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

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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmi ssion fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 537
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 538
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 547
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 539
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 525
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 611
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 529
2. Remove the clips.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:
LED type
55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted.
However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, have the aiming readjusted at a dealer or
by a qualified technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.Models with Auto high-beam system
Models without Auto high-beam system
ClipsDriver side

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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

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
SpecifiedHonda All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF-II)
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 L)
Specified·Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API
grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 5.4 US qt (5.1 L)
Change
including
filter
5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.88 US gal (7.13 L)
(change including the remaining 0.19 US gal
(0.72 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize245/60R18 105HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare Size
T165/90R17 105M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8JCompact Spare17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

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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