HONDA RIDGELINE 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
Located near the passenger’s side damper
house. Push the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box Type A
Tab

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■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
−(70 A)*1
AC INVERTER70 A*2
RR BLOWER30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
VSA MTR40 A
VSA FSR20 A
MAIN FAN30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
MAIN FUSE150 A
2
SUB FAN30 A
WIP MTR30 A
WASHER20 A
−(20 A)
−(30 A)
FR BLOWER40 A
AUDIO AMP(30 A)
RR DEF30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
−(40 A)
−(30 A)*1
RR DEF30 A*2
−(20 A)
3
−−*1
RR BLOWER30 A*2
−−*1
−(30 A)*2
−−*1
−(30 A)*2
−−*1
MAIN FAN30 A*2
4SMALL 10 A*1
STOP
10 A*2
5−−
6 STOP 10 A*1
SMALL
10 A*2
7−−
8 L H/L LO 10 A*1
IGPS
7.5 A*2
9−−
10 R H/L LO 10 A*1
L H/L LO
10 A*2
11IGPS7.5 A*1
R H/L LO10 A*2
12INJECTOR 20 A*1
IG COIL
15 A*2
13H/L LO MAIN20 A*1
DBW15 A*2
14USB (15 A)
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:Models without the AC power outlet
*2:Models with the AC power outlet
15FR FOG(15 A)*1
BACK UP10 A*2
16HAZARD 15 A*1
MAIN RLY 15 A*2
17AS P/SEAT (REC)(20 A)
18 AS P/SEAT (SLI) (20 A)
19ACM20 A
20 MG CLUTCH 7.5 A
21MAIN RLY15 A*1
HAZARD15 A*2
22 FI SUB 15 A
23IG COIL15 A*1
INJECTOR20 A*2
24DBW
15 A*1
H/L LO MAIN 20 A*2
25SMALL/STOP MAIN20 A
26 BACK UP 10 A*1
FR FOG
15 A*2
27H/STEERING WHEEL(10 A)
28 HORN 10 A
29RADIO20 A
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Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type B
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
ST CUT140 A
4WD(20 A)
IG MAIN30 A
IG MAIN230 A
−−
F/B MAIN260 A
F/B MAIN60 A
EPS60 A
2−−
3TRL E-BRAKE(20 A)
4BMS 7.5 A
5H/L HI MAIN20 A
6 +B TRL HAZARD (7.5 A)
7+B TRL BACKUP(7.5 A)
8 CTR ACC SOCKET 20 A
9TRAILER SMALL(20 A)
10 ACC/IG2_MAIN 10 A
11TRL CHARGE(20 A)
12−−
13−−
14−−
15FR DE-ICER(15 A)
16RR _HTD SEAT(20 A)
17STRLD7.5 A

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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1DR P/W20 A
2DOOR LOCK20 A
3SMART7.5 A
4AS P/W20 A
5FR ACC SOCKET20 A
6FUEL PUMP20 A
7ACG15 A
8FRONT WIPER7.5 A
9ABS/VSA7.5 A
10SRS10 A
11REAR LEFT P/W20 A
12BACK P/W(20 A)
13REAR RIGHT P/W20 A
14S/R FUEL LID20 A
15DR P/SEAT (REC)(20 A)
16CARGO LT7.5 A
17FR SEAT HEATER(20 A)
18INTR LT7.5 A
19DR REAR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
20AS SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
21DRL7.5 A
22KEY LOCK7.5 A
23A/C7.5 A
24IG1a FEED BACK7.5 A
25INST PANEL LIGHTS7.5 A
26LUMBAR SUPPORT(7.5 A)
27PARKING LIGHTS7.5 A
28OPTION10 A
29METER7.5 A
30−−
31MISS SOL7.5 A
32SRS7.5 A
33AS SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
34DR DOOR LOCK10 A
35DR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
36DR P/SEAT (SLIDE)(20 A)
37RIGHT H/L HI10 A
38LEFT H/L HI10 A
39IG1b FEED BACK7.5 A
40ACC7.5 A
41DR REAR DOOR LOCK10 A
42−−
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1 Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 589 to P. 592.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located on the passenger’s side.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the rear driver side door.
2. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the cover slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
3. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
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Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Open the trunk and pull out the tire tray
with the handles.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
P. 568
4. Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3WARNING
Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and
you can be burned.
Funnel
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1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
Your vehicle has a warning label for filling a portable
fuel container on the left rear side of the pickup bed.
Whenever filling a fuel container, use an approved
fuel container, and place it on the ground. Do not fill
the fuel container in the vehicle, including the pickup
bed and the trunk. Make sure to put the fuel pump
nozzle in the fuel filler of the container securely and
to handle it properly.

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