2021 HONDA RIDGELINE hood release

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P139)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P129)
❚Memory Buttons* (P162)
❚SET Button* (P162)❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P484)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P47)
❚Shift Button (P395)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P207)
❚Parking Brake (P468)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type A (P565)
❚Hood Release Handle (P497)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P165)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P182)
❚USB Port (P205)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P407)
❚Mode Button* (P404)
❚Trunk Main Switch (P134)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type B (P566)
❚Snow Button* (P405)
❚Wireless Charger* (P183)
❚Glove Box (P177)
❚USB Ports* (P205)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P182)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P47)
❚Rearview Mirror (P164)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P326)
❚Rear Outer Seat Heater Buttons* (P190)
❚USB Port (P205)

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P487)
Under the Hood (P496)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P508)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P514)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks across
the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P516)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you put the transmission into (N, then
release the
(N button.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 399
●Appears when you press and hold the (N button for
more than 2 seconds.●Disappears when you set the sh ift position to other than
(N.
2If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 399
●Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart automatically.●Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
●If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the
transmission into
(P.●If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
●Appears when you try to change the shift position
without depressing the brake pedal.●Depress the brake pedal, then change the shift position.
●Appears when you try to change the shift position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.●Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then change
the shift position.

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter, or smart entry system, or the
power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and trunk are locked from outsid e with the key, remote transmitter, or
smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entry system, or when the power mode is set to ON.
The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system.

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uuSeats uHead Restraints
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Controls
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
■Adjusting the front head restraint positions
1 Head Restraints
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:
•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
•Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
The vehicle stops with the transmission in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Intelligent Traction Management is set to Snow, Mud
*, or Sand*.
• The AC power outlet is used.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer restart automatically.
Follow the standard proce dure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
Models with AC Power Outlet
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower left corner of the
dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipe rs, resulting in possible
damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp