2022 HONDA RIDGELINE brake

588
Index
Average Fuel Economy............................. 113
B
Battery....................................................... 525
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 557
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 525
Bed Lights .................................................. 193
Indicator .................................................... 95
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ...................................... 179
Blind spot information System ................ 420
Indicator .................................................... 92
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 259
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 468
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 470
Brake Assist System ................................. 471
Brake System Indicator............................... 78
Fluid ........................................................ 507
Foot Brake ............................................... 469
Indicator ............................................ 78, 559
Parking Brake .......................................... 468
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 78
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............. 78, 559
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 160
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 508
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 512 Daytime Running Light
and Parking
Light...................................................... 510
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 510
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 511
Headlights ............................................... 508
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 513
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 513
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 512
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 511
Bulb Specifications ................................... 574
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 399
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 194
Carrying Cargo ......................... 365, 367, 370
Certification Label .................................... 576
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 508
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 557
Child Safety ................................................. 59
Childproof Door Locks............................. 129
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Child Seat .................................................... 59
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants................................. 61
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 62
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 67 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child
Seat ........................................................ 64
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 61
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 63
Using a Tether .......................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 531
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 529
Climate Control System ........................... 195
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 528
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 196
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 198
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 195
Clock ......................................................... 116
Coat Hook ................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 426
Indicator ............................................. 93, 94
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 539, 575
Console Compartment ............................. 178
Controls .................................................... 115
Conversation Mirror ................................ 181
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555

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

590
Index
Engine Coolant ........................................ 504
Windshield Washer .................................. 507
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 236
Fog Lights .................................................. 152
Indicator .................................................... 86
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 169
Foot Brake ................................................. 469
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 47
Front Seats ................................................ 166
Adjusting ................................................. 166
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 465
Fuel ...................................................... 23, 483
Economy ................................................. 486
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 114
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Range ...................................................... 114
Recommendation .................................... 483
Refueling ................................................. 483
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 486
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 23, 484
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 569
Fuses .......................................................... 562
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 567
Locations ......................... 562, 564, 565, 566
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 486
Gauge ..................................................... 110 Information ............................................. 483
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 114
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Refueling................................................. 483
Gauges ...................................................... 110
Glass (care) ................................................ 533
Glove Box .................................................. 177
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 508
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 537
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 329
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 342
Displaying Messages................................ 356
HFL Buttons............................................. 329
HFL Menus .............................................. 332
HFL Status Display ................................... 331
In Case of Emergency .............................. 360
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 331
Making a Call .......................................... 350
Options During a Call .............................. 353
Phone Setup............................................ 337
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 346
Receiving a Call ....................................... 353
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 354
Ring Tone................................................ 341
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 355
Speed Dial ............................................... 343 To Set Up Text Message/E-mail
Options ................................................. 340
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 85
HD Radio
TM............................................... 238
Head Restraints ................................ 171, 172
Headlights ................................................ 149
Aiming.................................................... 508
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 154
Automatic Operation .............................. 150
Dimming......................................... 149, 153
Operating ............................................... 149
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 159
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 187
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 159
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 187
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 188, 189, 190
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 329
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 391
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 323
Honda App License Agreement .............. 283
Honda Sensing ®................................ 24, 423
HondaLink ®............................................ 261
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 576
Engine and Transmission ......................... 576
Vehicle Identification............................... 576

591
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
Keyless Access System............................... 88
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
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 Access System .............................. 120
Keyless Access System Indicators ............... 88
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

592
Index
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................. 148
Load Limits ................................................ 367
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 117
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 130
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
From Inside .............................................. 127
From Outside ........................................... 120
Key .......................................................... 117
Using a Key ............................................. 126
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
Low Battery Charge .................................. 557
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 85
Lower Anchors ............................................ 64
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 575
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 367
Lumbar Support ........................................ 166
M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................ 80
Maintenance ............................................. 487
Battery..................................................... 525
Brake Fluid............................................... 507
Cleaning .................................................. 529
Climate Control System ........................... 528
Coolant ................................................... 504 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 491
Oil ........................................................... 500
Precautions ............................................. 488
Radiator .................................................. 505
Remote Transmitter ................................. 527
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 508
Safety...................................................... 489
Service Items ........................................... 494
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 506
Under the Hood ...................................... 496
Wiper Blades ........................................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 558
Map Lights ................................................ 176
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 367
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Door ....................................................... 165
Exterior ................................................... 165
Interior Rearview ..................................... 164
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 535
Moonroof ................................................. 143
MP3 ........................................................... 256
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 256
Multi-Information Display ....................... 111
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 481
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 576
O
Odometer................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 383
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 499
Adding ................................................... 501
Checking ................................................ 500
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
Viscosity.................................................. 499
Open Source Licenses .............................. 297
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 143
Power Windows...................................... 139
Tailgate................................................... 132
Trunk ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display ................. 113
Overheating ............................................. 555
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 22, 402
Pandora® ................................................. 254
Panic Mode ............................................... 138
Parking ..................................................... 472
Parking Brake ........................................... 468
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 78, 559
Parking Sensor System ............................. 473
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56

594
Index
Specifications............................................ 574
Specified Fuel .................................... 483, 574
Speedometer ............................................. 110
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 47
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 411
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Does Not Start ......................................... 549
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Steering Wheel ......................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Heater ..................................................... 187
Stopping .................................................... 472
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 181
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 47
Indicator .................................................... 82
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ......... 6, 7, 145
SYNC Mode ............................................... 198
System Message Indicator .......................... 87
T
Tachometer............................................... 110
Tailgate ..................................................... 131
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 570
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 113
Temperature Gauge ................................. 110 Temperature Sensor
......................... 113, 201
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 193
Time (Setting) ........................................... 116
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 416, 560
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ..................................... 517, 575
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 516
Inspection ............................................... 516
Labeling .................................................. 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 539
Regulations ............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Spare Tire ........................................ 539, 575
Summer .................................................. 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Tools .......................................................... 538
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 372
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 375
Load Limits .............................................. 372
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 382
Emergency .............................................. 568
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 416
Indicator............................................ 85, 560
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 560
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 380
Transmission ............................... 21, 394, 395
Automatic ................................. 21, 394, 395
Fluid ........................................................ 506
Number................................................... 576 Sequential Mode..................................... 401
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 80, 397
Transmission System Indicator ................. 561
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 537
Blown Fuse ..................... 562, 564, 565, 566
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 568
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 549
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 555
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 539
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 129
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Truck Bed Audio ...................................... 277
Trunk ........................................................ 133
Lid .......................................................... 133
Main Switch............................................ 134
Turn Signals .............................................. 148
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 114U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 120
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ................................. 16, 127
USB Flash Drives ............................... 256, 282
USB Port .................................................... 205