lights HONDA RIDGELINE 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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On models without navigation system.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.31)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEAD LIGHT 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.142)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.269)
(P.274)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
OFF SWITCH (P.290)
(P.217)
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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 ...........................................
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/ ..............................
Unlocking .104
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Remote Transmitter .110
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Dual-Action Tailgate .113
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In-Bed Trunk
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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
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On models without navigation system. On models with navigation system.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.75)
(P.65)
(P.63) (P.63)
(P.63)
(P.69)(P.75) (P.82)
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INFORMATION
DISPLAY MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.77)
(P.67) (P.62)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.74)
(P.67)(P.66)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.68)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.73)
(P.68)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
(P.67) SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.69)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.74) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR VTM-4 INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/
TPMS INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.75)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.70)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR(P.66)
MESSAGE INDICATOR
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.67)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.71) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
(P.64)
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light circuit. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). You will see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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On models with navigation system
On models with navigation system
High Beam Indicator Washer L evel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Inst rument s and Cont rols

This indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission f luid. It should come on
f or a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it means the transmission f luid
temperature is too high. Pull to the
side of the road when it is saf e, shif t
to Park, and let the engine idle until
the indicator goes out.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when you turn the headlight control
dial to either the or
position.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position without turning off the
headlight control dial, this indicator
remains on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the
driver’s door. You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP
HIGH’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).91
On models with navigation system
Lights On Indicator A/T Temperature
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols

This indicator reminds you that the
bed lights are on. With the shif t lever
in the Park position, they come on
when you push the light switch on
the dashboard, swing open the
tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk.If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position without turning of f the bed
lights, this indicator will remain on,
andthengooff after20minutes.See
page f or more inf ormation.
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the dashboard (see page 82 ) to see the message (see
page 90
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Bed L ights On Indicator
Message Indicator
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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129Back Window
Open Indicator
In-Bed Trunk
Open Indicator Door and Tailgate
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Open Indicator

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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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) 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
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
OFF SWITCH (P.269)
(P.274)
(P.290) (P.217)2
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OFF
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
Push down on the
multi-control lever to signal a lef t
turn and up to signal a right turn. To
signal a lane change, push lightly on
the lever and hold it. The lever will
return to center when you release it
or complete a turn.
To turn on the high
beams, push the multi-control lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
of f automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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CONT INUED
Headlight Control Dial
Turn Signal
High BeamsAutomatic Heated Wiper Zone
Multi-Control L ever, Headlights
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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. If you unlock the door, but
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. do not open it within 15 seconds,
the lights go off. 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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