remote engine start HONDA RIDGELINE 2023 Owner's Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 550
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 145
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 525●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 562
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 136
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 567
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 568
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 552

550
uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows:
1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the keyless
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless remote should be facing you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Index
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 394
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 477
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................ 585
Customized Features ............................... 299
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 552
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 323
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 159
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 577
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 149
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 164
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 148
Display Button .......................................... 212
Door Mirrors ............................................. 165
Doors ........................................................ 117
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door Open Message ........................... 36, 96
Key ......................................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside................................ 16, 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 120 Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driving ....................................................... 363
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Braking .................................................... 468
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 383
Shifting ................................................... 395
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 392
Driving Position Memory System ............. 161
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 528
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 403
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 559
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 412
Emergency ................................................ 568
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 579
Engine Coolant ................................................... 504
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Starting ................................................... 385 Engine Compartment Cover
.................... 498
Engine Coolant ......................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding .................................................... 501
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 145
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
Indicator............................................ 85, 559
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 531
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 165
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 502
Flat Tire ..................................................... 539
Floor Mats ................................................. 530
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 506
Brake ...................................................... 507

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Index
Passing Indicators..................................... 149
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 259
Power Windows ....................................... 139
Precautions While Driving ....................... 392
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 392
Rain ........................................................ 392
Pregnant Women ....................................... 42
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 539
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 467
Radiator .................................................... 505
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 236
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 239
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 238
Range ........................................................ 114
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 238
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 579
Rear Climate Control System ................... 199
From the Rear Panel ................................ 200
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 159
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 190
Rear Seats ................................................. 169
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 164
Refueling .................................................. 483
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 110
Gasoline ......................................... 483, 574
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 82 Regulations
............................... 418, 519, 577
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Replacement Battery .................................................... 527
Bulbs ....................................................... 508
Fuses ............................... 562, 564, 565, 566
Tires ........................................................ 522
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 514
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 578
RESET Button ............................................ 111
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 113
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 165
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 460
Indicator .................................................... 90
On and Off .............................................. 462
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts ..................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 43
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 42 Reminder .................................................. 38
Warning Indicator ............................... 38, 81
Seat Heaters .............................. 188, 189, 190
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 189
Seats .......................................................... 166
Adjusting ................................................ 166
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 166
Front Seats .............................................. 166
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Seat Heaters ............................ 188, 189, 190
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 189
Security System ......................................... 136
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 86
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 63
Sequential Mode ...................................... 401
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 402
Setting the Clock ...................................... 116
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 395
Operation.......................................... 21, 397
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 80, 397
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 21, 395
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 268
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 239
Snow Tires ................................................. 524
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 250
Spare Tire .......................................... 539, 575
Spark Plugs ............................................... 574

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Index
Specifications............................................ 574
Specified Fuel .................................... 483, 574
Speedometer ............................................. 110
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 47
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 411
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Does Not Start ......................................... 549
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Steering Wheel ......................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Heater ..................................................... 187
Stopping .................................................... 472
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 181
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 47
Indicator .................................................... 82
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ......... 6, 7, 145
SYNC Mode ............................................... 198
System Message Indicator .......................... 87
T
Tachometer............................................... 110
Tailgate ..................................................... 131
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 570
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 113
Temperature Gauge ................................. 110 Temperature Sensor
......................... 113, 201
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 193
Time (Setting) ........................................... 116
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 416, 560
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ..................................... 517, 575
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 516
Inspection ............................................... 516
Labeling .................................................. 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 539
Regulations ............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Spare Tire ........................................ 539, 575
Summer .................................................. 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Tools .......................................................... 538
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 372
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 375
Load Limits .............................................. 372
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 382
Emergency .............................................. 568
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 416
Indicator............................................ 85, 560
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 560
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 380
Transmission ............................... 21, 394, 395
Automatic ................................. 21, 394, 395
Fluid ........................................................ 506
Number................................................... 576 Sequential Mode..................................... 401
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 80, 397
Transmission System Indicator ................. 561
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 537
Blown Fuse ..................... 562, 564, 565, 566
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 568
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 549
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 555
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 539
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 129
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Truck Bed Audio ...................................... 277
Trunk ........................................................ 133
Lid .......................................................... 133
Main Switch............................................ 134
Turn Signals .............................................. 148
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 114U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 120
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ................................. 16, 127
USB Flash Drives ............................... 256, 282
USB Port .................................................... 205