fog light HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Page 11 of 429

ÎÎÎ



Î Î

Î Î
Î Û

Î ÎÎÎÎ Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
1:2:3:4:5:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.31)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTSEAT HEATERSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON
INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.94)
(P.95) MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.131)
FOG LIGHTS
BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.99)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
(P.76)
(P.97) INFO ( ) BUTTON
(P.203) (P.210)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.98)
VTM-4 LOCK
SHIFT LEVER
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
(P.144)
(P.221) (P.142)
(P.273)
(P.278)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
OFF SWITCH
(P.294) 2
24
4
5
2
2 5
4
3 1
4
Main Menu

Page 66 of 429

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
............................
Instrument Panel . 61
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
.............................................
Gauges . 76
..............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .82
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................
Wheel . 93
........................
Multi-Control Lever . 94
........................................
Headlights . 95
...............
Headlight Control Dial . 95
........................................
Fog Lights . 97
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 99
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 99
................................................
Keys . 100
......................
Immobilizer System . 101
..............................
Ignition Switch . 102
....................................
Door Locks . 103
............
Childproof Door Locks . 104
Auto Door Locking/
..............................
Unlocking . 104
.....................
Remote Transmitter . 110
.....................
Dual-Action Tailgate . 113
...............................
In-Bed Trunk
. 116
...............................................
Seats . 119
..................................
Seat Heaters . 126 ............................
Power Windows . 128
.......................................
Moonroof . 131
...............................
Parking Brake . 132
...........................................
Mirrors . 133
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 135
.........................
Center Console . 136
.......
Console Compartments . 136
.........................
Cargo Hooks . 137
.....................
Beverage Holders . 137
..................................
Glove Box . 138
................................
Coat Hooks . 138
....................
Sunglasses Holder . 138
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 139
...................................
Sun Visor . 140
............................
Vanity Mirror . 140
........................
AC Power Outlet .141
...............................
Interior Lights . 142
.....................................
Bed Lights . 144
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
Main MenuINDEX

Page 100 of 429

ÎÎ Î



Î Î

Î Î
Î Û Ý
Î ÎÎÎÎ
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
1:2:3:4:5:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
93
MOONROOF SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTSEL/RESET BUTTON
INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.131)
(P.94)(P.95)
FOG LIGHTS (P.99)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.203)
(P.221)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.98)
SHIFT LEVER
VTM-4 LOCK
BED LIGHT SWITCH (P.144)
(P.97)
(P.210)
(P.142)
SEAT HEATERS
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
(P.126)
HORN
(P.99)
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS INFO ( ) BUTTON
(P.273)
(P.278)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
OFF SWITCH
(P.294)2
2 4
4
5
5
2 2
1
3 4
4
Main MenuTable of Contents

Page 347 of 429

Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.Push down the inner f ender.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the bolts and use the flat-
tip screwdriver to remove the
holding clip located under the
f ront bumper.
2. 3. 4.
1.
Replacing Front Fog/Daytime
Running L ight Bulbs
Lights
340
BOLTS
INNER FENDER
TAB
HOLDING CLIP CONNECTOR
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
Main MenuTable of Contents

Page 390 of 429

ÎÎ Î
Î Î






µ´

Î If equipped
If equipped
1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9
10 11 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 131415 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23
7 8 9
1011
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) (20 A)
(7.5 A)
(20 A)7.5 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A
60 A
50 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC Hazard
Option 1
AC Inverter
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater MotorSeat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Front Fog Lights
Heated Seats
MG Clutch
:
:
No.
No. Circuits Protected No.No.
Amps.
Amps.
Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
24 28
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of the Unexpected
383
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
Main MenuTable of Contents

Page 419 of 429

Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 341
..............................
Brake Lights . 341
.................................
Bed Lights . 344
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 340
.................................
Fog Lights . 340
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
.......................
Hazard Lights . 339
.................................
Headlights . 337
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 342
.................
License Plate Lights . 343
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) . 341
............................
Specif ications . 391
......................
Bulbs, Halogen . 337, 340
...................
Capacities Chart . 390, 391
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
.........................
Cargo Hooks . 118, 137
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 261
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
.........................................
CD Care . 198
..........................
CD Changer . 181, 189 CD Player/Changer Error
...................................
Messages . 202
.......................................
CD Player . 175
........................
Certif ication Label . 388
....................................
Chains, tire . 355
Change Oil
........................................
How to . 329
......................................
When to . 315
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 363
...
Charging System Indicator . 63, 376
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 271
................
Childproof Door Locks . 104
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 34
..............................
Booster Seats . 52
...................................
Child Seats . 41
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
..........................................
Inf ants . 39
..........................
Larger Children . 51
.........................................
LATCH . 43
......................
Risks with Airbags . 35
.............................
Small Children . 40
....................................
Tether . 43, 48
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
.......................................
Child Seats . 41
.........................................
LATCH . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48 ...............
Climate Control System . 152
..............................................
Clock . 207
....................................
Coat Hooks . 138
.....................
Code, Audio System . 205
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 55, 399
......................
Compact Spare Tire . 362
.........................................
Compass . 213
.................
Console Compartment . 136
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 406
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 331
....................................
Checking . 255
.........................
Proper Solution . 331
...................
Temperature Gauge . 76
..............................
Courtesy Light . 143
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 399
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator . 67
...................................
Operation . 210
...................................
Cup Holders . 137
.........................
Customer Service . 406
Index
C
II
Main Menu

Page 421 of 429

....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 250
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 346
...............................................
Oil . 330
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 363
.....................................
Floor Mats . 346
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 333
..........................................
Brake . 335
..........................
Power Steering . 336
.......................
Rear Differential . 390
...................
Transf er Assembly . 391
..................
Windshield Washer . 332
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 165
.................
Folding the Rear Seats . 125
........................................
Fog Lights . 97
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 99
..............................
Front Seat . 119, 121
............................
Adjusting . 119, 121
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 25
.......................................
Heaters . 126
.................................................
Fuel . 248
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 250
...........................................
Gauge . 76 ................
Octane Requirement . 248
...............................
Oxygenated . 249
........................
Reserve Indicator . 68
........................
Tank, Filling the . 250
...............................
Fuel Economy . 256
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison . 256
......
Calculating Fuel Economy . 258
.............
Fuel Economy Factors . 257
........
Improving Fuel Economy . 257
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 380
....
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 337, 340
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 221
..............................
HFL Buttons . 221
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 256
Gasoline
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
Gauge . 76
................
Octane Requirement . 248
........................
Tank, Filling the . 250
................
Gas Station Procedures . 250
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
...............................................
Fuel . 76
...............................
Speedometer . 76 .................................
Tachometer . 76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 296
GCWR (Gross Combined
.................
Weight Rating) . 296, 390
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 274
......................................
Glove Box . 138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
.................
Weight Rating) . 296, 390
Index
G H
IV
Main Menu