
❚SET Button* (P158)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P478)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P45)
❚Shift Button (P388)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P199)
❚Parking Brake (P462)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type A (P559)
❚Hood Release Handle (P490)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P161)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P178)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P178)
❚USB Port (P197)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P400)
❚Mode Button* (P397)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P45)
❚Glove Box (P173)
❚Trunk Main Switch (P130)
❚USB Port (P197)
❚USB Ports* (P197)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type B (P560)
❚Rearview Mirror (P160)
❚Snow Button* (P398)
❚Rear Outer Seat Heater buttons* (P182)

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Quick Reference Guide
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P51)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P176)
❚Seat Belts (P38)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Moonroof Switch* (P139)
❚Map Lights (P172)
❚HomeLink® Buttons (P321)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P177)
❚Front Seat (P162)
❚Side Airbags (P49)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P63)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P60)
❚Rear Seat (P165)
❚Map Lights (P172)
❚Back Window Switch* (P137)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P29)
Airbags (P42)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P55)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P70)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P34)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P35)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 30
Important Handling Information ......... 32
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 33
Safety Checklist ................................. 34
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 35
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 38
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 41 Airbags
Airbag System Components ............... 42
Types of Airbags ................................ 45
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 45
Side Airbags....................................... 49
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 51
Airbag System Indicators .................... 52
Airbag Care ....................................... 54 Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 55
Safety of Infants and Small Children .... 57
Safety of Larger Children ................... 68
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 70
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 71

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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passen gers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children shoul d be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can caus e serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and te rritories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.

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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will he lp you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
1 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped wi th many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zone s, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passe ngers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Door Locks
Seat Belt Tensioners Side Curtain Airbags
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Side Airbags
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