adding oil HONDA RIDGELINE 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 520
Safety When Performing Maintenance ... 521
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 522
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 523
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 527
Opening the Hood ........................... 528
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 529
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 530
Oil Check ......................................... 531
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 532
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...533 Engine Coolant ................................ 535
Transmission Fluid ............................ 537
Brake Fluid ....................................... 538
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 538
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 539Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 545
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 547
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 548
Tire Labeling .................................... 548
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .... 550Wear Indicators................................ 552 Tire Service Life ................................ 552
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 553
Tire Rotation .................................... 554
Winter Tires ..................................... 555
Battery ............................................... 556
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 557
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance............. 558Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 559
Exterior Care.................................... 561
Accessories and Modifications ........ 565
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

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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
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 470
Indicator .................................................... 86
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 488
Language (HFL) ................................. 353, 379
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 60, 65
Lights ................................................. 146, 539
Automatic ............................................... 147
Bed.......................................................... 186
Bulb Replacement .................................... 539
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Interior .................................................... 171
Light Switches ......................................... 146
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................. 145
Load Limits ................................................ 415
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 111
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
From Inside .............................................. 121
From Outside ........................................... 114
Keys ........................................................ 111
Using a Key ............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
Low Battery Charge .................................. 587
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 80
Lower Anchors ...................................... 60, 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 603Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 415
Lumbar Support ....................................... 163M
Maintenance............................................. 519
Battery .................................................... 556
Brake Fluid .............................................. 538
Cleaning ................................................. 559
Climate Control System ........................... 558
Coolant ................................................... 535
Heating and Cooling System ................... 558
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 523
Oil ........................................................... 531
Precautions ............................................. 520
Radiator .................................................. 536
Remote Transmitter ................................. 557
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 539
Safety...................................................... 521
Service Items ........................................... 525
Tires ........................................................ 547
Transmission Fluid ................................... 537
Under the Hood ...................................... 527
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 588
Map Lights ................................................ 172
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 415
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 103
Mirrors ...................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Door ....................................................... 162
Exterior ................................................... 162 Interior Rearview ..................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 565
Moonroof ................................................. 140
MP3 ........................................... 219, 262, 274
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 219, 262, 274
Multi-Information Display ....................... 104
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 512
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 604
O
Odometer................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 432
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 530
Adding ................................................... 532
Checking ................................................ 531
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 523
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 530
Viscosity.................................................. 530
Open Source Licenses .............................. 317
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 528
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows...................................... 136
Tailgate................................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 130
Outside Temperature Display ................. 106

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Index
Trunk........................................................ 130
Lid .......................................................... 130
Main Switch............................................ 131
Turn Signals .............................................. 145
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 80
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 107
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 114
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 14, 121
USB Flash Drives ....................... 219, 274, 302
USB Port .................................................... 201
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 604
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 478
Off Button .............................................. 479
System Indicator ............................... 78, 478
Ventilation ............................................... 195
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 530, 603
Voice Control Operation ......................... 246
Audio Commands ................................... 248
Climate Control Commands.................... 249
General Commands ................................ 249
Music Search Commands ........................ 249
On Screen Commands ............................ 249
Phone Commands .................................. 248 Useful Commands ................................... 248
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 247
Voice Recognition .................................... 246
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 478
W
Wallpaper......................................... 210, 231
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 587
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 609
Watts ......................................................... 602
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 552
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 573
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 284
Window Washers ...................................... 154
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 538
Switch ..................................................... 154
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 136
Windshield ................................................ 154
Cleaning .................................................. 563
Defrosting ............................................... 198
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 189
Washer Fluid ........................................... 538
Wiper Blades ........................................... 545
Wipers and Washers ................................ 154
Winter Tires .............................................. 555
Snow Tires ............................................... 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wipers and Washers
................................. 154
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 155
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 545
Front ....................................................... 154
WMA ......................................... 219, 262, 274
Worn Tires ................................................ 547