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Honda Ridgeline (2019 year). Manual - part 9

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Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.

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Opening the tailgate

• Support the tailgate with your hands until it has completely opened.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close when it is in

the swing open position.

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Closing the tailgate

Unless absolutely necessary, close the tailgate before driving.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Be careful not to put your hands between the tailgate
and the cargo area when closing the tailgate.

When you are storing or picking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.

WARNING

Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.

Make sure that all people are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.

WARNING

Allowing passengers to ride in the pickup
bed or on the tailgate can result in death or
serious injury in a crash.

Make sure all passengers ride in a seat and
wear a seat belt properly.

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Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Using the Tailgate Release Handle

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Using the Tailgate Release Handle

Pull up the upper handle to drop open the
tailgate.

Make sure to hold the tailgate until it is
fully opened.

Pull up the lower handle to swing open the
tailgate.

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Drop Open the Tailgate

Using the Tailgate Release Handle

NOTICE

As a safety feature, the upper handle is disabled if
you do not fully close the tailgate after it is swung
open. Likewise, the lower handle is disabled if you do
not fully close the tailgate after it is dropped open.

Upper handle

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Swing Open the Tailgate

Swing Open the Tailgate

The tailgate can be swing open in two steps.

The bed lights comes on when you swing open the
tailgate.

Lower handle

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

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Opening the trunk

Open the trunk all the way.

If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

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Closing the trunk

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

Avoid possible damage.

Using the key

If the smart entry remote battery or the vehicle battery is dead, use the key instead
of the smart entry remote.

1. Swing open the tailgate.
2. Fully insert the key and turn it.
3. Open the trunk.

Opening and Closing the Trunk

WARNING

Swinging the tailgate open or closed while
anyone is in its path can cause serious
injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the
tailgate’s path before opening or closing it.

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Using the Trunk Release Button

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Using the Trunk Release Button

Push up the trunk release button on the trunk
lid after all the doors are unlocked.

Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.

The beeper will sound.

Trunk Main Switch

The trunk main switch disables the trunk
release button on the trunk lid to protect
luggage in the trunk.
1. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove

box.

2. Lock the glove box.

Using the Trunk Release Button

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If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will
sound and the trunk will not close.

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A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.

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Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.

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Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk
lid when closing it.

Trunk Release Button

Trunk Main Switch

If you need to give the key to someone else, remove
the built-in key from the smart entry remote by
sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a
valet key.

OFF

Trunk Main
Switch

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Emergency Trunk Opener

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Emergency Trunk Opener

The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.

Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.

Lever

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Security System

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/

STOP button.

• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic device such as televisions and

audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry with push button start system.

However, the alarm goes off if a door is opened with the key and the shift lever is
moved out of

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P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, some exterior lights flash.

Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the smart entry remote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

Security System Alarm

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

Security System

Security System Alarm

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry with push
button start system. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry

system.

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:

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Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

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Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.

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Opening the hood with the hood release.

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Moving the shift lever out of

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If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system.

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Security System

Security System Alarm

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The panic button on the remote
transmitter

If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.

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Canceling panic mode

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or
set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic
Button

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and
close all the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.

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Manual operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation (front windows)

To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.

ON
OFF

Power Window
Lock Button

Front Passenger’s
Window Switch

Driver’s Window
Switch

Indicator

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.

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Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close
Function

Front

Open

Rear

Open

Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open: Pull the switch back.
To close: Push the switch forward.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.

To open: Press the unlock button, and then
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

If the windows and Moonroof

stop midway,

repeat the procedure.

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Opening/Closing Back Window

Opening/Closing Back Window

This switch opens and closes the back window only.

Open

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Opening Windows and the Moonroof

with the Remote

Unlock
Button

* Not available on all models

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.

To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows and the
moonroof

at the desired position. If you want

further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.

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Opening/Closing Windows and the Moonroof

with the Key

Open

* Not available on all models

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch
in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
push the switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

CAUTION

Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Open

Tilt

* Not available on all models

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Manual operation

To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof.

2 Opening Windows and the Moonroof

with the Remote P. 138

2 Opening/Closing Windows and the

Moonroof

with the Key P. 139

* Not available on all models

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian models
*2:U.S. models

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Changing the Power Mode

ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.

If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the multi-information
display.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

P. 579

The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.

ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the
engine is running.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

The power to all electrical components is turned
off.

ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.

ON
The button is on in red.
All electrical components can be used.

Press the button.

Without
pressing the
brake pedal

Shift to

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Press the button without the
shift lever in

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Shift to

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P, then press the

button.

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in

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P and the power

mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

ENGINE START/STOP Button

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

Canadian models

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