2013 RidgelineOwner’s Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to
How to operate the heating and airconditioning system, the audiosystem, and other conveniencefeatures.A convenient reference to thesections in this ma
▲▼Press the SEL/RESET button to seethe selections.There are three language selectionsyou can make: English, Spanish, andFrench. To choose the language
************▲▼*****Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of th
−−OFFINT: IntermittentINT TIME ringLO: Low speedHI: High speedMISTWindshield washersTurn signalHigh beamsFlashhighbeamsThe multi-control lever has man
−−OFFParking and indicator lightsHeadlightsPush down on themulti-control lever to signal a leftturn and up to signal a right turn. Tosignal a lane cha
− If you remove the key from theignition switch with the headlightcontrol dial on, but do not open thedoor, the lights will turn off after 10minutes.T
With the headlight control dial off,the daytime running lights come onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position and release theparkingb
The dial on the instrument panelcontrols the brightness of theinstrument panel lights and theconsole compartment light. Turn thedial to adjust the bri
Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in position.Make sure you have securelylocked the steering wheel in placeby trying to move it up and down.
These keys contain electroniccircuits that are activated by theimmobilizer system. They will notwork to start the engine if thecircuits are damaged.Pr
When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, the immobilizersystem indicator should come on fora few seconds, then go off. If theindicato
***CONTINUED: If equippedYour Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER WINDOWSWITCHESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEMIRROR CONTROLSACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To t
To lock any passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, push thelock tab down, and close the door.To lock the driver’s door, remove thekey from t
The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever ne
Locks all doors when the shift lever ismoved out of the Park (P) position.Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door until yo
Push and hold the brake pedal,and move the shift lever out of thePark (P) position.Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door
CONTINUEDPushandholdtherearofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click,and after about 5 seconds, you willhear another cli
−−Pushandholdtherearofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Continue to hold down the switch:Or, until you hear two mo
−−Or, until you hear two moreclicks (after about 10 seconds)to activate the all doors unlockfeature.Until you hear another click(after about 5 seconds
−−−Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door and theIn-Bed Trunk. Push it twice tounlock the remaining doors.Some exterior and interior lights
Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperatures.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a t
************▲▼*****Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of th
+Remove the old battery from theback of the inner cover, and inserta new battery into the back of thecover with the side facing down.An improperly dis
Youcanopenthetailgatetwodifferent ways:Drop it open by using the upperhandle.Swingitopenbyusingtherightlower handle.To drop open the tailgate, pull up
To swing open the tailgate, firstmake sure it is fully closed, then pullup the right lower handle, and swingthe tailgate to the left.To close, swing t
See page for information oncargo loading and weight limits.You can also store and lock items inthe In-Bed Trunk (see page ).If you do not fasten the s
YoucanopentheIn-BedTrunktwodifferent ways:Push the release button on thelower right side of the In-BedTrunk lid when the driver’s door isunlocked.To c
To avoid damaging the key and keycylinder of the In-Bed Trunk lid, donotclosethetailgatewhenthekeyisin the lid.As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa
There are two cargo hooks forplastic grocery bags at the back ofthe In-Bed Trunk. They are designedto hold light items. Heavy objectsmay damage the ho
−The front passenger’s seat in allmodels adjusts manually.To adjust the seat forward orbackward, pull up on the bar underthe seat cushion’s front edge
Make sure to pull the lever upwardor downward to its full range.Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.To change the seat-back angle of the
−Moves the seat forwardand backward.Moves the whole seat upand forward, or downand backward. The frontof the seat also tilts up ordown at the same tim
−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your
To use the console lid as an armrest,slide it to the desired position.The rear seat armrest is in thecenter of the rear seats. Pivot itdown to use it.
When a passenger is seated in therear center seating position, makesure the center head restraint isproperly positioned.Theyaremosteffectivewhenyouadj
The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with
CONTINUEDFor a head restraint system to workproperly:Do not hang any items on the headrestraints, or from the restraintlegs.Do not place any object be
If equippedMake sure all items in the cargo areaare secured. Loose items can flyforward and cause injury if you haveto brake hard (Seeon page ).You ca
Follow these precautions when usingthe seat heaters:DonotusetheseatheaterintheHI setting for an extended period,because it draws large amounts ofcurre
−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anyside window, or open and close theback window. To open the window,push the switc
− If the driver’swindow senses any obstacle while itis closing automatically, it willreverse direction, and then stop. Toclose the window, remove theo
To open:Insert the key in the driver’s doorlock.Turn the key clockwise, thenrelease it.You can open all of the side windowsfrom the outside with the r
Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,andhold it. All four side windows startto open. To stop the windows,release the key.To open the windows further, turnandholdt
−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be
You can open and close themoonroof for up to 10 minutes afteryou turn off the ignition switch.Opening either front door cancelsthis function.To apply
You will also see a ‘‘RELEASEPARKING BRAKE’’ message on themulti-information display (see page).When driving after dark, theautomatic dimming rearview
The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)position, turn on the heaters bypressing the button. The
**Interior Convenience ItemsInstruments and Controls135GLOVE BOXACCESSORY POWERSOCKETCENTER UPPERPOCKETCENTER POCKETCENTER LOWER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDE
The center console maincompartment is under the tray andthe beverage holder. You can accessthe main compartment in two ways(front or rear).To open the
You can put small items in the upperconsole compartment. To use it, pullup on the lever and lift up thearmrest. Spilled liquids can damage theupholste
The glove box light comes on whenthe parking lights are on.Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.These hooks are not designed forl
There are three accessory powersockets in your vehicle. Twoaccessory power sockets are abovethe center pocket on the dashboard,and another is on the b
Pull up the vanity mirror cover to useit.The light comes on when you pull upthe cover.The light will not come on if the sunvisor is slid outward.Make
Always run the engine when you usethe AC power outlet.The maximum capacity for thispower outlet is 115 volt AC at 100watts or less. If you use an appl
Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.Some features do not require anyaction o
When the interior light control switch isin the ON position:When the switch is in the OFF position:When the switch is in the door position:None of the
Turn on a front individual map lightby pushing the lens. Push the lensagain to turn it off. With the interiorlight control switch in the doorposition,
If you turn the ignition switch toACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)without turning off the bed lights,the lights and the indicator willremain on, then go off
The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha
See page for automatic climatecontrol and semi-automatic operationinformation.152On RTS, RTL, and Touring modelsVents, Heating, and A/C146FAN CONTROL
This button turns the airconditioningonandoff.YouwillseeA/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s
Use the mode control buttons toselect the vents air flows from. Someair will flow from the dashboardcorner vents in all modes.Air flows from the cente
Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,turn off the A
To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itma
Set the fan and temperaturecontrols to maximum level.Select . The systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode and turns on the A/C.The A/C ON indica
−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (
The climate control system can alsobe operated by voice control.See the navigation system manualfor complete details.On models with navigation systemV
The automatic climate controlsystem in your vehicle maintains theinterior temperature you select. Thesystem also adjusts the fan speedand airflow leve
▲▼To turn the system completely off,press the ON/OFF button.Keep the system completely offfor short periods only.To keep stale air and mustinessfrom c
CONTINUEDThis button directs the main airflowto the windshield for fasterdefrosting. It also overrides anymode selection you may have made.When you se
You can adjust the direction of theair coming from the rear vents in theback of the center console bymoving the tab in the center of eachvent up-and-d
The temperatures of the driver’s sideand the front passenger’s side arecontrolled independently.To adjust each temperature, turneither of the temperat
Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger du
The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.The most important things you needto know about your air
−See pages for importantguidelines on how to properlyprotect infants, small children, andlarger children who ride in yourvehicle.The following pages p
This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.This owner’s manual covers a
When one or more doors are open,the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’ message willcome on.When the In-Bed Trunk is not tightlyclosed, the ‘‘TRUNK OPEN’’message will come
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adjust theirse
If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d
Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Reclining a seat-back so that theshou
Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This let
CONTINUEDThis could causevery serious injuries in a crash.See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsand how to take care of them.The fro
In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition in the front seat can beseriously or fatally injured in a crashby striking interior parts of thevehicle
If they do, they could be veryseriously injured in a crash.If they do, they couldbe killed or very seriously injuredin a crash.They could bekilled or
Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions.The front seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.If
All seat belts have an emergencylocking retractor. In normal driving,the retractor lets you move freely inyour seat while it keeps sometension on the
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand respo
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,you should have your dealer inspectthe belt, and replace it if necessary.A belt that has been worn during acrash
CONTINUEDAirbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your AirbagsDriver and Passenger Safety23(1)(3)(5)(4)(5)(6)(10)(13)(9) (8) (2)(16)(4)(15
Weight sensors that monitor theweight on the front passenger’sseat. If the weight is about 65 lbs(29 kg) or less (the weight of aninfant or small chil
CONTINUEDDuring a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold frontairbags (SRS). During a frontal crashsevere enough to cause one or bothfront airbags
CONTINUEDYour front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andch
Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems in the seat-back pocket.Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the
To get the best protection from theside airbags, front seat occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.Your veh
A rollover sensor monitors thedegree and rate your vehicle may rollover and automatically deploy theside curtain airbags and activate thefront seat be
CONTINUEDThis indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less(the wei
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash
Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:Any air
Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.If water or
−−−If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,th
−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg
−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed
−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatt
−During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.
CONTINUEDAn infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor
In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward
If it is necessary to put a forward-facing child seat in the front, movethe vehicle seat as far to the rear aspossible, and be sure the child seat isf
−California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other
After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure
To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and
Make sure the head restraint is inthe lowest position. Lift the cover,then route the tether strap aroundthe upper guide. Route the tetherstrap downwar
Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strapover the seat-back and throughthe head restraint legs.Lift the cover, then route thetet
When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi
After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel
When using a tether anchor, alwayshook the tether strap through theupper guide to route it properly.Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity to t
Route the tether strap downwardproperly, making sure the strap isnot twisted.Attach the tether strap hook to theoutertetheranchorontheoutsideof the se
Attach the tether strap hook to thecenter tether anchor between theloweranchorsfortheLATCH-compatible child seat.Properlysecurethechildseat(seepage ),
The following pages giveinstructions on how to check properseat belt fit, what kind of boosterseat to use if one is needed, andimportant precautions f
−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe
Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child
If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction
This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.This couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the chil
Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly
These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab
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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with
***: If equippedControl Locations60Vehicle with navigation system is shown.(P.103)POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLSACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P
********On models without navigation system.On models with navigation system.The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models a
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 ite
The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch
If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged. For more information,see page .The engine can be severely damag
You will also see a ‘‘CHECKAIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on themulti-information display (see page).You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGERSIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message
This indicator has two functions:Itcomesonwhenyouturntheignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake. A beeperso
This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. It willgo off if you have inserted a properlycoded
This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .If this indicator comes on when theignition switch is turned to t
This indicator comes on as areminder that you must refuel soon.When the indicator comes on, thereare about 3.3 U.S. gal (12.5)offuelremaining in the t
This indicator monitors thetemperature of the automatictransmission fluid. It should come onfor a few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the
This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSASYSTEM’’ mess
This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. Itremindsyouthatitistimetotakeyour vehicle in for s
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If it comes on while driving, itindicates that one or more of yourvehicle’s tires are significantly lowon pressure.This indicator normally comes on fo
This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.If this happens, pull to the side of theroad
This indicator reminds you that thebed lights are on. With the shift leverin the Park position, they come onwhen you push the light switch onthe dashb
This indicator reminds you that theback window is not completelyclosed when you turn the ignitionswitch from the ON (II) position tothe ACCESSORY (I)
▲▼This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should rise toabout the middle of the gauge. Insevere driving
With the ignition switch in the ON(II) position, the information displaychangesasshownonthenextpageeach time you press the SELECTbutton or TRIP/RESET
Gauges78U.S. model is shown.INFORMATION DISPLAYOUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATORODOMETERODOMETERRANGEENGINE OIL LIFETRIP METER ATRIP METER BRANGETRIP METE
±±−−−−−−−−The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is il
This display shows the estimateddistance you can travel on the fuelremaining in the tank.This distance is estimated from thefuel economy you have achi
The information display in theinstrument panel shows you theengine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) pos
(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(main controls)(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard,
▲▼▲▼▲▼With the ignition switch in the ON(II) position, the multi-informationdisplay changes as shown on thenext page each time you press theINFO ( / )
▲▼Multi-Information DisplayInstruments and Controls83INFO ( / ) buttonSEL/RESET buttonU.S. model is shown.Trip Computer (See page 87)(See page 84)Tire
The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde
±±−−−−−−−−If the outside temperature isincorrectly displayed, you can adjustit up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°Cin Canadian models) warmer orcooler.The t
This shows the remaining life of theengine oil. It shows 100% after theengine oil is replaced and the displayis reset. The engine oil life iscalculate
▲▼To use the system, your cell phoneand the HFL system must be linked.Not all cell phones are compatiblewith this system. Refer to pagefor instruction
This shows the accumulatedtraveling time since you last reset it.When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, ELAPSEDTIME is reset.This s
▲▼▲▼If there is a problem with yourvehicle, for example the engine oillevel is low or a door is not fullyclosed, the multi-information displaywill sho
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