2020 HONDA RIDGELINE trunk

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
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
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.

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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 123
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 162
•Adjust head restraints to the proper posi tion. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 167
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 38
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 55
1Safety Checklist
If the door, trunk and/or tailgate open message
appears on the multi-inform ation display (MID), the
door, the trunk and/or the ta ilgate is not completely
closed. Close all doors, th e trunk and the tailgate
tightly until the message disappears. 2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 92

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
*1:When the tailgate is dropped ope n, the message does not appear.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door, the trunk or the tailgate*1 is not
completely closed.
●Appears if any door, th e trunk or the tailgate*1 is
opened while driving. The beeper sounds.
●Disappears when all the doors, the trunk and the
tailgate are closed.
●Appears when there is a problem with the battery
charging system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 486
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 549

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 112
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 113
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength... 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 123
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 125
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 126
Tailgate .............................................. 127
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 129
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 132
Security System Alarm ...................... 132
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 135
Moonroof*............................................... 139Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 144
Light Switches.................................. 145
Fog Lights ........................................ 148
Daytime Running Lights ................... 149
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System)
*........................................ 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 153
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 155 Heated Windshield Button ............... 155
Brightness Control ........................... 156
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 157
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 159
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 160
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 161
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 162
Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Storage Items ...................... 173
Other Interior Convenience Items..... 178
In-Bed Convenience Items................ 183
Climate Control System ................... 187
Canadian models
* Not available on all models