towing HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information (BSI) System*
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle1Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
You can change the setting for BSI.
2 Customized Features P. 303
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the BSI al ert indicators to come on.
BSI may be adversel y affected when:
•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.
•An object that does not re flect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
•Driving on a curved road.
•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.
•The system picks up external electrical interference.•The rear bumper or the sens ors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bu mper has been deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For proper BSI use:
•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.
•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or sticke rs of any kind.
•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be repaired,
or the rear bumper corner area is strongly impacted.
■Comes on when●A vehicle enters the ale rt zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the outside
rearview mirror on both sides.
■Blinks and the beeper sounds when
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times. Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the maintenance message in the
multi-information display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles
(256,000 km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 593.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) / 100,000 km (Canada).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 552
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 553
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 562
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 563
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 564
Jump Starting .................................... 565
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 568Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 569
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 571
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 571
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 572
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 573
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 573 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes
On or Blinks........................................ 574
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 575
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 579
Emergency Towing ........................... 580
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 581
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 582

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two tire tray holding bolts.
3. Pull out the tire tray with the handles, and
hook the rear of the ti re tray to the guides
on the back edge of the trunk.
4. Loosen the strap, then take the jack out.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Tire Tray
Tire Tray Holding Bolts
Handles
StrapJack

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 563
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 140
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 540●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 575
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 418
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 131
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 101
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 579
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 580
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 565

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models

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Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 426, 427
Does Not Move........................................ 568
Operation .................................. 20, 426, 427
Releasing ................................................. 568
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 74
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 426
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 37
Side Airbags ................................................ 47
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 49
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 283
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 251
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 81
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 112
Snow Tires ................................................. 539
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 265
Spare Tire .......................................... 553, 587
Spark Plugs ................................................ 586
Specifications ............................................ 586
Specified Fuel .................................... 498, 586
Speedometer ............................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 43
Starting the Engine .................................. 418
Does Not Start ......................................... 562
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Remote Engine Start ................................ 420
Steering Wheel ......................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Heater ..................................................... 178
Stopping .................................................... 487
Summer Tires ............................................ 539 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 43
Indicator.................................................... 75
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 140
SYNC Mode ............................................... 189
System Message Indicator .......................... 80
T
Tachometer............................................... 101
Tailgate ..................................................... 126
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 101
Outside Temperature Display ................... 104
Temperature Gauge ................................. 101
Temperature Sensor ......................... 104, 192
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 184
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 466, 574
Tires ........................................................... 531
Air Pressure ..................................... 532, 587
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 531
Inspection ............................................... 531
Labeling .................................................. 532
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 553
Regulations ............................................. 534
Rotation .................................................. 538
Spare Tire ........................................ 553, 587
Summer .................................................. 539
Tire Chains .............................................. 539 Wear Indicators....................................... 536
Winter .................................................... 539
Tools ......................................................... 552
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 404
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 408
Load Limits ............................................. 404
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 415
Emergency .............................................. 580
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 466
Indicator ........................................... 78, 574
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 574
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 413
Transmission ............................... 20, 425, 426
Automatic....................................... 425, 426
Fluid ....................................................... 521
Number .................................................. 588
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 74
Transmission Indicator............................... 74
Trip Meter ................................................ 104
Troubleshooting ...................................... 551
Blown Fuse ............................. 575, 577, 578
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 25
Emergency Towing ................................. 580
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 562
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 569
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 553
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 121
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 568
Warning Indicators.................................... 72