Honda Ridgeline (2022 year). Manual in english - page 11

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the 
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the 
head restraints can result in severe injury 
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before 
driving.

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest.

Pull the armrest all the way down, then pull it 
up to the desired angle.

Pull the armrest down in the center backrest.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

Models with adjustable armrest

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:

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When any doors are opened.

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You unlock the driver’s door.

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When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the 
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but 
do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

 P. 298

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

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When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF 
mode, the interior lights go off after about 15 
minutes.

Door Activated Position

OFF

ON

Models without moonroof

Door Activated Position

Models with moonroof

OFF

ON

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Interior Lights

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Front

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the buttons

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 or lenses

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Rear

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses when the front interior 
light switch is in the door activated position.

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Map Light Switches

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Map Light Switches

When the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position and any door is open, the map light will not 
go off when you press the lens.

Models without moonroof

Models without moonroof

Models with moonroof

* Not available on all models

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Storage Items

Pull the lever to open the glove box. You can 
lock the glove box with the built-in key.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights 
are on.

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.

Glove Box

To Lock

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To open the console compartment, press the 
button to unlock the lid, and then slide it 
rearward.

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Console Tray

Slide the tray when you use the console 
compartment.

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Console Compartment

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Tray

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front 
seats.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the lower section of each inner 
door panel.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and 
electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front

Rear

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Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat 
beverage holders.

There are coat hooks on the rear grab handle 
of both sides. Pull them down to use them.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

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To open the sunglasses holder, push and 
release the indent. To close, push it again until 
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small 
items in this holder.

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Conversation mirror

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The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror. 
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it 
back to the first indent.

You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when 
accessing stored items.

Push

* Not available on all models

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY 
or ON.

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Accessory power socket (console panel)

Open the cover to use it.

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Accessory power socket (console 
compartment)

Open the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 
180 watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only 
when the engine is running.

When the accessory power socket is not in use, close 
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from 
getting into the power socket.

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To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wireless charging on the area indicated by 
the 

 mark as follows:

1.

Place the device you want to charge on the 
charging area.

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The system will automatically start 
charging the device, and the green 
indicator light will come on.

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Make sure that the device is compatible 
with the system and placed with the 
chargeable side in the center of the 
charging area.

2.

When charging is completed, the green 
indicator light will go off.

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If the device is not located on the charge 
area correctly, the green indicator light 
will blink.

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Wireless Charger

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Wireless Charger

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RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation 
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or 
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter.

In order to use safely:

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Remove any metal objects from the charge pad 
before charging a device.

•

Do not open the charger case.

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Do not use the charger if it malfunctions.

Contact your dealer.

Green 
Indicator

Charging Area

* Not available on all models

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When charging does not start

Perform one of the solutions in the following table.

Indicator

Cause

Solution

Slow Blink

There is an obstacle(s) between 
the charging area and the 
device.

Remove the 
obstacle(s).

The device is not within the 
charging area.

Pick up and reset the 
device to the center of 
the charging area 
where  

is 

located.

The temperature of the wireless 
charger pad increases.

Temporary suspend 
charging the device. 
Wait for temperature 
to drop and attempt to 
charge the device 
again.

Fast Blink

The wireless charger is faulty.

Turn the vehicle off 
and back on. If the 
indicator still blinks, 
contact a dealer.

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Wireless Charger

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Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the wireless charger function.

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Customized Features

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CAUTION

Metal objects between the charge pad and 
the device to be charged will get hot and 
can burn you.

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Always remove foreign objects from the 
charge pad before charging the device.

•

Be sure the surface is clear of dust and 
other debris before charging.

•

Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, 
etc.) on the charger and the device.

•

Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine 
or thinner for cleaning the charge pad.

•

Do not cover the system with towels, 
clothing, or other objects while charging 
etc.

•

Avoid spraying aerosols which may come 
in contact with the charge pad surface.

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Wireless Charger

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This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the 
system for a long time when the engine is not 
running. This may weaken the battery, making it 
difficult to start the engine.

When using the wireless charger, check the user’s 
manual that came with the compatible device you 
want to charge.

The wireless charger can support up to 5 W, but the 
charging rate varies based on the device and other 
conditions.

NOTICE

Do not place any magnetic recording media or 
precision machines within the charging area while 
charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be 
lost because of the magnetic effect. Also precision 
machines such as watches can be affected.

“Qi” and 

 marks are the registered trademarks 

owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:

•

The device is already fully charged.

•

The temperature of the device is extremely high 
while charging.

•

You are at a place that emits strong 
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as a TV 
station, electric power plant, or gas station.

•

The device has a cover, case or accessories which 
are not compatible with wireless charging. 

* Not available on all models

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Wireless Charger

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A device may not charge if the size or shape of its 
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the 
charging area.

Not all devices are compatible with the system.

During the charging phase, it is normal for the 
charging area and device to heat up.

Charging may be briefly interrupted when:

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All the doors are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning 
of the keyless access system.

•

The position of the device is altered.

Do not charge more than one device at a time on a 
charging area.

If the device becomes too hot and its battery 
protection function activates, it may charge 
extremely slowly or no longer charge.
The temperature at which the battery protection 
function activates depends on the device.

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The power mode must be in ON to use the 
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the left side of the 
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached, 
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every 
time you start the engine, even if you turned it 
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously 
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the 
battery may be weakened, making the engine 
difficult to start.

Indicator

Heated Steering 
Wheel Button

* Not available on all models

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The seat heaters can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

When the power mode is turned on after it is 
turned off, the previous setting is maintained.

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Front Seat Heaters

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Front Seat Heaters

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Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for 
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced 
by one level at a time until the front seat heaters shut 
off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior 
environment.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 

Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.

* Not available on all models