dashboard HONDA RIDGELINE 2020 (in English) User Guide

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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using th e driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
During idle-stops, the climate control system may
have reduced cool ing performance.
To return it back to the original condition, press the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the (ON/OFF) button switches the
climate control system be tween on and off. When
turned on, the system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Floor and
windshield
defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor,
and back of the
center console vents
Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(Recirculation) Button
Fan Control Button A/C
(Air Conditioning)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Switch
(Windshield Defroster)
ButtonSYNC (Synchronized) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
MODE Button

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control syst em that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (Tal k) and (hang-up/back) buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.
2 Voice Portal Screen P. 225
•Close the windows.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a natural speaking vo ice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks
what you would like to do. Press and release the
button again to bypass th is prompt and give a
command.
1 Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from the
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes
noises from the front passenger’s side.

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower left corner of the
dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipe rs, resulting in possible
damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
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 Type A
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
29BACK LT7.5 A
30−−
31ST MOTOR7.5 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−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
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 Type B
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
AMETER7.5 A
BABS/VSA7.5 A
CACG7.5 A
DMICU7.5 A
EAUDIO20 A
FBACK UP10 A
GACC7.5 A