2022 HONDA RIDGELINE Owners Manual

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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a pr oblem with the EPS system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not wo rking. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low.
If there is a problem with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for abou t one minute, then stay on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to firs t blink, and then stay on, change the
tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles
(kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed levelM
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for three seconds with
five seconds intervals.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash tw ice every two seconds.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N after starting
the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
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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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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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
STOP10 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
IGPS7.5 A*2
9CRUISE CANCEL SW7.5 A
10 R H/L LO
10 A*1
L H/L LO10 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
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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−−
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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 B
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
AMETER7.5 A
BABS/VSA7.5 A
CACG7.5 A
DMICU7.5 A
EAUDIO20 A
FBACK UP10 A
GACC7.5 A