maintenance HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 40
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 101
2Controls P. 107
Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 109
Security System P. 131 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 134
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 159 Adjusting the Seats P. 161
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 193
2 Features P. 197
Audio System P. 198
General Information on the Audio System P. 296
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 334 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337, 362
2 Driving P. 395
Before Driving P. 396 Towing a Trailer P. 404
Parking Your Vehicle P. 487Multi-View Rear Camera P. 496
2Maintenance P. 503
Before Performing Maintenance P. 504 Maintenance MinderTM P. 507
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 529
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 542
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 551
Tools P. 552 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 553
Overheating P. 569 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 571
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 581
2 Information P. 585
Specifications P. 586 Identification Numbers P. 588
Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593

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

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P511)
❙Windshield Wipers (P152, 529)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P160)
❙Headlights (P144, 523)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P144, 525)
❙Fog Lights* (P147, 526)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P143, 526)
❙Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P148, 525)
❙How to Refuel (P499)
❙Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Lights (P527)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P112)
❙Tires (P531, 553)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P143, 526)
❙Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights (P527)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P528)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P496)
❙Drop Opening the Tailgate (P127)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P528)
❙Swing Opening the Tailgate (P127)
❙Opening and Closing the Trunk (P128)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P182)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P528)
❙Bed Lights (P184)

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P503)
Under the Hood (P511)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P523)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P529)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P531)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for curr ent conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
■Never let passengers ride in the pickup bed or inside a truck cap (shell).
They could be killed or injured in a crash, or become ill or even die from carbon
monoxide poisoning if engine exhaust enters the cap.

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger ’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automob ile Customer Service at
1-800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles , Honda Canada Customer Relations at
1-888-9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 540
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system*/heating and cooling
system* and rear defogger to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 571
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 508
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 569
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist P. 466
Shows the Maintenance MinderTM information.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 507
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the navigation system
■Range
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Maintenance MinderTM
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
Models with navigation system
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
The multi-information disp lay shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 303
2 Refer to the navigation system

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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora®*
Features
Pandora ®*
If an error occurs while playing Pandora ®, you may see the following error messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
To begin listening, create a new genre station.Appears when there is no station lis t on the device. Use the device
to create a station.
Unable to rate track. Please try again.
Skip limit reached.Appears when you try to skip a song or select Like/Dislike over
the predetermined number of times in an hour.
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Unable to retrieve a track explan ation. Please try again later.
Unable to create bookmark. Please try again later.
Appears when the commanded operation is failed. Try again later.
No Device ConnectedAppears when no data is available with Pandora® activated.
Reboot the app and reconnect the device.
Pandora App version is not supportedAppears when Pandora ® version is not supported. Update
Pandora® to the latest version.
Unable to complete the operat ion. Please try again later.Appears when the Pandora® server is in maintenance. Try again
later.
Unable to connect Pandora. When stopped, check your
mobile phone.
Appears when Pandora ® is unable to play music. Check your
device.
Appears when Pandora ® app is not installed on your device. Install
Pandora® app to the your device.
* Not available on all models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uLegal Information on Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Features
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