HONDA RIDGELINE 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P204)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode:
FM1/FM2/AM/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/AUX
Press to change the audio mode:
FM/AM/SiriusXM
*/CD*/USB/iPod/
Pandora ®*/Bluetooth® Audio/AUX
(+ / (- Button
SOURCE
Button
/ Button
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD
*/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P409)
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button.
Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Automatic Transmission (P440)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Shift Lever
Intelligent Traction
Management ButtonLow●Strong engine power wh en climbing and strong
engine braking when going down steep hills.
Drive (D4)
Press the button while the shift lever is in
( D.
Used when:
●Going up or down hills.●Towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
D4
ButtonD4

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P477)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P445)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the – /SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button*
(P495)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P480, 588)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P512)
aPress the fuel fill
door release button.
bAfter refueling,
wait for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
87 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 ℓ)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Honda SensingTM *
Honda SensingTM is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located in the front grille and a front sensor
camera mounted to the interior side of the
windshield, behind the rear view mirror.
The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
Front
Sensor
Camera
Radar Sensor The radar sensor is
inside the front grille.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
* (P455)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you
having to keep your foot on the brake or
the accelerator.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
System
* (P450)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
* (P468)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)* (P492)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P517)
Under the Hood (P525)
● 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 (P537)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P543)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P545)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P565)
Flat Tire (P567)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P585)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P576)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P589)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P583)
● 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 (P594)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activate and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal. u ABS operation
(P490)
Canadian models

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Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake pedal is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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Quick Reference Guide
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure. u If the Low Tire Pressure/Tir e Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
(P588)

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