climate control HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 476
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 182
Accessories and Modifications ................ 549
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 441
Indicator ................................................... 83
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 519
Engine Oil ............................................... 514
Washer ................................................... 522
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ............................... 166, 167
Mirrors.................................................... 159
Rear Seats ............................................... 164
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Temperature ........................................... 104
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 464
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensor .................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 193
Cooling ................................................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 196
Heating ................................................... 194
Air Pressure ....................................... 532, 587
Airbags ........................................................ 40
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 46
After a Collision ......................................... 44
Airbag Care ............................................... 52
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 43
Indicator .............................................. 50, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 40
Side Airbags .............................................. 47
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 81
AM/FM Radio .................................... 211, 247
Android Auto ............................................ 287
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Indicator .................................................... 75
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 284
Armrest ..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 202
Audio System ............................................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 209, 240
Audio/Information Screen ................ 205, 223
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 227 Closing Apps ........................................... 237
Display Setup .................................. 210, 241
Error Messages ........................................ 292
General Information ................................ 296
Home Screen........................................... 230
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 242
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 216, 259, 271
Playing a CD............................................ 259
Reactivating ............................................ 201
Recommended CDs ................................. 297
Remote Controls ..................................... 202
Security Code .......................................... 201
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 242
Status Area ............................................. 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 201
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 299
USB Port.................................................. 199
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 207, 228
Audio/Information Screen ............... 205, 223
Authorized Manuals ................................ 595
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 122
Customize ............................................... 326
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 149
Auto high-beam Indicator ......................... 79
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 153
Automatic Lighting .................................. 145

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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 425
Creeping ................................................. 425
Fluid ........................................................ 521
Kickdown ................................................ 425
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 568
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 427
Shifting.................................................... 426
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 104
B
Battery....................................................... 540
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 540
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 541
Bed Lights .................................................. 184
Indicator .................................................... 88
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 470
Indicator .................................................... 85
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 219, 274
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 337, 362
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 67
Brake System ............................................. 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 476
Brake Assist System ................................. 477
Brake System Indicator............................... 72
Fluid ........................................................ 522 Foot Brake............................................... 475
Indicator............................................ 72, 573
Parking Brake .......................................... 474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 155
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 527
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 525
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 525
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 526
Headlights ............................................... 523
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 528
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 528
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 527
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 526
Bulb Specifications ................................... 586
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 185
Carrying Cargo ......................... 397, 399, 402
CD Player ................................................... 259
Certification Label .................................... 588
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 523
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571Child Safety
................................................ 53
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 121
Emergency Trunk Opener........................ 130
Child Seat ................................................... 53
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 55
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 56
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 55
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 57
Using a Tether .......................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 545
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 543
Climate Control System ........................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186
Clock ......................................................... 108
Coat Hook ................................................ 176

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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 454
Indicator .................................................... 84
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 472
Language (HFL) ................................. 338, 364
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 58, 63
Lights ................................................. 144, 523
Automatic ............................................... 145
Bed.......................................................... 184
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 144
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................. 143
Load Limits ................................................ 399
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 109
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 122
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
From Inside .............................................. 119
From Outside ........................................... 112
Keys ........................................................ 109
Using a Key ............................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
Low Battery Charge .................................. 571
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 571
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 78
Lower Anchors ...................................... 58, 63
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 587Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 399
Lumbar Support ....................................... 161M
Maintenance............................................. 503
Battery .................................................... 540
Brake Fluid .............................................. 522
Cleaning ................................................. 543
Climate Control System ........................... 542
Coolant ................................................... 519
Heating and Cooling System ................... 542
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 507
Oil ........................................................... 515
Precautions ............................................. 504
Radiator .................................................. 520
Remote Transmitter ................................. 541
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 523
Safety...................................................... 505
Service Items ........................................... 509
Tires ........................................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ................................... 521
Under the Hood ...................................... 511
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 572
Map Lights ................................................ 170
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 399
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 101
Mirrors ...................................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................ 159
Door ....................................................... 160
Exterior ................................................... 160 Interior Rearview ..................................... 159
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 549
Moonroof ................................................. 138
MP3 ........................................... 216, 259, 271
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 216, 259, 271
Multi-Information Display ....................... 102
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 496
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 588
O
Odometer................................................. 103
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 416
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 514
Adding ................................................... 516
Checking ................................................ 515
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 571
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 514
Viscosity.................................................. 514
Open Source Licenses .............................. 302
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 512
Moonroof ............................................... 138
Power Windows...................................... 134
Tailgate................................................... 126
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display ................. 104

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Index
Overheating............................................. 569
P
Pandora®.................................................. 269
Panic Mode ............................................... 133
Parking ..................................................... 487
Parking Brake ........................................... 474
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 72, 573
Parking Sensor System ............................. 488
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 144
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 219, 274
Power Windows ....................................... 134
Precautions While Driving ....................... 424
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 424
Rain ........................................................ 424
Pregnant Women ....................................... 38
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 553
R
Radiator.................................................... 520
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 211, 247
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 251
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 212, 249
Range ........................................................ 105
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 212, 249
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 591Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 191
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 181
Rear Seats .................................................. 164
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 159
Refueling ................................................... 498
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 101
Gasoline .......................................... 498, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Regulations ............................... 468, 534, 589
Remote Engine Start ................................ 420
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Replacement Battery .................................................... 541
Bulbs ....................................................... 523
Fuses ....................................... 575, 577, 578
Tires ........................................................ 537
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 529
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
RESET Button ............................................ 102
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 104
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 160
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 436
Indicator .................................................... 82
On and Off .............................................. 438
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking................................................... 39
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 38
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 74
Seat Heaters .............................. 179, 180, 181
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 180
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 161
Front Seats .............................................. 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 164
Seat Heaters ............................ 179, 180, 181
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 180
Security System ......................................... 131
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 79
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 80
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 57
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 204
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108

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Index
Trunk........................................................ 128
Lid .......................................................... 128
Main Switch............................................ 129
Turn Signals .............................................. 143
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 78
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 105
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 112
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 14, 119
USB Flash Drives ....................... 216, 271, 299
USB Port .................................................... 199
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 588
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 462
Off Button .............................................. 463
System Indicator ............................... 76, 462
Ventilation ............................................... 193
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 514, 587
Voice Control Operation ......................... 243
Audio Commands ................................... 245
Climate Control Commands.................... 246
General Commands ................................ 246
Music Search Commands ........................ 246
On Screen Commands ............................ 246
Phone Commands .................................. 245 Useful Commands ................................... 245
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 244
Voice Recognition .................................... 243
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 462
W
Wallpaper......................................... 207, 228
Warning and Information Messages ......... 89
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 571
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 593
Watts ......................................................... 586
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 536
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 557
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 281
Window Washers ...................................... 152
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 522
Switch ..................................................... 152
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 134
Windshield ................................................ 152
Cleaning .................................................. 547
Defrosting ............................................... 196
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 187
Washer Fluid ........................................... 522
Wiper Blades ........................................... 529
Wipers and Washers ................................ 152
Winter Tires .............................................. 539
Snow Tires ............................................... 539
Tire Chains .............................................. 539 Wipers and Washers
................................. 152
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 153
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 529
Front ....................................................... 152
WMA ......................................... 216, 259, 271
Worn Tires ................................................ 531