overheating HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Quick Guide

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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
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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

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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H
ANDLING 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.
Remove the engine compartment cover
(see page 141).
2.
Remove the holding clips and the air intake duct.
3.
Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s battery
(+) terminal.
4.
Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the
booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt booster
battery only.
5.
Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
6.
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.
7.
If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start
the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its rpm
slightly.
8.
Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns over
slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Clip
Air intake duct
Engine cover
Pins
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the batt\
ery.
WARNING
n After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1.
Disconnect the jumper cable from the engine hanger.
2.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster
battery’s (-) terminal.
3.
Disconnect the jumper cable from the booster battery’s (+) terminal.
4.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
5.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly lo\
ses power, or
steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating\
.
1.
Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn off
all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2.
If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
Reserve tank
MIN MAX
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the tem\
perature
gauge needle comes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediatel\
y stop
the engine.
4.
Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the\
cooling
system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank is\
low, add
coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the res\
erve tank,
make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a heavy\
cloth and
open the cap. If necessary

, add coolant up to the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not g\
one down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r
cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may \
damage
the engine.
NOTICE

MAINTENANCE
146 || 147
M
AINTENANCE
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning th\
em first with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber h\
as deteriorated, you
should change the wiper blades.
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Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
1.
Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push the
lock tab up using a flat-tip screwdriver.Lock tab
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
4.
Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling
the tabbed end out.
Blade
5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that
has been removed, and mount to a new rubber
blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and the
retainer grooves.
Retainer
Blade
6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from the
bottom end. The tab on the holder should fit in the
indent of the wiper blade. Slide the wiper blade
onto the wiper arm until it locks
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then
push down the lock tab.
8.
Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the driver side.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and\
size, in good
condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
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Inflation Guidelines •
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, trea\
d life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page 154)
for the specified pressure.
•
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
•
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lowe\
r than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
•
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If n\
ecessary, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked whe\
n hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm2) higher\
than
checked when cold.
•
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the p\
ressure
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose\
1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
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Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following: •
Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in\
the side
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace \
tires if
you see fabric or cord.
•
Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
•
Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
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Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor
traction on wet roads.Example of a wear
indicator mark

INDEX
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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