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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2017
Honda Ridgeline. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in yo\
ur vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and \
equipment that
are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This infor\
mation can be
viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed for you\
r reference.
You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com and
create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from \
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our e\
nvironment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable p\
ortion of the information typically found in a vehicle Owner’s Manual, we are further reducing our
impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive, you can
call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 157).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX .............................................................. 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ................... 1
Dashboard and Nearby Controls ............................ 3
PHONE PAIRING QUICK START
................................. 4
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
........................ 5
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK START
........................ 6
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 7
Important Safety Information .................................. 7
Seat Belts ................................................................... 9
Airbags ...................................................................... 12
Child Safety .............................................................. 18
Safety Label Locations ........................................... 25
Reporting Safety Defects....................................... 25
INSTRUMENT PANEL
................................................ 26
Malfunction Indicators .......................................... 26
Condition Indicators ............................................... 28
On/Off Indicators ..................................................... 29
Multi-Information Display (MID).......................... 30
VEHICLE CONTROLS
.................................................. 31
Using the Remote Transmitter .............................. 31
Smart Entry System ................................................. 32
Tailgate and Trunk Operation ............................... 33
In-Bed Conveniences ............................................. 34
Door Operation ........................................................ 35
Power Window Operation .................................... 36
Power Moonroof Operation* ................................ 37
Interior and Exterior Lights ................................... 38
One-Touch Turn Signal .......................................... 39
Auto High Beam System* ...................................... 40
Wiper Operation ...................................................... 41
Adjusting the Seats ................................................ 43
Rear Seats ................................................................ 46
Driving Position Memory System* ...................... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............................. 47
Adjusting the Mirrors ............................................. 48
Homelink® Garage Opener* .................................. 49
Air Conditioning System* ..................................... 50
Climate Control System* ...................................... 51
Seat Heaters* .......................................................... 53
Customized Features .............................................. 54
Setting the Clock. .................................................... 55AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
....................................
56
Color Audio System ................................................ 60
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 61
iPod® ...................................................................... 62
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 63
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 64
Touchscreen Operation ......................................... 65
HondaLink® ........................................................... 67
Wi-Fi Connection .................................................. 68
Apple CarPlay® ........................................................................\
....................... 69
Android Auto™ .....................................................70
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 72
SiriusXM® Radio* ................................................. 73
Compact Disc (CD)* ............................................ 74
iPod® ...................................................................... 75
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 76
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................. 77
Pandora®* ............................................................. 78
Truck Bed Audio System* ................................... 79
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ................. 80
Color Audio System ................................................ 80
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 80
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................................ 82
Touchscreen ............................................................ 83
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 83
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 85
Making a Call ........................................................ 86
HondaLink Assist .................................................. 87
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* .................... 88
Siri™ Eyes Free ...................................................... 89
NAVIGATION*
............................................................. 90
Entering a Destination ........................................... 92
Routing ...................................................................... 95
*if equipped

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ISUAL INDEX
uDoor mirror controls p. 48
vECON button p. 110
wLights p. 38
Turn signals p. 39
LaneWatch button* p. 114
xInstrument panel p. 26
Multi-information display (MID) p. 30
yBrightness control p. 38
zWipers/washers p. 41
u v w x
y z
VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
DRIVING....................................................................... 97
Before Driving ......................................................... 97
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 99
Towing a Trailer .................................................... 101
Remote Engine Start* ........................................... 105
Starting to Drive .................................................... 106
Shifting .................................................................... 107
Braking ................................................................... 108
Intelligent Traction Management System ........ 109
Eco Assist System ................................................. 110
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) .......................... 110
Cruise Control* ...................................................... 111
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ......................... 112
LaneWatch™* ......................................................... 114
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* ............... 115
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)* ................... 116Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)* 117
Parking Sensor System* ...................................... 118
Blind Spot Information (BSI)* ............................. 119
Cross Traffic Monitor* .......................................... 120
Multi-View Rear Camera..................................... 121
Refueling
................................................................ 122
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.............................. 125
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ............... 125
Shift Lever Does Not Move ................................. 125
Jump Starting ........................................................ 126
Overheating ............................................................ 127
Emergency Engine Stop ....................................... 128
Emergency Towing ............................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........ 129
Changing a Flat Tire

.............................................. 131
Fuse Locations
....................................................... 134MAINTENANCE
........................................................
137
Safety Precautions ............................................... 137
Maintenance Minder™ ........................................ 138
Under the Hood ...................................................... 140
Engine Oil ............................................................... 142
Engine Coolant ...................................................... 144
Checking the Battery ............................................ 145
Window Washer Fluid ......................................... 145
Brake Fluid ............................................................. 145
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................... 146
Tire Information ..................................................... 147
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 150
DOT Tire Quality Grading..................................... 151
T

esting of Readiness Codes
................................ 153
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 154 CUSTOMER INFORMA

TION
................................... 156
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 156
Contact Us .............................................................. 157
Honda Roadside Assistance ............................... 158
Warranty Coverages ............................................. 158
EPA Contact Information...................................... 158
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
...................................... 159
INDEX
........................................................................\
. 161
*if equipped

VEHICLE CONTROLS
46 || 47
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EHICLE CONTROLS
n Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats properly,
and anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Rear Seats
Separately raise or lower the left and right rear-seat cushions to make room for luggage.n
Fold Up the Rear Seats
1.
To raise the driver’s side rear seat, store the armrest in the seatback.
2.
Pull and hold the release handle. If the handle is
difficult to move, release the handle, push on the
seat cushion until the seat leg is secure in the floor
guide, then try again.
3.
Lift the seat cushion until the legs disengage from the floor guide.
4.
Release the handle.
5.
Raise the cushion, pushing it firmly against the
seat back until it locks.
Handle
n Folding Down the Rear Seats
1.
Hold the folded seat cushion.
2.
Pull the release handle until the cushion unlocks.
3.
Hold the cushion as you slowly lower it.
4.
Set the seat leg in the floor guide.
5.
Push on the cushion to ensure the legs engage the
floor guide.
The seat leg is not designed to lock or latch in the floor guide. The seat lock is located in the seat hinge.
Handle
*if equipped
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the vehicle
is on using the buttons on the driver’s door.
1.
Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred positions.
2.
Press SET.
3.
Press and hold memory button 1 or 2.
You will hear two beeps when the memory is set.
4.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory button 1
Memory button 2
SET button
When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the driver’s seat slides rearward to allow
for easy entry. The seat slides forward to the stored position and the other items adj\
ust
when the vehicle is turned on.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you can
comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Lever To lock
To adjust
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING

VEHICLE CONTROLS
48 || 49
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the correct
driving position.

n Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to switch
between day and night positions.
n Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind you.
The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
n Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror
.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the door
mirrors in or out.
SwitchSelector
Adjustment Switch
Folding
Button*
n Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors*
Either side door mirror can tilt downward when you shift to Reverse (R)\
to improve
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle when reversing. The mirro\
r returns to its
original position when you shift out of Reverse.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the left or right side.
Homelink® Garage Opener*
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices ar\
ound your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—usin\
g the buttons on
the ceiling.
Models without
moonroof
Buttons
Indicator
Models with moonroof
Buttons
Indicator
n Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in\
the flowchart below.
Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press and release the button on
the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED change from slowly blinking
to constantly on or rapidly blinking? This
should take less than one minute.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
rapidly blinks. HomeLink LED
remains on.
YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you wish
to link 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and release the desired HomeLink
button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change
from slowly blinking to constantly on or
rapidly blinking? This should take less than
one minute.
2
aThe remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g., garage door opener) .
Press and hold the HomeLink button
again; the remote-controlled device
should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for
2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information
CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
If you need help, visit www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
*if equipped *if equipped
Night position
Ta b
Day
position

VEHICLE CONTROLS
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V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Air Conditioning System*
Manually control the front and rear heating and cooling in your vehicle’\
s interior using
the buttons on the dashboard.
n
Front Operation
Fan control
switch
A/C
buttonMAX A/C
button Windshield
defroster button
Temperature control switch
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator
on): Recirculates air from the
vehicle’s interior.
Fresh air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
ON/OFF
button
MODE button:
Change airflow
location.
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r temperature
by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed. Use t\
he buttons on
the dashboard to control both front and rear operation.
n
Front Operation
AUTO button: Press, then
use the temperature
control switch to set your
preferred temperature. SYNC button: Set the passenger’s
side and rear temperature to the
same as the driver’s side.
Driver’s side
temperature
control switch
A/C
buttonPassenger’s side
temperature
control switch
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
Windshield
defroster button
Fan
control
buttons
ON/OFF
button
MODE button:
Change
airflow
location.
n Rear Operation
RR SETTINGS button:
Adjust rear temperature.
REAR ON/OFF button
*if equipped
*if equipped
REAR LOCK button*:
Disable rear controls*.

INDEX
162 |
Opening the hood ............................................... 140
Service codes ..................................................... 139
Transmission fluid .............................................. 140
Under the hood ................................................... 140
Window washer fluid ......................................... 145
Wiper blades ....................................................... 146
Mirrors Door mirrors
.......................................................... 48
Rearview mirror .................................................... 48
Reverse tilt-down mirrors ................................... 48
Moonroof .................................................................. 37
Multi-Information Display (MID)........................... 30
Multi-View Rear Camera
..................................... 121
Navigation .......................................................... 90–96
Address .................................................................. 92
Destination ............................................................ 92
Home address ....................................................... 92
Legend .................................................................... 95
Place Category ..................................................... 93
Recent places ....................................................... 93
Routing ................................................................... 95
Saved places ......................................................... 94
Steering-wheel controls ..................................... 90
Traffic ..................................................................... 96
Turn-by-turn directions ....................................... 95
Overheating............................................................ 127 Parking sensor.......................................................

118
Power Mode
.......................................................... 106
Power outlets 12-volt
..................................................................... 57
Readiness codes ................................................... 153
Remote engine start ....................................... 31, 105
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..................... 116
Safety Reporting safety defects
..................................... 25
Safety information .................................................. 7
Safety label locations .......................................... 25
Seat belts.............................................................. 9–11 Fastening
............................................................... 11
Lap/Shoulder belts ................................................. 9
Proper use ............................................................... 9
Seat belt inspection ............................................. 10
Shoulder anchor ................................................... 11
Seating ................................................................ 43–47Driver seat
.............................................................
43
Driving Position Memory System ...................... 47
Head restraints ..................................................... 45
Rear seats .............................................................. 46
Specifications ........................................................ 154
Steering wheel Adjusting
................................................................ 47
Tailgate ............................................................... 31, 33
Tires ................................................. 129–133, 147–152
Flat tire ......................................................... 131–133
Low tire pressure ............................................... 147
Tire and loading information label ................... 148
Tire and wheel replacement ............................. 148
Tire chains ........................................................... 149
Tire identification number ................................. 150
Tire information ................................................... 147
Tire labeling ......................................................... 150
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 129
Tire quality grading ............................................ 151
Tire service life ................................................... 149
Tire terminology .................................................. 150
Wear indicators .................................................. 147
Winter tires .......................................................... 149
Towing ............................................................. 101–104
Emergency towing ....................................... C6, 128
Load limits ............................................................ 101
Tongue load ......................................................... 102
Trailer weight ...................................................... 101
Truck Bed Audio ...................................................... 79
Turn signals .............................................................. 39
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ............................. 110
Voice command index .......................................... 159
Warranty ................................................................. 158
Window Power windows
.................................................... 36
Wipers................................................................. 41–42 Intermittent wipers
............................................... 41
Rain-sensing wipers ............................................ 42