Honda Ridgeline Owner's manual

2012 Ridgeline

Owner’s Manual

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P/N 00X31-SJC-

6600

This owner’s manual should be considered

a permanent part of the vehicle and should

remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of

the Ridgeline. You may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual

(including the front cover) represent

features and equipment that are available on

some, but not all, models. Your particular

model may not have some of these features.

The information and specifications included

in this publication were in effect at the time

of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,

Ltd. reserves the right, however, to

discontinue or change specifications or

design at any time without notice and

without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Owner’s Identification

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN

AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez

besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur

en français, veuillez demander à

votreconcessionnairede

commander le numéro de pièce

33SJCC60

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

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Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet

thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights

and responsibilities.

As you read this manual, you will

find information that is preceded by

a symbol. This

information is intended to help you

avoid damage to your vehicle, other

property, or the environment.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to

read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and

convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so

youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in

the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it

preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in

mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many

systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction

and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Honda Ridgeline was a wise

investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

Introduction

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Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment

or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is

designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds

or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the

EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying

data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In

addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can

read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the

permission of the vehicle owner.

Introduction

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California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data

can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may

also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special

handling may apply. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

WARNING:

Introduction

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Your safety, and the safety of others,

is very important. And operating this

vehicle safely is an important

responsibility.

To help you make informed

decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and

other information on labels and in

this manual. This information alerts

you to potential hazards that could

hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or

possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or

maintaining your vehicle. You must

use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it

carefully.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

These signal words mean:

on the vehicle.

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: , , or .

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

Instructions

Safety Section

Safety Labels

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

AFewWordsAboutSafety

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

iv

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle’s pickup bed area allows you to carry more cargo and has the dual-

action tailgate to handle the items easily.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high

center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly

more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear

seat belts.

Overloading or improperly loading cargo could affect your handling and the vehicle’s stability, and could result in a

crash. Make sure the cargo is properly loaded and all items are secured in the pickup bed area.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the

section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

control, a crash, or rollover.

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground

clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough

terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. Your vehicle also has a relatively short

wheelbase, allowing it to respond quicker to the steering wheel than other vehicles with a longer wheelbase.

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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Important Handling Information

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(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

(main controls)

(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

( )

(engine and transmission operation)

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

(warranty and contact information)

(how to order)

climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items

Contents

................................................................................................................................................Index .I

..................................................Service Information Summary . last page

............................................................Driver and Passenger Safety .5

...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance .3

.......Instruments and Controls .59

.......................................................................Before Driving .247

..............Features .145

.........................................................................................Driving .269

.................................................Maintenance .313

........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .361

..............................................Technical Information .387

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 405

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .409

INDEX

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How to operate the heating and air

conditioning system, the audio

system, and other convenience

features.

A convenient reference to the

sections in this manual.

A quick reference to the main

controls in your vehicle.

Explains the purpose of each

instrument panel indicator and gauge,

and how to use the controls on the

dashboard and steering column.

The proper way to start the engine,

shift the transmission, and park; plus

what you need to know if you’re

planning to tow a trailer.

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,

and technical information.

How to order manuals and other

technical literature.

A summary of the information you

need when you pull up to the fuel

pump.

The Maintenance Minder shows

you when you need to take your

vehicle to the dealer for maintenance

service. There is also a list of things

to check and instructions on how to

check them.

A summary of the warranties

covering your new vehicle, and how

to contact us for any reason. Refer to

your warranty manual for detailed

information.

This section covers several problems

motorists sometimes experience,

and details how to handle them.

Important information about the

proper use and care of your vehicle’s

seat belts, an overview of the

supplemental restraint system, and

valuable information on how to

protect children with child restraints.

What gasoline to use, how to break-

in your new vehicle, and how to load

luggage and other cargo.

Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

Features

Before Driving

Driving

Maintenance

Technical Information

Warranty and Customer

Relations

(U.S. and Canada only)

Authorized Manuals

(U.S. only)

Index

Service Information Summary

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Overview of Contents

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CONTINUED

: If equipped

Your Vehicle at a Glance

3

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES

HOOD RELEASE

HANDLE

MIRROR CONTROLS

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

FUEL FILL DOOR

RELEASE HANDLE

POWER DOOR LOCK

MASTER SWITCH

(P.134)

(P.103)

(P.128)

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

GAUGES

(P.62)

(P.76)

PARKING BRAKE

RELEASE HANDLE

(P.132)

(P.139)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

(P.132) (P.136)

CENTER CONSOLE

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.159)

PASSENGER’S FRONT

AIRBAG

HEATING/COOLING

CONTROLS

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM

GLOVE BOX

(P.138)

(P.9, 25)

(P.146)

(P.152)

(P.205)

DRIVER’S FRONT

AIRBAG

(P.9, 25)

(P.213)

(P.254)

(P.250)

REARVIEW MIRROR WITH

COMPASS

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

If equipped

On models with navigation system.

On models without navigation system.

1:

2:

3:

4:

5:

Your Vehicle at a Glance

4

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

(P.31)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL

STEERING WHEEL

ADJUSTMENT

SEAT HEATERS

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

INDICATOR

SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO ( ) BUTTON

SELECT BUTTON

INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL

SWITCH

CRUISE CONTROLS

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

MULTI-CONTROL LEVER

(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/

WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/

HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)

(P.94)

(P.95)

MOONROOF SWITCH

(P.131)

FOG LIGHTS

BED LIGHT SWITCH

(P.99)

(P.126)

(P.99)

(P.76)

TRIP/RESET BUTTON

(P.76)

(P.97)

INFO ( ) BUTTON

(P.203)

(P.210)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

BRIGHTNESS

(P.98)

VTM-4 LOCK

SHIFT LEVER

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

HORN

(P.144)

(P.221)

(P.142)

(P.273)

(P.278)

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK

SYSTEM VOICE

CONTROL BUTTONS

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)

OFF SWITCH

(P.294)

2

4

5

2

5

4

3

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This section gives you important

information about how to protect

yourself and your passengers. It

shows you how to use seat belts. It

explains how your airbags work. And

it tells you how to properly restrain

infants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

...........................................Airbags . 9

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 13

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15

5. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 16

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 17

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18

...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

Additional Information About Your

.................................Seat Belts . 20

..Seat Belt System Components . 20

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 22

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 22

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 23

......Airbag System Components . 23

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 25

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 28

How your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 30

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 30

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 31

How the Passenger Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 31

.............................Airbag Service . 32

...Additional Safety Precautions . 33

Protecting Children General

................................Guidelines . 34

All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 34

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 35

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 35

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 37

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 37

...Additional Safety Precautions . 38

Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 39

.......................Protecting Infants . 39

.........Protecting Small Children . 40

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 41

....................Installing a Child Seat . 42

...............................With LATCH . 43

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 46

..............................With a Tether . 48

...........Protecting Larger Children . 51

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 51

..................Using a Booster Seat . 52

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 53

...Additional Safety Precautions . 54

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55

...................................Safety Labels . 56

Driver and Passenger Safety

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You’ll find many safety

recommendations throughout this

section, and throughout this manual.

Therecommendationsonthispage

are the ones we consider to be the

most important.

A seat belt is your best protection in

all types of collisions. Airbags are

designed to supplement seat belts,

not replace them. So even though

your vehicle is equipped with airbags,

make sure you and your passengers

always wear your seat belts, and

wear them properly (see page ).

Children age 12 and under should

ride properly restrained in a back

seat, not the front seat. Infants and

smallchildrenshouldberestrained

in a child seat. Larger children

should use a booster seat and a lap/

shoulder belt until they can use the

belt properly without a booster seat

(see pages ).

While airbags can save lives, they

can cause serious or fatal injuries to

occupants who sit too close to them,

or are not properly restrained.

Infants, young children, and short

adults are at the greatest risk. Be

sure to follow all instructions and

warnings in this manual.

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even

one drink can reduce your ability to

respond to changing conditions, and

your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don’t drink

and drive, and don’t let your friends

drink and drive, either.

Engaging in mobile phone

conversation or other activities that

keep you from paying close attention

to the road, other vehicles and

pedestrians could lead to a crash.

Remember, situations can change

quickly, and only you can decide

when it is safe to divert attention

away from driving.

Having a tire blowout or a

mechanical failure can be extremely

hazardous. To reduce the possibility

of such problems, check your tire

pressures and condition frequently,

and perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance (see page ).

Excessive speed is a major factor in

crash injuries and deaths. Generally,

the higher the speed, the greater the

risk, but serious injuries can also

occur at lower speeds. Never drive

faster than is safe for current

conditions, regardless of the

maximum speed posted.16

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Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Don’t Drink and Drive

Pay Appropriate Attention to the

Task of Driving Safely

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe

Condition

Control Your Speed

Important Safety Precautions

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Your vehicle is equipped with many

features that work together to

protect you and your passengers

during a crash.

Some features do not require any

action on your part. These include a

strong steel framework that forms a

safety cage around the passenger

compartment, front and rear crush

zones, a collapsible steering column,

and tensioners that tighten the front

seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers

can’t take full advantage of these

features unless you remain sitting in

the correct position and

. In fact, some safety

features can contribute to injuries if

they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you

cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting

yourself and your passengers.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

always wear

your seat belts

Driver and Passenger Safety

7

(7)

(10)

(5)

(11)

(10)

(2)

(6)(8) (9) (12) (3)

(8)

(7)

(4)

(9)

(2)(1)

(1) Safety Cage

(2) Crush Zones

(3) Seats and Seat-Backs

(4) Head Restraints

(5) Collapsible Steering Column

(6) Seat Belts

(7) Front Airbags

(8) Side Airbags

(9) Side Curtain Airbags

(10) Door Locks

(11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

(12) Occupant Position Detection

System (OPDS) Sensors

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Your vehicle is equipped with seat

belts in all seating positions.

Seat belts are the single most

effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand

larger children. (Infants and smaller

children must be properly restrained

in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

though your vehicle has airbags.

The pickup bed is not equipped with

seats or seat belts. Do not let anyone

ride in the pickup bed as they can

easily be thrown out and be killed or

seriously injured.

In addition, most states and all

Canadian provinces and territories

require you to wear seat belts.

Your seat belt system also includes

an indicator on the instrument panel

and a beeper to remind you and your

passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Keep you connected to the vehicle

so you can take advantage of the

vehicle’s built-in safety features.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Help protect you in almost every

type of crash, including:

frontal impacts

side impacts

rear impacts

rollovers

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

8

Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your

passengers always wear seat

belts and wear them properly.

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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Your vehicle has a supplemental

restraint system (SRS) with front

airbags to help protect the heads and

chests of the driver and a front seat

passenger during a moderate to

severe frontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to

help protect the upper torso of the

driver or a front seat passenger

during a moderate to severe side

impact (see page for more

information on how your side airbags

work).

Help keep you in a good position

should the airbags ever deploy. A

good position reduces the risk of

injury from an inflating airbag and

allows you to get the best

advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot

completely protect you in every

crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts

can reduce your risk of serious

injury.

Always wear

your seat belt, and make sure you

wear it properly.

Help keep you from being thrown

against the inside of the vehicle

and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out

of the vehicle.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags

What you should do:

Driver and Passenger Safety

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The rest of this section gives more

detailed information about how you

can maximize your safety.

The most important things you need

to know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplement

the seat belts.

Remember, however, that no safety

system can prevent all injuries or

deaths that can occur in a severe

crash, even when seat belts are

properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Always wear

your seat belt properly, and sit

upright and as far back from the

steering wheel as possible while

allowing full control of the vehicle. A

front passenger should move their

seat as far back from the dashboard

as possible.

To do their job, airbags must

inflate with tremendous force. So

while airbags help save lives, they

can cause minor injuries or more

serious or even fatal injuries if

occupants are not properly

restrained or sitting properly.

In addition, your vehicle has side

curtain airbags to help protect the

heads of the driver, front passenger,

and passengers in the outer rear

seating positions during a moderate

to severe side impact or rollover (see

page for more information on how

your side curtain airbags work).

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

What you should do:

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

Airbags offer no protection in rear

collisions, or minor frontal or side

collisions.

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See pages for important

guidelines on how to properly

protect infants, small children, and

larger children who ride in your

vehicle.

The following pages provide

instructions on how to properly

protect the driver, adult passengers,

and teenage children who are large

enough and mature enough to drive

or ride in the front.

After everyone has entered the

vehicle, be sure the doors are closed

and locked. Before driving, be sure

the tailgate is also closed.

Your vehicle has a door and

tailgate open indicator on

the instrument panel to indicate

when any door or the tailgate is not

tightly closed.

Your vehicle also has an

In-Bed Trunk open

indicator to show when the In-Bed

Trunk lid is not tightly closed (see

page ).

Your vehicle also has a tailgate, In-

Bed Trunk, and door open indicator

on the multi-information display to

indicate when the tailgate, the In-

Bed Trunk, or a specific door is not

tightly closed. You will see the

appropriate indicator(s) and

message(s) for each condition.

You will also hear a beep when you

turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position, and each time you open

any door, the tailgate, or the In-Bed

Trunk with the key in the ON (II)

position.

Your vehicle also has a

tailgate and door open

indicator on the information display

to indicate when the tailgate or a

specific door is not tightly closed.

You will see the appropriate

indicator(s) for each condition.

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CONTINUED

On models with navigation system

On models without navigation system

Protecting Adults and Teens

Introduction

Close and Lock the Doors1.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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When one or more doors are open,

the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’ message will

come on.

When the In-Bed Trunk is not tightly

closed, the ‘‘TRUNK OPEN’’

message will come on.

When the tailgate is not tightly

closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’

message will come on.

Protecting Adults and Teens

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