wheel HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Bef ore Driving .247
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Features .145
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Driving .269
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Maintenance .313
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .361
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T echnical Inf ormation .387
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 405
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .409INDEX
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Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
2012 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual

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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
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4
5
2
2 5
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3 1
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The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your saf ety.
The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
Remember, however, that no saf ety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar back f rom the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing f ull control of the vehicle. A
f ront passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible.
To do their job, airbags must
inf late with tremendous f orce. So
while airbags help save lives, they
can cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.
In addition, your vehicle has side
curtain airbags to help protect the
heads of the driver, f ront passenger,
and passengers in the outer rear
seating positions during a moderate
to severe side impact or rollover (see
page f or more inf ormation on how
your side curtain airbags work).
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Your Vehicle

If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver

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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Main MenuINDEX

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If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Push the lever on the lef t side of
the steering column all the way
down.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. 3. 4.
1. 2.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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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

Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C ON indicator will not be
displayed if it was of f to start with.
Select .Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the rear vents in the
back of the center console by
moving the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
You can also adjust the amount of
airf low by turning the dial between
the vents.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to
(passenger

CONT INUED
This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, manually set the
fanspeedtohigh.Youcanalso
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel under each corner vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center,
corner, and rear vents in the
dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard, rear and
the f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle