2021 HONDA RIDGELINE fuses

Contents
Child Safety P. 59Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Tailgate P. 131 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 133
Moonroof* P. 143 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 145
Interior/Exterior Convenience Items P. 175Climate Control System P. 195
Audio System Basic Operation P. 211 Audio Error Messages P. 278
Customized Features P. 298
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 383 When Driving P. 385 Honda Sensing® P. 423
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 481 Refueling P. 483 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 486
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 496 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 508
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 529 Accessories and Modifications P. 535
Engine Does Not Start P. 549If the Battery Is Dead P. 552
Fuses P. 562 Emergency Towing P. 568
If You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate P. 570 Refueling P. 571
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 577 Reporting Safety Defects P. 578
Authorized Manuals P. 584 Customer Service Information P. 585
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 115
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 363
MaintenanceP. 487
Handling the UnexpectedP. 537
InformationP. 573
IndexP. 587

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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or
backs of the front seats, on front or si de pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 562
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
• Your vehicle should not be used to carry a slide-in camper. If you install a truck
cap, be sure it is properly installed an d does not exceed your vehicle’s load limits.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 367
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 538
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 539
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 549
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 550
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 551
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 552
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 555 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 557
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 557
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 558
If the Brake System I ndicator (Red) Comes
On .................................................559
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 559
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 560 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 561
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 562
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 567
Emergency Towing ........................... 568
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door....569
If You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate ... 570
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 571

549
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 550
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 145
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 525●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 562
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 136
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 567
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 568
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 552

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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and
check to see if any app licable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
Located near the passenger’s side damper
house. Push the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box Type A
Tab

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■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
−(70 A)*1
AC INVERTER70 A*2
RR BLOWER30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
VSA MTR40 A
VSA FSR20 A
MAIN FAN30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
MAIN FUSE150 A
2
SUB FAN30 A
WIP MTR30 A
WASHER20 A
T/G LOCK MAIN20 A
ACM30 A
FR BLOWER40 A
AUDIO AMP30 A
RR DEF30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
−(40 A)
−(30 A)*1
RR DEF30 A*2
−(20 A)
3
−−*1
RR BLOWER30 A*2
−−*1
−(30 A)*2
−−*1
−(30 A)*2
−−*1
MAIN FAN30 A*2
4SMALL 10 A*1
STOP
10 A*2
5T/G LOCK10 A
6 STOP 10 A*1
SMALL
10 A*2
7T/G UNLOCK10 A
8 L H/L LO 10 A*1
IGPS
7.5 A*2
9CRUISE CANCEL SW7.5 A
10 R H/L LO 10 A*1
L H/L LO
10 A*2
11IGPS7.5 A*1
R H/L LO10 A*2
12INJECTOR 20 A*1
IG COIL
15 A*2
13H/L LO MAIN20 A*1
DBW15 A*2
14−−*1
AC INVERTER RLY 15 A*2
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:Models without the AC power outlet
*2:Models with the AC power outlet
15FR FOG10 A*1
BACK UP10 A*2
16HAZARD 15 A*1
MAIN RLY 15 A*2
17AS P/SEAT (REC)(20 A)
18 AS P/SEAT (SLI) (20 A)
19TCU15 A
20 MG CLUTCH 7.5 A
21MAIN RLY15 A*1
HAZARD15 A*2
22 FI SUB 15 A
23IG COIL15 A*1
INJECTOR20 A*2
24DBW 15 A*1
H/L LO MAIN 20 A*2
25SMALL/STOP MAIN20 A
26 BACK UP 10 A*1
FR FOG
10 A*2
27H/STEERING WHEEL(10 A)
28 HORN 10 A
29VBUM10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type B
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
−(40 A)
4WD(20 A)
IG MAIN30 A
IG MAIN230 A
−(40 A)
F/B MAIN260 A
F/B MAIN60 A
EPS60 A
2−−
3TRL E-BRAKE(20 A)
4 BMS 7.5 A*1
−−*2
5H/L HI MAIN20 A
6 +B TRL HAZARD (7.5 A)
7+B TRL BACKUP(7.5 A)
8 CTR ACC SOCKET 20 A
9TRAILER SMALL(30 A)
10 ACC/IG2_MAIN 10 A
11TRL CHARGE(20 A)
12ST CUT130 A
13IDLE STOP30 A
14IDLE STOP30 A
15FR DE-ICER(15 A)*1
−−*2
*1:Models with LED parking lights
*2:Models without LED parking lights
16RR _HTD SEAT(20 A)*1
BMS7.5 A*2
17STRLD7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps

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Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box Type A
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1DR P/W20 A
2DOOR LOCK20 A
3SMART7.5 A
4AS P/W20 A
5FR ACC SOCKET20 A
6FUEL PUMP20 A
7ACG15 A
8FRONT WIPER7.5 A
9ABS/VSA7.5 A
10SRS10 A
11REAR LEFT P/W20 A
12BACK P/W(20 A)
13REAR RIGHT P/W20 A
14S/R FUEL LID20 A
15DR P/SEAT (REC)(20 A)
16CARGO LT7.5 A
17FR SEAT HEATER(20 A)
18INTR LT7.5 A
19DR REAR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
20AS SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
21DRL7.5 A
22KEY LOCK7.5 A
23A/C7.5 A
24IG1a FEED BACK7.5 A
25INST PANEL LIGHTS7.5 A
26LUMBAR SUPPORT(7.5 A)
27PARKING LIGHTS7.5 A
28OPTION10 A
29BACK LT7.5 A
30−−
31ST MOTOR7.5 A
32SRS7.5 A
33AS SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
34DR DOOR LOCK10 A
35DR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
36DR P/SEAT (SLIDE)(20 A)
37RIGHT H/L HI10 A
38LEFT H/L HI10 A
39IG1b FEED BACK7.5 A
40ACC7.5 A
41DR REAR DOOR LOCK10 A
42−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps