2020 HONDA RIDGELINE automatic transmission fluid

uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
376
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the mark, turn off the climate
control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down
the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
When retrieving a boat from the water, we recommend using the sequential shift
mode
(S to utilize the trans missions lower gears.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 562
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
H

uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
400
Driving
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
u Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the
indicator (Amber) will come on.
The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.
The vehicle stops with the transmission in
(D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
■Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF1 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
If you turn off the Auto Id le Stop system while it is
activated, the engine will restart.
Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
1 Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 379
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer restart automatically.
Follow the standard proce dure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 379

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher with
other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fl uid other than Honda
ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher may adversely affect the
operation and durability of your vehicle’s
transmission, and da mage the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher is
not covered by Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.

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
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
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

586
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