jump start HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 53Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68Safety Labels P. 69
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 126 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 138 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 140
Interior Lights/Convenience It ems P. 169Climate Control System* P. 186
Audio System Basic Operation P. 204, 222 Audio Error Messages P. 292
Customized Features P. 303
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 416 When Driving P. 418 Braking P. 474
Refueling P. 498 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 501
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 511 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 523
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 531 Battery P. 540 Remote Transmitter Care P. 541
Cleaning P. 543 Accessories and Modifications P. 549
Engine Does Not Start P. 562Jump Starting P. 565 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 568
Fuses P. 575 Emergency Towing P. 580
Refueling P. 582
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Customer Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 197
DrivingP. 395
MaintenanceP. 503
Handling the UnexpectedP. 551
InformationP. 585
IndexP. 597

Quick Reference Guide
23
Handling the Unexpected (P551)
Flat Tire (P553)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P571)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P562)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P575)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P569)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P580)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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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

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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
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the ch arger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second ju mper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Pins
Engine Cover
Booster Battery

566
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Handling the Unexpected
5.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

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uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts

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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

599
Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 478
Indicator ............................................. 86, 87
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 553, 587
Console Compartment ............................. 172
Controls .................................................... 107
Conversation Mirror ................................ 177
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 519
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 520
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 519
Overheating ............................................ 569
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 425
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 492
Cruise Control .......................................... 431
Indicator ................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 173
Customer Service Information ................ 596
Customized Features ............................... 303
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 148
Dead Battery ............................................ 565
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 333
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 187, 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 144
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 159 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 515
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 143
Display Button .......................................... 223
Door Mirrors ............................................. 160
Doors ......................................................... 109
Auto Door Locking .................................. 122
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 122
Door Open Message ............................ 32, 89
Keys ........................................................ 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 112
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 534
Driving ....................................................... 395
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 441
Automatic Transmission ........................... 425
Braking .................................................... 474
Cruise Control ......................................... 431
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 416
Starting the Engine .................................. 418
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 424
Driving Position Memory System ............. 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 542
E
ECON Button............................................. 428
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 85 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 78, 573
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 462
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 130
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 591
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant ................................................... 519
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Oil ........................................................... 514
Remote Engine Start................................ 420
Starting ................................................... 418
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 513
Engine Coolant ......................................... 519
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 520
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 519
Overheating ............................................ 569
Temperature Gauge ................................ 101
Engine Oil ................................................. 514
Adding .................................................... 516
Checking................................................. 515
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 571
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 514
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 140
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 78, 573
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 545
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160

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Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 193
Cooling................................................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Heating................................................... 194
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 337, 362
High Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 423
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 334
HondaLink® .............................................. 276
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 588
Engine and Transmission ......................... 588
Vehicle Identification............................... 588
Illumination Control ................................ 155
Button .................................................... 155
Immobilizer System .................................. 131
Indicator ................................................... 79
In-Bed Box ................................................ 182
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 83
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 75
Auto high-beam ....................................... 79
Bed Lights On ........................................... 88
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 85, 471
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Charging System............................... 73, 571 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 86, 87
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 432
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 431
ECON Mode .............................................. 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 78, 573
Fog Lights .................................................. 79
High Beam ................................................ 78
Immobilizer System .................................... 79
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 84, 456
Lights On ................................................... 79
Low Fuel .................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 73, 571
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 78, 574
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 73, 572
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 72, 573
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 82
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 74
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Shift Lever Position .................................... 74
Smart Entry System .................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 50, 75
System Message ........................................ 80
Transmission .............................................. 74
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 78
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 463
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 76, 462
Information ............................................... 585 Information Button
.................................. 102
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 105
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control................................... 155
Intelligent Traction Management
System ..................................................... 429
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 465
Interior Lights ........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 159
iPhone ....................................................... 299
iPod ........................................... 213, 262, 299
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 557
Jump Starting ........................................... 565
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 110
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 118
Keys ........................................................... 109
Lockout Prevention.................................. 118
Number Tag ............................................ 110
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 121
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 109
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 425