high beam HONDA RIDGELINE 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P77)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA® ) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P110)/Multi-Information Display (P111)/System Indicators (P78)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Smart Entry System
Indicator Ambient Meter
Shift Position Indicator/
Transmission System
Indicator Fuel Gauge
TachometerTemperature
GaugeSpeedometer
Multi-Information
Display
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
All-wheel drive (AWD)
Indicator*
Blind spot information
System Indicator*
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (
LKAS) Indicator
(Green/Amber)
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator (Green/
Amber)
Intelligent Traction
Management Indicator
Bed Lights On Indicator
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
M (Sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential Mode
Gear Selection Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P115)
Clock (P116)
aSelect , then select Settings.
bSelect Clock/Info , then Clock
Adjustment .
cAdjust the hours and minutes by
selecting / .
dSelect OK to set the time.
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ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P145)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P148)
Lights (P149)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on
at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 559
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS with Tire Fill
Assist, or when a compact spare
tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare ti re, get your regular
tire repaired or replaced and put back on
your vehicle as soon as you can.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 511, 512
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High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator●Comes on when the parking, tail,
and other external lights are on.2Light Switches P. 149—
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the auto high-beam
are met.
2Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support
System) P. 154—
Fog Light Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights
are on.
2Fog Lights P. 152—
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF, then select the
ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously.●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 78
●Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and some driver assist systems and
auto high-beam cannot be activated.●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
●Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 465
2 Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
P. 154
2 Honda Sensing ® P. 423
●Appears if the area around the front sensor camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
●When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 465
2 Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
P. 154
2 Honda Sensing ® P. 423

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the auto high-beam
(High Beam Support System).●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high beam headlights when
this happens, the headlight s are changed to low beams.
2Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
P. 154
●Appears if there is a problem with the low beam
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safely, have your vehicle chec ked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

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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
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Indicators P. 78
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
Canadian modelsCanadian models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
Controls
Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 465
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor
Camera
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Light Switch

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto high-beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 45 mph
(72 km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 30 mph
(48 km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are operating.
•The camera has dete cted a dense fog.