engine HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 1.G Technology Reference Guide

Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On\bOff Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF(located on center panel)
SIDE AIRBAGOFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
Bed lightson
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
High beamson
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
ABS(antilock brake system)
VTM4(variable torque management 4WD)
Malfunction lamp(check engine light)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)SRS(supplemental restraint system)
DRL(daytime running lights)TPMS*(tire pressure monitoring system)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s)/tailgate
InBed Trunk open:
Close trunk
Maintenance Minder:
Make dealer appointment
Washer Level (if equipped):
Add fluidA/T Temperature:
Pull over and let engine idle
VTM4 (blinks):
Pull over and let engine idleMessage indicator*:
Press Info button
*models with navigation only
*models without navigation only
Low fuel:
Refill
Back window open:
Close back window
Low tire pressure:
Add air
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Briefly appear with each engine start\b Red and amber indicators are most critical\b Blue
and green indicators are used for general information\b
4\b
CRUISE MAIN on
model with navigation shown
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s) VSA
OFF
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To toggle between the different
displays:
•Press either Info button for
the upper display\b
• Press SEL/RESET for the
lower display, to switch from
Trip A to Trip B on the upper
display, or to access sub
displays\b
Accessing the Information Display
Information Displays
I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y( m o d e l s w i t h o u t n a v i g a t i o n )
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information\b
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release
SELECT repeatedly\b
Press TRIP/RESET to switch
between Trip A and B readings\b
When you start the engine, the
display shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle\b
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )( m o d e l s w i t h n a v i g a t i o n )
Displays various information and messages to help you maintain your vehicle\b
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Accessing the MultiInformation Display
MID Lower Displays
When you start the engine, the
MID shows your last active
selection from the previous drive
cycle\b
Odometer, Trip B
Outside
temperature,
Odometer,
Trip meterOutside
temperature,
Instant and
average MPG,
Trip meter
Oil life
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Outside
temperature,
Instant MPG,
Fuel range,
Trip meterOil life
Odometer, Trip A
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O W N E R L I N K
Owner Link allows you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle,
schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and service records,
manage your financial services account, and access other useful information\b Register
at owners.honda.com to ensure that you continue to enjoy the experience of owning a
Honda\b
S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags\b Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to
the protection offered by seat belts\b Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions\b
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat\b Never place an infant
seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously
injure an infant\b
F U E L R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher\b
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganesebased fuel additive\b Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your
vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emission control system\b Always use
MMTfree gasoline if available\b Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT
may not be covered under warranty\b
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced
engines\b In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline as
having met “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location\b This
fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of
metallic additives\b This helps avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and
emission control system\b Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic
additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use
of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the
performance and reliability of your vehicle\b For more information, visit
www.toptiergas.com\b
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visit
Owner Link at owners.honda.com.
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