remote start HONDA RIDGELINE 2019 (in English) Owner's Guide

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The heating and cooling system*/climate control
system* is activated in recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation* is activated.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters* are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 180
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 182, 183
Press and hold the
button for one second.Go within the range, and try again.
Some exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
Some exterior lights flash once if the engine stops
successfully.
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 490
3.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D, , or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
The brakes remain engaged briefly as you release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the sh ift lever is moved out of
(P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the smart entry
remoteWhen the engine was started using the smart entry remote
When the engine was started in any case
D4
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 568
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 569
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 578
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 579
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 580
Jump Starting .................................... 581
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 584Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 585
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 587
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 587
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 588
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 589
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 589 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes
On or Blinks........................................ 590
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 591
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 595
Emergency Towing ........................... 596
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 597
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 598

578
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 579
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 142
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 556●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 591
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 434
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 133
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 103
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 595
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 596
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 581

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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes,
and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows. 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the ENGINE START/
STOP button is flashing. The buttons on
the smart entry remote should be facing
you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commissio n)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
HondaLink*
Audio System
Blind spot information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM *
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Smart Entry System*
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start System*
* Not available on all models

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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 494
Indicator ............................................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 569, 603
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 109
Conversation Mirror ................................ 179
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 535
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 536
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 535
Overheating ............................................ 585
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 441
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 508
Cruise Control .......................................... 447
Indicator ................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 612
Customized Features ............................... 318
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 581
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 348
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 189, 198
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 605
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 146
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 531
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 145
Display Button .......................................... 226
Door Mirrors ............................................. 162
Doors ......................................................... 111
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Message ............................ 34, 91
Keys ........................................................ 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 550
Driving ....................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 457
Automatic Transmission ........................... 441
Braking .................................................... 490
Cruise Control ......................................... 447
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 432
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 440
Driving Position Memory System ............. 158
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 558
E
ECON Button............................................. 444
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 87 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 80, 589
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 478
Emergency ................................................ 596
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 132
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 607
Engine ....................................................... 604
Coolant ................................................... 535
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Oil ........................................................... 530
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 529
Engine Coolant ......................................... 535
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 536
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 535
Overheating ............................................ 585
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 530
Adding .................................................... 532
Checking................................................. 531
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 523
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 530
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 142
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 80, 589
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 561
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 162

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Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 195
Cooling................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 198
Heating................................................... 196
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 352, 377
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 349
Honda App License Agreement .............. 303
Honda Sensing ®......................................... 22
HondaLink ®.............................................. 279
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 604
Engine and Transmission ......................... 604
Vehicle Identification............................... 604
Illumination Control ................................ 157
Button .................................................... 157
Immobilizer System .................................. 133
Indicator ................................................... 81
In-Bed Box ................................................ 184
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 85
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto high-beam ....................................... 81
Bed Lights On ........................................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 87, 487
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74 Charging System ............................... 75, 587
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 88, 89
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 82, 448
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 82, 447
ECON Mode .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 80, 589
Fog Lights .................................................. 81
High Beam ................................................ 80
Immobilizer System .................................... 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 86, 472
Lights On ................................................... 81
Low Fuel .................................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 75, 587
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 80, 590
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 588
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)................................................ 74, 589
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 82
Shift Lever Position .................................... 76
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 52, 77
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission .............................................. 76
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 80
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 479
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 478 Information
.............................................. 601
Information Button .................................. 104
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 157
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 445
Intelligent Variable Torque Management
TM
(i-VTM4TM) AWD System ......................... 481
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 161
iPhone ....................................................... 302
iPod ........................................... 216, 265, 302
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 573
Jump Starting ........................................... 581
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 112
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 111
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Types and Functions ................................ 111
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 441

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Index
Overheating............................................. 585
P
Pandora®.................................................. 272
Panic Mode ............................................... 135
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 490
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 589
Parking Sensor System ............................. 504
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 146
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 222, 277
Power Windows ....................................... 136
Precautions While Driving ....................... 440
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 440
Rain ........................................................ 440
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 569
R
Radiator.................................................... 536
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 214, 250
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 254
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 215, 252
Range ........................................................ 107
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 215, 252
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 607Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 193
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 156
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 183
Rear Seats .................................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 161
Refueling ................................................... 514
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 103
Gasoline .......................................... 514, 602
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regulations ............................... 484, 550, 605
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Replacement Battery .................................................... 557
Bulbs ....................................................... 539
Fuses ....................................... 591, 593, 594
Tires ........................................................ 553
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 545
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 606
RESET Button ............................................ 104
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 106
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 452
Indicator .................................................... 84
On and Off .............................................. 454
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 41
Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 76
Seat Heaters .............................. 181, 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 182
Seats .......................................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................ 163
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 163
Front Seats .............................................. 163
Rear Seats ............................................... 166
Seat Heaters ............................ 181, 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 182
Security System ......................................... 133
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 59
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 207
Setting the Clock ...................................... 110

620
Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 442, 443
Does Not Move........................................ 584
Operation .................................. 20, 442, 443
Releasing ................................................. 584
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 442
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 286
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 254
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 83
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 114
Snow Tires ................................................. 555
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 268
Spare Tire .......................................... 569, 603
Spark Plugs ................................................ 602
Specifications ............................................ 602
Specified Fuel .................................... 514, 602
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Does Not Start ......................................... 578
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Heater ..................................................... 180
Stopping .................................................... 503
Summer Tires ............................................ 555 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 179
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 77
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 142
SYNC Mode ............................................... 191
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Tailgate ..................................................... 128
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Outside Temperature Display ................... 106
Temperature Gauge ................................. 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 194
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 186
Time (Setting) ........................................... 110
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 482, 590
Tires ........................................................... 547
Air Pressure ..................................... 548, 603
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 547
Inspection ............................................... 547
Labeling .................................................. 548
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 569
Regulations ............................................. 550
Rotation .................................................. 554
Spare Tire ........................................ 569, 603
Summer .................................................. 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wear Indicators....................................... 552
Winter .................................................... 555
Tools ......................................................... 568
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 420
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 420
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 431
Emergency .............................................. 596
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 80, 590
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 590
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 429
Transmission ............................... 20, 441, 442
Automatic....................................... 441, 442
Fluid ....................................................... 537
Number .................................................. 604
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Transmission Indicator............................... 76
Trip Meter ................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ...................................... 567
Blown Fuse ............................. 591, 593, 594
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 596
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 578
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 585
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 569
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 123
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 584
Warning Indicators.................................... 74