light HONDA RIDGELINE 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

YoucanopentheIn-BedTrunktwo
dif f erent ways:Push the release button on the
lower right side of the In-Bed
Trunk lid when the driver’s door
is unlocked. To close the In-Bed Trunk, lower
the lid, then press down on the
back edge. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
release button on the In-Bed Trunk
lid is disabled. To open the In-Bed
Trunk, use the master key.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
In-Bed Trunk when the driver’s
door is locked. Thebedlightscomeonwhenyou
open the In-Bed Trunk. You can also
turn the bed lights on or off by
pushing the bed light switch on the
dashboard (see page ).
You can store items in the In-Bed
Trunk up to 300 lbs (136 kg). Do not
exceed this weight limit, or you may
damage the In-Bed Trunk. See page
f or inf ormation on loading cargo
and weight limits.
To store items separately in the
In-Bed Trunk, optional divider
guides are available f rom your dealer.
When the In-Bed Trunk is closed
securely, it can be locked or
unlocked along with the power door
locks (see page ). 144
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In-Bed Trunk
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RELEASE
BUTTON
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There are two cargo hooks f or
plastic grocery bags at the back of
the In-Bed Trunk. They are designed
to hold light items. Heavy objects
may damage the hooks.
To protect items in the In-Bed Trunk,
you can disable its release button by
turning off the main switch in the
glove box and locking the glove box
with the master key.
Even if the main switch is in the OFF
position, you can open the In-Bed
Trunk with the master key.
When you are f inished washing the
In-Bed Trunk, dry it with a sof t cloth,
and reinstall the drain plug. Youcanwashtheinsideof the
In-Bed Trunk with a water and mild
detergent solution, and a sof t brush
or cloth.
To drain water from the In-Bed
Trunk, remove the drain plug by
turning it counterclockwise.Cargo Hooks
Washing the In-Bed T runk
In-Bed T runk Main Switch
In-Bed Trunk
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DRAIN PLUG
MAIN SWITCH
CARGO HOOKS
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You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-information display (see
page).
When driving af ter dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror
always reduces the glare f rom
headlights behind you, based in
inputs f rom the mirror sensor. This
feature is always active.
However, it will turn of f when you
shif t into reverse.
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On models with navigation system
Parking Brake, Mirrors
On models without
navigation system
On models wit h navigat ion syst emMirrors
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SENSOR
SENSOR
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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The center console main
compartment is under the tray and
the beverage holder. You can access
the main compartment in two ways
(f ront or rear).
To open the front of the
compartment, squeeze the knob, and
push it forward while sliding the
beverage holder. To close, squeeze
the knob and pull the compartment
backward until the beverage
holder latches.To open the rear of the compartment,
push the button at the end of the
tray, then slide the tray forward. To
close, slide the tray back in place.
The console compartment light
comesonwhentheinstrumentpanel
lights are on. There are two removable partitions
in the main compartment. The
partitions can be used to divide the
main compartment, or can be stored
at the f ront of the compartment.
Your vehicle has a multi-f unction
center console. It includes beverage
holders, storage compartments, an
armrest, and a storage tray. Center Console
Console Compart ment s
Interior Convenience Items
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You can put small items in the upper
console compartment. To use it, pull
up on the lever and lif t up the
armrest.Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
There are two cargo hooks for
plastic grocery bags at the back of
the center console. They are
designed to hold light items. Heavy
objects may damage the hooks. Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door panel beverage
holders when you close the doors.
Use only resealable containers in the
door beverage holders. The center console has two
beverage holders on the front. Your
vehicle also has beverage
holders in the rear seat armrest
and the rear door panels. Beverage Holders
Cargo Hooks
Interior Convenience Items
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CARGO HOOKS
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The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
These hooks are not designed f or
large or heavy items.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the rear edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key. Glove Box
Sunglasses Holder
Coat Hooks
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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There are three accessory power
sockets in your vehicle. Two
accessory power sockets are above
the center pocket on the dashboard,
and another is on the back of the
center console.These sockets are intended
to supply power for 12 volt
DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When both sockets are
being used, the combined power
rating of the accessories should be
120 watts or less (10 amps).
A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
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FRONT
REAR
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Pull up the vanity mirror cover
to use it.
The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.
The light will not come on if the sun
visor is slid outward.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror. To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out. Sun Visor Vanity Mirror
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SUN VISOR
Slide
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Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity for this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch off and turn it
on again.The AC power outlet is not
designed for electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, refrigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable for devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to
this outlet.
There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the f ront console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.
On RTL and Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
AC Power Outlet
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NOTE:
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When the interior light control switch isin the ON position: When the switch is in the OFF position:
When the switch is in the door position:
None of the lights come on when a
door is opened.
The map lights in the f ront can be
turned on and of f by pushing each
lens. The rear map lights cannot
be used.
All the individual map lights and
the rear console light come on and
stay on as long as the switch
remains in the ON position. The individual map lights and the
rear console light come on when
any door is opened, or when the
remote transmitter or the key is
used to unlock the doors. When
the doors are closed, each
individual map light can be turned
on and of f by pushing the lens.
The lights fade out about 30
seconds after all the
doors are closed.
With any door lef t open and the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.
Interior L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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ON
OFF
DOOR POSITION
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