key HONDA RIDGELINE 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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See pages f or important
guidelines on how to properly
protect inf ants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle.
The f ollowing pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the f ront.
Af ter everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked. Bef ore driving, be sure
the tailgate is also closed.
Your vehicle has a door and
tailgate open indicator on
the instrument panel to indicate
when any door or the tailgate is not
tightly closed. Your vehicle also has an
In-Bed Trunk open
indicator to show when the In-Bed
Trunk lid is not tightly closed (see
page ). Your vehicle also has a tailgate, In-
Bed Trunk, and door open indicator
on the multi-information display to
indicate when the tailgate, the In-
Bed Trunk, or a specif ic door is not
tightly closed. You will see the
appropriate indicator(s) and
message(s) f or each condition.
You will also hear a beep when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and each time you open
any door, the tailgate, or the In-Bed
Trunk with the key in the ON (II)
position.
Your vehicle also has a
tailgate and door open
indicator on the inf ormation display
to indicate when the tailgate or a
specif ic door is not tightly closed.
You will see the appropriate
indicator(s) f or each condition.
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
Protecting A dults and T eens
Introduction
Close and L ock the Doors
1.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Children who play in vehicles
can accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency In-Bed
Trunk opener and decide if your
children should be shown how to
use this f eature (see page ).
Opening or
closing the tailgate could cause
accidental injuries.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the windows,
which can lead to accidental injury
or death.
If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown f orward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or f atally injured.
(See pages and f or how to
activate and deactivate the
lockable retractor.)
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states, Canadian provinces and
territories, and can be very
hazardous. This can prevent
children f rom accidentally f alling
out (see page ).
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. A
child lef t alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others. 46 47
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Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Never let two children use thesame seat belt . L ock all doors and t he In-Bed
T runk when your vehicle is not in
use.
T each your children not t o play onthe pickup bed.
K eep vehicle keys/remot etransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
Make sure any unused seat beltt hat a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated,and the belt is f ully retracted andlocked. Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Use t he childproof door locks t o
prevent children f rom opening t he rear doors.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .82
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 93
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Multi-Control Lever . 94
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Headlights . 95
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Headlight Control Dial . 95
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Fog Lights . 97
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Hazard Warning Button . 99
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 99
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Keys . 100
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Immobilizer System . 101
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Ignition Switch . 102
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Door Locks . 103
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Childproof Door Locks . 104
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking . 104
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Remote Transmitter . 110
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Dual-Action Tailgate . 113
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Seats . 119
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Seat Heaters . 126 ............................
Power Windows . 128
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Moonroof . 131
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Parking Brake . 132
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Mirrors . 133
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Interior Convenience Items . 135
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Center Console . 136
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Console Compartments . 136
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Cargo Hooks . 137
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Beverage Holders . 137
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Glove Box . 138
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Coat Hooks . 138
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Sunglasses Holder . 138
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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Sun Visor . 140
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Vanity Mirror . 140
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Interior Lights . 142
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Bed Lights . 144
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With the
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock brakes. For more inf ormation,
see page .This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
go of f if you have inserted a properly
coded ignition key. If it is not a
properly coded key, the indicator will
blink and the engine will not start
(see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator reminds you that the
back window is not completely
closed when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. With the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) position, it goes
of f af ter about 30 seconds. With the
ignition switch in the LOCK (0)
position, it goes of f af ter about 3
minutes.
If you remove the ignition key, turn
of f the lights, and open the driver’s
door without closing the back
window, you will hear f ive beeps and
see the indicator blink. If you do not
close the back window bef ore the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
blinking but remains on. It will go of f
af ter about 3 minutes. See pagef or more inf ormation.
This indicator reminds you that the
In-Bed Trunk is open. If you do not
close it, the indicator stays on for
about 3 minutes. See page f or
more inf ormation.
This indicator comes on if any door
or the tailgate is not closed tightly.
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Indicator
In-Bed T runk Open
Indicator Door and Tailgate Open
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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µIf you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
control dial on, but do not open the
door, the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes.
Turning the dial to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, and license plate lights.
Turning the dial to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on and remove
the key from the ignition switch, you
will hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
When the dial is in the ‘‘ ’’ or
‘‘ ’’ position, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. The automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door. The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight control dial in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove
the key, then open and close the
driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights
Headlights
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The dial on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and the
console compartment light. Turn the
dial to adjust the brightness.
The instrument panel will illuminate
when you unlock and open the
driver’s door. The brightness will
increase when you insert the key in
the ignition switch.If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
The instrument panel brightness is
dimmedwhenyouturntheheadlight
controldialtothe‘‘ ’’or
‘‘ ’’ position to reduce glare at
night. To cancel it, turn the
instrument panel brightness control
dial upward f ully until you hear a
click.
Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
You can also keep the In-Bed Trunk
locked by using the main switch in
theglovebox(seepage ). Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
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VALET KEY
(LIGHT GRAY)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go of f . If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
f ollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept any
interf erence received, including interf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing two
conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II) ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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