2020 HONDA RIDGELINE manual transmission

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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P395)●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
●The transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
Shift Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
(sequential mode)
Indicator
When the transmission is in ( D
●Holds the selected gear, and
the M (sequential mode)
indicator comes on.
●The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
When the transmission is in
(
S

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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the transmission
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver’s
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver’s door and manually change the shift
position.
2 When opening the driver’s door (P391)
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks (P554)

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
●Appears if you put the transmission into (R while the
vehicle is moving forward, or into
(D while the vehicle
is reversing.
●Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the shift button.
●Appears when you set the po wer mode to ON without
fastening the driver’s seat belt.
●Appears when you change the shift position after (P
has been automatically selected with the driver’s door
open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then the brake
pedal is released.
●Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 390
●Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.●Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
●Appears when you depress th e accelerator pedal while
the transmission is in
(N.
●Remove your foot off the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and operate the shift
position.
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.●Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
(White)

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Indicators P. 74
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
Canadian modelsCanadian models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the Display Audio to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites
or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has wireless
hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi .
4. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
5. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status , then On.
6. Select Wi-Fi Network List .
u Make sure your phone’ s Wi-Fi setting is
in access point (tethering) mode.
u Select the phone you want to connect to
the system.
u If you do not find the phone you want to
connect in the list, select Scan.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for your phone, and
select OK .
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the list.
8. Select to go back to the home screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the setting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to setup the
Wi-Fi connection.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on Wi-Fi Network List.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.

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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Meter
SetupLanguage Selection
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display. English
*1/
French /
Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A and
average fuel economy A. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B and
average fuel economy B. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset*1
Reverse Alert Tone Turns the audible notification on and off when you put
the transmission into (R. On
/Off*1
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screen Turns the engine idle-stop guidance displayed in the
meter display on and off during the auto engine idle-
stop system is in operation.
On
/Off*1
Adjust Alarm Volume Changes the alarm volume,
such as the buzzers,
warnings, turn signal sound, and so on. High
/Mid*1/Low

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the shift selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal befo re putting the transmission into
(P, and
confirm that
(P is shown on the shift position i ndicator before releasing the brake.
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the transmission
automatically changes to
(P.
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually put the transmissio n into any other position from
(P with the
brake pedal depressed, the transmiss ion will automatically return to
(P once
you release the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off wh ile the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than
(P, the transmission automatically changes to (P.
1 When opening the driver’s door
While the system is designed to automatically change
the transmission to
(P under the described
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select
( P before opening the driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place. 2 When Stopped P. 466
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the transmission
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the shift
position.
If you leave the vehicle, tu rn off the engine and lock
the doors.

uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the
multi-information display.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and a
message will be displayed on the multi-
information display. u For 15 minutes the transmission remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the
transmission automatically changes to
(P and the power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always put the
transmission into
(P when car wash
mode is no longer needed.
1If you want to keep the transmission in ( N position [car wash mode]
To keep the vehicle (N position, you can also follow
this procedure:
While the power mode is on, select
( N, and then
within five seconds, press the ENGINE STOP/START
button.
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in
(N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.•Charging system indicator.