Honda Ridgeline (2019 year). Manual

Indicators

Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when pressing the Intelligent Traction
Management button.

2 Intelligent Traction Management P. 445

Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.

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Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

AWD models

2WD models

Models with LED low beam headlights

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.

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Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.

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Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.

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Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is
safe to park.

Models with parking sensor

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with a
vehicle in front of you.

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Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

P. 494

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 457

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Appears when ACC has been automatically canceled.

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You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+/SET/–
button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 457

Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears when the washer fluid is low.

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Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 538

Models with ACC

Models with washer level sensor

* Not available on all models

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by the smart entry remote.

2 Remote Engine Start

P. 436

Models with remote engine start

* Not available on all models

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane. Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel.

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Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

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The color of either line changes from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 470

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Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel when the vehicle
is drifting out of a detected lane.

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Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel with steering
assist when the vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

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Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

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The color of either line changes from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

P. 452

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Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously.

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Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

Models with LKAS

When you selected Warning Only

When you selected Normal or Wide

* Not available on all models

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Condition

Explanation

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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 selected by
customization.

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If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.

2 Indicators P. 74

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Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.

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Use the climate control system

/heating and cooling

system

to cool down the camera.

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Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.

2 Front Sensor Camera

P. 450

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Appears when the area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
clean the camera area of the windshield with a soft
cloth.

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May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator
and message come back on after you cleaned the area
around the camera.

Models with LKAS

* Not available on all models

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears if there is a problem with the Auto high-beam
(High Beam Support System).

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Manually operate the headlight switch.

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If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.

2 Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

P. 151

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Appears when the area around the camera on the
windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, etc.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the camera
area of the windshield with a soft cloth.

●

If the message does not disappear after cleaning the
lens, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models with Auto high-beam

* Not available on all models

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.

Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

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Speedometer

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Tachometer

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Fuel Gauge

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Temperature Gauge

Speedometer

Press and hold the RESET button until you hear a
beep when the blank appears on the multi-
information display.
The speedometer reading as well as the displayed
measurements will switch between mph and km/h.
The display change message will switch for a few
seconds.

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.

2 Overheating P. 585

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Multi-Information Display

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator

, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings

and other helpful information.

Press the

(information) or RESET button.

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Switching the Display

Blank

Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel
Economy

Trip A

Tire Pressure for Each Tire

Engine Oil Life

Turn-by-Turn
Directions

RESET
Button

Compass

Button

Distance/
Average Fuel Economy/
Range/Instant Fuel Economy

Trip B

Press the

Press and hold the
RESET
Changed two
seconds later

* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.

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Odometer

Odometer

Outside temperature

* Not available on all models

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

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Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

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Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the RESET button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.

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Outside Temperature

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Trip Meter

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Average Fuel Economy

Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the audio/information screen’s customized
features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 318

Models with Display Audio

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the

button.

Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.

2 Customized Features P. 318

Models with Display Audio

* Not available on all models

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Multi-Information Display

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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Shows each tire’s pressure.

2 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist P. 482

Shows the Maintenance Minder

information.

2 Maintenance Minder

P. 523

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.

2 Refer to the navigation system

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Range

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Instant Fuel Economy

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Tire Pressure Monitor

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Maintenance Minder

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Turn-by-Turn Directions

Models with navigation system

Turn-by-Turn Directions

The multi-information display shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.

You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.

2 Customized Features P. 318
2 Refer to the navigation system

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Clock

Adjusting the Clock

You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.

1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select Adjust Clock, then press

3. Rotate

to adjust the hours.

4. Press

to switch to minute adjustment.

5. Rotate

to adjust the minutes.

6. Press

to switch to Set.

7. Press

to complete clock adjustment.

1. Select

, then select Settings.

2. Select Clock/Info, then Clock

Adjustment.

3. Adjust the dates, hours and minutes by

selecting /

4. Select OK to set the time.

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Adjusting the Time

Clock

These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate

to select.

Press

to enter.

To change the setting between 12h and 24h:
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

select

Settings, then press

3. Rotate

to select Clock Format, then press

4. Rotate

select

12h or 24h, then press

The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.

You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2 Customized Features P. 318

Models with color audio system

Models with navigation system

All models

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock or unlock all the doors or open the
trunk.

Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 133

The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:

•

Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.

•

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

•

Keep the keys away from liquids.

•

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the smart entry system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start.

2 Remote Engine Start

P. 436

Models with remote engine start

Models without remote engine
start

* Not available on all models

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