2021 HONDA RIDGELINE Automatic cruise control button loc

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when pressing the -/SET button while the
interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of
you is too close.●ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 438
●Appears when pressing the -/SET button while the shift
position is in any position other than
(D or (S.
●ACC cannot be set.2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 438
●Appears when pressing the -/SET button while the
vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.●ACC cannot be set.2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 438
●Appears when the interval between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC is in
operation.●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 438
●Appears when you try to set ACC while in Snow, Mud*
or Sand* mode.
●ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 438
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by the smart entry remote.
2Remote Engine Start P. 387
* Not available on all models

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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 465
2 Radar Sensor P. 467
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong size, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• Tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
■ACC Conditions and Limitations1ACC Conditions and Limitations
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the front grille is strongly impacted, turn
off the system by pressing the MAIN button and take
your vehicle to a dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 470
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 191
Accessories and Modifications ................ 535
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 182
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Indicator ................................................... 91
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 504
Engine Oil ............................................... 499
Washer ................................................... 507
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 174
Front Seats.............................................. 166
Head Restraints ............................... 171, 172
Mirrors.................................................... 164
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Steering Wheel ....................................... 163
Temperature ........................................... 113
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 414
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 195
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 528
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 196
Sensor .................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 198
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 195
Air Pressure ...................................... 517, 575 Airbags
........................................................ 44
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 50
After a Collision ......................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 58
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 47
Indicator .............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ...................................................... 44
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 88
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 236
Android Auto ............................................ 273
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 470
Indicator .................................................... 82
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 269
Armrest ..................................................... 174
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 209
Audio System ............................................ 204
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 229
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 212
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 207
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 216
Closing Apps ........................................... 226
Display Setup ........................................... 230
Error Messages ........................................ 278
General Information ................................ 281
Home Screen ........................................... 219
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 231 MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 256
Reactivating ............................................ 208
Remote Controls ..................................... 209
Security Code .......................................... 208
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 231
Status Area ............................................. 225
Theft Protection ...................................... 208
Truck Bed Audio...................................... 277
USB Flash Drives .............................. 256, 282
USB Port.................................................. 205
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 217
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 212
Authorized Manuals ................................ 584
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 314, 315
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 154
Indicator.................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 406
OFF Button .............................................. 407
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 158
Automatic Lighting .................................. 150
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Creeping ................................................. 394
Fluid ................. .....................

.................. 506
Kickdown ................................................ 394
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 397
Shifting ................................................... 395
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 207

589
Index
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 394
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 477
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................ 585
Customized Features ............................... 298
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 552
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 322
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 159
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 577
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 149
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 164
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 148
Display Button .......................................... 212
Door Mirrors ............................................. 165
Doors ........................................................ 117
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door Open Message ........................... 36, 96
Key ......................................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside................................ 16, 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 120 Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driving ....................................................... 363
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Braking .................................................... 468
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 383
Shifting ................................................... 395
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 392
Driving Position Memory System ............. 161
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 528
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 403
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 559
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 412
Emergency ................................................ 568
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 579
Engine Coolant ................................................... 504
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Starting ................................................... 385 Engine Compartment Cover
.................... 498
Engine Coolant ......................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding .................................................... 501
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 145
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
Indicator............................................ 85, 559
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 531
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 165
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 502
Flat Tire ..................................................... 539
Floor Mats ................................................. 530
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 506
Brake ...................................................... 507

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Index
Illumination Control................................ 160
Button .................................................... 160
Immobilizer System .................................. 136
Indicator ................................................... 86
In-Bed Box ................................................ 191
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 91
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 88
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 82
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 89
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 89
Bed Lights On ........................................... 95
Blind spot information System........... 92, 421
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 78
Charging System............................... 79, 557
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 93, 94
ECON Mode ............................................. 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 85, 559
Fog Lights ................................................. 86
High Beam ................................................ 85
Immobilizer System ................................... 86
Intelligent Traction Management .............. 95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....................................... 91, 92, 453
Lights On .................................................. 86
Low Fuel ................................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 79, 557
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 85, 560 M (sequential mode)/Se
quential Mode Gear
Selection.................................................. 80
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 79, 558
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)................................................ 78, 559
Road Departure Mitigation ........................ 90
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 87
Shift Position ............................................. 80
Smart Entry System .................................... 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 82
System Message ........................................ 87
Transmission System .................... 80, 81, 561
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 85
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ......... 413
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 83, 412
Information ............................................... 573
Information Button .................................. 111
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 114
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 160
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 404
Indicator .................................................... 95
Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i- VTM4
TM) AWD System ............................ 415
Interior Lights ........................................... 175
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 164
iPhone ....................................................... 282
iPod ................................................... 247, 282
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 543
Jump Starting ........................................... 552
K
Key............................................................ 117
Lockout Prevention.................................. 126
Number Tag ............................................ 118
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 129
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Key Number Tag ....................................... 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 126
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 394
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 451
Indicator.............................................. 91, 92
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 64, 69
Lights ................................................. 149, 508
Auto High Beam...................................... 154
Automatic ............................................... 150
Bed ......................................................... 193
Bulb Replacement ................................... 508
Daytime Running Lights........................... 153
Fog Lights ............................................... 152
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
Interior .................................................... 175
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86