mirror controls HONDA RIDGELINE 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 35 Airbags P. 42
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 103
2Controls P. 109
Clock P. 110 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 111
Security System P. 133 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 136
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 161 Adjusting the Seats P. 163
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 195
2 Features P. 199
Audio System P. 200
General Information on the Audio System P. 299
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 349 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 352, 377
2 Driving P. 411
Before Driving P. 412 Towing a Trailer P. 420
Parking Your Vehicle P. 503Multi-View Rear Camera P. 512
2Maintenance P. 519
Before Performing Maintenance P. 520 Maintenance MinderTM P. 523
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 558
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 567
Tools P. 568 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 569
Overheating P. 585 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 587
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 597
2 Information P. 601
Specifications P. 602 Identification Numbers P. 604
Emissions Testing P. 607 Warranty Coverages P. 609

Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P136)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P123)
❙Memory Buttons* (P159)
❙SET Button* (P159)❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P515)
❙Rearview Mirror (P161)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P45)
❙Shift Lever (P442)
❙Glove Box (P173)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P203)
❙Intelligent Traction Management
Button
(P445)
❙Parking Brake (P490)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P594)
❙Hood Release Handle (P528)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P162)
❙USB Ports* (P201)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P177)
❙USB Port (P201)
❙Trunk Main Switch (P131)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P177)
❙USB Port* (P201)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P45)

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 110
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 111
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 121
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 123
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 124
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 128
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 130
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 133
Security System Alarm ...................... 133
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*... 140Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 142
Turn Signals ..................................... 145
Light Switches.................................. 146
Fog Lights
*...................................... 149
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System)
*........................................ 151
Wipers and Washers ........................ 154
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 156 Heated Windshield Button ............... 156
Brightness Control ........................... 157
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 158
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 160
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 161
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 162
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 163
Interior Lights/Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 171
Interior Convenience Items .............. 173
In-Bed Convenience Items................ 184
Climate Control System
*.................. 188
Heating and Cooling System*......... 195
Canadian models
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror* button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON. The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
*
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
Heated Windshield Button
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.
Models with Heated Door Mirror
Canadian models
1 Heated Windshield Button
This system activates automatically if the temperate is
below 4°C, then deactiva tes after 15 minutes. After
that, the heated windshield button must be pressed
to activate the system again for another 15 minutes.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) and door mirror positions
with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s do or with a remote transmitter or smart
entry system, the seat and door mirrors adju st automatically to one of the two preset
positions.
When you enter the vehicle, the multi-in formation display briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves to the
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment
function. 2 Customized Features P. 318
The driver’s seat easy feature can be turned ON/OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 318
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
To turn the memory positi on link settings back on,
repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and door mirrors to the desired
position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat and the outside mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on and you will hear two beeps.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beeper, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat and door mirror position
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Shift into a position other than (P.Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2

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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 rearview 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.
2 Front Seats P. 163
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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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts do wnward when you put
the shift lever into
(R: This improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON, and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button
(Canadian models)
Canadian models
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror*
Selector
Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To clos e, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Conversation mirror*
The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror.
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it
back to the first detent.
You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.
■Sunglasses Holder1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
* Not available on all models

Index
613
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 492
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 184
Accessories and Modifications ................ 565
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 177
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 457
Indicator ................................................... 85
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 535
Engine Oil ............................................... 530
Washer ................................................... 538
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 163
Head Restraints ............................... 168, 169
Mirrors.................................................... 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 166
Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Temperature ........................................... 106
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 480
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 188
Changing the Mode................................ 189
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 558
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 189
Sensor .................................................... 194
Synchronized Mode ................................ 191
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 188 Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System) ............... 195
Cooling ................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 198
Heating ................................................... 196
Air Pressure ....................................... 548, 603
Airbags ........................................................ 42
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 48
After a Collision ......................................... 46
Airbag Care ............................................... 54
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 45
Indicator .............................................. 52, 77
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 42
Side Airbags .............................................. 49
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 83
AM/FM Radio .................................... 214, 250
Android Auto ............................................ 290
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 492
Indicator .................................................... 77
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 287
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 205
Audio System ............................................ 200
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 212, 243
Audio/Information Screen ................ 208, 226
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 203
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 230 Closing Apps ........................................... 240
Display Setup .................................. 213, 244
Error Messages ........................................ 295
General Information ................................ 299
Home Screen........................................... 233
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 245
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 219, 262, 274
Playing a CD............................................ 262
Reactivating ............................................ 204
Recommended CDs ................................. 300
Remote Controls ..................................... 205
Security Code .......................................... 204
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 245
Status Area ............................................. 239
Theft Protection ...................................... 204
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 302
USB Port.................................................. 201
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 210, 231
Audio/Information Screen ............... 208, 226
Authorized Manuals ................................ 611
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Customize ............................................... 341
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 151
Auto high-beam Indicator ......................... 81
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 155
Automatic Lighting .................................. 147