2020 HONDA RIDGELINE run flat

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P531)
Flat Tire (P533)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P551)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P543)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P556)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P549)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P562)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two tire tray holding bolts.
3. Pull out the tire tray with the handles, and
hook the rear of the ti re tray to the guides
on the back edge of the trunk.
4. Loosen the strap, then take the jack out.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Tire Tray
Tire Tray Holding Bolts
Handles
StrapJack

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.
•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and no person should place any
portion of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
Jacking Points
Jack Handle Bar
Wheel Nut Wrench as Jack Handle

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
3. Place the spacer cone onto the wheel hub,
then secure the flat tire to the pickup bed
with the wing bolt as shown.
4. Securely store the jack on the tire tray using
the strap.
5. Release the tire tray and slide it back in
place.
6. Tighten the tire tray ho lding bolts securely.
7. Store the center cap and the tool box in the
trunk.
u Make sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.
If you remove the tire from the pickup bed,
reinstall the cap to its original location.
Wing BoltSpacer Cone

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Open the trunk and pull out the tire tray
with the handles.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
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4. Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3WARNING
Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and
you can be burned.
Funnel
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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