Honda Ridgeline Technical Reference Guide

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TheTechnology Reference Guide is designed to help you

get acquainted with your new Honda and provide quick and

simple instructions on some of the technology features.

This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual.For complete information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels

of the Ridgeline. Therefore,you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK®p.18

VOICE RECOGNITION p.10

NAVIGATION p.16

AUDIO

p.15

CLIMATE p.15

Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2

Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4

Information Display..................................................................................................6

Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................................7

Rearview Camera .....................................................................................................8

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................9

Voice Recognition...................................................................................................10

Navigation.................................................................................................................16

Bluetooth

HomeLink

Owner Link..............................................................................................................22

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................23

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................23

HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................18

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AUTO DOOR L OCKS

Allows you to program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

Default Lock/Unlock Setting

Default Lock Setting

All doors are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.

Default Unlock Setting

Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P).

Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings

Below are the options you can choose. See Auto Door Locking/Unlocking in your owner's manual for instructions on programming these settings.

Modifying the Auto Door Unlock Setting

To program all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:

1. Close the driver’s door. Shift into Park.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 4.Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition

3. Press and hold the unlock side of the master lock switch for about 10 seconds. In that time, you will hear three clicks.

switch to LOCK (0).

Auto Lock

Turn off

Auto Lock

AUTO DOOR LOCK

When you

reach 10 mph

Operate manually

When you shift

out of Park

Auto Unlock

Auto Unlock (only driver’s

Auto Unlock

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

(all doors)

door)

Turn off

When you turn

the ignition OFF

When you turn

the ignition OFF

Operate manually

When you shift

into Park

When you shift

into Park

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PASSENGER

AIRBAG

OFF

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

model with navigation shown

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid

Low oil pressure

ABS (anti-lock brake system)

VTM-4

(variable torque management 4WD)

Malfunction lamp (check engine light)

VSA (vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)

DRL (daytime running lights)

TPMS

(tire pressure monitoring system)

*models without navigation only

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver

Malfunction Indicators

Parking brake on:

Release

Door/Tailgate open:

Close door(s)/tailgate

In-Bed Trunk open:

Close trunk

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Back window open:

Close back window

Low fuel:

Refill

Low tire pressure:

Add air

Washer Level (if equipped):

Add fluid

VTM-4 (blinks):

Pull over and let engine idle

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(located on center panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA Activation on

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

Maintenance Minder:

Make dealer appointment

A/T Temperature:

Pull over and let engine idle

Message indicator*:

Press Info button

*models with navigation only

Bed lights on

Immobilizer Flashes: improperly coded key;

use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

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