2021 HONDA RIDGELINE audio

uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation System
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Driving
Press the Road Departure Mitigation button to
turn the system on and off.
u The indicator in the button comes on and
the message appears on the multi-
information display when the system is
on.
■Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off1Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off
When you have selected Warning Only from the
customized options using the audio/information
screen, the system does not operate the steering
wheel and braking. 2 Customized Features P. 298
Road Departure Mitigation button
Indicator

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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Driving
■When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Interval between beepsDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorMulti-Information Display/
Audio/information screen
Corner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—Rear: About 47-27 in (120-70 cm) Blinks in Yellow*1
Short
Front: About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Rear: About 27-22 in (70-55 cm)
Rear: About 27-22 in
(70-55 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very short
Front: About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
Rear: About 22-18 in (55-45 cm)
Rear: About 22-18 in
(55-45 cm)
Continuous
Front: About 14 in (35 cm) or less
Rear: About 18 in
(45 cm) or less
Rear: About 18 in (45 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle
Audio/Information Screen
Multi-Information Display
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle

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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screen.
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to in amber
when the transmission is in
( R, mud, snow or ice,
etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the
sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. Check the
bumper corners for any obs tructions, and thoroughly
clean the area if necessary.
If the comes on when the transmission is in
( R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Wide View Normal View
Arrow IconTop Down View

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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
Tap to turn the system on and off. The
indicator (green) come s on with the system
on.
You can also switch the system on and off
using the audio/information screen.
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■Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off
Cross Traffic Monitor icon

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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display.
Touch the appropriate icon to switch the mode. : Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 298
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move accordi ng to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Display the engine oil life.
2 Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information P. 491
3.Press and hold the RESET button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
4. Select Reset with the (Information) button, then push the RESET button.
u A maintenance reset complete message will be displayed on multi-information
display.
u The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
u To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the RESET button.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance servic e results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder
TM
display after completing th e required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
Minder
TM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 298
Press the

(Information)
button
RESET button

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Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
The condition of the battery is monitored by a
sensor located on the negative terminal of the
battery. If there is a problem with this sensor,
the multi-information display will display a
warning message. If this happens, have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Check the battery termi nals for corrosion
monthly.
To access the battery terminals:
1. Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 498
2.Remove the clips using a phillips-head scre wdriver, then remove the air intake
duct.
2 High Beam Headlights P. 508
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
•The audio system is disabled.
2 Audio System Theft Protection P. 208
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 116
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the loops of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1 Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and sy stems may malfunction if
liquids are splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches.
Doing so may cause the items to malfunction or
cause a fire inside the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their compos ition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-ba sed parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemicals, make su re to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
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■Cleaning the Window1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the in side of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direct ion as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.
Be careful not to spill fluids, such as water or glass
cleaner, on or around the co ver of both the front
sensor camera and the rainfall/light sensor
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* Not available on all models