HONDA RIDGELINE 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Speedometer
Press and hold the RESET button until you hear a
beep when the blank appears on the multi-
information display.
The speedometer reading as well as the displayed
measurements will switch between mph and km/h.
The display change message will switch for a few
seconds.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge needle in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 555

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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displa ys important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the (information) or RESET button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Blank Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel
Economy
Trip A
Tire Pressure for Each TireEngine Oil Life
Turn-by-Turn
Directions*
RESET
Button Compass
*
Button
Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel Economy
Trip B
Press the
Press and hold the
RESET
Changed two
seconds later
* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
■Odometer
OdometerOutside temperature

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the RESET button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
■Outside Temperature
■Trip Meter
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
You can adjust the temperature reading.
2 Customized Features P. 298
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the button.
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 298

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Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist P. 416
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 491
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, turn-by-turn directions
to your destination appear.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Range
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Tire Pressure Monitor
■Maintenance MinderTM
■Navigation
Models with navigation system
1Navigation
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 298
2 Refer to the navigation system

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 116
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 117
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength... 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 127
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 130
Tailgate .............................................. 131
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 133
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 136
Security System Alarm ...................... 136
Windows ............................................... 139
Moonroof*............................................... 143Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 145
Turn Signals ..................................... 148
Light Switches.................................. 149
Fog Lights ........................................ 152
Daytime Running Lights ................... 153
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System) .......................................... 154
Wipers and Washers ........................ 157
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 159 Heated Windshield Button
*............. 159
Brightness Control ........................... 160
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 161
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 163
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 164
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 165
Seats .................................................. 166
Interior/Exterior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 175
Storage Items .................................. 177
Other Interior Convenience Items..... 182
In-Bed Convenience Items................ 191
Climate Control System ................... 195
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
1.Select , then select Settings.
2. Select Clock/Info , then Clock
Adjustment .
3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting
/.
4. Select OK to set the time.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 298
Models with navigation system
All models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock or unlock all the doors or open the
trunk.u The tailgate lock/unlock function is set to
disable as the factory default setting. The
tailgate lock/unlock f unction can be used
by using the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 298
1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 136
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start P. 387
Smart Entry Remote

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Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors or open the trunk when the smart entry
remote battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Release Knob Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag1
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer. If you lose your key and you cannot start the
engine, contact a dealer.

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Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.