2023 HONDA RIDGELINE warning lights

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears on the multi-information
display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Engine Temperature
Too Hot message on the multi- information display
may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 500
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a prob lem with the charging system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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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) ............................... 330
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 343
Displaying Messages................................ 357
HFL Buttons............................................. 330
HFL Menus .............................................. 333
HFL Status Display ................................... 332
In Case of Emergency .............................. 361
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 332
Making a Call .......................................... 351
Options During a Call .............................. 354
Phone Setup............................................ 338
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 347
Receiving a Call ....................................... 354
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 355
Ring Tone................................................ 342
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 356
Speed Dial ............................................... 344 To Set Up Text Message/E-mail
Options ................................................. 341
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 ®) .............................. 330
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 391
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 324
Honda App License Agreement .............. 283
Honda Sensing ®................................ 24, 423
HondaLink ®............................................ 261
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Identification Numbers ............................ 576
Engine and Transmission ......................... 576
Vehicle Identification............................... 576

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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
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