Honda Ridgeline (2023 year). Manual in english - page 9

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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 at the
desired position. If you want further
adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

If you open/close the windows with the key, the
moonroof will open/close automatically along with
them.

Models with moonroof

Open

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Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

You can 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 automatically opens or closes
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
pull or push the switch briefly.

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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.

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Using the Moonroof Switch

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

WARNING

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

Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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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.

Opening the Windows with the Remote

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the
Key

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian 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 keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.

If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you push the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button. If the engine does not start,

refer to the following link.

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 550

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

ON mode:
The

ENGINE START/STOP

button is on (in red), if 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.

The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.

Press the button.

Without
pressing the
brake pedal

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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

(

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 keyless access
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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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the keyless
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to
sound, place the keyless remote in another
location.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.

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Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

When the keyless remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the

ENGINE START/STOP

button mode or

restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go
off. Under some other conditions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the remote, the warning
buzzer may also go off even if the remote is within
the system’s operational range.

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power mode is in ON.

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(A): Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.

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(B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.

Turn Signals

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

Indicators

P. 78

(A)

(B)

(A)

(B)

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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Lights off

Turn the lever to

OFF

either when:

•

The transmission is in

(

•

The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to

OFF

to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you

do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:

•

The transmission is taken out of

(

and the

parking brake is released.

•

The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

Indicators

P. 78

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

U.S. models

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

Canadian models

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

When the light switch is in

AUTO

, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in

AUTO

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.

Light Sensor

Models with automatic
intermittent wipers

Models without automatic
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

U.S. models

Canadian models

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in

AUTO

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the

AUTO

position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Customized Features

P. 299

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

Headlight Integration with Wiper

This feature activates while the headlights are off in

AUTO

The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

Customized Features

P. 299

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

When the headlights are on, turn the fog light
switch on to use the fog lights.

Fog Light Switch

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is

AUTO

OFF

•

The parking brake is released.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is

AUTO

•

The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake.
Setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in

AUTO

and it is getting darker outside.

U.S. models

Canadian models

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in

AUTO

•

The lever is in the low beam position.

•

The headlights have been automatically
activated.

•

It is dark outside the vehicle.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies depending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

Front Sensor Camera

P. 465

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.

•

When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Front Sensor
Camera

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

Light Switch

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto high-beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about
one second while driving.

To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to

To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to

AUTO

when the

lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

Switching to high beam:

Switching to low beam:

All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 45 mph
(72 km/h) or more.

●

There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.

●

There are few street lights on the
road ahead.

One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 30 mph
(48 km/h) or less.

●

There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.

●

There are many street lights on
the road ahead.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system
may not switch the headlights properly or the
switching timing may be changed. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating.

•

The camera has detected a dense fog.

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Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)

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You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:

With the light switch is in

AUTO

, pull the lever

toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.

To turn the system on:

With the light switch is in

AUTO

, pull the lever

toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

If the

Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate

message appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the

Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate

message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.

AUTO

Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

*1 : Models with manual intermittent wipers
*2 : Models with automatic intermittent wipers

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the

setting become

the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger or heated windshield

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to

OFF

, and set the power

mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

AUTO

OFF

: Low speed wipe

: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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