airbag HONDA RIDGELINE 2023 Owner's Guide

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
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Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small Children
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant
reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat.
■Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing chil d seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the wa y back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position. Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat
and the seat in front of it.
It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag
system.
2 Airbags P. 44
If this occurs, we recommend that you insta ll the child seat directly behind the front
passenger’s seat, move the seat as far fo rward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.
■Protecting Infants1 Protecting Infants
Experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a
child so long as the child’ s height and weight are
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.
Infants should never be s eated in a forward-facing
position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat
installed in a rear seating position.
The weight sensor in the fr ont seat may not correctly
detect the actual weight of the occupant.
3WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.
Always place a rear-fac ing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.

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Safe DrivingIf a child has exceeded the weight and heig ht limitations of a rearward-facing child
seat, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child
seat until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child
seat.
■Forward-facing child seat placement
We strongly recommend placing a forward-
facing child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.
■Protecting Smaller Children1 Protecting Smaller Children
Educate yourself about th e laws and regulations
regarding child seat use wh ere you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
3WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Larger Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all thes e questions, the child is read y to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.5 L left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Anti-lock
Brake System
(ABS )
Indicator●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. Wi th this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability but
no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 470
Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come on
at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Controls
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*
1Seats
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Front 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.
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.
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
Adjust the driver’s sea t-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the gr eater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with pr oper seat belt or airbag
operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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uuSeats uMaintain a Proper Sitting Position
Controls
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information ab out your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR I TS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1 : Depending on your phone and adequate cellular co verage, your vehicle’s location may not be sent to
the operator.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency service when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your
vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or
backs of the front seats, on front or si de pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 562
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
• Your vehicle should not be used to carry a slide-in camper. If you install a truck
cap, be sure it is properly installed an d does not exceed your vehicle’s load limits.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 367
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 470
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 191
Accessories and Modifications ................ 535
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 182
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Indicator ................................................... 91
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 504
Engine Oil ............................................... 499
Washer ................................................... 507
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 174
Front Seats.............................................. 166
Head Restraints ............................... 171, 172
Mirrors.................................................... 164
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Steering Wheel ....................................... 163
Temperature ........................................... 113
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 414
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 195
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 528
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 196
Sensor .................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 198
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 195
Air Pressure ...................................... 517, 575 Airbags
........................................................ 44
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 50
After a Collision ......................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 58
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 47
Indicator .............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ...................................................... 44
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 88
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 236
Android Auto ............................................ 273
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 470
Indicator .................................................... 82
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 269
Armrest ..................................................... 174
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 209
Audio System ............................................ 204
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 229
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 212
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 207
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 216
Closing Apps ........................................... 226
Display Setup ........................................... 230
Error Messages ........................................ 278
General Information ................................ 281
Home Screen ........................................... 219
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 231 MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 256
Reactivating ............................................ 208
Remote Controls ..................................... 209
Security Code .......................................... 208
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 231
Status Area ............................................. 225
Theft Protection ...................................... 208
Truck Bed Audio...................................... 277
USB Flash Drives .............................. 256, 282
USB Port.................................................. 205
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 217
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 212
Authorized Manuals ................................ 584
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 315, 316
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 154
Indicator.................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 406
OFF Button .............................................. 407
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 158
Automatic Lighting .................................. 150
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Creeping ................................................. 394
Fluid ................. .....................

.................. 506
Kickdown ................................................ 394
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 397
Shifting ................................................... 395
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 207