Content .. 9 10 11 12 ..

Honda Ridgeline (2023 year). Manual in english - page 11

174

Seats

Armrest

Co
ntrols

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.

■

Using the Front Seat Armrest

Models with adjustable armrest

■

Using the Rear Seat Armrest

175

Continued

Co
ntrols

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

■

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

■

Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following
situations:

•

When any doors are opened.

•

You unlock the driver’s door.

•

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.

■

OFF

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

■

Interior Light Switches

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:

•

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

•

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

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

Customized Features

P. 299

The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:

•

When you lock the driver’s door.

•

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

•

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

Models without moonroof

Door Activated Position

Models with moonroof

OFF

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

176

Co
ntrols

■

Front

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

or lenses

■

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.

■

Map Light Switches

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 with moonroof

* Not available on all models

177

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Storage Items

Continued

Co
ntrols

Storage Items

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

■

Glove Box

Glove Box

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

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

178

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Storage Items

Co
ntrols

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

■

Console Tray

Slide the tray when you use the console
compartment.

■

Console Compartment

Button

Tray

Continued

179

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Storage Items

Co
ntrols

■

Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front
seats.

■

Door side beverage holders

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

■

Beverage Holders

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

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Storage Items

180

Co
ntrols

■

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.

■

Coat Hooks

Coat Hooks

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

181

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Storage Items

Co
ntrols

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.

■

Conversation mirror

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.

■

Sunglasses Holder

Sunglasses Holder

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

Push

* Not available on all models

182

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

Co
ntrols

Other Interior Convenience Items

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

■

Accessory power socket (console panel)

Open the cover to use it.

■

Accessory power socket (console
compartment)

Open the cover to use it.

■

Accessory Power Sockets

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.

Continued

183

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

Co
ntrols

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:

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

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

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

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

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

■

Wireless Charger

Wireless Charger

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:

•

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

•

Do not open the charger case.

•

Do not use the charger if it malfunctions.

Contact your dealer.

Green
Indicator

Charging Area

* Not available on all models

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

184

Co
ntrols

■

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

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.

Wireless Charger

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

Customized Features

P. 299

CAUTION

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

•

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.

* Not available on all models

Continued

185

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

Co
ntrols

Wireless Charger

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

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

186

Co
ntrols

Wireless Charger

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:

•

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.

* Not available on all models

Continued

187

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

Co
ntrols

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.

■

Heated Steering Wheel

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

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

188

Co
ntrols

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.

■

Front Seat Heaters

Front Seat Heaters

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.

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

Continued

189

Interior/Exterior Convenience Items

Other Interior Convenience Items

Co
ntrols

The seat heaters or ventilators can be used
when the power mode is in ON.
The seat heaters: Use them to warm up the
seat.
The seat ventilators: Use them when you want
to ventilate the surface of the seats.
When used with the air conditioning, the
surface of the seats will become easier to cool.

Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
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.

■

Front Seat Heaters / Ventilators

Front Seat Heaters / Ventilators

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

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

Content .. 9 10 11 12 ..