lights HONDA RIDGELINE 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+ or (- button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the
(+ button.
To dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display whil e you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
If you press the
( + button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rear view mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature
is always active.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
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Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
lever is in
(R.
Sensor
Up
Down
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Interior Lights/Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 se conds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
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The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.
Models with Display Audio
Door Activated Position
Off
On
Models without Moonroof
Door Activated Position
Models with Moonroof
OffOn

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Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the buttons
* or lenses*.
■Rear
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
■Map Lights1 Map Lights
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and a door is open, pressing the lens does
not turn off the map light.
Models without MoonroofModels without Moonroof
Models with Moonroof
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the lever to open the glove box. You can
lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock

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uuInterior Lights/Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
To open the console compartment, press the
button to unlock the li d, and then slide it
rearward.
■Console Tray
Slide the tray when you use the console
compartment.
■Console Compartment
Button
Tray

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uuInterior Lights/Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Door side beverage holders
Are located on the lower section of each inner
door panel.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are us ing the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Front
Rear

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uuInterior Lights/Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.

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uuInterior Lights/Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element: The power socket can overheat.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated
180 watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only
when the engine is running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accesso ries should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).

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Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.