2020 HONDA RIDGELINE lock

Contents
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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

Contents
Child Safety P. 55Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Tailgate P. 127 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 129
Moonroof* P. 139 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 141
Convenience Items P. 171 Climate Control System P. 187
Audio System Basic Operation P. 203 Audio Error Messages P. 272
Customized Features P. 295
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 377 When Driving P. 379 Honda Sensing® P. 417
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 475 Refueling P. 477 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 480
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 489 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 501
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 509 Battery P. 518 Remote Transmitter Care P. 520
Cleaning P. 522 Accessories and Modifications P. 528
Engine Does Not Start P. 543Jump Starting P. 546
Fuses P. 556 Emergency Towing P. 562
When You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate P. 564 Refueling P. 565
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 571 Reporting Safety Defects P. 572
Authorized Manuals P. 577 Customer Service Information P. 578
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 111
FeaturesP. 195
DrivingP. 357
MaintenanceP. 481
Handling the UnexpectedP. 531
InformationP. 567
IndexP. 579

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)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P489)
❚Windshield Wipers (P153, 507)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P161)
❚Headlights (P145, 501)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P145, 503)
❚Fog Lights (P148, 504)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P144, 504)
❚Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P149, 503)
❚How to Refuel (P478)
❚Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Lights (P505)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P116)
❚Tires (P509, 533)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking* Lights (P144, 504)
❚Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights (P505)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P506)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P475)
❚Drop Opening the Tailgate (P128)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P506)
❚Swing Opening the Tailgate (P128)
❚Opening and Closing the Trunk (P129)
❚AC Power Outlet* (P183)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P506)
❚Bed Lights (P185)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P73)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA® ) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P106)/Multi-Information Display (P107)/System Indicators (P74)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Smart Entry System
Indicator Ambient Meter
Shift Position Indicator/
Transmission System
Indicator Fuel Gauge
TachometerTemperature
GaugeSpeedometer
Multi-Information
Display
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
All-wheel drive system
(AWD ) Indicator*
Blind spot information
System Indicator*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist
System (
LKAS) Indicator
(Green/Amber)
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator (Green/
Amber)
Intelligent Traction
Management Indicator
Bed Lights On Indicator
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
M (Sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential Mode
Gear Selection Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P111)
Clock (P112)
aSelect , then select Settings.
bSelect Clock/Info , then Clock
Adjustment .
cAdjust the hours and minutes by
selecting / .
dSelect OK to set the time.
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ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P141)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P144)
Lights (P145)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P153)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
( -: Low Sensitivity*1
(- : Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
(+ : Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P159)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P124)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 129)
●Press the trunk release button to unlock
and open the trunk.
Trunk Release Button

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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P161)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
●Press the folding button* to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button*
Power Windows (P135)
●With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
* Not available on all models