light HONDA RIDGELINE 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 59Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Tailgate P. 131 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 133
Moonroof* P. 143 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 145
Interior/Exterior Convenience Items P. 175Climate Control System P. 195
Audio System Basic Operation P. 211 Audio Error Messages P. 278
Customized Features P. 298
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 383 When Driving P. 385 Honda Sensing® P. 423
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 481 Refueling P. 483 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 486
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 496 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 508
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 529 Accessories and Modifications P. 535
Engine Does Not Start P. 549If the Battery Is Dead P. 552
Fuses P. 562 Emergency Towing P. 568
If You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate P. 570 Refueling P. 571
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 577 Reporting Safety Defects P. 578
Authorized Manuals P. 584 Customer Service Information P. 585
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 115
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 363
MaintenanceP. 487
Handling the UnexpectedP. 537
InformationP. 573
IndexP. 587

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Gauges (P110)
❚Multi-Information Display
(P111)
❚System Indicators (P78)
❚ECON Button (P403)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P429)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P159)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P474)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P163)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P145)
❚AC Power Outlet Button* (P192)
❚Road Departure Mitigation Button
(P462)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P413)
❚Bed Light Button (P193)
❚Audio System (P204)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button
(P159)
❚Climate Control System (P195)
❚Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P189)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P188)

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Quick Reference Guide❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P148, 149)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P209)
❚Brightness Control (P160)
❚Interval Button (P424)
❚MAIN Button (P424)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P402)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P402)
❚ (Information) Button (P111)
❚Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P232, 329)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P187)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Fog Lights (P152)
❚Wipers/Washers (P157)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P453)
❚RESET Button (P111)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P54)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P180)
❚Seat Belts (P40)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Moonroof Switch* (P143)
❚Map Lights (P176)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P324)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P181)
❚Front Seat (P166)
❚Side Airbags (P52)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P64)
❚Rear Seat (P169)
❚Map Lights (P176)
❚Back Window Switch* (P141)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P496)
❚Windshield Wipers (P157, 514)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P165)
❚Headlights (P149, 508)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P149, 510)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P148, 511)
❚How to Refuel (P484)
❚Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Lights (P148, 512)
❚Tires (P516, 539)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking* Lights (P148, 511)
❚Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights (P512)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P513)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P481)
❚Drop Opening the Tailgate (P132)
❚Swing Opening the Tailgate (P132)
❚Opening and Closing the Trunk (P133)
❚AC Power Outlet* (P191)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P513)
❚Fog Lights (P152, 510)
❚Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights* (P153, 510)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P120)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P513)
❚Bed Lights (P193)

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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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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P487)
Under the Hood (P496)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P508)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P514)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks across
the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P516)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P470)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Canadian models

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®) (P123)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake pedal is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.